CommentRig - How we got here

Written by: Abdulmumin yaqeen

Published: Sep 27, 2024

Discover how CommentRig solves the challenge of managing comments and boosting engagement on your custom-built blog.

The Engagement Dilemma

As a developer with multiple custom-built blog websites, I've encountered a fundamental problem: lack of engagement. Readers who enjoy my work or have feedback can only reach out via email, which is a high barrier for most. The absence of a comment section significantly limits interaction and community building around my content.

The Challenges of Building a Comment System

Creating a comment system isn't just about implementing the commenting functionality. The real challenge lies in managing comments effectively. This includes:

  • Tracking new comments across multiple pages
  • Implementing a robust moderation system
  • Building a comprehensive dashboard for comment management

For individual bloggers or small teams, dedicating time and resources to build such a system is often impractical.

The Iframe Dilemma

While third-party solutions like Disqus offer quick implementation through iframes, they often clash with custom designs and offer limited flexibility. After investing time and effort in crafting a unique website design, using an iframe-based comment system can compromise the visual appeal and user experience.

Introducing CommentRig: The Solution

CommentRig is a fully-functioning comment system designed to seamlessly integrate with your favorite frameworks. Our goal is to eliminate the hassle of managing comments while enhancing the experience for both the audience and the author.

Avaliable Features

  • Realtime notifications
  • AI-powered sorting
  • Threaded comments
  • Comment reporting and flagging
  • Moderation tools
  • Rich and plain text support
  • User data integration
  • Anonymous comment verification
  • Author moderation without dashboard
  • Upcoming API for custom implementations

Standout Capabilities

  • Seamless integration of current user data (email, username/name, and avatar)
  • Secure anonymous commenting with email verification
  • Author moderation directly from the integrated page without dashboard access

Future Developments

We're excited about our upcoming API release, which will allow developers to create custom comment systems from scratch while leveraging the benefits of our well-designed dashboard.

Your Feedback Matters

We're passionate about what we're building with CommentRig, but we want to ensure we're solving a real problem. As they say, "There is a gap in the market does not mean there is a market in the gap." We'd love to hear your thoughts!

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