Apr 7, 2013 / Community Pool

Community Pool

Community Pool

The Community Pool is for those of you looking for input, whether on post ideas, writing, blog design and layout, or anything else. If you have a post, page, or idea you want to bounce off someone, leave a comment. Your fellow bloggers can then click through and offer input either on your site, or in the comments here (feel free to indicate which you’d prefer).

Read on for the ground rules and to leave a comment . . .

  • You’ll get the best feedback if you can be as specific as possible about what you’d like people to respond to or where you’re struggling.
  • Please keep all comments civil and constructive. We’re here to help and support one another, not to beat anyone down.
  • If you haven’t looked at our Commenting Guidelines in a while, now might be a good time.
  • To keep from losing your place in the comment thread while you visit others’ blogs, right-click on a link to open it in a new tab or window.
  • No running on the deck.

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  2. Hi I would very much appreciate it if you guys can check my content and writing style and give me feedback. Its important because I started blogging just this march. check my blog @ sheilacioustreehouse,wordpress.com

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  5. I have introduced my friend to blogging and if this isn’t one of the thougt provoking and natually simple bits of writing then I don’t know what is. I am not saying this because she is my friend, I say it as I love this.

    juststaci.wordpress.com/2013/04/07/just-a-thought/

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  6. Hi! I was wondering how successful a blog only dedicated to reviews (book reviews, mostly) would be?
    I feel like my blog’s contents are slightly scattered, and I’m trying to pick a main topic…
    If you could, check it out and let me know if you find it just as mix and matched?
    http://www.singingmyway.wordpress.com

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    1. I think you should blog about what you want to blog about, readers will appreciate good honest writing and will follow your blog no matter what the subject if you’re presenting things in an interesting way. I follow some book review blogs, one is a blog on a genre that I don’t actually have much interest in, yet I find the blogger’s writing interesting and now appreciate the genre much more now.

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  8. I am always looking for more feedback on my posts, especially my most recent one, where I included a video clip for the first time. I’d appreciate anything you have to say about my short stories, constructive or otherwise, and I am more than happy to share my thoughts on your writing and blog as well.

    Thankyou !

    mydiffer3nce.wordpress.com

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  12. Looking for two things from the community. What sticks out, what to keep and what to fix. Criticize the writing, topics, content, photos, layout, theme it’s yours to decide. I just wanna know what works and whats not. Should be the first two that come to mind. Thanks for your support and insights.

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  13. I’ve been keeping a travel journal blog for the past 4 years, writing about the adventures I’ve been sharing with my husband, our joy in discovering this country and what its’ been like to trade it all in and leave the rat race. We are currently in CA, and, in a most horrible circumstance, my husband has been diagnosed with cancer and admitted to hospice. He isn’t expected to last the month. Our travels have taken us to all of the lower 48 states and we’ve made so many new friends along the way, and I’ve now turned my blog into another kind of travel journal-the final part of our journey together til we must part ways. I want to present my blog in the best possible way through this, and welcome people into our final goodbyes. Find me at happilyhomeless2.wordpress.com.

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    1. Your writing is touching. I will be keeping you in my prayers.

      One comment there is no place to leave comments on your blog. You might want to add that, so that others can “speak” to you.

      I do hope your journeys will continue and I wish the best for you and Handsome Husband.

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  15. Hey guys,
    I just published a post on my blog about not knowing what to do this Summer other than staying in the house and asking readers for their advice. I encourage you guys to check it out and provide your feedback in the comments. The address of my blog is http://www.brownbabee.com

    Thanks 🙂

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  16. Hi, I’d love some advice! I like my theme but find it annoying ‘cos I always need an image to go with a post or else the homepage looks bizarre.
    Does anyone have any advice on themes? I quite like the new one, ‘Adelle’, and I used to use ‘Under The Influence’, neither require featured images which is a big bonus!
    Advice would be GREATLY appreciated! 🙂

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  19. Hey Everyone!
    I need your help. First of all, I’m new to this whole blogging thing and I would like for you guys to let me know what I’m doing wrong or right so far.
    I’m looking forward to reading all the comments!

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  21. Hello Everyone,

    I have blogged for over a year and people seem to like what I write. Lately I felt stuck, so much so I wrote a post about it. I also did a new page for a poll to see what direction I want to go. Other than lay out, I am on my third theme, my main concern is focus. Anything else I miss would be helpful.

    Here’s my blog:
    http://stacksandranges.wordpress.com/

    I will also have a look around the pool to provide my own input for anyone else. It’s only fair. Thanks. 🙂

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    1. Hi Shane,

      I had a look at your blog, and quite like what you’re trying to do. I would recommend finding a creative commons icon, or think about protecting your work. Everyone tries to credit photos as much as possible, but putting a creative commons icon can give you a say about how you like your photos used…especially the one with your boys. (I like that photo by the way.)

      Here’s the link: http://creativecommons.org/

      It tells you what it’s about and to choose your license. Otherwise, remember it’s fun and keep dong it. 🙂

      Fatima

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  25. Hi everyone. I’m an italian girl (now i live in germany) and my blog is a few weeks old. The thing I love most of blogging is sharing with others and I really love to read and visit blogs from all over the world. Maybe if you know better than me this blogging world you could help me to find new interesting people to follow, for example suggesting me your personal blog. I’m sure some kind people will encourage me. If you want to know more about me: http://iryla.wordpress.com/
    I’m looking to hearing from you soon.
    With love,
    Irene

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  26. Hello, I have today changed my theme but for some reason it’s not showing on my wordpress for iphone app??? Can anyone help? Also what do you think of the new theme?

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    1. I read your last two posts. They are very different from one another, this is not a bad thing, just they were miles apart. Yet, that is how musings can be.
      Your writing seems to be clear and to the point.
      I enjoyed the musings about summer. Yeah warm weather.
      I am a winter baby but I have never been a fan of winter. Too cold for me.

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