The Art of the Meaningful Comment: How to Stand Out in a Crowded Feed

Why "Great Post!" Is a Waste of Your Time

We’ve all been there. You’re scrolling through your LinkedIn feed, knowing you should be engaging, but your mind goes blank. So you type out a quick "Great post!" or "Thanks for sharing", hit enter, and scroll on. It feels like you’re participating, but in reality, these comments are getting buried, making zero impact.

This isn't just a missed opportunity; it’s a waste of your valuable time. Generic comments are invisible. They do nothing to build familiarity or establish your expertise. You’re spending energy on an activity that produces no results, which quickly makes networking feel like a frustrating chore. You’re leaving no footprint, and your efforts disappear into the noise.

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The A-Q-E Framework: A 3-Step Guide to Standing Out

But what if you could leave a comment that makes the author, and everyone else reading, take notice? A meaningful comment doesn't have to be a long essay. It simply needs to add to the conversation.

Here's a simple framework to make your comments stand out: the A-Q-E method.

• A (Agree/Acknowledge): Start by validating the author. Pinpoint a specific idea from the post that you genuinely connected with. For example, "I really agree with your point about focusing on smaller, consistent habits."
• Q (Question or Quote): Add your unique perspective. This can be a brief personal insight or a thoughtful question that deepens the conversation. Try something like, "It reminds me of how I advise my own clients to... " or "Have you considered how this might apply to the creative industry?"
• E (Engage): Finally, make sure the author sees your contribution by tagging them. A simple, "@[Author's Name], thanks for making me think with this post" is perfect.

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From Passive Scroller to Valued Contributor

When you start leaving comments like this, you transform from a passive scroller into an active, thoughtful contributor. The author notices you. Other thoughtful people in the comments see you as a peer. You begin building real relationships without ever sending a single DM. This simple shift is the foundation of why "warming up" prospects on LinkedIn is your secret weapon.

Consistently leaving meaningful comments is one of the most powerful, and underrated, networking tools you have. It's the first active step in building a genuine connection. Once you’ve made this kind of positive impression, the natural next step is knowing when and how to connect. We walk you through exactly how to do that in our guide, Crafting a Connection Request They'll Actually Accept.

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Your Task Today

Ready to try it? Here’s your task for today.

Find one post from a prospect or peer you’re following. Use the A-Q-E framework to write a single, meaningful comment. That’s it. Get a feel for the rhythm of it. You might be surprised at the thoughtful conversations it starts.