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I’m contemplating writing about my journey’s in discovering all the religons and experiencing their customs. Would anyone find that of any interest?
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Here is a technical question. My wife Susan and I share the same computer. Beginning a week ago, whenever I try to post a comment on a thread like this I get a box asking me if I am trying to post as Susan. No matter how many times she logs out of WordPress and I log back in. I just posted a comment that came under “Susan”. Wicked, wicked frustrating, and i received no help from WP Help. Any thoughts /suggestions/epiphanies will be most appreciated, even if they go to her blog site first. Thanks. http://www.buddycushmanart.com
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re: And how do i increase its exposure?
Please also search the support forum tag “increase traffic”
https://wordpress.com/forums/topic/getting-a-new-blog-noticed?replies=6
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@Susan
Use this link to post to the WordPress.COM support forum https://wordpress.com/forums/?new=1 where we can answer your question easily.
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hi i made this blog just a few days ago and this is my first post http://chop8chop.com/2014/07/10/how-to-boil-eggs-over-wifi/
i try to add a new post every day or so . i am looking forward for some feedback
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I’m new to word press. Don’t really know anything yet. The first time i wanted to write a blog i spent 3 hours figuring out how to upload a picture into my write up. Haha..and i was so happy when i finally was able to. Things are very difficult still. will be great if someone help me out. Btw i love travelling to places. And i have written about one of them. You may see it @ http://apaoremai.wordpress.com/
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Staff have linked a step by step learn wordpress.com blogging tutorial to the bottom of your Admin page at http://learn.wordpress.com
Also note that if your create your posts here > Dashboard > Posts > Add New
then you will have the use of the full text editor with all features.
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Hi friends, my blog has always had a simple layout but as it grows I’m wondering whether I need a refresh or a little more order. Could some of you wonderful people check it out and let me know your thoughts on this? Equally if you think it works well currently, I will leave as is. Thank you! X
http://glasgowdragonfly.wordpress.com
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The layout is the layout we see on some blogs with the Untitled theme. See here for the other layout possibilities, including a full-bleed front page slider, and,other features found on the full detailed theme description page http://theme.wordpress.com/themes/untitled/
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I’m looking for bloggers interested in disability and media representation to join an ongoing discussion on my blog. We have cookies. http://rosebfischer.com/2014/07/01/redefining-disability-an-interactive-blogging-project/
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I am a disabled person and I will follow your blog because I approve of your purpose and I’m interested in reading what you post and what commenters submit. That said, though I am a voracious reader, know that I don’ tend to be a frequent commenter, so I won’t eat any cookies. 😉
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LOL, all right, welcome aboard!
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I would love some feedback on the theme of my blog. I like having a modern and simplistic theme, but I’m afraid it comes off a little too plain.
Also any feedback on the content of my writing is hugely appreciated!
http://www.anolivedaily.com
Thank you!
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I think the theme is good for modern and simplistic. Posts seem good too.
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Thank you! I appreciate the feedback 🙂
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I see a blog wearing the Suits theme http://theme.wordpress.com/themes/suits/ and I don’t think it’s too plain looking. With respect, I’d like to say something based on nearly a decade of blogging experience.
Most beginners tend to spend too much time and energy on appearance and too little on content creation. They also tend to overuse images and embeds on the front pages and that slows down page loading time.
These are the ways to reduce page loading time:
1. Edit posts and insert “the more tag” so only excerpts appear on the front page. https://wordpress.com/support/splitting-content/more-tag/ or switch to using a theme that automatically provides front page excerpts followed by red more links.
2. Reduce the number of posts appearing on the front page here > Settings > Reading
Blog pages show at most _ posts
3. Reduce the number of images and or media embeds displayed and/or make them smaller.
4. Reduce the number of widgets in the sidebar and footer areas.
I hope this helps you.
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Jumping in on this thread – thanks for the tips Timethief. Spring cleaned my own blog with these tips.
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You’re welcome Aidan.
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Thank you! I didn’t know you could reduce the number of posts appearing on the front page. I will definitely do that!
I appreciate the feedback, it’s extremely helpful.
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I have a new blog I just started offering opinions of shows and movies. If there are others out there I would love to read, and if any of you have suggestions I would love to hear them. Thank you in advance.
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I enjoyed your writing a lot. Keep it up.
On House of Cards: have you seen the British series it was based on? If you haven’t you should check it out on Netflix.
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Excuse You? Did you just change my life? Did we just become best friends?! Yup.
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Ha ha…good TV brings people together.
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Hi…
i just went through your blog and I must say its wonderfully written. I also came up with something and being a fresher I would like to know what are my loopholes in writing a blog if you can suggest me.
http://crazycook280885.wordpress.com
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hey everyone 🙂 come check out my blog. i write about various topics. let me know what you think.
http://maria9saif.wordpress.com/
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Hi!
http://soundtracksfortwentysomethings.wordpress.com/
This is my blog, where I’m basically creating a soundtrack for my life, and talking about things I’m learning about it as I go along.
Please feel free to comment!
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Evening all, my blog posts have being getting longer and I was wondering it I should try and cut them down again or if this is a good length to keep them at.
http://nothingtoritehomeabout.wordpress.com/
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I would say, I am not an expert but if this is the length you think you can express yourself well then so be it. My posts are short or long depending on the topic. 🙂 Sometimes less is more but not always.
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Thanks, when I started the posts were a few hundred words shorter and I was worried the longer length might be a little off putting.
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you are welcome. continue to bloom.
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@selysin
Your post was a comfortable reading length for me.
Provided the content is well written and engaging enough to compel me to read to the end of them, I will read posts of any length. In the case of long form posts I usually bookmark them for later reading when I’m not multitasking.
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I am not sure what I need to do with my blog to increase my traffic. I want to eventually make money on it, but for now I just want steady traffic. Greenrider1978.wordpress.com
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Here are some handy tips to start with:
https://wordpress.com/blog/2013/09/30/traffic-dos-and-donts-a-checklist/
Be aware, though, that building a sizable audience — and even more so, being able to monetize one’s blog — requires a great deal of work (and usually a long period of time).
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hey ! I am starting new blogging.i have write two blogs just .first “never give up” and latest one is ”power of words”…that’s all my experience and I want you to all please check out my effort and say about it.please.
http://throwbackwords.wordpress.com/power-of-words-successful-people-take-control-of-their-words-rather-than-letting-their-words-control-them/
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Hi All,
I’ve had the same theme since I started blogging 9 months ago- stick to it and be safe, or go wild and change? Let me know your thoughts….
https://theglenhouse.wordpress.com
Melissa.
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I really like the theme and whole appearance of your Blog. If it’s still working why change it!
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Thanks Amanda, I really appreciate you taking a look! I suppose it’s the ‘grass is always greener on the other side’ mentality…..
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Hey, not really a question about a post, more about my entire blog. its only two posts at the moment but if anyone could have a quick read for me and provide any advice or ideas on how to improve it would be very much appreciated!! thanks in advance… David
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What’s your favourite Matt Smith Doctor Who episode? Here’s my top 5
http://sweattearsanddigitalink.com/2014/07/08/matt-smiths-finest-doctor-who-episodes/
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Hello everyone! I would really appreciate it if you would take a look at my blog.
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I’d really recommend asking a more specific question or linking to a specific post — greater focus usually helps with engaging others and makes meaningful feedback more likely.
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I am new here. Please stop in! Lilly
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Welcome! If you’d like feedback, I’d really recommend asking a more specific question or linking to a specific post. Also, some context on your blog’s content would help others decide if they want to read your posts or not.
Enjoy the blogging adventure!
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hey guys I have a post that I want to guys to read and tell me what u think 🙂 http://sarasari1992.wordpress.com/2014/06/10/self-worth/
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I liked it, the only think I may suggest is the paragraph separation, instead of only one you can have different paragraphs trying to keep a main idea in each one. It is my opinion. 🙂
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If you got time, please check my blog I got Two projects at them moment Taidetta Tuulen and the Daily Experiment, Please check it out at tell me what do you think may be missing or if is too short, Do not know, I want to know the thoughts of others, is kind of hard to be your own judge. 🙂 Please be kind to leave your comments in the feedback Page, Thanks in advance
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Hi everyone! I’ve been writing my new animal-related blog for a little over a month now and am loving having a regular writing habit! You can see it at turnthreetimes.wordpress.com
I don’t have a good idea of who my target audience is at this stage, but I’d really like to broaden my readership. I’d love feedback on what kinds of topics and posts might entice you (or people you know) to come back to my blog and read more.
Thanks in advance!
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To be clear, I’m asking about my new blog at
https://turnthreetimes.wordpress.com/ not the one my profile links to. I’ve changed my new one to my primary one, but it still always links to the first one I created for some reason.
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@mirymosey
Does this help you? How to identify your blog’s audience
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Thanks @timethief ! I’ll certainly work my way through that post when I get the time and see if that helps me identify an audience (if there is one :/)..
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Note that you can register as many blogs under the same username account as you like but you can only select one primary blog to link your username to. If you want to change that primary blog link see here WordPress.com Profile: Link Your Username to Blog
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Thanks! I thought I had already done this but when I checked the settings it still as my first blog. Hopefully it’s all fixed now.
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Hi @mirymosy, I’m new to blogging and started due to my photography course so my feedback isn’t from an experienced blogger! But I do really like your blog. I too work with animals, in a UK rehoming centre, similar life-choice situation to you. The posts about volunteering are really interesting as most people don’t see it from the volunteers eyes. Great photos, especially as you have different species. Keep it up, following you 🙂
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Hi @pikachustail
Thanks so much for your encouraging words! Great to have a follower in the same industry!
I’m looking forward to reading more of your posts and seeing your photography!
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Hi everyone! I’m brand spanking new to wordpress and only have one real post so far so there’s not much scope in the way of bouncing ideas ! But please feel free to have a read if you’d like!
What I’d really like would be if anyone can recommend any good blogs that I can add to my following pile, as I’d really like to get properly immersed in the whole community. My blog (once it gets on its feet) is going to be mostly focused on film and book reviews, but I’d also like to post my thoughts on a whole range of social issues (sexism, equality, drug laws, to name a few), so I’d especially love to have a look through any related blogs.
My blog: http://flickspot.wordpress.com/
Thanks alot!
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I think the layout of your page is great. Maybe think about adding a question at the end of your post to generate replies from your readers. Is your page linked to other social media outlets?
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Thanks a lot, and thanks for the tip! I really like the idea of ending with a question, i’ll definitely try and work that in next time. It’s not as of yet but I am planning of linking it to my twitter and facebook pages in a couple of weeks or so when there’s more for people to read!
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Hi Harriet, and welcome!
A good place to start is our Recommended Blogs tab, which you can access from the sidebar on your Reader. For example, here are some great entertainment/pop culture blogs:
https://wordpress.com/recommendations/popular-culture-entertainment
And here are some book blog recommendations:
https://wordpress.com/recommendations/books
Enjoy!
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Our new site http://www.shortfictionbreak.com is looking for more feedback and readers. The site is exactly what it says: daily short bursts of fiction 2k words or less. Any readers or writers: would love to know what you think about site and content. Thanks!
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Hi, everyone. I’m wondering about the photos vs. the font size — I’m a little worried that the font size is too small. Any other constructive criticism you could offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
http://theiggydialogues.com
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Hello 🙂
It’d be great if you could stop by my blog @
http://irrelevantbubble.wordpress.com
to leave a comment or like a post!
I tried a different style of writing here in my latest post 🙂
http://wp.me/s4Hp5K-untitled
Cheers!
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I am always up for feedback and input from others. I’m fairly new to the blogging world and I am in love with it and hope it can continue to grow and expand for me. I’ve been so inspired by other bloggers and love this little writing community. Would love any thoughts and feedback you can give! Thanks!!!
https://rboleyblog.wordpress.com
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Hi everyone Im new here. Just started today so feel free to check out my blog and drop me some pointers if you have time. Thanks!
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I would love some feedback. Please be kind. Thank you!! Gracie
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Hi Grace! Others might be more likely to respond if you ask a more specific question, or link to a particular post you’d like to have them take a look at.
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Hi everyone, what do you think of versatile lifestyle blogs touching upon many topics instead of just one? I have been wondering if I’m heading in the right direction with my blog by introducing different types of posts? Which type of blog would you prefer to read?
http://thehipalley.wordpress.com
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