Mar 16, 2015 / Community Pool

Community Pool

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      2. any theme labeled as responsive will do that. There’s probably a way to edit the css file if you’re on WordPress.org. If you’re on WordPress.com I’m not so sure.

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  9. Hey people ! It’s been about a month I guess, since I started my blog ! I’ve published 11 posts I guess, I’d like it if you could give me some feedback on as to how I could improve my blog, especially the inquisitive mind sections. Since I’ve seen that poetry and the stubborn heart pages receive more views, I wonder why. Also, if there are any communities I can join in any other social platform, I’d like to know that as well ! So that I can take part in upcoming competitions !
    Here’s the link to my blog-
    https://inquisitivemindandstubbornheart.wordpress.com/ thank you for reading 🙂

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  10. Hi all I’m back. This time, I want to refer everyone to join the Her Campus Blogger Network. I have gained great support and help from being in blogging networks, and HCBN was my first. As long as you blog consistently, and have been for 6 months, you can apply. Here is the refferal link: bit.ly/hcbnapply

    Please put my blog name (Look Through My Lens) as the how you heard about HCBN. Thanks, and I hope you join!!

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  11. Hi everyone,
    I would really appreciate some feedback on my writing style and my blog in general. I write about a range of topics but my most recent post is called ‘Communication: talking vs texting’. All feedback/ constructive criticism helps me to improve the quality of my blog which I am thankful for.

    https://infinitedaydreamer.wordpress.com/

    Thank you 🙂

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      1. Thank you Wayne for giving it a shot! I’ll resize the graphics, that’s a great idea. Was it over your head because it’s topics you do not usually read about, or would you suggest a complete rewrite?

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      2. Yikes. I hate to say “dumb it down” but it read like a theology post. I needed to re-read paragraphs out loud to comprehend the ideas and I still left confused. That’s just me and admittedly I’m no rocket scientist.

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      3. I don’t think it’s necessarily dumbing it down! It could be that I need to reformulate it better. Thank you for taking time to share, it gives me a lot of food for thought!

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      1. Thank you! I’m not pushing except for a little on Twitter. I’m kind of a secretive blogger but I’ve grown my other blog to almost 2000 so I guess I’m just frustrated with starting all over. Thanks for replying!!

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    2. I’ve found this as well, but I tend to think people don’t comment too much on poetry, simply because there is often nothing to say, and if you like it you like it 🙂 I like your blog though, the poems are well written and varied 🙂

      Ben

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  15. Hello everyone 🙂

    I’ve recently come back to my blog after a while, at first I didn’t seem to be getting any comments or feedback on my writing so I got anxious and went back into myself again. But now I feel more confident to share my writing and my personal thoughts. Would you mind having a look at my blog please? I’m not too sure about the theme? Is there anything missing? Constructive criticism too? Any advice on topics for personal blogging? I seem to go a bit blank when it comes to that. And anything else you think helpfully, would all be greatly appreciated 🙂

    https://kirstydavies1990.wordpress.com/

    I’ll gladly view other blogs/posts too, I seem to be blogging throughtout my day now, its very addictive, inspiring and enlightening to be a part of this world 🙂

    Thank you very much, diolch yn fawr!!
    Kirsty 🙂 x

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      1. Thank you so much, I want it to be more inviting as sometimes my titles aren’t as intriguing as I think they are in my head. Feel more confident now, thanks! x

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      3. I’m into my photography too, I made a separate page with a few of my photos but with the theme I have now its gone 😦 may just change it.
        I’d already looked at your page before you asked! I’m hooked on this Sophie character you’ve created, following your blog to read more 🙂 being a sci-fi lover she seems to be an alien to me? Or i’m probably wrong but its drawing me in, keep doing what you’re doing! 🙂 x

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      4. Thanks…well I write one story each month in four parts…so ‘Counting stars’ has 2 more to go, It’s my first fantasy story and I am very excited for Sophie as well:))))can’t reveal more unfortunately :)x

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      5. I’ll keep reading to know more than 🙂 I keep meaning to put my stories on here but I constantly re-draft, far top paranoid and nervous but I’ll get there soom I hope. x

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    3. I love the theme and the way you’re using it. Here’s some feedback on your frontpage.

      Are you mixing stock photos and personal photos? Your personal photos work better and have a more personal touch.

      Some of the photos are square cropped and some are not, leaving black bars on top and bottom. It has a slight disjointed feeling from picture to picture. Again, I think if you changed them to your personal photos that would resolve itself.

      Great blog! That’s one of my favorite themes.

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      1. I did think more personal would be best, I didn’t know they were leaving black bars, thank you for telling me! 🙂

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    5. Not many comments? In photography and poetry I don’t get many because I don’t often ask questions. I read that asking specific questions can help to generate responses. You asked for some suggestions for poetry books. Good! (I just commented there)
      I think if you start posting to some of the Postaday challenges and enjoying what other people post, you’ll naturally start finding your favorites and they will find you!

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  17. Hi guys! These are great reads. 🙂 I am a brand new author and I am part way through my first attempt at a psychological thriller. I have set up my blog to try and build some hype but also to have that backbone of followers that I’m sure I will need when it comes to being released. Any ideas and tips that you could give me to keep my posts interesting without giving too much away about my book course, would be a great help! http://www.markdraycott.com

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  19. I would love some advice on my new blog. I just started last week and am feeling a bit discouraged. I am finding the whole sharing personal stories part very difficult to do with close friends so I was hoping to go with some strangers first. I would love any feedback!

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  20. Beautiful post!! “The Boy That Jumped” was so moving. I just finished commenting on it. I’ve looked at a few other posts of yours and I couldn’t help , I just had to follow. I love you’re writing style. If you have time, I’d love for you to check out my blog as well.
    This indeed is a beautiful post,:). I enjoyed its emotionality and the format of a letter – in its entirety, it feels like a strong, complete, finished piece.

    I too would like some feedback, my blog’s address and questions are amongst others’ in this conversation thread :).

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    1. Hi! And welcome to WordPress. The content of your blog is very personal and it’s always good to write what you’re feeling. The one thing I would say is that it is a little stark, maybe think about adding some colour or a sidebar or even some photos something just so it doesn’t just look like an intimidating wall of text. Otherwise a great first effort, and keep it up! 🙂

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      2. Hi, no problem! I think the colour and sidebar depends on the theme you’ve chosen but if you hover over ‘My Sites’ and then click on Customize you should be able to play around with it. In terms of photos I just meant add some photos either into the posts or at the top of your page, just to break up the text a bit 🙂

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      1. Thank you for the response katie! I’m just writing a follow-up post now with some good news so feel free to read it 😀

        I would also not mind reading anything you have if you’d like to drop me a link!

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      2. Great, I look forward to it.
        Here is a link to my first post (I’m new to this!) which is a different style of blog but I would love to hear your thoughts 🙂

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      3. Just read it, definitely a different feel compared to mine but a sweet (no pun intended) first post! good pictures and I enjoyed the light humour, not to mention your hot choco had my bottom lip trembling. Brownie in a hot choco? ingenious.

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    2. Very nice blog it really is a travel of a kind, I loved the photos.
      I would advice you to add more details in your About page so we might get a chance to know more about Ibukun.
      Wish you the best, happy blogging!!

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  26. Hi there!

    I would like to have some feedback on my writing, as well as general thoughts or suggestions. I’ve always been quite shy about sharing my blog, so getting some reactions from all you would mean a lot to me. Please note that I am very sarcastic, but that’s just my sense of humor. If anything is found offensive, do not hesitate to point that out (I would never want to hurt someone). Thank you so much in advance!

    Latest blogpost: https://theunsalted.wordpress.com/2015/03/16/barbies-beating-you-in-every-aspect-of-life/

    Blog: https://theunsalted.wordpress.com

    Love,
    Camille

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      2. Thank you so much! Saw your comment (made me smile), and I must admit you’re probably right: dressing up barbies all day long definitely isn’t the worst thing out there 😉 I’ll try to work on my about page, thanks for the advice! Oh, and I think the theme is “sela” 🙂

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    2. excellent blog! and no, i don’t find it overly sarcastic or offensive. i’m new to the blogging world, but as far as i see you have an excellent sense of humor, solid writing skills, and no reason to be shy about your blog! i’ll be following, just keep up the good work.

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      1. Thank you, that’s too kind! Just checked out your blog as well, and I’m a huge photography fan, so I really like it. Is every image your work? If so: consider me impressed 🙂

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    1. Hi – I think you tell your story very well and very clearly in your post. It’s inspiring for other mature students or for people wondering if they’ve left it ‘too late.’ You’re living proof that they haven’t and, maybe, reading your post will encourage your readers to join the flow of education again.

      All good luck with your blog
      Elaine

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      2. Most people clock up some ‘not too flattering’ years at some point in their lives. It’s not only teenagers who find themselves turning down the wrong path. You speak about your early years in a way that’s light and honest. There’s a gift to that.

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  30. Hi, everyone! I have a relatively new blog that I just switched over to wordpress in January. I’d love some feedback on everything from layout to the actual posts 🙂 It would be great if you could check it out and let me know what you think!

    thisunsettledlife.com

    Thanks!

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