Mar 14, 2016 / Community Pool

Community Pool

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  1. I just started a blog (have wanted to for years…). It’s about taking the sugar coating out of life. So all my blogs are about my life (work, relationships, family, dating, coaching, etc) but not sugar coating it. Would love opinions! OH and it’s anonymous! 😀

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    1. Hey…….I have been to your little space on the web….so happy that I found your blog on this community!!!amazing write-up!!!keep writing and inspire us….surely will be waiting for your new thought….
      Please do visit my blog when time permits. Thanks in advance and see you there!

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  2. Hello everyone!
    I recently started a blog about my thoughts and some lessons I have learned in my little life of sixteen years. I hope everyone can find something in it. I post every Tuesday about a new, random topic, and learnings from it (either an experience or a story)
    It would be awesome if you could check my blog out and leave comments and feedback either on this comment as a reply or my blog itself. Please do pay a visit and take a look.
    Thank you.
    https://aryamankhandelwall.wordpress.com/
    (PS – I also designed a new logo myself so feel free to leave feedback on that as well :P)

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    2. Yep there’s nothing visible there. Try visiting your blog homepage, log out of WordPress if necessary. Not sure how to fix it, but I review books too so stop on by and I’ll keep in touch with yours :).

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  5. Hello all.
    I just started a blog about my love for art, poetry, music and writing. I love talking about the latest novels or bios i’ve read, music i listen to, movies i’ve watched; as well, as post up pictures of my artwork and poems that i write. I also like to talk about the wonderful, funny things i have experienced in life – and also – not afraid to talk about the not so pretty things in life. I hope anyone who lives and breathes creativity will read my blog and enjoy it. I send my love!!!

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    2. Hello! I am so glad I found your blog. It was a very nice read, the poems were interesting and I’ll definitely make time to read through more posts.

      I’m looking forward to more posts! Since you like art and poetry, you might like my blog, maybe? (I feel so shy and silly asking, I’m sorry…)

      Much love to you,

      Sacha

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      1. Thank you Sacha. I’m still trying to figure out how to use wordpress so I found it hard to find the follow button on your page. I like your writing too, love the stories and poems too. I’ll be reading your work too.
        Sammie

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    1. Hey…….I have been to your little space on the web….so happy that I found your blog in this community!
      Please do visit my blog when time permits. Thanks in advance and see you there!

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    1. Hey! Just read your post about procrastination! It was very fun, I especially liked the part about learning Mandarin instead of studying. I’m looking forward to more posts 🙂

      Also, I feel rather shy asking, but would you mind checking my blog? I too have a post on procrastination ^^

      Welcome to the Colour of Poetry!

      I hope you have a lovely day!
      Sacha

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    2. Hello, I absolutely can relate. You’re not procrastinating, you just got distracted by something more interesting. It happens to creative minds. Focusing though takes a lot of snacks and the best music. LOUD music.

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    3. I didn’t know how I could like your post or share your post, would be one of my concerns. Unless that’s how you want it to be.

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      1. I am so glad to find people who understand.
        I didn’t exactly understand what you mean in the second comment but still thanks for reading my post. I appreciate it. Now, I’m off to check out your blog.

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      2. Ohh I didn’t scroll to the bottom, I thought top part was the whole that’s why I said I wasn’t able to comment or like. My bad, I’m new and sometimes I pick things up slowly.😱

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    1. Hey…….I have been to your little space on the web….so happy that I found your blog on this community!!!amazing write-up!!
      Please do visit my blog when time permits. Thanks in advance and see you there!

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    1. PLEASE KEEP WRITING! I loved the style and the blog posts you post, I find them really relatable! Would you mind just checking mine out? There isn’t really a theme or much, it’s just whatever pops into my head.. :):)

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    3. Hello, I like the vibe I got when I first looked at your blog. Yes, vibe. The first thing I saw was Never give up! and that is something I have to constantly keep telling myself. I genuinely appreciate your blog.

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    1. Looks like a good start. I seeked more help by youtubing “how to blog using wordpess”, I hope this helps you as well.

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  17. Hi all. My blog is about renovating my new home. I just got started and would appreciate some comments on my writing. I would love to do the same for you! Just hit me up. Thanks !! Have a great day 🙂

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  18. Hi everyone,
    I have set up an educational blog for teaching post primary (secondary school) students and various resources. Would love some feedback on it!
    Much appreciated,
    Amy.

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    1. hey, i have just started a new blog too hushhspeaksoftly.wordpress.com, its pretty much about everything, but it will definitely include poetry because i love it, i will love to read your blog

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      1. Thanks i would also love to read your posts thats why i will follow you if i liked your post you would if you like.

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  21. Hey everyone I’ve just started my blog, I would love it if you could take a quick look and give me your feedback ?! :):) there isn’t really a theme… But OH WELL!!
    Please take a quick look and tell me how to improve it?

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    1. I really like your posts. The diversity makes it special.
      If you’re not busy, can you take a look at my blog.

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      1. Thankyou very much, I also enjoyed your blog too! I especially liked the diverse and original pictures that go with each blog post! 🙂 keep writing!

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    2. Hey! I just took a look at your blog, but I was not really sure where it was going…. I think you should expend the about section and make sure you tell your readers what your blog is going to be about. Also, perhaps make it more illustrated? I don’t know, maybe that’s just me, but I love it when there are pictures or illustrations ^^

      In any case, don’t give up! I’ve seen some interesting posts 🙂

      I hope you have a lovely day!

      Sacha

      Welcome to the Colour of Poetry!

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      1. Thanks very much! I haven’t really had a theme so far, it’s just been things I’ve been interested in, perhaps I will just base it on travel and running. I will add a post now to let my followers know! Thankyou so much! I especially enjoyed reading your blog post “the art of finding home” it’s very interesting and I extremely liked the photos included! Please keep writing!

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      3. I can’t be doing with narrowing it down, life isn’t narrowed down, life is best served wide and up!! I thought about it, then I thought “NO! my life isn’t about being pigeon holed and so I might as well share my eclectic flow”. I think I will post that thought, schedule it for Saturday 🙂

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    3. Traveling, Fitness & Dreams. Even though there isn’t really a theme it’s still simple, clean and easy to navigate. I really enjoyed reading your “Running” post as I am a long distance runner too. Lastly I like the consistency of you having a quote at the end of your post. It gives you something to look forward to. Keep writing! 🙂

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      1. I really like your theme idea – short and catchy – I will definitely use that for my future blog posts! Thankyou very much! 🙂 I enjoyed your blog site as well, very easy to navigate with interesting and original blog post ideas! Please keep writing! :):)

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    4. Travel, running, dreams. Pretty interesting topics to write on. I don’t think it’s absolutely necessary to have a theme. Just keep writing!

      I loved your post on running. 🙂

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      1. Awh thanks very much for your kind comment!! What other kinds of running posts would you wish to see? I especially enjoyed reading your blog as well, and I loved the quirky and original blog posts, please keep writing! 🙂

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  22. Hello everyone!

    I recently started a blog where I post poetry, art and thoughts about the world. My latest post is called “The Art of Finding Home” and features a short poem about home. If you like poetry or/and art (and even if you don’t, really 🙂 ) I would love it if you could tell me what you think, as I always find it enriching to know other bloggers’ opinions.

    Thanks for your time!

    I hope you have a lovely day,

    Sacha
    sachanievsky.wordpress.com

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    1. First of all, I am blown away by your art. BLOWN AWAY. You are extremely talented and I hope you keep writing. I don’t know why you even bothered reading my post cuz your post on procrastination was on a completely different level.

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    1. WOW. My heart immediately started beating. I only feel that emotion when watching great television shows or movies. Very fine word articulation.

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  24. Very nice blog! I enjoyed the layout and the style of writing! PLEASE CARRY ON WRITING! Would you mind spending a few minutes just reviewing mine, it would be much appreciated!? :):)

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  25. Hay, I’m new to the blogging world and I love this post. Thank You Ben Huberman for posting this. I would love to know how to get my profile picture on here because it didn’t show up on WordPress. I am always looking for constructive criticism. If you scratch my back I’ll scratch yours. I’ll read some of these blogs either way but please leave questions and comments to my email or the specific post. bintadamblog.wordpress.com Thank You

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  27. Hello all,

    My name is Safia and I recently started a blog about life as a Muslim female living in Africa, namely Algeria. I’m writing as much as I can but I feel that my work lacks direction; there’s not much to tie my posts together in terms of theme. Also, I’m a little afraid that I might come off long-winded sometimes. Either way I haven’t had much feedback apart from family and friends, so I’d love for anyone to take an objective look and let me know what they think. Thank you!

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  28. Hello everyone! I just started blogging about 2 months ago & I’m stilling learning how it all works. Please stop by and tell me what you think. I would love some constructive feed back. Happy posting! 🙂

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    1. Hi. Visited your blog.

      I like your tips. I like the layout. The page itself is inviting and professional looking. If I were looking for online dating tips, yours would do the trick.

      I do have a few suggestions since you are seeking constructive criticism. These are just things that would make me choose you over another blog offering similar advice.

      Your static page seems to be your “About”. Which is fine, but it makes it difficult for someone to just scroll through your posts and read. I have to work at finding what you write. If that’s what you want people to find when they click on you, groovy. However, I’d suggest a more robust About section to entice people to go looking at what you have to offer.

      Who is your target audience? The tips you are giving, while good, aren’t exactly unique. Maybe go more into what actually works for you and why it works?

      I hope I didn’t come off as insulting, not my intent at all.

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      3. I really appreciate your advice, I needed that outsider prospective. I’m still trying to figure out what I’m most passionate about and right now it’s been online dating but in the future I want to write more about traveling.

        I agree about having to work at finding what I’m writing about and I feel it depends if your looking at as a mobile site versus non mobile. It’s still a working progress but everyday I’m finding new ways to create an inviting, bright and easy to navigate blog.

        Thank you for taking the time to look at my blog and writing a comment. 🙂

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  29. Hey!

    Literally just created my blog and posted something yesterday. Hoping to get it going eventually. 🙂 Thank you much!

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