Jul 27, 2014 / Community Pool

Community Pool

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 . .

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  • 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. If you simply leave a link to your blog, it’s likely to be overlooked.
  • 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.
  • No running on the deck.

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  1. As a dementia patient my read/writing abilities are disintegrating (shown by my last few postings at http://www.truthfulkindness.com). Everyday tasks take so much more time and energy that … (what is the word — getting your voice heard?) … is impractical. I started this blog two weeks ago and twitter a couple days ago, but I’ve got to have time for eating and maintaining family relationships. I feel my message is very important. Does anyone have ideas for getting message to public and still have time and energy for life?

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  3. Hello,
    I recently started a photography blog of my recent start to my photography hobby. I’ve always enjoyed photography. But, I have just gotten to a point where I can invest time in it. Now, I’d like to share that with people. Maybe if someone would like to check it out, and give me any feedback on how to make my blog more appealing/interesting. I’m new to all of this, and it would be greatly appreciated. 🙂

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    1. I really like your photos! What kind of camera do you use? My favorite one I saw was the face of 6th street. You’ve got a talent with your camera. Great work!

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    1. The link you added is to your draft, which others can’t access. Once the post is published, you can provide the URL to the post itself.

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      1. Thanks (: the author didn’t specify any links so I was a little unsure. Don’t want to link where people don’t want! I agree though and will add more. Usually I add a lot more where I get permission (:

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  6. Hello friends.

    I have been getting regular at blogging over past few months now and writing on a variety of topics. Would appreciate your feedback on blogs, design and layout.

    I have also started drawing recently. Attended a short workshop on it as well. I have posted some of my drawings. I feel I’m improving gradually. I would appreciate your feedback and suggestions on it, particularly points for improvement.

    Many thanks. Here are the links

    Beginner’s Art – Portrait Drawing

    My Drawing Adventures – NCA Summer Camp

    Beginner’s Art – A first attempt at portrait drawing

    Beginner’s Art: Sketching a Car

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  9. Hi everyone, I would appreciate any feedback. I started the blog over a year ago, and I’ve only done a couple posts then sort of dropped off for a while. Well I want to post more now. Can anyone tell me if there is a right or wrong to posts or pages? I would really like opinions on my pages which I mostly just put some of my poetry on, but I get the feeling I’m “doing it wrong” :/

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  10. Please help… In the process of creating this blog, I created SEVERAL categories (about 20) that I don’t use. So, when I write a post, and I tag and categorize it, I have to go through this long list. Is there any way I can edit my page to get rid of these unwanted categories? Otherwise, I’m just adding more, making the list I have to scroll and check even longer. Can anyone tell me how to get rid of all of these?? It would be a huge help!! Thanks in advance!
    ~Kate

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      1. Yes, I have done some messing around and figured that out. I’m just afraid to mess around too much, as I don’t want to ruin my page… Thanks for the info!!

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      2. If you ever want to, you can easily revert to a previous version, as WordPress.com saves a copy of each version of your post. On that same page, just above the Update button, you’ll see “Revisions: X” with the number of saved versions. Clicking on “browse” next to it will give you the option to compare and reinstate different iterations of the same piece.

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      3. Ohhhh this is so foreign to me. I’m am extremely technologically challenged. I’ll try but I’m scared just thinking about it.

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  11. Greetings fellow bloggers, I’m a brand new blogger and would like
    some WordPress friends. Where are you all? 😉 Page wise, I guess I’m wondering what amendments I could make to make my page look really streamline. Actually now that I think about it I think I need to start by changing the text. Hmm. Am I better off with a paid theme? I feel I could do better, if only I could work out this pesky formatting stuff…

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    3. Hi Katie. I thought your blog looked just fine. You have some nice, well-written content and to boost your WordPress experience am now a follower. Best wishes

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  12. Greetings, Internet. I made my blog to share anything and everything with you. I needed someone to listen and you did. Somewhere along the way I published a short story I had written but never shown anyone. I don’t know whether they’re good enough. Feel free to check them out and give constructive criticism. Thanksss

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  14. Hey everyone! Nice to meet you guys!
    I opened this Blog site recently http://lifeinwrittenwords.wordpress.com

    You know sometimes i dont really know what to write cus i feel everythin had been discussed already.
    What do you think of my posts? Are they way too boring? How do you think this can get better?

    Thank you! 🙂

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  15. Hi guys, I haven’t really written something satisfying for a long time and this one here is my latest post:
    Let It Go:
    http://islesgilian.com/let-it-go/
    I want to know how I can improve or what areas should I be improving in. Second is there are major granmatical errors. Thank you!
    Post all the comments here instead of my posting them in my blog

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  16. Hey every one! So nice to meet you guys!

    You know i opened this site recently http://lifeinwrittenwords.com
    sometimes, i find it hard to get the right topic to share with my followers.

    Visit my site, how are my posts? Way too boring? How do you think this can get better. I hope to get some response back.

    With Love,
    ~J~

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  18. I am new to blogging and love travel and photography. In two weeks I have written three posts about some cities I enjoyed: Lyon, Warsaw and Luxembourg. It’s written in Spanish, but pictures do not need a language. Hope you enjoy them. And I woule like some feedback about making it bilingual or keeping it like that.
    http://viajemosblog.wordpress.com

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    1. Your pictures are fantastic. I like that you added descriptions of the history behind each sight, so there is depth beyond the picture. It’s a very neat blog and I enjoyed reading it!

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      2. Thank you. I would love to say I’m cultured enough to read Spanish, but sadly Google Chrome translated the whole blog for me.

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  20. Alright people. I have had my blog for over a month now and im beginning to get a like or two on my posts but I know that it isnt the best. It was supposed to be about my life and decisions I make and i suppose it kind of is but it’s eventually meant to be about choices that lead to me working for myself, running my own business and leading my own life instead of following the normal path..

    I would appreciate any constructive help but also it would be good to know any bits that stood out or that were good.
    I say this because im new to blogging and writing about myself so I dont know what kind of vibe I am giving off.
    If you like to talk to me privately so we can have a real conversation my email is dukescache@gmail.com

    Thanks
    Luke

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    1. The life type of blog is always interesting and I like that you share your feelings and frustrations on your blog. Your writing style is good, but watch your grammar. Using “u” in place of “you” diminishes your credibility as a writer as well as the vibe you’re trying to give off.

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      1. Thankyou, I appreciate your feedback and advice. I am trying to spell correctly now, even when I am texting mates but occasionally I slip up and the wordpress app on my phone doesn’t have a spell check. But honestly I am happy that you noticed as it just proves that things I haven’t noticed when writing will be picked up quickly by the people reading and it can make me look sloppy.
        I’m going to follow you now because I like you, I have browsed through your posts and they made me laugh and you seem like an interesting person to know.
        Thanks again for your help

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      2. No problem! I am following too so I can read your stuff and keep you sharp on grammar mistakes! 😉

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      3. I was actually going to say something about you following me on my last comment but I didn’t want you to get the wrong impression and think I was going to try using you for a personal spell check!! Haha.
        You are a legitimate funny person and im happy your following me now 🙂

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      4. Don’t forget to follow me back! I promise to make you laugh when I post more stories.

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      5. I think I am following you now but I have no notification saying you are following me.. I feel so used, how could you do this to me? I thought we were friends now 🙂

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      7. I have restarted my phone and you are there now so lets just all stay calm okay 🙂 i would love to stay up and chat but its time for bed now. So I guess we will speak soon when I make my next spelling error or when you make me laugh, which ever comes sooner!

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  21. I am so new to blogging and my page is so plain. I have no idea how to make it more appealing. I have it linked to twitter and would love to see my twitter feed displayed on the page like Mara Eastern has. Actually love her page, How to achieve something like that though escapes me? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.I have a google plus account as well, Can that be linked?

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  22. hey guys, just started a new travel blog which highlights the travel perks of being a nanny.. i hope you could all support it and im very much open to constructive criticism to improve mu blog! regards, rachel

    yayanglakwatsera.wordpress.com

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    2. I really like your blog and the set up you’ve got going. The layout isn’t distracting from your content and your writing style itself is really easy. It’s a nice read and I must say, you’ve got what seems to be an awesome job! I would be grateful if you would take the time to read my blog and possibly consider linking ours together for sake of gaining more readers on both ends.

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      2. I’m glad my post made you smile! That brings a smile to my face. That’s the purpose of my blog.

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      3. you have a talent in writing! i would love to have your talent! i still need to improve on my grammar and on “the feelings” of what i write! i hope i could be funny too! 🙂

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    3. Hi!
      I like checking out travel blogs, and I especially got excited when I saw your post about Vienna.
      I love love love Vienna!
      Your blog looks beautiful, and I enjoyed reading the post a lot!

      Good luck!

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    4. Hi Rachel. There are a lot of travel blogs out there (like mine) so the fact that you come at it from the angle of a nanny living abroad makes for a refreshing perspective, I would suggest though that you keep your body of text justified left rather than centered as I found it a bit distracting. Just a thought

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  23. I’m a brand new blog, 17 years old, trying to decide if I want to pursue writing as a career. Criticism and advice would be incredible. Thank you so much!

    madzmoney.wordpress.com

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  25. Hi all,
    Like many people asking for suggestions today, I’m new to the blogging world. I’d really appreciate any feedback on…
    – writing style (I’ve gotten compliments, but it was from my brother…who was likely biased)
    – layout and flow of the site (I’m working from my smartphone so am unsure of how well it actually looks on a computer)
    – how on earth can I get more traffic beyond my friends and family?
    – any other random suggestions too!

    My site is thewanttowander.wordpress.com

    Thanks!

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    1. Your blog layout is really neat and easy to go from story to story. The color choice is fitting with the pictures that you’ve taken and your concept is cool. My only suggestion would be to cut down how many pictures you put on each post. It can tend to be a little overwhelming. Maybe only post your favorite pictures. Networking and linking with other bloggers are two good ways of increasing your readership.

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      1. Thanks for your suggestions! I’m in a little bit of a dilemma with the picture situation…I have way too many I want to post!

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      2. I understand that! Maybe you break it up into multiple posts? Posting more will get you more readers as well. Do you utilize tags and categories?

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      3. I do use tags and categories…not sure if I’m using either correctly/effectively though

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      4. Don’t be afraid to use many tags that cover broad simple terms like “travel”, “photography”, “life”, etc.

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    2. Your photos are gorgeous! The best way to get an audience is to search topics like “travel” and “photography.” Comment on blogs you enjoy tagged with those topics and before you know it your own blog readership will grow. Cheers.

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    3. I enjoyed your site very much (especially the post about waking up to the spider in the morning) and am now a follower (I too have a travel blog so I know what I like to see and what I don’t). I think by posting in the community pool you’ve taken a first step to increase readers since exposure is usually the greatest obstacle to readership. By commenting on and following other people’s blogs you engage the community and oftentimes, the community engages back. looking forward to reading more

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      1. Thanks so much. I checked out your blog as well, I really like your descriptions and comparisons. Nice photos too

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  26. Hi everyone! I’m trying to create a travel blog. Please have a look at wanderlust48.wordpress.com and let me know what you think and how I can make it more interesting

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    1. Took a look at your site and now you have a new follower (anyone who can appreciate the Fiordland region of New Zealand is OK in my book). Pics are really nice too. Something I try to do in my own travel blog is to do more than just describe the destination etc, but also various aspects of the travel experience. Perhaps this can round out your content selection. Also, a bit more info and a photo you are comfortable sharing would go well for your about page

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    1. That is a great topic. I think you could do a follow up on it. Are there deal breakers when it comes to social media and relationships? What are people finding out? How has social media changed the dynamic of relationships? Is it overall negative or positive?

      I bet there are so many people who’d be interested to hear more about this.

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  29. I am trying to find out the pronunciation of a word and it’s not anywhere on the Web.

    The word is “Mongaup.” I thought it might be French as in “mon gaup,” but nothing comes up. It is a river and a road in Sullivan County, NY.

    Any ideas? I get irritated when I can’t find answers. Have a nice day.

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      1. Ha! Thank you. The post from 101 Books is also good if you fancy clicking on the link at the beginning. Cheers.

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