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Hello all! I just started a blog this month and I’d really love advice on how to attract more traffic. I follow and comment on other blogs all the time. Is there anything else I could be doing? https://whenithoughtiwasfat.wordpress.com/
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Do you have any other social media accounts? Everything I post, I then spend about half an hour posting links to on all the facebook groups I belong to (that are pertinent for the topic) and on all the linkedin groups I belong to (also as long as they are pertinent). And I have my fb page linked to my twitter. Also, make sure to have a call to action at the bottom of each post–mine says, “Enjoyed this post? Sign up for more” kind of thing. It is amazing what a difference it makes. I also just started putting in my own related posts thing at the bottomof the post–I didn’t like the automatic one because it didn’t link the ones I thought were the best matches because it is just looking for common words and phrases. We’ll see if that helps.
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What an inspiring blog – you definitely deserve that traffic! I don’t know how to solve the traffic problem since I’m a little stuck too, but you did gain a new follower for what it’s worth 🙂
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Thank you your comment made me smile 🙂
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Hi All,
Although I am a regular WordPresser this is the very first time I’ve dipped my toe into the Community pond…
For a while I’ve been acting as locum ‘host’ for Poetry 101 Rehab
http://andytownend.com/category/challenges/poetry-101-rehab/
I’ve just rebranded it as p \ m
http://andytownend.com/category/writing/p-m/
and would be very interested in any thoughts you might have?
Cheers
Andy
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Found it pretty visually appealing – nice one 😉
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Thank you Elle!
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I would love help, and advice. I started about 3 days ago. I would love feedback and how to attract more audience.
https://unclothed.wordpress.com/
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Hi!
My suggestion is to personalize your blog and make it visually appealing. Add pictures or a header or things to make your blog really unique!
Happy Blogging!
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Thank you!!!
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Hey everyone! You’ve told yourself you’ll stop procrastinating, and you don’t know how to. Check out my post for an easy economic and psychological explanation of why you procrastinate, and how to stop.
I would love your input! I also write random life reflections and poetry
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Love the post – super interesting read and I could totally relate (esp that entire “shoot, I’ll be a stripper” period! I like how you had an explanation for why humans naturally procrastinate and what really got me was that there are real studies and graphs done on human procrastination. Can’t wait for part 2!
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Thank you very much! I find it incredible too! Not only is this a huge investigation branch in psychology, but also in economics and philosophy. Thank you so much for the follow 🙂
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Loved your content x
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Hello! I am completely new to the blogging world and just posted my second post. I would love some input on how it looks and feels….still working on it but with some advise I’ll improve it as I go along. My blog is lifegrowswild.wordpress.com
Thanks in advance!
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Can you link your blog?
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When I went to your blog, I didn’t see any posts.
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o what? really…
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Sorry, there’s nothing posted. Suggest you read the material at “learn.wordpress.com.”
Good luck.
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To perhaps give insight to the below comments: The url connected to your name does lead to an empty page, so be sure to change that. However, by copying and pasting the site you have above, it does work and take me to your blog. I love the background colour, by the way!
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Your user name automatically becomes a link to your primary blog when you leave a comment on WordPress.com. It seems like your current primary blog is an empty one — but you can easily change it by going to this section of your dashboard:
https://wordpress.com/me/account
Just select the right site from the “Primary Site” dropdown menu, save your preferences, and you’ll be all set.
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Hi guys! Hope someone still sees my post 😉 I just wrote this. Happy for any feedback and general feedback too! Thanks!
https://orthodoxsunflower.wordpress.com/2015/11/30/what-do-you-like-to-do-to-celebrate-an-accomplishment/
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Thought your posts and sight is interesting, so I followed. Excited to hear more : )
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Thank you!
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Hi all,
I’m a fairly new blogger (just over 2 months old). I have 2 blogs, one of which hardly receives any visitors. I’d appreciate some visits and feedback about the site and my posts if possible (on the site itself please).
Thanking you in anticipation. https://apurposedrivenachiever.wordpress.com/2015/11/15/who-i-am-and-why-im-here/
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Hello,
I thought it was great. I like the overall layout of your blog. It’s very elegant and concise. Definitely pleasing to the eyes haha. I also enjoyed reading through your posts. Your writing style and content is very sincere and genuine. It seems to me that you are very introspective and mindful. Which are great qualities. I would just like to encourage you to keep doing what you’re doing. I wish you the best of luck!
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Thank you so much John. I appreciate your encouragement and the complimentary words re my blog theme, layout and my writing style. May I ask you a favour? – would you be so kind as to copy/paste your comment here at the Community Pool into my site (perhaps at the About page)? This would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks in anticipation! 🙂
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Done 🙂
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Thank you so much for accommodating my request and posting your response on my blog site. Appreciated. 😃
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No worries! It was not a problem at all 🙂
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Hi. Well, I started my blog over a year ago, but I let it fall to the wayside. But I’m picking it back up again and would love feedback on my latest post…http://betweenyoume.com/2015/11/29/stop-telling-people-to-step-outside-of-their-comfort-zone/
Thanks in advance!
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Hi everyone,
I’m very new to blogging and I was hoping I could get some feedback on my second post. If you could take the time to read, It would be greatly appreciated! https://keepitnectar.wordpress.com/2015/11/30/it-continues-a-post-to-make-you-and-everyone-you-know-uncomfortable/
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I really enjoyed going through your blog! The layout and feel of the blog is very cute and elegant. I also found your writing style and even your About page to be quite comical haha. I especially liked your most recent ones. “Moist” sure is a great word! Haha. I would just like to encourage you to keep doing what you’re doing because I think it’s great 🙂 I wish you the best of luck!
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Hiyo~ I have a blog dedicated to poems and short stories! I put up a post today about how we should pick ourselves up no matter what hard times fall upon us – https://dragonbolt54.wordpress.com/ Hope my random scribbles somehow make your day a little brighter (:
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Hello everyone! I recently started a fashion blog a few months ago and I’ve been trying to get an audience! If you love fashion do yourself a favor and check out my blog! I would really appreciate new viewers and followers! 🙂 Thanks 🙂 https://missggscloset.wordpress.com/
xoxo
-Miss GG
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Hey beautiful people!
do you know anything about Christmas gift exchanges in wordpress community? does someone organizes something like this?
greetings
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I have never heard of such a thing here, but that being said, I’ve been on the blogging outskirts for a while, so perhaps I just don’t know of one.
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On Facebook, Teresa Olvera’s group, California Moms, had a gift exchange last year.
Janice
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thank you 🙂
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Have a problem? Need advice? Come to my blog, and just ask Miss-Know-It-All!
Feeling bored? Want to read some stories? Come to Stories by Sherry!
There’s a contest! Last day to enter! Dead line tomorrow! Try to get a shout out!
http://www.storiesbysherry.wordpress.com
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Hi everyone! I’m new to blogging! Feel free to share/visit my page! My new post is on donating my hair! #BeautifulLengths
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Opening up who you are to the world is always hard. I would love to get some thoughts: https://purelifeology.wordpress.com/2015/11/30/realistic-confessions/
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Hi everyone! I’m a lifestyle / creative blogger posting about DIY projects, art, photography, organisation and more. It would be amazing if you could check out my blog and leave any comments or feedback. Thank you!
https://misscaly.wordpress.com
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Loved your blog full of creativity and interesting ideas. I had to hit the follow button in a minute. Have left some comments and will go through your posts too.
Do have a look at some of my art works and let know how you find them.
http://bhaili.com/what-is-madhubani-painting/
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Thank you, it means a lot! I’ll definitely check out your blog 🙂
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As always I would love some feed back http://www.ranchlifesite.wordpress.com 🙂 thanks everybody!
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Hi everyone! I am new to blogging and it would be very helpful to get some comments for improvement on my page. It would be much appreciated! Thanks!
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Welcome to the blogosphere! To get comments you must leave comments and build a readership. It takes time and passion, but it’s fun!
In terms of your blog, be sure to make an About page and make it easy to find, so new people can learn what’s up.
Happy blogging!
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Hey everyone! My blog is intended to inspire people no matter what the inspiration may be! I would love feedback, particularly about some nit-picky details! Thanks in advance! https://inspireafeeling.wordpress.com
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I thought it was great! I can always use some inspiration so I followed : )
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Thank you! By the way, I love your blog, I love the honesty and creativity of it!
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Hey, come check out my blog. I definitely could use some feedback,. I am really new to blogging. I just decide I would try it out a couple days ago. I really do not know a lot about blogging in general , but I am trying to educate myself more in this area. Thank you https://findingmyself105.wordpress.com/
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hello guys,you all are advised to visit my site which I have recently created.You are also requested to give me advise how can I improve it …Thank You. https://logicalprogrammer007.wordpress.com
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Please check out my latest post:
https://whosmyfavoritetoday.wordpress.com/2015/11/30/i-drive-around-dirty-loads-of-laundry-in-my-car/
Have I completely lost my mind? Please follow also : )
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Hi – I’ve given your post a good read. Very interesting.
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I am blogging my memoir about adopting two girls through foster care. My dream is to get it published the traditional route. Unfortunately, I haven’t been getting much traffic. I’d love feedback on my posts and any information to help build a larger audience. Thank you!! http://lynnsollitto.wordpress.com
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Oh my gosh, this is such a great idea. Thank you for posting this.
I started a blog about a month ago, and have about 8 posts so far.
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Hello friends,
Check out my blog at http://leelaumashankar.com/. You might love it or hate it, but you’ll definitely have an opinions baout it.
I recently posted something here – http://leelaumashankar.com/2015/12/01/i-read-7-books-last-month/.
Please check it out give me your feedback and comments.
Thanks,
Leela
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Good day, everyone! Let’s start the week right. 🙂
If you guys can please check this post and give in a few comments. I can assure you that it’s just a short one and won’t take much of your time.
https://riddlesandpens.wordpress.com/2015/12/01/when-the-cursor-blinks/
I’ll be happy to reciprocate your kindness too 🙂
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A cute little poem. I kinda like that it moves from a seemingly negative viewpoint to a more optimistic one by the end 🙂
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Thank you!
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Does anyone want to be a guest blogger and write a postcard about where they are local? Please see the example here: https://nadya.wordpress.com/2015/11/30/postcard-from-greece/ and let me know what you think. Thanks in advance.
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Hello everyone, Ours is a professional blog, helping anyone with accounting, auditing, taxation or financial needs. We post articles that are rich in knowledge and help readers get aware of various developments in finance, taxation and other related matters.
You may visit our blog through following URL:
https://osscon.wordpress.com/
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Hi, I have recently started blogging and would like some feedback on the quality and layout of my blog. I post a variety of subjects including daily riddles to help stretch you mind.
https://thepeasantblog.wordpress.com/
Thanks, Jake
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Hi Jake,
The layout is pretty cool. I’m actually a hug LOTR fan and so I like the font style haha. Your header is comical as well. Your blog is very inviting and definitely piques my interest. Your riddles were great too. Although I suck at solving them haha. Anyways, great job. Keep up the great work and I wish you the best of luck!
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Thanks for the feedback! Very positive haha, glad someone has enjoyed my blog so far other than me!
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You’re welcome 🙂
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