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Hey,
I have just recently started posting and would love some feedback.
https://pavitschandoke.wordpress.com/
Thanks 🙂
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Hey…. I was trying to find an About page but couldn’t? Also, I think it needs some images, even small ones, just to give it something other than text.
Also, are you familiar with the ‘Read More’ tag you can add in your pieces? It’s a way of stopping your entire piece being on the front page, so it only shows a paragraph or so… (some people choose not to use)
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Hey,
Thank you for the reply.
I guess I do not have a About page as of now.
Will try to come create one and also work on the tips you shared.
Much appreciated!
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Hi!, I would love some interaction on my blog if you are interested in reading/looking around. Thanks 🙂 https://iamimanm.wordpress.com ❤
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Hi all,
I had trouble with the POV in this piece of flash fiction: http://yourblogcoach.com/2015/01/26/p-s-i-love-you-by-cecilia-ahern/ It is partially in the present with the reflection of the girl whose memory this is.
Remember this is flash fiction so you jump in without knowing some things or without knowing the ending.
Thanks to all who help!
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Though I have been blogging for over a year now, I always welcome feedback. It is good to re-evaluate everything once in awhile, so if anyone has any thoughts I would appreciate it. Here is my latest one-
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hey i started a technology blog would love some feedback on it and my posts. also i will give feedback to anyone that gives me feedback, thank you
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I just started my blog and I’m hoping to get some feedback! It’s http://www.abroadandlocal.wordpress.com. I’m wondering if it’s too verbose and if there’s anything else I should do to increase my site views and followers. Thanks everyone!
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First thing I’d do is get your About pages written. It’s the first page I jump to on every new blog I visit – I want to know who the author is and what they’re about, and of course what the blog is about – it also gives readers a quick idea about how you write, your tone, and basically what to expect from the rest of the blog. That’s just my opinion though… maybe I’m in the minority 😀
I do really like the images on the front page – it draws me in pretty quick!
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I’m working on it! Writing about yourself is always the hardest (to me at least). I’m trying to figure out a way where I don’t sound tooo obnoxious 🙂
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Hehe it can be hard… maybe just start with what the blog is about and why you’re doing it? Ideas might flow from there 🙂
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You inspired me to finish it today! Want to check it out and let me know what you think :)?
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I think it’s perfect! Now I know who the blog is coming from, where its from, why it started & what to expect, all in a few short paragraphs 🙂
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I wrote a thing, a fiction thing, I’d love some feedback 🙂
https://youaintspecial.wordpress.com/2015/01/26/dance-like-no-ones-watching/
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Hi everyone, I would love some feedback on my latest post on my expat blog about being a Brit in the US facing my first huge storm! Does it work or is it too short? https://albiontoamerica.wordpress.com/2015/01/25/the-calm-before-the-storm/
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You have an interesting blog! I just read your post about the snow and enjoyed it! I’m going to take a look at some of your other posts; it’s neat to read how people acclimate into new/different cultures, as you are doing. Great job on capturing the readers’ attention! -Kristin 🙂
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Thank you so much for your lovely feedback 🙂
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Howdy,
I’d love some feedback on my latest post. I’m sure it’s something we all experience from time to time……
https://acoffeebreakwithmike.wordpress.com
Cheers,
Mike
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would love feedback on my blog http://bipolargypsychild.wordpress.com/
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Good choice of scheme and I like your writing style
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I have just started a new blog concerned with soccer. If you love the sport I would appreciate some feedback! Cheers.
http://americanfutbolperspective.com/
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Hello everyone! I’m always looking for readers/fellow writers to give constructive crit.
https://venturesincreativity.wordpress.com/
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Hey, I’m quite new to blogging and not quite sure what i’m doing. My blog is mainly about my life all those thoughts that rummage though my mind.
I would love some feedback on my post and my blog!!
my blog : https://iamwallpaper.wordpress.com
post : https://iamwallpaper.wordpress.com/2014/11/16/to-dream-of-worlds-unknown/
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Hello!
I’m following your blog now! I like the way you write! It’s compelling!
Your About page is hard to find because of the way the layout is designed. Also, I usually love navigating categories and archives, and these can be added as widgets to help readers get a clearer sense of what’s on your blog.
I checked out your post about Mumbai Moonsoons and I would have love to see some photos of the foods and places you describe. I’m looking forward to reading more about India and your take on it. I’m addicted to Bollywood movies and I can’t get enough of descriptions of amazing food that I’ll never get my hands on here in Quebec (why do I do this to myself?). I also love to learn more about the various cultures and traditions as well as current events of India. Whenever I watch Indian movies, I notice so many things I want to learn more about!
I hope this was useful! I look forward to reading your blog!
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Hello! Could you guys please check my blog out. I promise you won’t be Dissapointed and your feedback would mean so much! Thank you and I’ll make sure to check your blog as a thank you.
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I have been posting for a few months. Would love feedback on my posts as well as the overall theme of my web page. Thanks.
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Posted about how to help grieving familes. Feedback appreciated. I will chrck out your blog and comment for all who comment here.
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Excellent post.
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Thank you.
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Hello, How many of you have a Facebook page for your blog?
If you do have one, has it been worthwhile?
I’m trying to decide if I should add a Facebook page for my travel blog. I have Twitter already but I don’t think as many people have Twitter. I’m wondering if FB could reach more people. Which is more successful for you–Twitter or FB?
I created a fun little poll on my contact page in my blog with this very question. Please feel free to answer my poll, and offer your advice if you’d like. Thanks very much for your feedback. Kristin 🙂
See my poll here:
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Hi, I have a travel blog too, and I have both FB and twitter for it. Both are more difficult to reach success with than with the blog itself – FB because the FB algorithm does not always show your followers/friends what you post and twitter because there are just so many tweets that they easily get lost unless you tweet all the time. On the other hand, I think it is always nice to give non-WP readers the opportunity to connect with a network they already have an account with.
I like your header image a lot, by the way.
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Thanks very much for your input! That helps a lot. I appreciate your time.
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I have an expat blog and I have instagram, Twitter and facebook. As perelincolors said – WordPress does work better than those, but slowly I do get more followers there, so why not? 🙂
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I think that’s a great way to look at it. I will probably start a FB page. Thanks again!
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Hello Fellow Bloggers! I am very new to this and was wondering if you could check out my blog and give me some much needed feedback. I’d appreciate it!
https://likebabybearsoup.wordpress.com/
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You have very interesting ideas in your posts, I am following you now.
About the feedback- try to use shorter paragraphs and some pictures to make it more readable. Otherwise I found it very enjoyable.
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Spreading some love to my fellow bloggers 🙂
Please visit my humble blog and check out my latest posts.
By the way, I am thinking of having a page for something like “Love thy neighbor” feature of our previous blogging 101 class. What do you think?
xoxo,
Berryduchess
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Hi all,
I recently started my blog. I’m a single mother living in the city and was diagnosed with bipolar 7 years ago. It’d be nice to have more readers and any sort of feedback. I don’t write and edit.. I simply write whatever is racing through my mind because for me, blogging is therapeutic.
http://taratrinity.wordpress.com
Best,
Tara
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Hi Tara,
I like the look of the Sela theme, it’s a good choice for your blog, and I don’t think your writing looks too messy at all. If you don’t do a lot of editing, it looks like you already start with good writing right away!
I am doing the Blogging101 class and there is another women blogging about bipolar (no child though), her blog is https://andjustatouchofcrazy.wordpress.com/ – just dropping it here in case it might interesting for the two of you to connect.
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thank you! most mothers who have bipolar don’t blog i have noticed. it’s always nice to meet others out there who struggle the same as i do. i’ll take a look.
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I mainly use this for my school curriculum, but I also want to start posting stuff unrelated to my work. follow I follow back
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I enjoyed your posts but I’m not sure which one’s for school and which one’s not…they all read like diary entries, which is totally fine, so dw about it and just post whatever you want to 🙂
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Two things, I realise I forgot to describe what it is my blog actually is, but I can’t figure out how to delete my old generic post, so am doing it again here. It’s called ‘A Hopelessly Wandering Mind’ and I hope that largely explains it. It’s mainly my thoughts on random topics and current events, as well as the occasional film review. Secondly, as well as general feedback on the layout and things, I’d love to hear any thoughts on this specific blog post, something that really shook me up yesterday but led me to think how lucky I am.
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I truly enjoyed reading your views. Overall, I like the way you have set up your page. Right now I only read your above post and am sure will enjoy reading your other posts as well.
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Thank you so much, that’s very kind. Your page looks extremely interesting as well, and I really look forward to reading about your travels in future. In the meantime, thanks for the feedback.
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Your writing is very engaging and I love that.
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Thank you very much, always lovely to hear!
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I’m pretty new to blogging and today I just put up a post about post ideas
This was only my 7th post, but I thought it’d be a good idea in case I ever ran out of post idea’s. If you have a post suggestion, please put in my comments section.
Thank you so much!!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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I write about fashion, beauty and anything that is going on that interests me. I would appreciate any feedback on my latest blog post 🙂 https://thelaughingunicorn.wordpress.com
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Hey! Just started my blog and I’d love some opinions and feedback.
Please visit it and tell me what you think! http://lbtthatlifestyle.wordpress.com
Thank you so much! 🙂
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I am new to blogging. Please check out my blog. Any comment or feedback will be great. Thanks
http://nailzbeauty.com/2015/01/26/my-3-favorite-nail-polish-brand/
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Oh, this is great! I’ve had feedback from some of my friends that it’s hard to navigate my blog and find older posts. I’ve currently posted my very first pin that explains why I started my blog, but would love to know if it would be better to make that a “page” instead of a “post.” Also, is there a strong layout with a left hand or right hand nav that enables the viewer to quickly click on specific topics or blog posts? Thanks so much, happy to hear any feedback! I know I need to change my theme for both ease of reading and to get a darker font in the mix.
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You can add a blog archives and other useful things by going to “Customize” and “Widgets”
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I think what you’re looking for is a Custom Menu widget. Most themes allow you to create a custom menu (more information here: https://wordpress.com/support/menus/). You can use a Custom Menu Widget (details here: https://wordpress.com/support/widgets/custom-menu-widget/) to display the custom menu you created in your sidebar. You can browse through themes by column layout in the Theme Showcase — for example, all the themes with a left sidebar are here:
https://theme.wordpress.com/themes/features/left-sidebar/
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Thanks so much, Ben! I tinkered around with it today and it looks much better 🙂
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Hello, I’ve been doing more with my blog about productivity lately. Please tell me what you think!
levipierpont.wordpress.com
-LeviGrant
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Hello!
I am brand new to blogging and would love support! Please let me know if my first actual post is solid or if it needs more work!
I would love the feedback!
Thank you!
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Hello! I think I am finally getting the hang of making pages and forming some ideas for posts, but I know I have a LONG way to go and would love some constructive advice or even just pointing out things that could be changed in general. 🙂
I hope to build up a blog that I can eventually use for my freelancing, but I am aware that this – like any blog – takes time. I am willing to put the effort in and research all I can!
https://mrspopplewell.wordpress.com/
Please leave your comments about it, if any, as a reply to this post or to my email. If you cannot find my email on the blog, I am truly sorry! Here it is just in case: caitlinglidden@gmail.com
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It’s great, I ended up following you
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Oh my goodness, thank you!
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Nice set up. It’s very easy to read.
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Thanks! 🙂
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