Apr 4, 2015 / Community Pool

Community Pool

The place for feedback, advice, 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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  1. Image feedback. Recently I have been too bogged down to take inspired, successful photos for every post so I have created my own quote with a design for one or two posts. Is it better to use created images or go without? My blog is http://www.intentergy.com Thank for taking time to check it out!

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    1. I had the same thoughts a while ago when I started blogging regularly (pretty much every day). I wanted to use original images and photos but it’s not always practical so I’ve resorted to stock images.

      The images you use aren’t that large anyway and you wrote one post without one (April Showers) which I don’t think suffered through a lack of images. My theme really requires them whereas I don’t think yours does.

      That said, people find images stimulating and interesting so if you have them, I would use them, whatever they are.

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    1. Hey – great post, well constructed, well written, interesting quotes which shows you’ve put a bit of thought in to it. That’s not constructive criticism I know, but hopefully some constructive encouragement!

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    2. That’s a nice first post. I especially like your point about the “agility to learn.” I did see a couple of editing opportunities. You have “acts Elixir” where I think you mean “acts as an Elixir.” When you say, “chid your parents” are you meaning scold them? If not, you might want to use a different word. Your overall site is visually pleasing. It would be nice to add an About page that tells us the purpose of your blog. http://gracelead.co

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  3. Ollo everybody. I’ve been writing on this platform on and off for a little while and i’m absolutely loving it. But i haven’t gotten much feedback, please can anyone who has the time, just check my posts out. I’d like to improve my writing and i think you guys would be a huge help. Thank you

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    2. Your post on Longing is engaging and well-written. I noticed that you added several posts on April 5. I’m guessing you write in spurts as I do. When you find that you have written several posts, you could schedule them several days apart. I write several, then schedule them to post one a week. Another thing to consider is making your Home page be your latest posts and making your Welcome page a selection on your Menu. http://gracelead.co

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      1. Oh wow, thank you so much. That is great advice, I shall be doing that in the future. And thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog.

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    3. Hi, I checked out your blog, I know I am not talking about writing , I am new (so not much experience here) , I just wanted to say, you could either put categories on your homepage or latest posts.
      Also the theme seems a little too minimalist (to me),
      I’m sorry if I couldnt be of much help1

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      1. No, you have been a great help. Any little bit counts. Thank you for taking the time to take a look at my page. I shall be making those changes soon

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  5. I see bloggers blogging and responding to blogs by other bloggers… one thing I notice here is how people are still kind and ready to offer their suggestions to help others… even in the age of technology… humanity winning over.. fantastic!!!!

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  6. Hey guys. There is an emergency. The world might end. The only way to know how to save it to check out my blog. If you do, I’m gonna follow you because I admire your love for your planet and all your fellow humans.

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    2. You definitely have to watch Tomorrowland!
      I guess all your fears have been answered there!
      I also happen to wonder who’s pic it might be on the profile :p
      expression being *world may end but not me!*

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  7. Hey guys I just started blogging about my experience of being accepted into the Peace Corps and the hoops I’m jumping through to leave for Macedonia in September. I’ve never really blogged before so not sure if what I’m writing is interesting to other people or just myself. Also, I’m not sure about my layout because you have to click the menu button in the top right corner to see my pages. So any constructive criticism is welcome.

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    1. Don’t worry about having to click on the Menu button. I think your layout works for what you are doing. Regarding your content, I enjoyed your Becoming a Minimalist post. You told your story well and in a way that let your personality shine through. BTW, that’s a nice elephant lamp 🙂 http://gracelead.co

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  8. If you don’t help (no money involved, Guys), who will? https://izzley.wordpress.com/2016/04/08/my-blogs-arent-usually-serious-but-this-really-is/
    I need your help so badly. Group B Strep is a life-threatening infection. And guess who it targets. New born babies. Help out with my master plan. It could work. It could not.
    Read for more details: https://izzley.wordpress.com/2016/04/08/my-blogs-arent-usually-serious-but-this-really-is/
    You won’t regret it, I swear xxxxxx please, I’m desperate ❤️💛💚💙💜

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  10. Hey peeps.. m blogging since more than 2 years now.. Its been 16 days since my last post… today i am looking out to interacting with few other bloggers and giving them my opinions and views.. Buzz me !

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    2. Hey your blog seems cool, intriguing and helpful!
      I like the way you think!
      Also, how much work did u have to go through in the last 2 years to get this blog running?
      M new , a newbie you may call, so yeah, advise is required!

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    1. using a sentence such as “I have found” or “in my experience” doesn’t sound at all like a “know-it-all”. I didn’t think your post came across as negative or condescending at all.

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  12. Hi All,

    It is great to see the community pool. Glad to look at how this is helping a lot of writers.

    For the longest time, I had tried to put all my ideas together but in a book form. It seemed impossible to start and consolidate my thoughts and complete a book. After many false starts, I gave up.

    The blog format seems to help getting them out there one piece at a time. I feel that with each blog post, I am accumulating visible material that I can later consolidate and put together as a book.

    I have a few posts on various topics. I would like you all to please visit my blog and let me have your feedback.

    Raj

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  17. Ever been in a situation where when you post a blog the people over you do not appreciate you. Worse they tell you that what you write makes no sense. I think blogging takes guts because you actually tell people whats going on in your mind. What would you say to these people who dont have thoes guts but get pleasure in giving you a bad feedback ???????????

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    1. ignore them. they are quite obviously jealous and pea-green with envy over your posts. Just smile at them and say nothing. It will drive them crazy.

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  18. Happy almost weekend everybody! I was wondering if you lovely people, wouldn’t mind checking out my blog and my latest blog post and telling me what you think? Just general feedback etc. and if you like what you read, don’t be shy to hit that wonderful follow button!

    https://kaleidoscopeofdreamsblog.wordpress.com/

    https://kaleidoscopeofdreamsblog.wordpress.com/2016/03/31/some-late-night-inspiration-03302016/

    https://kaleidoscopeofdreamsblog.wordpress.com/2016/03/21/crushes-makes-the-heart-fonder/

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  21. Hello, i new to blogging as well and have a specific question regarding the media gallery. If you delete pictures there, does it delete from your original post as well? Also, i struggle a bit with grammatical errors even after proof reading after breaks and reproaching with fresh eyes. Is there an editing community i can join? any tips or feedback on improving would greatly be appreciated.
    Please check me out here and let me know what you think. http://embodyamoor.com/2016/04/08/urban-oasis/

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