Oct 10, 2016 / Community Pool

Community Pool

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    1. Nice content! Good use of images 🙂 My suggestion: consider using more tags. Right now, it looks like you only use one or two — you can use up to 15 tags and categories total; they help readers find your posts. Consider adding “poetry” or “creative writing” or other keywords to help new readers find you.

      Would you look at one of my posts? Click my name and choose whichever one appeals to you most🙂

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  2. Hi!!

    Are you looking for a girl CRAZY about books, or someone who can give you THE BEST blogging tips! IF the answer is yes to anyone of those, you’ve come to the right place!

    Today I’m going to be talking about how to fix that nagging voice inside every blogger ‘Should I quit’. Maybe you don’t hear it too often but you’ve heard it at least once. But there’s a way to get rid of the lurking voice, APPS!
    You guessed it, find out the 5 FREE Blogging Apps That Made Me A Better Blogger. I’m only on 300 followers, but these apps are what helped me climb the follow, comment and like ladder! See you there!
    https://mybookylife.wordpress.com/2016/10/07/top-5-free-blogging-apps/

    But the fun doesn’t stop there. I’m thinking of Blogger Interviews. Wanna get interviewed, gain popularity, be awesome? Then, comment on the link below saying if it’s a good idea or not. If I get enough responses, I’ll set up this AMAZING feature!

    https://mybookylife.wordpress.com/2016/10/02/my-bookish-wrap-up-october-2016-exciting-blog-news-blogger-interviews/#bloggerinterview

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      1. Love the header image, nice color scheme. It’s simple but eye-catching. Your posts look nice, too — good use of images, good content, good use of tags. Rock on!

        Would you look at one of my posts? Click my name and choose whichever one appeals to you most🙂

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      3. love your blog i am not just saying i likve the format simple clean and the creativity from your words show more no busy stuff here. i just changed my theme if u could look and give your tips opinions 🙂 blessings happy blogging

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    2. I needed to read this post today! I love the look of the blog and great layout – it provides loads of great content without seeming too busy.

      Potentially one improvement could be to link through to your other posts within each article. It’s something I’m trying at the moment so I’ll let you know how it goes!

      Please feel free to give any comments on mine – I’m pretty much clueless right now!

      The Emigration Dream

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      1. Thank you! I really appreciate the advice, but I’m pretty sure I did link through to another posts (at the end though) but i’ll try adding more! Checking it out now!!1

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    1. Just commented! My suggestion: maybe use more tags. I saw you had a few, but other ones like “contest” or “creative writing” may help draw in new readers 🙂

      Would you look at one of my posts? Click my name and choose whichever one appeals to you most🙂

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  10. Hello everyone! I’m trying out a new thing with my posts where there’s a lot of actual and mental imagery.I’m also trying to make original,better quality posts.I just updated with what I’ve learnt from Disney movies.Can you have a look and tell me how my efforts in this direction are going and how I could possibly improve? Thank you so so much,you guys are always the best!

    Lessons I’ve Learnt From Disney.

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    2. Just commented! Nice content, good use of images. My suggestion: cut some tags. Once you have more than 15 tags and categories total, WordPress blocks your post from Reader 😦 Looks like this post had more than 15.

      Would you look at one of my posts? Click my name and choose whichever one appeals to you most🙂

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    4. I just read your post, It’s great how open and honest to yourself you are, it takes a lot of experience in writing to be able to do that. Also, the way you write just sort of allows for everyone to be able to relate which ties in with the mental imagery. However, the thing you said about actual imagery, I couldn’t really see any. I guess since it’s a post about how movies affected you can’t really go into describing specific things, but maybe specific situations where your learning came into application? Really good post and style otherwise though! 😀

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    1. Just commented. Nice content, good use of tags. My suggestion: consider adding another image! Blogging is a very visual medium and another image will draw the reader’s eye in. 🙂 You can also include the apple image in the actual post, too!

      Would you look at one of my posts? Click my name and choose whichever one appeals to you most🙂

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      1. Thank you! I did feel like an image or two would have made the whole thing look more attractive… I’ll keep your advice in mind and try to implement it in my next post.
        I will look at your blog. Thanks again!

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    2. I really enjoy your writing. I can relate to a bit of what you’ve gone through with life and writing. I’m excited to follow you and see what you produce next. You have a distinct way of writing that is very entertaining.

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      1. Thank you so much! It makes me especially happy that you think my style is entertaining. ^_^ Since English is my second language, I’m never quite sure of the overall language quality of my texts.

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    1. Nice content! I don’t think you need to include hashtags in your tags (for example, you have “#life” as one of your tags in your post “Fix You.”) You can omit the hashtags 🙂

      Would you look at one of my posts? Click my name and choose whichever one appeals to you most🙂

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  16. hi guys i would appreciate any feedback on my blog . I write reviews on books and films and tv shows but also write a blog

    thanks x

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    1. Hello, As a fellow happiness specialist, I was immediately intrigued by your blog. I like your layout, static image and really enjoyed reading “A Change is Gonna Come”.
      I love the simplicity of your blog and I was able to navigate from page to page really easy. Keep up the good work!

      Xo

      https://courtzemke.com
      is my blog. I’m trying to post once a week but struggling with it!

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      1. Thank you for your feedback. I feel I need to write a bit more about the happiness alongside my reviews. I’ll check yours out but I agree finding the time to post weekly is hard
        Thank you for taking the time to reply

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    2. I love the simplicity of the design, and the colour scheme is perfect for a blog about tea! It’s obvious you’ve done your research and are knowledgeable about the subject and I love that you link out when you’re mentioning places. It’s a bugbear of mine – a sign of the times that I’m too lazy to just google something myself! Maybe consider adding some more imagery on the posts that aren’t Cake Diaries – you take lovely photos so share them everywhere!

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  20. Hi guys! I’m a teen blogger and I like to write about a plethora of topics including motivation, experiences, and creative writing passages.

    Here are a few links to my best work! I’m definitely willing to check out anyone else’s blog too. If you have any advice for mine, I would truly appreciate it. Thank you!

    Blog: http://www.aditipallod.wordpress.com

    Color of Hunger: https://aditipallod.wordpress.com/2016/07/31/the-color-of-hunger/
    Coveted Paintbrush: https://aditipallod.wordpress.com/2016/07/05/coveted-paintbrush/
    The Man in the Black Slippers: https://aditipallod.wordpress.com/2016/07/06/the-man-in-the-black-slippers/

    Love,
    Aditi

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  21. I’ve been incorporating my original music to fit in with my original writings, and have been pairing them as such. I’d love to get feedback on the posts with music (the most recent ones) to know what it adds to my post, along with my overall theme of the blog.
    Thank you!

    Jadedpsychodelicide.wordpress.com

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    1. Hello Fastidious,

      Thank you for sharing.

      I think your concept of pairing the music with the writing is very unique, creative, and interesting.

      I tried reading the two most recent posts while playing the music. I am not sure if my system is not allowing it to sound right, or if maybe you are working with limited equipment, which I totally understand as I am doing that with my writing. I wonder if there is a way to ensure that the music sounds clear?

      I think it would help the reader to make it a bit more clear what the connection of a particular post is with the music you paired.

      It would be so awesome if you continued with this concept!!

      Thank you!!!

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      1. Thank you for the response. Yes I’m literally using my iPhone as a recording device, which isn’t the most ideal setup but will have to work for now.

        I’ll continue on with this though! Appreciate you

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    1. Nice post 🙂 Just commented! Good tags, good images, etc. Rock on! I love the title of your blog! (I’m already following you; I just wanted to tell you this ahahaha)

      Since I tend to be a positive person, I tend to look for something positive in most situations

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    2. Thank you so much for sharing!!!

      I LOVE your site. Using several shades of the same color is really lovely, and unique. I love the background, and the layout. I find it fun, happy, inviting and easy to navigate.

      I also really enjoyed your reflection on being an artist. This post is beautifully written!!!

      Happy Thanksgiving, fellow Canadian 🙂

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    1. I think your layout looks good 🙂 My suggestion: do you use categories and tags? Categories organize posts within your blog, and tags help new readers find them. You can use 15 total per post. Consider using these to help increase traffic!

      Would you look at one of my posts? Click my name and choose whichever one appeals to you most🙂

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    2. Hello Girl Surviving the World!!!

      Thank you for sharing your blog 🙂

      I really enjoy how bright, clean and open your site feels. I love the posts where you have included a picture – it draws the reader in….maybe include more pictures…

      I love your concept of ‘surviving the world’…and ‘being on an adventure’. Maybe share more about what the adventure is that you are on. It would lovely to hear more about this, and may also help to convey to the reader what your focus is on.

      Thanks!!!

      🙂

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    3. I would definitely start utilizing tags and categories as you’ll steadily see a rise in readership from WordPress reader. It makes it easier for people to discover your writing which is really interesting, by the way.

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    1. I can’t tell you what to write about or not write about — you’ll need to decide that, but I do have a suggestion: do you use categories and tags? Categories organize posts within your blog, and tags help new readers find them. You can use 15 total per post. Consider using these to help increase traffic!

      Would you look at one of my posts? Click my name and choose whichever one appeals to you most🙂

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    2. Hello 🙂

      Thank you for sharing your blog!

      I think your topics are very interesting. I think when you have included photos in a post, it really helps to draw the reader in.

      You may want to consider having a header photo, or something to convey the message of what your blog posts are about, or what your theme is, or what you focus on.

      You may also want to consider playing around with color formatting to bring the site together more cohesively.

      Thanks !!!

      🙂

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    3. I agree with Natalie that you need to decide your own topics. Know why you are blogging and stay true to yourself. I like the ideas in your post on arguments. You do have a few spelling/grammar errors. For example: “arguments is something to be avoided” should be “arguments are something to be avoided.” https://gracelead.co

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    1. Just stopped by! Nice content. My suggestion: on your home page, you have images, like the one of the creek. Include those in your post! Once I open up the post, I can’t see the image anymore 😦 It’s such a nice picture, so include it!

      Would you look at one of my posts? Click my name and choose whichever one appeals to you most🙂

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    2. Oh my goodness!!! I read ‘Hope in the Fragile’ and had tears in my eyes. You have captured such a delicate moment with tenderness and beauty. I could feel the energy passing between these two souls.

      I also love your site! I like the colors, very calming and inviting. I love the lay out – very spacious and open.

      Thanks for sharing!!!

      🙂

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