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Hello, I would REALLY like some feedback on my blog. So if anyone could check it out, that would be AWESOME! 🙂
alsoe.wordpress.com
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Check out my new photography blog
hbhattphotography.wordpress.com
I’d love it if you could check out my blog and tell me what I’m doing right or wrong 😀
Thanks in Advance 🙂
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Quick sneak peak!
WHY AM I HERE.
I’m not quite sure why I blog, for little while I kept a journal in my lunch box and every opportunity I had I would write in it. Never anything witty or creative simply the way my day unfolded and how I felt. I’ve never enjoyed writing before. Growing up I remember my teacher asking us what we wanted to be when we got older. I wanted to be a lawyer. I wanted to argue and prove points. I wanted to be bossy and demanding. I wanted control. Maybe that rooted from never being the popular girl or perhaps the way I always felt like an outcast from birthday parties and after school activities. Who knows…
I appreciate it you could leave some feed back on my latest post! If you’d like to keep reading follow the link 🙂
http://www.beautynablogger.wordpress.com
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Hello everyone, since my blog is quite new, I´d really appreciate some feedback from more experienced folks. I´ve been to interesting places around the world and my aim is to describe the atmosphere. Many thanks in advance!
http://thestoryofmylifebyterismile.wordpress.com/
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http://akansha1104.wordpress.com/
Opinions and advises needed and appreciated. 🙂
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Hello Everyone,
I have just started writing. I would love feedback . Feel free. Thanks in advance 🙂
http://zonkedyetstrolling.wordpress.com/
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This post ist coming just right on time. I am new here so I m trying to figure things out
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I used a quote from a book in this post. To make it even more complicated it was a quote within a book that I quoted! I’m not sure how I should reference/cite it? I have vague memories of essay footnoting, but I’m not sure what the blogging requirements are. Any thoughts?
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I think you’re supposed to find the original source and quote that. Shoot, just copy how the book cites it.
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Thanks!
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No problem.
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hey!! just started TODAY! do you feel a real personal reaction to our page?? I want to have engaged and enlightened readers… whatcha think?? http://gardenofella.wordpress.com/2014/11/03/sink-your-teeth-in-holiday-deliciousness-that-you-may-need-just-sayin/
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Just made this blog, hmmm don’t know where to start as far as layout situating.
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is the blog about anything in particular or stuff you can buy/sell?
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Right now I’m doing reviews, and in the future possibly post some recipes.
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We recently ran a post on exactly the question you’re asking — how to create the right layout for your site. I hope it helps you zone in on a design and a theme that works for you:
https://wordpress.com/dailypost/2014/09/10/measure-twice-cut-once/
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I’m probably going to have consistently short blogs and DIY’s…is that something people like??
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Honestly, I have such a short attention span and DIY posts interest me. Keeping it short and sweet is okay with me and plenty of other people. 🙂
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Absolutely! That’s ALL I do. And I’ve got almost 6 followers!
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I’m not a big person on a lot of wordiness! I tried to read some of these blogs and couldn’t get very far! 🙂 Sounds good to me! I’ll check ya out! Thanks, XAV
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🙂 you are quite the character!
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Lol, thanks. I try to keep everything here a little tongue in cheek at all times, unless otherwise noted (THAT WAS A DISCLAIMER, KIDS).
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I’m looking for feedback and an opinion on not only how well written the Sharp impressions Project tabs are, but also input on the idea of the project. Everything and anything s greatly appreciated by the team.
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Hello
Recently, I changed my blog theme to YOKO which I absolutely love. But, I think that having my – About – information at the bottom of each post seems a little too repetitive. Is there a way of removing it?
Thanks so much !!!
http://insidethemindofisadora.com/
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Hi, I use the Yoko theme and love it too. However I don’t get my “about” info in each post but I have no idea why not! All I can say is it must be possible. http://beecathy.wordpress.com/
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Hi!
One option you have is to go to Users > My Profile in your dashboard, and remove all information entered in the “About You” box.
This will also remove your personal info from your Gravatar hover card, so it’s something to take into account.
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Mmmm … I don’t think I’d like to remove my info from my Gravatar as people want to know about you. In fact, I was thinking of updating and adding a little more to my about page. It’s okay there. I wasn’t sure if it was redundant.
Thank you so very much for answering my question. You’ve helped me tremendously.
Isadora
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I would welcome feedback about the English version of my blog “visual poetry”, which I have recently started. I have only a few posts on that blog. Thank you.
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I just started blogging and I’d love you guys to give me some tips on how to get my blog out there.
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I’ve been continuing to write about my meltdown, but this time I chose verse rather than long form paragraphs. Did I hit the mark? Or should I try something different?
Any comments would be great!
Thanks
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Hi all,
I am currently on a trip around the world for one year on $50 a day and just started my blog here:
http://www.photobotic.wordpress.com
I found that my photos look blurry on the site, but when you click on the actual photo, they look clear. I don’t think anyone will look at my photos closer, so I feel like everyone will think my photos are blurry. Any advice for a web novice to troubleshoot this?
Thanks in advance!
Vanessa
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Hi Vaness,
Just checked out your blog, I love the idea on $50 a day!
Your photos look fine on my computer, clear and not blurry at all.
In your posts, you can change the size of the photos you want to before you add them into your posts, maybe choose original size? But like I said… They look great!
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Thanks, Claire…hmmm…I am wondering if it is just from my view?
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Hi Vanessa,
I just checked your blog as well, and the images look just fine — I wonder if it’s not just a local issue on your computer.
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Hi ya’ll,
I’ve just published my first post and would love some advice, comments etc.
Any input is appreciated 🙂
http://littlechancer.wordpress.com/
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Hey all! I recently wrote a post “letter form” to my sister…be interested in knowing if others have been made to feel the same way.
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I’d love to have your input into my English version blog (with the link this time) :
http://mariececile525dotcom.wordpress.com/
Thank you
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Can anyone tell me how to get a “Pin It” button on my blog posts? I don’t have a huge following on my blog’s Pinterest page, so even though I pin every time I post, it doesn’t spread far. If readers could have an easy way to pin my content as well it’d be a huge help! Thanks 🙂
http://www.waggingwillow.wordpress.com
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Heya!
If you go to your dashboard, then settings>sharing you can add Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter etc buttons. I also got a little confused by this initially! I hope this helps 🙂
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Thank you so much! Do you know if I can add that to my existing posts, or if I just have to start adding them from now on as I write new posts?
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Any time 🙂
I believe that the button should appear at the bottom of each previous post, as well as any new posts you publish automatically once added!
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Beyond Luke Kent’s solid advice, you can also take a look at this page for more information on customizing your sharing options:
https://wordpress.com/support/sharing/#customizing-sharing-settings
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Thanks so much, Ben! Its rough being a newbie…I SO appreciate tips! 🙂
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I’m an amateur blogger (high school senior!) who started about a month ago. I’ve been to scared to publicize myself until I wrote a post about college apps advice. I gained popularity from that post and currently working on similar posts such as surviving other tough phases in HS, like the dreaded junior year, time management, etc. I also have an interest in food and will look into posting some reviews or recipes since I also cook and bake. I would love to expand my audience! I know I may be one of the younger ones in the crowd but I’ve got big ambitions and look forward to what oppurtunities this site opens to me 🙂
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My blog is about my my journey through life. I to write as honestly as possible about my past, present and future. I want to know whether so far the stories are intruiging enough?
Let me know..
https://sykestings.wordpress.com/
Thanks!!
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Hi all,
New to blogging and would love to have feedback on the overall readability of the blog itself…
http://iwedossi.wordpress.com
Is the design ok?
Aside from my normal blog posts, I have also tried to write an editorial – Your feedback on this post would be really appreciated, as I would like to develop my writing style.
Thank you all in advance.
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Hello, Lovely Bloggers of WordPress!
I’m very new to the blogging scene, and I think I’m finally getting into the swing of it. I was wondering if you might have some helpful advice for what else I could/should be doing or what I can do next. Any help would be welcome! Here’s my URL: http://quotidianrevisions.wordpress.com
Thank you in advance for your help. Have a wonderful day!
QR
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Hi bloggers
I could use some technical help here please. I can not for the life of me, work out what code to use in the CSS to make the widget headings bigger (I did manage to make them green though, yay me).
I’m only using the basic design upgrade. My theme is Hemingway Rewritten.
Any other thoughts on my content and layout gratefully received too 🙂
http://abbiesbabble.wordpress.com/
Thanks!
Abbie
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Hi Abbie,
The best place to ask for CSS support from knowledgeable users is at the CSS Customization Forum:
https://wordpress.com/forums/forum/css-customization
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Cool, thanks, I’ll head over there now…
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Hello!
My blog is a couple weeks old and I would love any feedback at all…what you like, what you don’t, suggestions, anything! Thank you 🙂
http://frecklesforbreakfast.wordpress.com
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Hi!
I’ve just had a look at your blog and I think it is looking really good -I like your layout with the background and then clean white for the posts, it reads really well. Good work!
I’m a pretty new blogger too so would also appreciate any comments/tips/likes/dislikes if you have a spare min!
http://irisheyesaresmiling1992.wordpress.com
🙂
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Your blog is brilliant – absolutely love the idea and theme – you have talent! Also love your url!!!!
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Thank you so much!! I just had a blank color background up until yesterday. I thought I’d spice it up a little 😀
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Hey all, I’m new to blogging so I need help and feedback. My blog is called “Marketing Tips for Small Businesses”. Find it at postcardsdirect.wordpress.com . Thie first post is up. Our website link is also within the post. Plan to post once a week. Please give me feedback – good, bad, or otherwise.
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Hi guys!
I’ve just written my first ‘lengthy’ post… still less than 600 words but I’m still pretty new to this and *shy* about what writing style to go with…!
Any comments/tips would be much appreciated!
http://irisheyesaresmiling1992.wordpress.com
🙂
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Good evening,
I just published a new post and almost immediately wondered if it would function better as a page, take a look and tell me what you think.
http://nothingtoritehomeabout.wordpress.com/2014/11/03/short-stories/
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