Feb 9, 2015 / Community Pool

Community Pool

The place for advice, feedback, and friendly blogging chatter.

Have you just published a new post and are dying for some feedback? Did you recently start your blog and could use some layout or design advice from your more seasoned peers?

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  2. Hey guys, I have only just recently started a food blog and it would be great if I could get your views on it and see what you think! Don’t mind feedback on any angle from the content to the aesthetics or if you wish to compare it to other food blogs, go for it! Thanks in advance…Here is my site: https://jignatailor.wordpress.com/

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      1. Thanks for the positive feedback, babyruthbeer! By more pics, do you mean more step by step images or just more pics of the end result? Thanks again, Jigna P.s loving the pastel look of your blog

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    2. Hi there – I looked at your Bulgar wheat, button mushrooms and ginger caramelised cabbage recipe and it looks delicious.

      I can see what babyruthbeer is saying about more pictures – some of the processes (like separating the cabbage into layers by hand) could have done with some visual clarification – people might wonder if you mean them to separate the layers before they cube them?) The final photo, with the bulgar in a ball shape made me wonder how you made the shape so evenly? That would be good to know – did you use some special technique or equipment?

      It looks as if you know the recipe like the back of your hand, but your readers might get lost and disheartened without more guidance – photo or otherwise.

      Your prep time looks a bit minimal – it’s a lot to get done in 5 minutes. 🙂

      Lots of luck with your blog
      Elaine

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  3. Hi everyone,
    I am new to the blogging community and would appreciate any advice on how to do things better. My blog is essential a critics view on life away from home. I migrated from Nigeria to the Uk so largely all my posts are still focused on those two countries but I hope to write someday for people anywhere in the world.

    Through the eyes of a migrant.

    Nigeria through pictures.

    Please read and let me know your thoughts both on the blog and the articles too.

    Thank you.

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  4. I’m seeking advice…What’s your opinion on allowing reposts of your articles on another blog, (not WP). I was asked today if I would contribute, they aren’t aware I have my own blog already. I think I am ok with it, why not, more readers right?! It would be readers that are from my area, so I would be exposed in that light, but think that is ok also. Just wondering if there are any other considerations I am not aware being a new blogger.

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    1. The only thing I’d mention is that you’d want to be clear with the other blog that your posts have already appeared elsewhere (your own blog in this case). Few people would be happy learning that a piece they thought was original was actually a repost.

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      1. Ben, My plan would be to direct them to my blog and let them decide if any content was of interest And if they want original content…well we could talk from there. Thank you for confirming my instinct, and I take it there are no negatives that I am overlooking. Your voice of experience is appreciated–thanks for taking the time to get back to me. Melissa

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    1. Awwwwww. So adorable. I just hugged my poor old dog cause of this. (i always pamper him, but hay share the love!!) nicely written, the slight humor was nice too. Its clear how much you adore your felinw friend! A little advice thou. Just proof read before you post just too make sure its right. Im still doing that myself. 😊

      http://Seasonal-Rose.wordpress.com

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      4. Thanks. Im still rather new to all this. Its been great so far, feel free to love a comment. If you think i need to improve on anything be honest. Advice will help in tbe long run. 😃

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    1. Yes, it is possible to put more than two pictures even when using a free theme. Actually you could put as much as you can. Well, as far as I know. I noticed that your blog title and tagline is not clearly seen because of the header. You might want to change that! And btw, I’m also a Filipina! 😀

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      1. thank you. so far, i could not find a theme that allows me to post more than one picture per post… could you please help me? salamat. 🙂

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      3. ah ja i just tried it just now. I thought it predetermined sa theme. thanks so much babyruthbeer. :)) where are you from in Philippines?

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    1. One, I love your blog because you’re writing about my home country!!! Two, you showed me a place in Trinidad I’ve never been (and I’m upset my family hasn’t taken me there yet!). I love your blog!!

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      1. Also, I’m not sure if you did all the thumbnails on purpose, but it loses the aesthetic of the site. Upload them full-size and then adjust the picture width/height from there!

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  16. Good morning everyone! I’ve been uploading new posts and would appreciate any feedback.
    Feel free to comment on any of them, and if you like what you see, consider following me.
    Unwindthechaos.wordpress.com

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  19. Hey everyone,
    I would love to hear your thoughts on my blog and posts. Creative feedback is definitely loved and appreciated here!

    Collegegirlscansurvive.wordpress.com

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  22. si me gustaría tener asesoria para terminar la creación de mi blog, la verdad aunque considero saber bastante sobre las we, soy una sibernauta inexperta en busqueda de alcanzar sus sueños a traves de la Web

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    1. Hi, I just love your blog it has a very fresh theme so its a real joy to read it and you seem very happy to write your posts. The only thing that made me sad was I could not follow you on wordpress so I could read your new posts in the Reader. Would you please ad the icon to your blog? tx. hugs

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  28. Hello fellow bloggers, I would like to invite you to my new post about traditional lunch in Czech Republic. Theres lots of pictures of our food and some recipes.

    I am a new blogger writting about Czech Republic traveling and traditions.

    I hope you will enjoy this.

    I will write my feedback for you if you write me yours.

    Lunch at 12 o´clock

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      1. Hi, I like your blog very much, it is easy to read and with good photos. I commented on some of you posts when I had something to say. I´m happily following you now.

        Have a nice time.

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      1. I love your post, but I have an annoying habit of looking at things from an economist’s perspective (I’m totally American!). I have a couple of Dominican friends that have the friendliest families in the world and I absolutely love having dinners there! Your writing is very easy to read and fun!

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