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Hi Cathy. Nice post. I think I agree with you on principle. Liked your about page too. One suggestion: Perhaps you can jazz up your titles to draw readers in. That’s something I try to do with my blog. A curious title will provoke a curious reaction and hopefully clue people in to the fact that your blog exists. Hope this helps
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Ah, that’s a very good point. Thanks, I’ll keep that in mind!
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Hey guys, I’m really trying to get some comments going with my posts. I want to hear feedback, and know what you want to see more or less of. Also, I would love some movie/music/tv/book recommendations! Check out my blog and leave some comments and answer the poll on my latest post! Thanks y’all!
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Enjoyed you blog and think your target audience must love it as well. If you’re looking for a book to review, I’d be remiss to not recommend my own, The Gardens of Sir Verity–a mildly surreal young adult novel (even though my blog is travel themed my creative writing has always been there as well)
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Thanks, I really appreciate it and I will definitely check that book out!
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I’d be happy to send you a complimentary ePub version. It’s the least I can do
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For sure! That would be awesome!
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Hi everybody!
I’m a new member to the site if you would like to look at my page that would be nice, I take pictures of animals!
http://maxpetphotography.wordpress.com/
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Very nice pictures. I’m an animal lover myself and have several pictures in my photo gallery of animals I’ve seen in my travels in the wild. Feel free to check them out
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Hi beautiful people! I would love some feedback/love for my new(ish) and in progress blog. Stop by anytime 🙂
-Sarah Virginia http://svdeaner.wordpress.com
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Hi Sarah. Like your header image and Title. In fact, I enjoyed the titles you chose for your posts. That’s something I give much thought to myself as a rightly worded title can bring in more viewers. Your writing style is very personable and whether or not you make a living at it, I think it is safe to say you’ve achieved your goal of being a writer 😉
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Thank you Ben!!!! That is so wonderful to hear. Although I wouldn’t mind making it into a living 😉 I like your blog a lot also, great titles and posts!
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Right there with you. Just don’t give up. And thanks for the feedback
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Great job with your writing! Really enjoyed the 2-3 posts I read already…If I may be neat picky it would be the organization of the blog itself…a column on the side with “previous posts” or something like that, so that we can jump right to a particular post, rather than scroll down, would be really helpful. Your header is sweet as is the title. Well done! Looking forward to more!
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Thank you for the kind words and feedback! I will reach out to WordPress peeps and see if they can help me change that. I just love this layout so much but I think it is one of the “everything on one page” type deal, unfortunately. Much love to you!
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Right back at you 🙂
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would love some feedback on my blog, thanks in advance 🙂
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And the blog?
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Link?
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@teacherblack, comments on the other community pool page have inconveniently closed in the past couple hours, so I’ll have to respond to you on this new page.
Regarding the Cracks Between the Rocks post:
Thank you! I did have a little trouble with that middle section and making it fit with the rest of the story. In your opinion, is it okay that it was unclear about the kind of love it was? Because I meant it to be both, but I don’t want it to be confusing. And I love that you got those two feelings from the ending because they’re both right, in a sense. I’m so glad you liked the story and thank you for taking the time to give feedback! It’s very much appreciated.
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Here’s a link back to the post in case you need it. Thanks again!!
http://asweetbrightthing.wordpress.com/2014/04/27/for-eric/
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Hello guys,to me every thing is challenging, blogging is the hard way for me and please guys teach me the best way i can become the best blogger in the world.please help needed
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First, I would add some graphics or photos to make it more visually appealing. Your About Page needs to be personalized and try to come up with intriguing titles. Hope this helps and best wishes
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Need a little help. How do I pre-select which photo from a posts is featured with its listing on WordPress? When I select the “select featured image” on the edit page it only uses that photo on MY blog page listing but not on the WordPress listing???
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Hi Bloggers, I just want to know what I can do to improve my blog? Whether it is just the overall appearance and layout or if I need to lengthen my blogs or have more images etc.
I am fairly new to blogging and would love feedback from anyone.
Thank you!! 😀
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Took a look at your site. I enjoyed your take on reviewing your interests (games and movies for example) and think the posts were proportional to the subject. Personally I think you’re on the right track. My only suggestion would be the appearance of your header and title don’t really stand out (as opposed to mine that take up half the screen 🙂 so perhaps a little tweaking there but overall very nice
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Ooh ok, thank you for your feedback and I will have a look at the layout of my blog and I’m glad you liked it 😀
And I checked out your blog and it is great, I like your layout and how everything is out together 😀
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jacqthetripper.wordpress.com
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Hi everyone, I would like feedback on my blog overall but in particular what I could do more of post wise keeping in line with posts I have already created.
http://eclecticfemale.wordpress.com/
– Naomi
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Hey Naomi. First–love the graphics. Give a nice feel to your blog and I assume say something about your own tastes. Your writing is enjoyable and your purpose in doing so in your about page is commendable as well. Best wishes
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I recently added professional photos to my About Me page and wanted your feedback on overall look and feel of my blog. Is it girly, yet professional? Easy to read? I’d love to hear any feedback! Thanks a bunch!
http://lifebeinggirly.com/about/
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I like the photos! It makes it look very professional and I can’t help but feel very inadequate now lol! no seriously they look really good.
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Hey Bloggers, I would love some feedback about my blog.
Whether it is the appearance and the layout or just the lengths of my blog and the content.
Thank you for time
https://papajayknows.wordpress.com
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Overall, the design works. As you continue writing, you’ll eventually want to change your theme to something with more than one column. There’s a limit to how far people will scroll through post listings and you’ll want links to your archives.
Other than that, I’d suggest switching around your header menu. Your tagline says “Gaming, Films, and Music” and your About page says “gaming, films, and music.” However, your first three categories are “Music,” “Game,” “Movies.” Make it consistent.
Also, I’d rename the “Adventures” category (try “Travel”) because “Adventures” is unclear. It could also refer to an aspect of gaming or films. I’d also add an “S” to the end of “Update” to make it clearer.
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ooh ok awesome, thank you for such a detail reply. I will take on board what you have said and consider putting to forward to my blog. 🙂
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My landing page is directed mainly at people who are interested in the camino de Santiago. I started my blog last year to record my journey – I am walking again this year, leaving in a couple of days. I have recently updated my side bar. Would appreciate any feedback. Many thanks
http://magwood.wordpress.com
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Overall, it’s really great. I see only two minor details:
1- The links to images in your sidebar don’t all work. Try clicking on each one to make sure the visitor is directed to the full-sized picture.
2- Why horses for the header? (I know nothing about the region you’re hiking through, BTW.) Unless you’ll be seeing a lot of horses on your trip, I’d change that header to something more relevant. However, don’t change it if you have to rush to do it; the horse header is artistically solid and will work better than something hastily put together.
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Thanks so much for that. I didn’t know about the sidebar pics and will look into it.
I did know that I need to change the header photo. I wasn’t quite sure what direction the blog would take initially and I love this photo of my horse running free by the lake. I have some lovely (and much more appropriate) camino images. I will swap as suggested.
I really appreciate your criticism.
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hey , i am writing on Defense and Politics of India. check if you like ,
http://www.defencelover.in
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hey guys.. do check out my blog and tell me what you think 🙂 constructive criticism too ! 😀
loudthoughtsvoicedout.wordpress.com
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Seems like you found a place for your voice. I’d recommend more photos of the things that interest you, as well as one of yourself for your about page. People are more inclined to read when they have an idea of who they are listening to. I thought your poetry was excellent and not surprisingly since I have a travel-related blog, can relate to your love of travel and foreign cultures
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Thanks.. I’ve been thinking about adding a picture for a while now. I will get around to it at some point, hopefully.
Thank you so much 🙂 And that’s nice.. I’ll check out your blog.. I love travel blogs.. 😀
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Love anyone that can never shut off and is willing to outburst on a blog! I like your layout as well, it is clean and easy on the eyes.
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Thanks 🙂
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hey guys.. do check out my blog and tell me what you think 🙂 constructive criticism too ! 😀
http://loudthoughtsvoicedout.wordpress.com
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Hello! I am hoping I could get some feedback on this post. I write a blog for parents of teens (and teens, if they choose to read). This post was a bit long but I had a hard time shortening it. Is it boring? Any feedback is welcome! Thank you!
http://wickedgoodteens.com/2014/04/25/reclaiming-patience-can-it-be-done/
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Definitely not boring. I think anyone with a genuine interest in keeping their patience as a parent would take the time to read it. Others with only a passing interest (or no teenagers) maybe not, but this is in no way a reflection of your writing. Sometimes you gotta say what you gotta say, though I too have been working on shortening my word counts to keep my readers’ attention
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Thanks for your feedback, Ben. I appreciate it. I noticed you mentioned on another person’s reply section that you don’t have a large following. I feel the same. I think I chose a limiting audience, although I like the challenge of writing about teenagers. It’s tricky because I don’t want to embarrass my own teens but I want to be honest in explaining this is can be a tough age group. I will spend time reading your blog and others’ and give feedback. Good luck!
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Much obliged. Sounds like you have a clear goal in mind. Best wishes on that
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I checked out your blog. It’s fantastic! I have done some traveling (England, Germany, Austria, Caribbean, California)… but I can tell that I would be completely overwhelmed by India. You are a great writer and I love the photos. I think you will get a lot of followers by giving feedback to others. Your site deserves more followers!
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“Good” is a relative term. I think your style plays well to what I perceive is your target audience. I like the block letters in your header like it was an old Nintendo game (or at least that’s how it came across to me).
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https://sometimesblogs.wordpress.com
is my blog, I started using this site a couple of days ago so could use some helpful advice or whatever really, my posts are very varied so there probably will be some interesting stuff on there. I’d love anyone to respond because I don’t know very much about blogs etc.
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My first suggestion is to create an About Me page where potential readers can find out who you are. A well-thought out picture and gravatar would help as well. Tag your posts effectively and keep them concise with relatively low word counts. Hope this helps and welcome to the Blogosphere
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welcome to blogging. Your theme is great. If I could make a suggestion, add an about page. It will introduce you to the audience and set the tone for your content. Most bloggers will head straight to the about page with coming across a new blog. Otherwise you’re off to a good start.
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Hey everyone 🙂 I’m hoping to get some feedback on my recent posts and my blog in general.
http://smellslikestrawberries.wordpress.com/
Thank you so much 🙂
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I was also hoping to get some feedback on my “About all of this” Page
Thank you
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Very clever. Made me feel bad for taking my own keyboard and mouse for granted. Guess I have a little ingratitude smudged on my left cheek 😉
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hahaha thank you!
Wipe it off as soon as you can!
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Thanks. And if you have the chance to give me some feedback on my blog I’d appreciate it too.
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Sure! Will do as soon as I can.
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Wow the blog is really interesting! It’s amazing how many cultures you’ve seen. You are truly a citizen of the world 🙂
Keep up the good work and thanks again.
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Any chance anyone would take a look at my fiction? I don’t normally write fiction, but I have just started a small serial, and I am wondering if it might be good enough to go in a magazine such as the Readers Digest or something. Thanks.. http://auntdoris.wordpress.com/
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Hi there the WP.com community! I would appreciate it if you could give us some feedback on this challenge from our blog: http://technoteamblog.wordpress.com/2014/04/24/the-computing-challenge/
Enjoy Blogging,
Tom
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Id say you are off to a good start. I like your theme, perhaps add a header image. Also, you should hide the about page until your added content to it. You can do so in your dashboard.
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hi,
This is my first blog.need recoomendations
http://jenyooinly.wordpress.com/
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I could use a little commentary on my first review of AMC’s new show “Turn.” My blog is mostly a webcomic but i thought I’d try to branch out with this. Let me know if it feels like a valid opinion/use of the reader’s time
http://southernboulevard.wordpress.com/2014/04/22/amcs-turn-is-off-to-a-promisingturntur-but-inconsistent-start/
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Having never seen the show your descriptions have moved me to check it out, so I would definitely say it isn’t wasting any readers’ time
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I just started a blog about motorized bicycles. There really isn’t that much information in the blogging world about them and yet they are starting to get very popular. Any ideas would be appreciated. I am new to the blogging world and would LOVE some corrective criticism.
http://jeffromoocow.wordpress.com/
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Hello All. I recently updated my About Page to be more informative and engaging, as well as to include a “Best of” link. I’d appreciate some feedback as to if I should add/subtract/or leave the same. Thanks in advance
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starting a blog about Saxon heritage, culture and networking; welcome to join in if you are Saxon or friend of the Saxons! saxonword.wordpress.com
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On my home page how do I make excerpts of each post, rather than the whole post entry being displayed ? http://stumenzies.wordpress.com thanks.
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