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Hi guys! I’ve started my blog a week ago, and today I made my second post. My idea about this blog is to make people know more about places. I think when you visit a place, you should already know something about it. My last post is about Auschwitz, and I hope you like it 🙂
I hope for your comments/suggestions/thoughts about it.
Thank you all 🙂
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Love the idea! Just re-read posts before publishing to make sure there are no errors. Also, it would be nice to include what is happening now to the place (at least for the Aushwitz post, it was all about the past) Hope this helps 🙂
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Hey! Thank you for your feedback. I’ll keep that in mind 😉
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Hiya, I started my blog last week, it’s basically going to be filled with memories, snapshots of my life and writing woes stuffed inbetween. Should I write an introductory post?
https://andwilderness.wordpress.com/
Thanks very much in advance!
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I love the theme, and I especially liked your first post – it’s different to the usual ‘I am writing a blog because…’
Keep going!
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https://possessedcat.wordpress.com/
is my little slice of the internet – I’ve just changed the theme (again) and I’d love some feedback on it. Thanks!
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I love the theme and your content.
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I’m glad you liked it! Thank you so much for checking it out 🙂
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love it. its so chic and amazing. the theme is perfect
Seasonal-rose.wordpress.com
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Love the Sela theme you are using, the blog looks great and the posts are really good so far.
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Thank you!
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You have me hooked, I definitely think their is a need for this kind of blog post. I followed you because I want to here more. Also, I totally relate to your situation.
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Hey all,
I’ve just posted a piece about living life like you do when you travel. I’d love your thoughts on it…. comment on the post instead of here if you can, it all helps encourage more discussion 🙂
http://acoffeebreakwithmike.wordpress.com
Thanks,
Mike
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Ok-very cool blog. And I love the post about living life like you do when you travel. What a great concept! That post gets a whole lot of creativity going-you could even maybe do a post a week on the different aspects of Living life lie you are traveling! (just a thought).
This community pool is really getting my blogging mind working! 😉
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I like that idea… I’ll add it my own pool of bog ideas! 🙂 The community pool is great hey
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Don’t hide child sexual abuse. I would love your feedback
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Are you a writer or was this from personal experience? Either way I love your writing, it’s a perfect balance of detail and story.
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These are my personal experiences. Thank you for your feedback
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Happy Monday everyone! I just posted a self-explanatory “Motivational Monday” poster for fellow artists with very little copy.
Was wondering – do people prefer to read more or less copy on a Monday morning. Am I over thinking this?
Please take a look:
Motivational Monday (short): http://mccallistersculpture.com/2015/02/09/motivational-mondays-2915/
Throwback Thursday (longer):
Thanks!
-Ryan
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Come check out my blog guys! Any feedback is greatly appreciated!
https://writersunraveled.wordpress.com/
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your posts are great, very interesting. 🙂
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Hey there. I just started my blog. Took a lot of thought and preparing. I think I’m ready. Would love a review on my first publication. I want to know if I show the purpose clearly and that its catchy. Thanks much!!!
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Hey, just took a look. The purpose is certainly clear and the theme is very easy on the eye. Nice that you’re trying to keep people informed by telling them the good and the bad, keep it up and good luck.
Ben
https://bencnicholson.wordpress.com
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I like the look of your blog. I like where it looks like it is going and I look forward to reading more posts!
~SarahLee
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Thank you Sarah. I’m excited and look forward to your input or questions!
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Thanks!!! I will move forward.
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My turn! Please check out my work. Pull no punches, give me the good, the bad and the ugly. I will love any feedback.
inventingreallife.wordpress.com
Thanks in advance.
Marti
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hello!
I’m really looking to widen my blogging audience so would be grateful if you could check out my culture blog and perhaps too leave a few helpful comments:
https://dinosaursandwoodlice.wordpress.com/
Thank you, have a great day everyone! 🙂
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I checked out your blog and I like it. My only criticism stems from the fact that I don’t know what a woodlouse is. (Guessing that is the singular form?)
I loved the 70’s music too, but lean farther into the Bowie camp than Dylan.
Good luck to you Beckywoz!
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Thank you very much for checking out my blog! Well in England we call them woodlice (and yes, woodlouse singular) but I am not sure what they call them in America (where you are from?) I’ve just done a quick internet search for you and this should explain what they are! http://a-z-animals.com/animals/woodlouse/
That’s great to hear, I also really like 1960’s and 50’s music. They are both really great, although I do have a soft spot for Dylan!
Many, many thanks for checking out my blog reallifemarti 🙂
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Looking for solidarity in the internet void.
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‘A few months ago, I was just another person moving through a seemingly insignificant series of motions’. Beautifully written, and I think a lot of people will identify with what you’re writing. Love your writing style and the feel of your blog, looking forward to reading more.
Ben
https://bencnicholson.wordpress.com
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Hey everyone! I just started my blog two weeks ago and am new to everything in the blogging world. I would love any constructive criticism, advice, etc. Thanks in advance!!!!
https://east91.wordpress.com/
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Your blog looks older than 2 weeks. All of the lovely photography and the way it is put together, first made me want to re-look at my blog, and second, made me really want something sweet. Keep up the good work there Emily.
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Thank you so much for your input – this is so encouraging! Your blog is fantastic also. Following right now!
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the photography!!! My mouth is watering, and for only 2 weeks!!! This puts mine too shame. Such beautifully put together. Gonna have to work on my photography!!!! 🙂
Seasonal-rose.wordpress.com
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Oh my gosh Emily you’re blog is beautiful! It looks much older than two weeks! It’s so put together and fresh!
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haha, you replied to me hun. 🙂
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Thank you so much! That means the world to me! And your blog looks great – you have a lot of great information and reviews!
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Thank you. Still got loads to learn. So new to all this. 😊
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Great collection of photos from the web, grouped together to fit the “theme” of your posts (love the valentines day post). I also like your posts containing original photos. The whole site looks very polished and well done
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Thank you so much! Your blog is very well done as well! I love the variety that you have!
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Hi! I just started my blog and was hoping to get some input and ideas! I just posted a new post too! Thanks so much ❤
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I love the concept of your blog! What a neat topic. I was thinking that maybe it could be a bit more streamlined for navigation? I love the colors and all of the content but I was doing alot of scrolling down to read.
Best wishes! I look forward to more topics!
~SarahLee
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Thank you so much for the suggestion! Definitely going to take that into consideration!
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I just followed! I really like your blog, but when you first open it, you only see the title. I recommend maybe a new theme, one where you have a sidebar with links and posts visible when you open it up. I use the Big Brother theme and I see that similar themes work well for beauty blogs, so you can have archives and folders on the side, which is a great option for beauty blogs, where people come for advice.
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That’s awesome advice, thank you so much! And thanks for the follow ❤
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Love your blog and your posts are engaging, and an enjoyable read! Definitely a follower!
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That means so much to me, thank you! ❤
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I would love some feedback on layout what I need to add etc and what your thoughts are on my blog? Thank you 😊
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I love how honest the blog is, and how interesting. The color scheme is quite dull, though. Maybe a new theme? Your personality in your writing is so vivid, but on a white background it doesn’t really match. Also, I would refrain from using emojis, just because they don’t look very professional, but that’s totally stylistic.
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Thank you such great advice I’m getting onto it as we speak. Thank you!
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Hello lovely bloggers!! I blog about all sorts of things, from my life to the world, but a common theme in my writings is positivity and optimism. I would love if you could check out a recent post that I am particuarily proud of: https://sherinaspeaks.wordpress.com/2015/02/03/i-want-what-happens/
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Wonderful outlook! I am following, and I can’t wait to read more! 🙂
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Thank you so much!! 🙂
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You come across with a mature perspective that most adults can’t fathom. Myself included. Your snow day observance would have sounded like a rant coming from me. Well done.
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Wow – thank you so much!
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Hi! I wrote something similar today…about “just let it go”!
Love the theme – that green is wonderful. If I may have a suggestion – the words you use seem to be from an auditive – kinesthetic person. Expand your “visual” words as well, and you will “speak” to more people. (study for reference here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Representational_systems_%28NLP%29)
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That’s very interesting – thank you for the additional information!
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Hi, everybody! I started writing some months ago, trying to promote my coaching business.
I publish in Romanian (my language), but I have some articles written in English. (see the second link below)
My question is about the layout and then…I am an extremely visual person and I feel chained by having only one layer :-). Now is the third I use… is it ok for someone who reads it?
I mean, if you would be my follower, would it bother you to see each and every week (maybe daily) changes in the layout/theme of the blog?
Do you look for simplicity or you like to find your own way and be surprised by the content?
Thank you in advance for your answers.
Regards,
Luiza
https://justbeliveinyou.wordpress.com/
https://justbeliveinyou.wordpress.com/2015/01/05/no-more-time-management/
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Hi there! I blog about weight loss and recovering from disordered eating habits over at Let Her Eat Cake. Today I published a post on the topic of courage, shame, and connecting to other people through telling my story. It’s sort of a meta post about why I’m (deciding to continue) blogging, and I’d love to get some feedback. Thanks!
https://lethereatcakeblog.wordpress.com/2015/02/09/mon-coeur-souvre-a-ta-voix-on-courage-shame-and-connection/
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Dear Myra! Your blog looks as determined as your final words in the post! It’s neat and tidy, and that pink line shows that you are on a clear track.
Yes, you’re vulnerable, as we all are! But power and resilience is on the side to the ones who have the balls to stand up and say “That’s me! Any comment? NO? Good, now shut up and listen how you start, you succeed, you fail, and than you re-start and keep on going to thrive! Yeah…I did it!”
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Hello there, Myra. While I’m sure my understanding of an eating disorder is nowhere near perfect, I trust you’ll keep up with your recovery. You seem to have the ‘ I want to get better’ attitude, so you’ve got that going for yourself!
As far as your writing goes, I’m following and that should say it all ^_^
P.S. Love the name and the meaning behind it!
Love, Just.
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Am I allowed in the Commons?
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The Commons is for people participating in the Blogging 101 and 201 courses, I believe.
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Thanks
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Would love some feedback I am a new blogger but want to improve and desperate for some feedback anything much appreciated.
https://drumtom11.wordpress.com/
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Hello All!
I was looking for thoughts on my blog, specifically ease of viewing. Is it easy to navigate? I would also love specific input on this post…it was one of my favorites… The Decision.
Is it a story that makes you want to know more? Does it say too little? Does it make you think? Would this kind of post be better than educational posts? Or a mixture of both?
Thanks, and I look forward to reading others blogs in this community pool!
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Hi – I certainly found your site easy to navigate (I found myself tempted to another post to leave a comment).
I thought The Decision had a light touch. I’d guess that a lot of adult children would identify with having to make those decisions about their parents’ care and being stuck in the in-between of children having to act like parents to their own parents.
I don’t know why, but the brother’s voice seemed more like ordinary, fluid speech than the sister’s. He seemed to move the story on with his words. I might be your only reader who feels like that, so do with my opinion as you will 🙂
Your blog reminded me of one of those Cabinets of Curiosities – with poetry, stories, factual things etc. to discover. I liked that.
Good luck with it all
Best wishes
Elaine
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Thank you! I love your opinion! I struggle the most with dialogue-so tips on voice are always welcome.
I love the thought of a Cabinet of Curiosity. I guess that is what my blog is like. I haven’t been able to settle on just one topic (personal type stories, educational articles, poetry ) I have fun with them all! Maybe I don’t have to stick with just one area…
Thank you so much for such an extensive reply. Also, I just LOVE your blog name and picture. It is lovely. I do plan on browsing your blog…
Thanks again,
~SarahLee
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Thank you for those kind comments. 🙂
Your dialogue doesn’t read like a struggle. Is the brother’s voice closer to your voice?
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Interesting… I had thought that my voice was closer to the sister’s voice. Now that I re-read it, the brother’s voice just might BE closer to mine…hmm.
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When he says “She thought I was Uncle Steve”, it’s a wonderful piece of powerful, understated writing. Especially where you’ve placed it in the story.
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Greetings, everyone! I’d love to know what you think of my latest posting! All comments and advice will be most appreciated! Many Thanks!
http://wordpress.com/posts/bibliophile96.wordpress.com
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I would ♥ some feedback I’m sort of new and would love to make some friends.
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can’t access your blog…. you need to give a link…. It says not found… Diane
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Hey everybody! I just started my blog, actually my first post was right around this time yesterday! I write about my life situations/things I’ve been through or learned and how you can deal with a lot of crap life throws at you! I’d absolutely love for you to read it and hear what you have to say! Thanks so much! xx
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Loved the post about anxiety! Interesting to read, and also helpful for someone in a similar situation. Your blog theme could maybe do with a sprucing up, however I do like the basic and well organised look that it currently has 🙂
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Thank you so much! I’m still trying to figure out how this whole website works, as you can tell from my simple theme lol 🙂
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I would ♥ some feedback I’m sort of new and would love to make some friends.
embrygrace23.wordpress.com
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You did give the URL but didn’t link it… but I copied and pasted and found your site… I was just wondering why you decided to post ‘The Community Pool’… but maybe you have a good reason…. I’m going to look at your site again….I think you need to fix it… for people to be taken to the right site… Diane
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note: Your URL is embrygrace23.wordpress.com
BUT you have it incorrectly typed by your gravatar as embyrgrace23 You’ll need to fix that or no one will ever be linked to your site…. I’ll have another look tomorrow on your site… going to bed now.. Diane
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Recently wrote a post about funding for a non profit organization that holds a special place in my heart: Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times. Would love feedback on that post, and my overall blog. (A donation would be great too; read my story on my blog!) thanks 🙂
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Great post about Camp Ronald McDonald. Your blog is great. Keep up the good work! You are going to go far, I think!
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Thank you, much appreciated 🙂
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Check out http://www.simplybysimone.com! I write a fashion blog, with bits and pieces of motivation and living a positive lifestyle along the way. Any feedback is appreciated!
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Lovely to see you grow in to an autonomous being. I’m sure you will be fine on your trip remain aware, awake and not to mention, safe. You are most definitely taking a huge leap of faith. Sounds like you have your head on your shoulders. Enjoy.
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I’m very new here, recently moved some important posts that were not getting the attention I felt they deserved on my last platform here and I’d really like some feedback on that.
This is my latest post: http://mylifeasbrittney.com/2015/02/09/this-ones-for-the-music-teachers/
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I am following and look forward to reading more. You have a great voice, and as your header says you need to “Shine on”!
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Hi WP community,
I started my fashion/lifestyle blog recently and it would mean the world if you could check it out and let me know what you think! 🙂
Love, Adela xx
http://www.styliminal.wordpress.com
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Hey guys, my second post is up on my page, and I’m talking about mistakes made in the gym, could you be making one of them? Please let me know what you think!
http://www.smfitnessblog.wordpress.com 🙂
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