Jun 1, 2015 / Community Pool

Community Pool

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

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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?

Tap into the wisdom of The Daily Post blogging community and leave your question here in the comments. Others can then click through and offer input either on your site, or in the comments here (feel free to indicate which you’d prefer).

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    1. Thoughtful and honest. I feel like you are having a conversation with me. good work. Keep it up. Opening up and sharing your graduation story will really allow people to connect with you. I know it did for me. Continue to be yourself.

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    2. Hello:) I really enjoyed reading your About post, I love ‘The blind side’….your header picture it’s very interesting, I just had a ‘OHHH’ moment when I’ve opened your page:) Some suggestions: create categories for your posts so your readers find previous posts easier, add pictures to your posts…we all are more visual:)…write about what you love and I am sure you’ll be great:)
      Hoping to see more from you:)
      All the best,
      Julia

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    1. Love the banner picture. Very captivating. You do have a duplicate posts. The second one from the top renders the pictures better. All your pictures make me want to experience the trip as you did. When you show multiple pics you may want to make them a gallery (maybe a lightbox) to keep from extra scrolling. It will also keep readers engaged in your written content as well. Unless your focus was more on the images. It was kind of hard to tell. You could also categorize your images (Views, food, architecture, etc.), Just things to think about.

      Hope this helps. Keep up the good work.

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      1. thank u so much for the feedback, it helps a lot, but the thing is i have no idea how to make them a gallery(photos), 😦 still exploring the in’s & out’s of the blog. Thanks a lot for taking ur time to drop by.. 🙂

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    2. Hello:)
      Love your header picture, makes me want to go on holiday:)
      Great start to your blogging journey…some tips that I could share: be yourself and write about what you love, categorise your posts so your readers can find them easier, add pictures, it always makes a post more interesting:) Use the community pool as a place to connect with other bloggers!
      My motto is…you will get as much as you will give:)
      Hope to see more of your posts:)
      Good luck,
      Julia

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      1. Hi julia!!! Thank u so much for dropping by!
        Your positive suggestions help a lot, I’ll keep these in mind. I’ll make this blog very interesting for you guys to read and I’m loving the community blog the people are very helpful. Btw, I visit your blog it’s interesting specially ur photos & poems.

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      2. Thank you for stopping by my red world:)
        If you need any more feedback or help, please let me know, I am more than happy to share what I know so far:)
        Keep writing and sharing your best!
        Julia

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      1. Thank u very much for the technical help, I really needed that. Since, I’m still confused on what to do/to click since I’m not familiar with some of the tools. Thanks for the feedback. I really appreciate it.

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  4. I published this post today and would love some feedback (feel free to leave a comment on the post 🙂 ): https://culturallife.wordpress.com/2015/06/01/like-it-or-not-language-is-changing/

    I enjoy writing about language and linguistics (I’m an aspiring linguistics lecturer) , but I don’t want to put off readers with too much academic jargon. When I do use linguistic terms, I usually include an explanation. Does my post make sense?

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    1. Yes, your post makes sense and is well written, but I don’t have to ‘like’ it. (I hate hearing the word like all the time.) I suppose I’m stuck with it. Bollocks. Thanks for the insight.

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  5. Hello Everyone! I recently just started blogging and I was wondering if anyone has monetized their personal blogs in any way and could share some insight on how the process was for you? What worked, and what didn’t? Thanks a bunch!

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    1. Hello:)
      Welcome to blogging, enjoy the journey:)
      I’ve really like your honesty in your posts, it makes you stand out and be unique! Some suggestions regarding blogging: decide what you want to blog about, you can always add things as you go along, write about what you love, categorise your posts, maybe work some more on your About page, your readers will want to know more, you’ve already on the right track so keep on going:)
      Connect with others in these community pools because you will only get as much as you’ll give:)
      Hope it helps:)
      Julia

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  7. Hello everyone, I hope you’re all having a blessed day!
    I would greatly appreciate some feedback on my blog. Written letters, poems, expression including a lot of inspiration. Check it out, leave feedback, likes, and comments. Thanks, Be Blessed!!

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    1. Hello:)
      I really enjoyed reading your letters:)
      I love your quotes, left a message on your blog!
      As feedback, I think your blog looks very organised, I would add some pictures, make it more visual, you clearly know what you want to write about so just keep doing that:)
      Maybe categorise your posts, it helps to find older ones easier.
      Be yourself and your blog will develop and it will be unique in its own way:)
      Hope to see more of your posts:)
      Julia

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    1. Heh, my blog would mostly be your worst nightmare. That said, your writing makes sense and is enjoyable to read without coming off as being preachy which is a nice change from most ‘health nuts’ I see/know. The alignment of the cake picture seems a little off to me, maybe. That’s probably just me, though.

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      1. You are definitely NOT my worst nightmare. Your treats look delicious. I like ALL food healthy or not. Your creativity is fun and quirky. Its you and I love that about your blog. The picture is off. I think i uploaded it from my phone so its not just you. Cheers and thanks a lot.

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    2. I think you have a good blog. You may want to make your paragraphs smaller ie., two to three sentences. People like blogs, but they don’t want to read long paragraphs. Do you have a Twitter account? Make sure to tweet each post about three times a day. Keep going!!

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    3. Hey there Paul! We took a few moments looking around your blog and were very impressed. We are looking forward to implementing the 23 minute cardio work out into our daily routine! If you have a moment, you should check out our page as well. We are focused on using whole, real foods in our diet and making simpler and more balanced meals. Also, how to prepare real food that’s heavy on flavor and light on our knees and wallets! Of course we like to “have our cake and eat it too”. 😉

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    1. Hey villpower! I read your post on MMFR and I liked your take on it. Obviously the creator of the Mad Max world understands it better than anyone else, and completely intended to do what he did with the characters. Great.

      However, I’m wondering if English is your first language? Some of your sentences skip a word here and there, which for me detracts from a really great read!

      If it’s possibly, try having someone look over your draft before you publish to help with that. Thanks!

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      1. Thanks for reading and pointing out. You are correct. I am badly in need of someone who can proofread. I take care of going through few times before publish but I know that from writers POV sentence always make sense even with mistakes. 🙂 Thanks again.

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  12. Hi, I would love if people could check out my blog, need some more followers and people to follow. Quite a new account so don’t expect too much, but any feedback would be great!

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    1. I really enjoyed your blog, especially the post about purity balls. You seem to have a lot of maturity when it comes to your writing, so props to you for being such a great writer! Definitely can’t wait to see more. Feel free to check out my blog too if you want. It’s a lifestyles blog too.

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  13. Hi,
    My site offers blogging advice for bloggers. Tips for how to engage your readers, improve your content, and increase your traffic are waiting for you at my site.
    I am looking to expand my readership. Here is the link to my About Me page, so you can read more about my blog. There is even a free incentive for signing up. Just scroll down to “Free Cheat Sheet”. http://wp.me/P5jxvv-1
    Janice

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  14. Hey everyone! To those who visit my blog and provide feedback here, I’ll return the favor. 🙂
    rachsthoughts.wordpress.com

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    1. I like your writing style. Engaging, Factual, and moves to the next point. Opening up about yourself is always a good move for a blogger. Good work

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      1. Thank you for the feedback, Paul. 🙂

        I enjoy blogs with tips on how to eat healthy and exercise. I like your theme – it works well with what you’re blogging about. Following!

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  16. Hey guys! I was hoping I could get some advice on the layout of my site and how everything is set up? It’s a personal blog about things I’ve gone through and dates gone wrong. I’d really appreciate if anyone took the time to give me feedback.

    I’m also looking for bloggers to do collaboration posts with. Would anyone be interested?

    https://collegelady17.wordpress.com/

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    1. I think we have a similar theme for our blogs. I agree with the comment on your page, you must add categories. I couldn’t find any posts at first. You may want to do Blogging 101. It will help you set everything up. It helped me a great deal last September! I like it and going to follow your progress? Have fun!

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  19. Howdy friends,

    I recently posted about a thought I had on family and any feedback would be appreciated.

    Also, feedback on my site design and content would be appreciated as well. Is my content of any interest/value or do you have any suggestions to improve my content? Thanks for any feedback or suggestions.

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    2. Love the simple concept, I think you could create some more interest by translating some quotes to images instead of just text.

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    1. Antonio, first of all, what a great looking blog! It looks very professional and well put together! Your most recent post was inspiring. There is a lot of power in the creation of our words and visualizing our goals. Lot’s of positive and motivational info! Like the video’s as well!

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  22. Hi!

    I hope your Monday is a good one. Came to the community pool to check out blogs! Thought I’d drop off my link too. We’re a fairly new blog about growing and eating real food. Our family of four is on a tight budget, but we do our best! Please stop by and give some feed back. Thank you in advance.
    https://gaiascure.wordpress.com/

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  25. Yay, it’s Monday and community pool day!

    As a teenager, I thought I could offer an interesting perspective on the issue of dress codes in light of a recent protest in a Canadian high school. In addition to feedback about the post, I’d love some feedback about my blog theme and layout as I am thinking of changing it.

    https://sherinaspeaks.wordpress.com/2015/05/31/dressing-for-success/

    Thanks so much, and I’d be more than happy to return the favour! Happy blogging 🙂

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    1. Loved your perspective on this!
      I live in India, and most people over here are OBSESSED with “appropriateness” of a girl’s attire. I didn’t know about this issue, and I’m not surprised it’s become such a big issue.
      Your solution was pretty neat 🙂

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  26. Hello fellow bloggers!! I recently created a blog for step moms and step families using my personal stories and other links as inspiration. I want my page to be a source of comfort and help, that as step moms, we are not alone. I DON’T want my page to feel like a bashing of my spouse’s ex wife..As if I just created this page to vent….. Also, there doesn’t seem to be a lot of step family pages out there…Should I appeal to ‘regular’ family pages as well? ANY feedback is appreciated!!! Thank you everyone!

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    1. Blended families is the term you will find. Now you can appeal to all families because all family life is hard! Now if you vent negatively it will not draw any traction. Have a lesson in each story and tell the reader how it drew your family closer together. Just my opinion.

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    2. A lovely start. If feel like we want to know more about you though, this is a very general start, but maybe that’s the way you want it to be? Nice authentic journal style anyway 🙂 Check out mine? http://www.thepresentmode.com

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    3. As it’s only early days you might not have got round to it yet but it’s worth creating an ‘About’ page (unless it’s already there and I’m just being blind!). It’s nice for readers to find out a bit more about you, particularly if they enjoy your posts.

      It’s a nice idea too. I’m a bit biased in terms of diaries/journals because I’ve always kept them but it’ll be good for you to look back on in a few years 🙂

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  30. Hey guys,

    Gaming fan? Me too! In case you’ve missed them, here’s two articles I released recently that should get your RPG adventure off to a good start.

    P.S. I’d really appreciate some feedback on how well you think I can write. Does it keep your interest – as a gaming fan, or not?

    Skyrim roleplaying – where do I begin?
    https://sarcastination.wordpress.com/2015/04/12/roleplaying-in-skyrim-where-do-i-begin-consolepc-guide-to-getting-started/

    Five ways to beat the boss in an RPG:
    https://sarcastination.wordpress.com/2015/05/30/5-ways-to-beat-the-boss/

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    2. I really enjoy your writing style! It’s fun and easy to read, and I can tell you have a genuine interest for what you write about. I also love the illustrations you use and the fact that you made them yourself. Keep up the good work!

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      1. Thank you so much for your kind remarks, mrjosephdiaz! I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the illustrstions on the posts – they secretly take quite a while to draw, especially since its all done with a mouse :o!

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