Adding discussion.
THE OPTIONS
A hosted comment service No comments A separate discussion elsewhere
THE HOSTED SERVICE
Embeds into your pages. Handles storage and moderation.
Adds third-party scripts, which affects speed and privacy.
WHAT TO CHECK
What data it collects about your visitors Whether it shows advertising What it costs
THE NO-COMMENTS OPTION
Most business sites receive few genuine comments and a great deal of spam.
Consider whether comments earn their cost.
THE ALTERNATIVE
Invite responses by email or a messaging channel.
For most Nigerian businesses, WhatsApp receives far more engagement than site comments.
WHAT COMMENTS COST
Moderation time Spam Third-party scripts A privacy consideration
WHAT THEY GIVE
Rarely as much as expected.
WHAT TO DO
Start without them. Add them if there is genuine demand.
