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How to let unregistered guests comment on your WordPress blog

Go to Settings then discussions on Left side bar

Commenting is an important part of blogging since it lets the blogger and readers get to know each other, or talk about relevent information on a post like a forum. However, most people who post on blogs are not registered members since many people are too lazy to join or can’t find the link to join your blog. Comments also make your blog more active, so search engines might visit your site more since it has fresh comment content.

Enabling guest commenting is not a good idea if your blog gets a lot of hateful or spammy comments from guests. Akismetis a good plugin for stopping spam from showing up on your blog, but you have to register for a Akismet key at http://wordpress.com

WordPress by default does not let unregistered guests comment, but you can change this.

Tutorial on turning on guest commenting on your WordPress Blog.

1. Click  on Settings then discussions on Left side bar in an admin. account.

Go to Settings then discussions on Left side bar

Go to Settings then discussions on Left side bar

 2. Uncheck user must be registered and logged in to comment.

Uncheck user must be logged in and register to comment

Uncheck user must be logged in and register to comment

3.  Modify your moderation settings to allow comments to appear without your approval or with your approval.

Modify your moderation settings

Modify your moderation settings

4.Click Save Changes Button

Click Save changes
Click Save changes
Now your WordPress blog should accept comments from guests. Hope you get plenty of useful comments. Leave me a comment on this post if you have further questions. 
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About Johnson Yip

I graduated from Vancouver Community College's Information technology Specialist certificate program in 2008 and became Comptia A+ IT Enterprise technician certified in 2009. I volunteer at a non-profit Computer Recycler and Refurbisher called Free Geek Vancouver. My interest includes computers, gadgets, art, movies, food, television, blogging, forums, websites and Video games. Welcome to my blog on computer, hardware, software, web design, and cms help. Enjoy your stay!
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