Nov 17, 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. I adore my blog..but feedback is greatly needed! How is the writing? The blog is a little eclectic..but I hope it’s something people can relate to.

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  3. Hey guys and girls. Please checkout my very first blog, its: cfjourney14.wordprees.com.

    Im blogging about my daily workouts, progression and how I prepare myself for a Crossfit competition. Im especially interested in how the design and writing works.

    Thanks in advance !

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  5. I am new to wordpress, and I would like if viewers could check out my blog it’s short stories for teens but anyone could read.

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  7. Hi everyone, i am new on wordpress and i am new at blogging. please leave your honest comment, it will be highli appreciated.

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  8. I’m done with my first week of blogging and i have three things to say, is it bad that my about page is the same as my intro post, i feel like my posts are far too short, and I’m having trouble generating traffic as a sports blogger…

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  10. Well, not too many people read my blog, so what am I doing wrong , lol besides expressing my opinion? It is here at theyoushowblog.wordpress.com

    THANK you for any comments, help with this matter.

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  12. I just started a couple weeks ago and have hit a little slump it gaining readers and followers. I really want to get my blog out there to hopefully help and inspire more people on the subject. If anyone could take a look and tell me what you think of the blog…

    Also, I’d like some input on my last two posts “Happy Birthday Dear Jarhead..Here’s a Nightmare for You” and “A Man’s Best Friend” !

    My blog is at http://www.jq1317.wordpress.com

    I am also looking for some more good blogs to follow and would be more than willing to read and provide any input on others as well

    Thanks!

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    1. Hi! I really enjoyed reading through your blog as I found it very engaging and personable. =) I like how to talk about TBI as a serious condition as it truly is, along with PTSD. I look forward to reading more from you!
      ❤
      Christina

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    2. Hi. Your posts are clean and that’s what I love about it — not too much unnecessary photos. However, your posts are incredibly long and this is perhaps the reason why you aren’t getting enough readers that you duly deserve. You might want to shorten the posts but retain the content. Alternatively, you can participate in Weekly Writing Challenges/ Weekly Photo Challenges prompted by The Daily Post. Just remember to put a pingback and I’m sure you will have a load of readers (and maybe followers too)! I wish you good luck! You can do it! 🙂

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      3. So can I just post the link to the daily prompt in my post and it will pingback? Not sure how to hyperlink it into a word or sentence..man I am more technologically challenged challengers I thought ha!

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  13. Greetings everyone! I am new in writing short stories and flash fictions so I will be honored to hear and receive constructive critcisms, comments and feedbacks from you. Your words will truly be appreciated as those will guide and help me throughout my writing career (also, it depends on the advice.)

    Thank you very much, in advance and I hope to engage with you, fellow bloggers, anytime soon! God Bless you all.

    – Young|Mistake -> Young|Mistake’s Page

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    1. Hi. I have always fancied short stories and am an occasional short story writer myself too. I especially like “The Memory of Clara”. The way you delineate Clara’s emotions is vividly written. The structure of the entire plot is easy to follow — not too messy. I have here a short story that I would love to share with you. Do leave your comments 🙂 thank you.

      Weekly Writing Challenge: 1,000 Words

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    1. Hi there! I really enjoyed reading your blog. =) The quality of your posts is top notch, I would just indent more between sentences to visually be easier to read. I hope this helps!!

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      1. Hi, glad you liked it 🙂

        need to make that a habit, many people saying that to me. Trying to do it lately.

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  15. I literally just started my blog a few days ago. It’s in the VERY early stages. Just wondering if anyone even thinks people would be interested in reading about a life in retail?

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    1. Hi Minnie! I think that would be a great blog to read about, especially since we’re going into the holiday season. I grew up working in retail so I would enjoy reading another experience! =)

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      1. Yay! Glad to hear. I got my first follower today so I’m hoping at least a few people find it interesting!

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  17. Hi I’m kind of going through an identity crisis. Not with content, but with the design. I’ve recently changed my ltheme and background no less than half a dozen times over the past couple of weeks. I would appreciate a bit of feedback. Thanks in advance.

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    1. I think you’ve chosen a good theme! Although the font is sort of difficult to read on my monitor (might just be me though). I think your header with the pen is a good thematic touch, in addition to the ink spill of the background.

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    2. I agree with Anna, I love the theme. For me, it is easy to read the header though! After reading your about page and comparing your background image – I’m not sure what the relationship is? But it does make it look very stylized. I know this may or may not be your preference, but you could try having no background. I did it and I’ve kept it that way ever since, lol!

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    1. Hi Sebastian! I really like the layout of your blog because it makes it easier to see all of your beautiful photography with little effort. That’s a good thing! =) I’m excited to see more beautiful photographs in my reader!
      ❤
      Christina

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      1. Wow, thank you so much for your comments! Really glad you like my blog & photography! I hope to improve as time goes on and build it up more and more! Thanks again :)!

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    2. You’ve chosen a good theme to highlight your photos! Personally I feel that photos pop more on a white background, but I’m biased because a) I love white and b) my blog’s layout is white. Your photos are beautiful by the way.

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      1. Hi! Yeah, I did play around with lighter / different coloured backgrounds… & after asking a good few people, more or less all preferred the darker one. Thanks very much for the feedback & the positive comment about my photography. It’s something I really enjoy doing! 😀

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  20. With all the natural disasters ravaging our countries, I just wish to reach non-technical homeowners or would-be home owners to consider a proper house design. We’ve all been concerned at the cost (which is normal) but I wish that we’ll be much concerned with the safety of our families inside our homes. How I wish I would have explained it in a better way, but I did my best to write it.

    http://angmamangenhinyero.wordpress.com/2013/11/16/what-non-technical-homeowners-should-know-about-proper-house-design/

    Thanks.

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    1. Anna, I really love your layout and your header image. The feedback I wanted to give you was about your film index, I think you are the first review blog that I’ve seen to have one – and I think it is an EXCELLENT idea! I’m glad you incorporated this. The only thing I would change would be to add a bit more to your about page because you sound like such an interesting person.

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  24. I started this game as recently as yesterday and quite honestly I’m not sure if its going to be just this one time thing that i nearly started or it may turn into something much bigger than that. But I’m here to ask for suggestions from regulars, what would say are the top three things a beginner should know?

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  25. I would like to have feedback on my overall blog. It is about parenting, life, books, and me. I just want to know what you think of it and would love any suggestions or violent reactions about it. Thank you very much.

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  27. Hi – I would appreciate you thoughts on how my blog looks. I try to write something every few days to become a stronger writer. And, I am writing a longer story, with either one or two parts to go. Thank you, Silent

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  28. Peace be upon everyone. Hye everyone. Im new here in wordpress.com. My blog is more about self-reflection, motivation and religion.I hope you guys can take your time to view it and leave any comment or any tips on how i can improve more on blogging. You guys also can leave your blog link so that i can view your blog. I hope we can exchange thoughts and share beneficial knowledge. I like to read on self-motivational source and i hope i can improve my english better. Tq. 🙂 drfinaf.wordpress.com

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