Apr 25, 2014 / Community Pool

Community Pool

The place for feedback, advice, and friendly blogging chatter.

Have you just published a new post and are dying for some feedback? Did you recently start your blog and could use some layout or design advice from your more seasoned peers?

The Community Pool is for peer feedback and advice. Looking for more specific information? Check out some of these resources:

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      1. Aw shucks, thank you! I’m flattered but very appreciative that you took the time to check out my blog and leave such kind comments ^_^. Here’s to connecting to new bloggers! 😀

        P.S. I want to know what happened to her too! LOL

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  2. Hi everyone here at the community pool!
    I think I’ve got just the thing for you, if you like humour, poems, short stories, a review here and there..
    I’ve got a few humorous embarrassing stories of mine here
    https://piezoradeon.wordpress.com/2016/04/10/how-to-not-get-humiliated-in-public/
    I’ve just written a poem
    https://piezoradeon.wordpress.com/2016/04/24/on-top-of-the-world/
    I really hope you all like it!
    And I shall return the favour too!

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      1. I agree completely with the person above. Every link leads to something else…but yet your blog also looks so well put together! I loved it, and though i did comment directly, i wanted to say that you very easily achieve making a reader laugh and think at the same time – not necessarily an easy thing to do by the way! also, loved your poem ❤ i look forward to reading more 🙂

        https://perfectionhasapriceblog.wordpress.com if you don't mind

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  4. hi everyone! My blog is fairly new…so I’m looking/hoping for any kind of feedback – good or constructive!

    I ama 19 year old supposed adult who writes about her recovery journey along with other topics such as https://perfectionhasapriceblog.wordpress.com/2016/04/20/how-greys-anatomy-saved-my-life/
    please give me a check out and tell me what you think! I am especially proud of https://perfectionhasapriceblog.wordpress.com/2016/04/22/to-the-girl-who-left-treatment-after-just-one-day/

    i would love to look at your blogs as well! 🙂 ❤

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  5. Blogging is something that has always intrigued me. It’s been more than a month since I started and I gotta say, it was one of THE most amazing experience in my life yet. I would be so glad if you could check out my blog. Please leave a comment if you want me to check out yours.
    Good night.

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      1. i love your humor! your writing captivates the reader very quickly and um im a buzfeed fanatic too ❤ you definitely have a lot to say…can't wait to hear more!

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    1. your site is very interactive and its like every link has something new! love the DIYs and also very eye catching! keep it up, and also welcome! 🙂

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    2. I love your blog! As a nerdy person who is also a big fan of the word “bro”, this really caught my eye.
      In terms of your site’s looks, I have to say that having that recent post thing in your header looks like a paid-for ad. Plus it takes up over half of the space. It’s a good idea but it’s format isn’t ideal for me.
      Happy Blogging!

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  7. Hi everyone. I am a fairly new blogger, and I like to write about whatever I feel needs to be written. I have always loved to write, and I really do treasure my blog and the people I have met from blogging. I have recently given my blog a complete revamp. So do have a read and give me your thoughts, hope you are having a really great day….. https://missteryblog.wordpress.com/

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    1. hi i do not know what your blog used to look likw…but it looks beautiful now! I like how you talk about improving yourself and comparing it revamping your blog. I also really appreciate and respect your “5 things i learned from blogging”…i think you hit it on the nail! especially about not all people being evil. Also, i think way to much as well 😉

      give mine a look? https://perfectionhasapriceblog.wordpress.com

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      1. oh, and you dont have to obviously, but i would recommend maybe adding a “wordpress” follow button to make it easier for wordpress users to follow…because i know for myself i dont like bogging down my email if i can help it. just a thought…idk lol

        i look forward to hearing more either way 🙂

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      1. it looks really professional and soothing (if that makes any sense?) and i love all your categories. and your photography too! my favorite is the black and white alarm clock and the stack of books in the background. seriously, keep it up!

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  12. Hello everyone! I have a happy mix up of sketches, macro photography, and odd crafts. Its only been a few months but I feel like I have been here forever (in a good way, of course!) It would be great if you could pop over and say Hi…..I’m trying to concentrate on having some focus for a main *thing* but enjoying an eclectic mix just now. 😀

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  14. Hello again lovely people. My blog is now in month 4 of life, albeit virtual, and features writing, well more mine as an aspiring novelist…apart from the last three posts which were a quote challenge…although I have filled those up with inane banter too….visits welcome, all returned and invariably followed because so far everybody has been uber friendly and worth a visit. 🙃

    https://fictionisfood.wordpress.com

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  16. Hello! I have a mental health blog geared towards suicide awareness and bringing attention to Dissociative Identity Disorder, formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder. Feel free to stop by, and I’ll make sure to visit you as well 🙂

    Thank you!

    https://lazarusandlithium.com

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    1. good for you on being do honest. It is much appreciated and also i love your “L” alliteration 😉

      my blog is also geared torwrds mental health – so i love seeing others in action!

      your blog looks great and i commented directly on one of your posts. Kepp it up. stay amazing and stay you ❤

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  17. I just started a health and fitness blog, my goal is to impact others and make a positive and healthy change for some! Any tips on increasing my audience? I’ve shared on social media and added tags!

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  18. Would LOVE feedback on my latest post and my blog in general. Anything from input about content to the look and feel of the blog. I’m a TOTAL newbie so all input is really appreciated!! Would prefer the feedback posted here since I’m trying to build an audience right now, but don’t shy away from being honestly critical. I want to get better! THANK YOU!

    https://katherinemelinda.com/2016/04/25/pursued-by-unfailing-love/

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    1. okay. I have two suggestion. First, try utilizing the ‘read more” tag. The posts are well put together and interesting but extremely long. Breaking it up helps both readers (they can just click and read the entire thing) and you as the front page of your blog stays neat and uncluttered. Be sure and proof-read before you publish. There are a few typos in each posting. small, but some people will just stop reading because of it. (not me, i read everything). And followers eventually show up. use clear tags for each post, try to use just 4 or 5 really spot on tags. more than that and search engines won’t search for you. also keep posting responses to other peoples questions in the pool, visit other blogs and comment and people ill start visiting you.
      Also, you have a smaller audience than a lot of blogs. Yours is very focussed on one religion, and while that is great it also will prevent a lot of people from reading. your style of writing is very good. don’t give up.

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      1. Suze – Thank you SO much! I am working on shortening the length… I plan on it from now on. I just couldn’t find a chopping off place this time… The Read more tag is a great idea! And thank you for all the other input as well – all of it is SUPER helpful. I appreciate it so much!

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    1. I enjoyed your post on cursing and am now following! Maybe add a touch more depth on what cursing means to you (cliche but stay with me). How does it liven up a sentence, or convey more emotion. Maybe instead of giving an overall viewpoint pick out a specific situation. Overall I thought the content was great! Keep it up.

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      1. Thanks so much for following and I understand where you’re coming from in the feedback. I hope you enjoy more of my posts

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  21. I’ve had my blog for a while but have only recently found my speed. I think I’ve got a hold on my niche market now (geeky travels) so am looking for feedback on content and layout if you would be so kind!
    From now on, I hope to be posting 2-3 gaming related posts a week along with 1 travel related post. Does this schedule sound appealing at all?
    Thanks a lot everyone!
    https://kinkigeek.wordpress.com/

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  22. Friends, blogger’s, wordpresser…er’s, lend me your ear’s. My name is The 6 Million P Man and I run a photography blog where I show off my digital and film photography. Come and give it a once over, let me know what you like, what you don’t like, what you love and what you hate.

    I regularly post on here as I find it’s great for getting fresh pair’s of eye’s to give a different perspective on what I love to do, make picture’s.

    I’ll put a couple of link’s to some post’s published today, one is taken on film from a recent trip away with my friend’s, the other is digital and an entry in a long running street photography series.

    Give it a look, let me know what you think.

    Grazie

    Berlin On Film – Part One

    Street Photography – Olympus OM-D EM-5; 32

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    1. Looks interesting, so I’ll be following for now. Hope to find some interesting tips about coping, although not too sure how much will contradict my naturally introverted nature.

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    2. Looks good so far and nice information. I noticed you had a menu that had an about and contact page but there isn’t anything on the about page. If you put something about what your blog is or what you are trying to do or at least get rid of that page. I’m sure you just haven’t gotten to it yet but just a suggestion.

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    3. Hello your first post is really sweet, though I can not see a like button but maybe that’s just me who can’t see it haha, Oh and sometime soon you should write your about page those are important 🙂

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    4. I agree with you that many people won’t take time to do research or read extensively. Blogs like yours can be helpful. If you found some key sources of information, you might want to note those in case someone becomes interested enough to read the detail. https://gracelead.co

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  26. Hi there! I could really use some help with my blog. See, I started it because we moved out of state and I wanted to find a new hobby being in a town where my boyfriend and I know no one, and I thought it would be a great way to keep everyone up to date on our lives. I ended up really enjoying it and started trying to find fun ideas to blog about. But then, two of my best friends started blogging, and next thing I knew my ideas were being recreated by them. I am flattered, but in an effort to stand out, I was hoping to continue to be unique and it seems fleeting now. I have kind of been feeling a little lost and stuck lately in my blogging and I could really use some suggestions or inputs of any kind to help move it along and find my groove again. What works/doesn’t/general advice/ideas. I would love to really get it up and going and bring in a lot of readers like I did in the beginning. Now, views have really dwindled. Thank you so much in advance! https://fromleftfieldlife.wordpress.com/

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    1. First of all, write what you want. But if you’re running low on inspiration and ideas, try The Daily Post’s daily prompts. Also, reading new blogs can help get creative juices flowing.
      In terms of your friends, perhaps ask them to not copy your ideas or ask them to give you credit by links in their posts.
      Hope that helps!

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  27. Hey everyone I’m a new blogger as well as many and if you could check out my blog and give me ideas as to what I could do to make it better that would be awesome! i look forward to hearing from y’all.

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    1. Hey I just started my first year of teaching, in a high school, this year. You’ll love it! If you want to check out my blog its’s https://cee91blog.wordpress.com/
      I guess a couple suggestions would be to watch for typos or mistakes. I go over my posts a million times and usually still find things I messed up.
      But, on your about me page I’m not sure if I’m correct but you said “Although, I’m excited about leaving college I’m nervous about starting college.” I think you meant you were excited about leaving high school. I might be wrong though and if so my bad.
      On your home page you have an image that won’t show and I’m not sure if you really need a home page if you have an about me page that you could put the information saying to click the navigation tabs on. Then there is a page you don’t have anything on, beauty, yet. When I had a page that didn’t have anything in it I made it private and you had to use a password to get into it that way I could work on it and then make it public when it was ready.
      I do really like your outfit section and that apple pie looks delicious. Just keep working and I think you will have a great blog.

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      1. omg wow I’m so embarrassed I never notice that and thank you I will change it ! I love that you’re a teacher I want to be a teacher too!

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      2. Don’t be embarrassed. I have gone back through and re-read a blog I’ve already made public and realized I had mistakes in it. You can always go back and edit plus no one is perfect.

        Teaching is great. Your first year will be super crazy and hectic but, as long as you find a good support system at the school you work at then you will be fine.

        Plus you still have college to worry about so enjoy that while you can haha

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    1. wow…the mirroring of event and the way you write about it is uncanny and also beautiful.

      i am sorry for your loss, though congrats on becoming pregnant again. all the best ❤

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