Comments & Sharing Cards

Learn how to engage with comments, share specific cards, and connect your network to the exact content you want them to see.

Pro Tip: Comments are the heart of community engagement - they earn the most points and create meaningful connections!

Understanding Comments

What Are Comments?

Comments are detailed responses you can add to any card in the platform. They're your opportunity to:

Connect with Mike

Share your thoughts directly on his weekly focuses and get his attention on topics that matter to you.

Build Community

Engage with other community members, share experiences, and learn from different perspectives.

Provide Feedback

Help Mike understand which topics resonate most with the community through detailed insights.

Earn Points

Comments earn 5 points each - the highest point value of any engagement activity!

Comments = Best Engagement

Comments earn 5 points compared to 1 point for voting. They show deeper engagement and help you climb the leaderboard faster!

In-Line Replies & Conversations

Reply Directly to Comments

When you want to respond to someone's comment, you can reply directly to create threaded conversations:

How to Reply:
  1. Find the comment you want to respond to
  2. Look for the "Reply" button below their comment
  3. Click "Reply" to open the response box
  4. Type your response and submit
Benefits of In-Line Replies:
  • Clear Context: Others can easily see who you're replying to
  • Organized Discussions: Related comments stay grouped together
  • Better Engagement: Creates natural conversation flow
  • Notifications: The original commenter gets notified of your reply
Conversation Example
Sarah: "Great idea about expanding to Asia!"
You: "I agree! Thailand market looks promising."
Mike: "Thanks for the feedback on Thailand!"

Permalinks & Sharing Cards

Direct Links to Content

Every board and card has its own unique web address (permalink) that you can share with others:

Board Permalinks

Share entire weekly boards with your network:

Example Board Link:
https://now.mikesblog.com/board/15

Takes visitors directly to that week's board with all cards visible

Card Permalinks

Share specific cards for targeted discussions:

Example Card Link:
https://now.mikesblog.com/card/47

Takes visitors directly to that specific card and its comments

How to Get Shareable Links
For Board Links:
  1. Visit the board you want to share
  2. Copy the URL from your browser's address bar
  3. Share that link with others
For Card Links:
  1. Click on the card title to open it
  2. Copy the URL from your browser's address bar
  3. Share that direct card link

Sharing with Your Network

Get Others Involved in Specific Conversations

Use card permalinks to bring your network into focused discussions:

Email

Send card links to colleagues and friends via email

Messaging

Share via WhatsApp, Slack, Teams, or other chat platforms

Social Media

Post on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook with context

Sharing Strategy Tips
  • Add Context: Explain why you're sharing this specific card
  • Ask Questions: "What do you think about Mike's approach here?"
  • Tag Relevant People: Include those who would find the topic interesting
  • Encourage Participation: "Jump in and share your thoughts!"
Example Sharing Messages:
Email Example:
"Hey Sarah, Mike's exploring expansion into Thailand and I thought you'd have great insights since you lived there. Check out this card: [link]"
Social Example:
"Interesting discussion about remote work culture. What's your experience? Join the conversation: [link]"

Comment Best Practices

Do This:
  • Be thoughtful and constructive
  • Share relevant personal experiences
  • Ask follow-up questions
  • Reply directly to specific comments
  • Share cards with context and purpose
  • Engage authentically with the community
Avoid This:
  • One-word or very short comments
  • Off-topic discussions
  • Spam or promotional content
  • Negative or unconstructive feedback
  • Sharing links without context
  • Dominating conversations
The Goal

Help Mike understand which topics matter most to the community while building meaningful connections with fellow members. Quality engagement benefits everyone!

Quick Actions
Start Commenting Back to Tutorial Learn About Cards
Points Earned

5

Comment

1

Upvote

1

Downvote

Comments give you the highest point value for meaningful engagement!

Sharing Tips
When to Share Card Links:
  • Topic relates to someone's expertise
  • Could benefit from outside perspective
  • Want to get specific feedback
  • Building community around an idea
Pro Tip: Add "@username" in comments to notify specific community members!
Community Guidelines
Keep It Positive:
  • Respectful and constructive
  • Focus on ideas, not individuals
  • Share experiences and insights
  • Help build an inclusive community
Report Issues