Nov 9, 2015 / Community Pool

Community Pool

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

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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?

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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. Hi everyone!! I’m somewhat of a new blogger, so I appreciate comments and feedback 🙂 I’ve recently done some refining work, so I hope you enjoy this newer version of my blog! piecemindblog.wordpress.com
    Thank you 🙂

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    1. I’m doing a blogging challenge this month and I would love to have you all participate with me!! So do check out my Thanksgiving November posts for something to write about this month! 🙂

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      1. Hi!

        For a new blogger, you are doing very well 🙂 I love the format and ideas of blog, and especially the very latest posts, which I have just read. You have a very simple yet distinct style of writing, which is a pleasure to read.

        Can you check out my blog in return? It’s right here: https://jenzpic.wordpress.com/

        Thanks, and I hope this helps x

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  2. You guys have totally awesome stuff. Love you guys. I am a new blogger and would appreciate feedbacks and comments. @thetomorrowchild.wordpress.com

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    1. Hello!

      I like it! I especially love the quote at the top. Very meaningful and true. The purple border is a nice addition. I would recommend to continue writing and enjoy the experience 🙂

      Can you check out my blog in return? It’s right here: https://jenzpic.wordpress.com/

      Thanks and I hope this helps x

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  4. I am new in blog write..and my big chalenge is about language.. i didnt speak english well.. ita make me feel worry to starting write

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    1. I enjoyed reading your post. I like how you linked it with how we also are. Good read. I like the layout you chose as well. It’s quite fitting 🙂 The only thing I’d suggest is if you updated your About page so that viewers can better understand your blog and connect with you more personally. Other than that, you’re doing great!
      I’d appreciate if you also took the time to take a look at my blog and let me know what you think! Thanks in advance 🙂

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    1. Enjoyed your posts as they are very relatable! 🙂
      The theme you chose seems to go well with what your blog is about however I do suggest creating unique titles for each post as it would give the readers an idea of the post. Great work though! Keep it up!

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  7. Today marks only 2 days of my blog and I’m 2 post down. There’s not much to review but this is my first time blogging and I’d appreciate any inputs, feedback or suggestions you may have.

    http://www.urbanexpatgirl.com

    I still have a lot to learn and I feel naive but I have a positive feeling. I am an expat in Kuwait and hope to go big! Again I know its too soon but any help, suggestion or criticism is welcome!

    Cheers!
    ❤ Urbanexpatgirl

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      1. hey Seb! Thank you for taking the time out and sharing your opinions. Im yet to figure the menu option out, change it to something better. I will do this as soon. Cheers!

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    2. Congrats on joining the wordpress community 🙂 So far so great. I like the layout that you chose because it’s very clean and crisp. I liked your header as well haha. I had fun reading your most recent post and I couldn’t agree more to the list of reasons you put about soulmates.
      Sure you did just start, but who cares! There is no such thing as dreaming too big. I wish you the best of luck!

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      1. Thank you John! I am working on changing the layout a little though. I appriciate you taking the time out to notice a few details. your comments are so encouraging,Im hoping I can do a decent job at it.

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  9. Hi all! I’ve recently started a blog mostly about parenting and being an over involved mom, but also about my struggles with eating. I would love some feed back and followers and am happy to return all favors :-). I know we are all in similar situations. I would like to know if what I’m posting is easy to read and if my posts are too long. And any other feedback. I tend to be a little wordy but I’m trying to figure this all out as I go along! Thank you so much!!

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    1. Hello,
      I enjoyed going through your blog. The layout you chose gave me no trouble navigating around 🙂 It’s very clean and concise. I read your most recent post about highschool and I enjoyed it. It’s very thought-provoking. It’s how I felt when I was in highschool haha. I’m glad that you’re thinking the way you do. You’ll definitely be ahead of the game then most people your age. Anyways, keep it up. You’re doing great!
      The only thing I’d suggest is if you made an About page so that viewers can better understand what your blog will be about and they can connect with you more personally. I wish you the best of luck!

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    2. I love the posts on your blog. I’d suggest updating your About page as this is a great way to introduce people to who you are and what they can expect from your blog. The theme is nice and clean and easy to navigate. Well done for starting and good luck with the Blog!

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  19. Hi guys
    I wrote on here yesterday but could do with followers or likes and maybe some advice on blog. feedback would be great. Thank you 🙂
    https://
    murderexecutionandhauntings.wordpress.com

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  20. The name of me and my friends blog is called politically incorrect. I would appreciate if you would take a look.

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  26. I have created a new blog, again, to get back into my writing groove. I would love for you to check it out. The blog resulted from my current participation in PiBoIdMo (Picture Book Idea Month). I keep my writing ideas for the thirty day challenge in my spiral notebook. However, I write about my progress in the blog. Who knows, I might make it my regular writing blog.

    https://awritinglifeforme.wordpress.com

    You are welcome to follow me. Thanks for taking a look!

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  27. I would love feedback on my blog. Just starting. Sort of a journal about things that happen in my day. I’m a mom who has a problem with over parenting and has problems and is in recovery for compulsive overeating. Are my posts too long? Would love more followers. Trying to come up with topics that will also attract a wider audience! http://www.overinvolvedgenxmom.wordpress.com

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    2. Hi Jkgutter, I appreciate the journey you describe in your content and gave you a follow. Your posts aren’t too long, but one of the criticism that I have received is that paragraphs that are too chunky are hard to read, and I think it might help you to break up your paragraphs more too. Your posts as a whole don’t seem too long to me, there are no wasted words. Finally, I would put spaces between the words in your blog title to make it easier to read.

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    1. Hi danicapringle,
      I love your sausage dog 🙂 Super cute pictures. I wish the picture size was a bit large. I love the Header photo and your clean site look. Very nice. Hope you keep posting those cute pictures. Yaz.

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  29. Hey there! If you need insights on Financial Freedom and Money Savvy tips then we share the same interest… 🙂
    If we share the same FRUGAL mindset visit my page: thefrugalchicdotcom.wordpress.com

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