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Hi WordPressers, I’ve just posted 3 of a new series of humorously captioned famous paintings, would love to know what you think. I’m especially curious if the Brit humour in these works as well across the pond and in various far-flung shores. Thanks!
http://halfbananas.com/
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I love the last two. The middle one is especially British.
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Thanks! Appreciate the feedback.
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I found them really funny!
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Thank you!
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I’ve just started with my blog and I have some posts up! Would love to get some reviews on my posts! Share your views on
http://www.krupabhanushali.com
Comment your views soon 🙂
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It says server can’t be found…
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Yeah, it wouldn’t open for me either….
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It says its broken for me too
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http://www.krupabhanushali.wordpress.com
I hope the site works now! 🙂
Thank you for letting me know about the problem 🙂
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Checked out your blog. I liked the posts. Though one thing I’d suggest is if you might want to reconsider the size of the header image, it is quite a little bit ‘big’ for my taste. But overall, I think your blog is nice. ☺
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Thank you for your thoughts 🙂
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I’d love some feedback on this piece of flash fiction:
https://caroljforrester.wordpress.com/2015/10/03/captains-log-planet-zero-six-alpha-nine-entry-one/
Just leave a link your blog in the comment and I’ll pop over and check out your work in turn.
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Lovely blog! Couldn’t help but follow!
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I like the post and the tone of the character. I think an image would also help with the mood of the post. Kudos to you – such a really nice post. ☺
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Thank you! I will keep that in mind ! So glad you liked it 😀
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I’d appreciate if you can give a feedback on my latest post too https://riddlesandpens.wordpress.com/2015/10/26/cheetos-and-decisions/
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I was going to in a while anyways. I will in abit if u don’t mind
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Of course! Thank you 🙂
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Hi everyone!
I would love some general feedback on my blog just about anything. Your guys’ tips and critiques definitely help me grow as a blogger so anything is appreciated. Thanks in advance!
https://pebblestonesteps.wordpress.com
I’d definitely love to check out your guys’ blogs as well 🙂
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I really enjoyed your writing style and I love the detail you give. The only thing for me was the text seemed a little small on the articles themselves.
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Thank you.
And does it? I’ve been hearing that from people. I guess I’ll change it. Thanks for the feedback!
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Hey guys,
Today is the day of change, I have finally abandoned my usual sarcastic and humorous ways to get slightly more serious – I have finally accepted that I have social anxiety and thought I should dedicate a place for me to write about it, share my experience with other people and see what happens.
https://myabsurdversionof.wordpress.com
Have a read if you fancy, no pressure or expectations, just self-advertising for my blog, I guess 🙂
Oh, and sorry about the lack of artwork for the squares, I’m working on it.
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I absoloutly love this!! My blog is about health anxiety because I have hypochondria so the spider article really stood out to me and it’s something I would think myself! I love the layout and design. A great blog!
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I know – it seems we found each other at the same time! Thank you so much, and I really do mean it, every positive thought helps
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Honestly, it’s great! Pleasure!
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Hi,
I really enjoyed your blog. I like the “absurd” concept you’re going for. Definitely unique. I also enjoyed your posts as well. I can tell you are sharing these things from a personal place within you. You’re doing a great job so far 🙂 Keep up the great work!
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Thanks – it took me a lot of time and thought to refine it to something I could use all the time 🙂 That’s really nice to hear, I’m glad other people can sort of sense it and I’m not just aimlessly writing out rubbish all the time! I’ve checked out your blog, too, and it looks so cool! The pictures you take are always so beautiful, they work really well
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You’re welcome!
And thanks so much. That means a lot to me 🙂
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Hey I’m Atsra and I run a book blog! I would love any feedback or comments because I’m still semi new. Thank you in advance! astrangersguidetonovels | You’re only a novel away from another world
https://astrangersguidetonovels.wordpress.com/
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Your blog is beautifully laid out and easy to read. I really like the photos too!
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Aw thank you so much!
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Your blog is awesome! I love how you put up the pictures of the books. I really enjoyed your review category. I’m a huge lover of novels and so your blog definitely caught my attention. Keep up the great work! You’re doing great 🙂
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Thank you! I really appreciate all of your kind words.
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You’re welcome!
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I love the way your blog is laid out. It’s easy to peruse a number of posts me not feel overwhelmed. Also, you should absolutely read To Kill a Mockingbird!
If you’re interested in books and writing, would you mind checking out my blog? I’d love your feedback! https://readingbytrain.wordpress.com
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Thanks! I will definitely check out your blog!
I know so many people have recommended the book to me. I will definitely be reading it soon.
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Your blog is laid out brilliantly and gives the reader an easy overview of the range of books you’re reviewing – really easy to navigate too. The only thing I found difficult was finding the ‘Follow’ button, which appears and disappears as you scroll. I did find it and follow you in the end!
Rachel https://ramblingsofrachel2014.wordpress.com/
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Aww thank you! That darn follow button! I’ll see what I can do to it! Your blog is really neat as well, so I followed back 🙂
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Your blog is laid out very nicely! good job:)
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https://ditajessica.wordpress.com/2015/10/19/todays-face-asha/
trying out interview style writing about make up and how it links to self worth/the beauty industry. Would love for you to give it a read and maybe give me some feedback? Dita x
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I really really like it. The layout is perfect and easily readable!
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thank you so much 🙂
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Hey guys!
Posted a new recipe (Midnight Cookies) last week about Halloween and a scary story (not!).
Would love some feedback or likes, some “views” or something. Feel free to pop up!
Thanks a lot 🙂
https://devaneiosdechocolate.wordpress.com/2015/10/12/midnight-cookies/
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Hi All,
I was just looking through the reader and saw this post. I just posted some writing and photos on my blog about tokyo rail.
https://hakkanotogame.wordpress.com/2015/10/19/tokyorail/
I would appreciate any advice on:
– the balance between images and writing
– my writing style
– any thing I should have expanded on and anything to leave out?
Thank you very much.
Alexander
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I loved your first post. You could try filtering your photos. I love a good filter. Although, I had readers mention they hated filters. Another suggestion is to blur people’s faces when you post them on the Internet.
I would like to hear more about you and how you got into Japan.
Overall, I loved the photos and the text.
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Thanks for taking the time to have a look and giving some tips 🙂 I’ll try to experiment on the next posts
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For me, filters add to the experience, but people are different and like different stuff. So who knows.
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Hi Alexander,
I absolutely fell in love with your blog. I always get super excited finding new photography blogs. I really enjoyed your tokyorail post. Your beginning line was witty haha. I also took a look at your photography portfolio and loved it! Definitely giving you a follow 🙂 Keep up the great work! I’m looking forward to seeing more from you.
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Hi John, it’s relatively new so I appreciate your kind words of encouragement. I like your pics of san fran showing the cityscape, and your post about going back to school – I feel the same way about travel. 🙂
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Thank you! That really means a lot. I’m planning to buy a new camera soon so I can really escalade my photography work. I appreciate the follow back 🙂
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Hello everyone…. I’ve been reading through some of your blogs. Brilliant work! My blog is about life, love(failed love), and music. I’m a newbie just coming out of the gates here…. Hope to learn more from everyone 😊
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Can you post a link please ? 🙂
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Musicloveandcoffee.wordpress.com
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I took a look at your blog and I think it’s great. You put out a lot of content which is good. Perhaps a word of advice: Maybe you can make categories. So that your posts can be more organized and readers can find your work easier. Also, if you made an About page. That way viewers can better understand what your blog is about and also connect with you more personally. Other than that, you’re doing great. I wish you the best of luck!
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Oh… I wasn’t aware I could do all that! Haha. Cool! Thanks for the tip! 😊
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You’re welcome 🙂
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taupeworld.wordpress.com guys it’d be great to get some feedback and for anyone who’s interested in the endless cycle of fashion will hopefully enjoy my blog, and i’m also ready to look at anyone’s blog as i understand the struggle of attracting traffic on your blog. :]
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Hello!
Last time i left my link in community pool i did not get much response, was just few.
Please check out my blog and feedbacks are welcome. Do let me know if you like my blog or how i can improve so you all like it too 🙂
Thank you!
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I love interior design! It’s absolutely beautiful 🙂
I enjoyed your blog as well. How everything is in these boxes makes it easy for readers to just click on whatever interests them. So definitely your layout is clean and concise. Keep up the great work 🙂
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Made my day!
Thank you soo much. And yes interior design is my passion work 😀
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Hi! My name is Heather. I started a science blog: http://theotherscienceblog.com/. Let me hear what you think.
As a reader, does the theme distract you? Would you be interested in learning more? Why or why not? Would you be interested in writing or submitting a blog post? Is science something you read about?
These questions are here to help you get started. Anything else you want to tell me would be appreciated.
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Just followed you almost for your theme alone before I even read anything! So no, theme does not distract and looks quite original in fact. I don’t do nearly enough reading about science, either here on WP or in general, so I am happy to come across the science blogs when I see them. In general my science reading comes from FB sites and or the occasional newspaper or magazine article. Music and photography are my blog specialties so I don’t think I would dare write a post for you, but I look forward to reading more
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My goal with the blog is to make science fun by adding humor and things that people don’t get to read in the news. I find the news makes science either amazing or boring. My goal is to make my blog take a personal route. I want to write about the experiences I had, but still make things interesting.
I’m glad you like the theme. Someone bought it for me for the science blog. I can’t return it!
There was a lecture at a local college about the science of music and healing, and how music can help people heal (and I love music!).
Anywho, thanks for the visit and the awesomesauce comments!
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I love the idea behind your blog. That sounds wonderful. Science can be very dry sometimes, and also very daunting, no matter which field of science you are talking about so I appreciate the context of making it more personal. Love the theme, don’t try to return it lol! In case you are interested, this is as close as I have made it to writing about science! https://robpatdoy.wordpress.com/2015/01/09/soundtrack-of-a-photograph-part-15/
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That’s a great piece! Pretty epic. You don’t have to be a scientist to write about science (just look at me. I don’t even know what I’m doing!).
Sorry it took me forever to respond!
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No need to apologize!! And glad you liked the piece. It is an absolutely interesting book and highly recommended
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I love your layout!
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Thanks!
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Hi all! I write a blog about books, writing, and my experiences in Peace Corps Ecuador. I would love any and all feedback, especially suggestions for books to review! https://readingbytrain.wordpress.com
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Hi Kim
I took a look at your blog. I think is a nice blog ang great start.
http://www.sebdani.com
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This is wonderful, Thank you. So we come here, share a post, and ask any questions or ask for feedback? I think I got it!
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Yes — that’s exactly how it’s done!
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Thank you!
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Hello Blogging Community! My blog covers social and political topics that I find relevant. Please explore my blog, check out my latest post and let me know what you think. Thanks so much ! https://provocativeinquiry.wordpress.com/
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Hi everyone,
I haven’t had much feedback on my blog lately and I would greatly appreciate anything ranging from comments on my blog design to writing style. Also, if you’re new to blogging I would just like to say hello, I hope you will get as much enjoyment from it as I have.
https://infinitedaydreamer.wordpress.com/
Thanks 🙂
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I LOVE the layout and I think your writing style is superb
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Thank you so much for the positive feedback 🙂
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Hi!
I loved your blog. Especially the creative writing and random contemplations categories. Your writing style is fantastic. I encourage you to keep up the great work 🙂 Definitely giving you a follow! Looking forward to seeing more!
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Thank you! It’s so encouraging to have such lovely feedback 🙂
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You’re welcome 🙂
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I love your writing voice! Its so interesting! Had a great read! Thank you!
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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Welcome 🙂 Hey! Could you check my blog out too? I am sure youll like it!
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A novice blogger here who would love some feedback ! Thank you in advance.
https://thethinkincap.wordpress.com/
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Hi,
I liked your blog. Your header images are nice as well. Your layout gives your blog a very clean and elegant look. Very easy on the eyes. Your post is also great 🙂 The only thing I’d suggest is if you made an About page so that people can better understand your blog and people can also connect with you better. Other than that, I think you’re doing great!
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That means a lot! Thanks for the valuable suggestion,as well.
I went through your blog too and I loved it,especially the photo section!
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You’re welcome! And thank you I appreciate it 🙂
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Hi everyone,
Please come check out my blog @ cookingwithkaelyn. that would be awesome. BTW I just started so I might only have a couple posts. Please don’t Judge.
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Awesome blog! Always love food blogs with pictures of food haha. I wish you the best of luck 🙂
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That Pic is awesome!
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Here is my link https://cookingwithkaelynblog.wordpress.com/2015/10/19/introduction-to-my-blog/
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Going great! Keep it up!
My blog: https://thebloggeronthemount.wordpress.com
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Thank You!!
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Hi everyone! I created Finance&Fitness almost a year ago now to write about exercise, diet, running and also some personal finance tips. Lately I have really been looking at my design and content with a critical eye. I have chosen a template with small pictures because admittedly my photo abilities aren’t great. But I’m not sure if it takes away from my posts. Any insight you can provide is greatly appreciated!
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Could we have a link so we can see it? Thanks 🙂
https://thebloggeronthemount.wordpress.com
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Sorry, I thought I replied with one in the comments when I realized I had forgotten it 🙂 http://finance-fitness.com
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Your blog looks great. I like the about page with the photo on the right. Good theme choice. I would perhaps consider making your photos a little large. You can do that by clicking on them in edit mode, hitting the pencil, and then adjusting the size. They might stand out a little more. Best of luck!
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Lovely blog! Nice design and great posts. I like your use of pictures to illustrate your writing. (also you look brill so it obviously works!) 🙂
My blog: https://thebloggeronthemount.wordpress.com
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Very nice layout, i’m impressed:)
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Thank you 🙂
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Hey guys! I feel as if I’m not doing this “blogging” right so it’d be great if you could read over my blog and leave your opinions in the comments, the support would be great! Thanks! https://abbyyang2017.wordpress.com
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There is no right or wrong way to blog, and if there is, yours is definitely the right way! I looked down your posts and they really keep your attention, making me read more. 🙂
My blog: https://thebloggeronthemount.wordpress.com
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I dont know that there is a right or wrong way. And I think you have a wonderful start. Your page looks smart and clean. Keep up the good work! You are on the right page by sticking with the daily post. You will learn a lot from their viewers and from their lessons. Best of luck to you.
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Let blogging just be an extension of yourself. It’s all about self-expression. Don’t worry about what people think and how many views or followers you get. Let this blog be for you and you alone 🙂 I hope as you blog and go down this path of self-discovery, you can truly feel liberated! I wish you the best of luck!
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Hi al!
Please check out my sites! I’ve been trying to do more original content and not just copy other sites. http://lookthroughmylensblog.com and http://ageekgirlsguide.com
Thansk!
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Both of your blogs look great. I love your themes. Fun topics. Keep up the good work!
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Wow. I love the community pool, I just created my blog today and thanks to the pool, I had some visitors! Thank you. It remains https://kimiinspire.WordPress.com
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Keep on writing more and you will have more followers. Play with themes and customization, to set your blog apart from others.
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Thanks for the feedback 🙂
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That’s what I’m here for! 🙂
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I love the theme you chose. I like the big large photos like that. I think you have a great start. I would consider adding a search box so users can search through your content. Keep up the good work!
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Thank you a lot for your feedback. Means a lot to me, thank you.
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Welcome to the blogging world!
Your layout is very neat and clean. I like it 🙂 The only thing I’d suggest is if you made an About page so that people can better understand your blog and they can connect with you more personally. I wish you the best of luck!
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Thank you so much. As regards your suggestion , I’m on it. Thank you once more.
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You’re definitely welcome!
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Hello! I recently wrote two poems and would love your feedback. I’m new to this. They are pretty short so it won’t take too much time. 😉
Thank you!!!
I was a refugee | My Say So
Being foreign | My Say So
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Your poems are brilliant and so heartfelt. really enjoed reading them and thinking about the topics.
My blog: https://thebloggeronthemount.wordpress.com
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I really appreciate it! Checking out your blog now.
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Wow … The layout of your blog is perfection!
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Thank you so much 🙂
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Very beautiful poem. Keep up the good work. We need more of that out there in this world. It will hopefully make people more understanding and open.
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Thank you so much!
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Sarahskepple.wordpress.com 🙂 just made a new post!
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Enjoyed your blog. I think it’s great to see fellow Christians here on the WordPress community! Keep striving to live a lifestyle of worship to Jesus Christ.
The only thing I’d suggest, is if you made some categories. That way readers can better navigate through your blog. Perhaps you could make one category about your personal walk with God and another category of creative writing. Or whatever else. I hope that helped 🙂
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Hello everyone!
I have added a Photography section on my blog (https://hammadrais.wordpress.com/category/photography/) in which I’m posting about some random snaps of my phone. Do check it out and give me your suggestions/comments
More interesting and great snaps are coming your way, so stay tuned!!
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I love this idea of random photos. I think sometimes it is fun to just see a quick photo with a quick word or two instead of committing to reading a long blog piece. Way to go. Love the randomness.
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Thank you so much Jenny!
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I enjoyed your pictures and your poem. I have one suggestion. The picture of the fridge was really dark. My suggestion is that you check out http://www.picmonkey.com. You can do all sorts of wonderful things on that site, including making photos lighter.
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Thanks for the tip Karuna. If I remember correctly, I forgot to switch on the flash, that is why it looks so dark.
But anyway, thanks again for the tip & I will use that site for my future posts
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I heard about it when I took Blogging 101 and have found it very useful, for changing exposure, cropping, creating frames, adding text and using filters.
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Hi there everyone.
I am a University student in the UK studying at the University of Warwick. i have started a political blog – if anybody would be kind enough to follow and have a look at my article it can be found here: charlierichardsblog.wordpress.com
Thank you all.
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Hello fellow UK blogger! Great blog – enjoyed your first post.
My blog: https://thebloggeronthemount.wordpress.com
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Would you mind including the link? I can’t click off of it for some reason. Thank you.
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https://charlierichardsblog.wordpress.com
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I would recommend adding something to your about page so we can tell what your blog is about. It might help viewers identify if they want to follow you or not. I don’t know if your blog is a finance blog or something else yet because there isn’t too much content yet.
I love your theme though. That is one of my favorites. Good luck.
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There’s loads of stuff on my blog if you’re interested or just want something to entertain you for a bit 🙂 newest post here: I Hit a Wall
Writers block is so annoying. I’ve got everything in my head, like, everything is there, because I can see it. I know it’s in there. But I can’t get it out. I rarely get writers block when I’m writing this, I don’t know why but it just never happens, I think there’s less pressure with […]
idea, author, book, writers block, writing
https://emmasguidetothegalaxy.wordpress.com/2015/10/18/i-hit-a-wall/
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Good to meet you – your blog is unique and I like it! 🙂
My blog: https://thebloggeronthemount.wordpress.com
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You have a great blog! Very unique and interesting!
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Just keep trying. I think sometimes it’s just there and multiple posts flow and sometimes it is forced. Just try to embrace it and not get frustrated and take advantage of the moments where you can’t type fast enough because stuff is flowing out of your fingers like lightening!
Go for a walk or a drive to clear you mind so you can only focus on whatever it is that you want to write about. Or turn on music or try draw something or photograph something. Change your perspective.
I don’t really know what I am talking about but those things work for me. Treadmill, driving, and walking are my favorites.
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Great post.
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It’s bound to happen. We are all human and thus, we can never be perfectly consistent in our work. Don’t beat yourself up for it. You’re doing great 🙂 Be patient, and keep trying. I wish you the best of luck!
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