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I am an addict in recovery. It fascinates me to see how similar and different our stories are. This is a common subject, but pure torture for the person going through it and their family members. This was my first blog: https://hopefilledaddict.wordpress.com/2016/10/13/my-name-is-and-im-an-alcoholic-and-addict/
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I read and commented on your post. One thing about your blog. You have a generic widget on the right side of your page. You can either add text here or hide the widget. I hope this helps!
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Thanks, will look at that!!
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I don’t know what you mean?
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On your page there is a widget on the side that has the instructions for widgets. You can either hide it if your don’t want to use it or fill it with your own text.
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I will try and figure it out thanks
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Beautifully expresses ,your story is an inspiration thanks for sharing .It will definitely help people across the globe 🙂 🙂
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I love the honesty of this post. It must be very hard to share such personal thoughts, but thank you. I found it very inspiring.
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Thank you!
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Welcome 🙂
I noticed that you still have some placeholder text in your blog’s sidebar — you can remove or edit that by going to My Site > Customize > Widgets. Look for the Text Widget!
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Tried from my phone- no luck! Breaking out the computer tonight to take it off! Thank you!!
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You write very well. There is no doubt in my mind that you will have a successful blog!
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That is a huge compliment…thank you for that!
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Maybe your words can give another person hope or strength . blessings to you
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I hope so. If not, they will help me I believe.
Thank you and you as well!!
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when you help yourself you are a Manuel a how to for others .
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I think you are very strong and brave to share. I will head over to read your post now.
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This is my first blog and I’d love to hear some comments ( both positive & negative) https://mummyof4plus1.wordpress.com/2016/10/12/my-first-mummy-blog/
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I like the way that you structured your introduction post. Great post.
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Thanks so much for reading and for your feedback.
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Hi. read your blog. I am an ordinary mom too. But I only have one kid. I’d love to read more about your life and experiences. 🙂
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Great to find other ordinary mums😬 Thanks for commenting.
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I really enjoyed your first post. I wrote a comment on the post but I thought I’d also give you a suggestion. I suggest you enlarge the photograph at the top of your post. It looks like it might be a thumbnail size. I suggest you set it to to at least the medium size.
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Once you’ve written some posts you might also want to move the content of this one to your “about” page. It would make a good about page.
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Thanks for the advice, I will definitely consider that for the next one.
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Great blog!
WordPress is a large community and for sure you’ll find other mummies. Interested in your reads….
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Thank you!
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All my pleasure!
I hope you’ll not mind in checking out my blog!
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Hi there fellow mommy. I will head over to read now.
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http://wp.me/p5uxvh-O
. My first article about Muslims
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Read your blog. It’s nice to read something based on personal experiences. Also agree, religion does not make people noble or devil. I was trying to log a comment, but could not see the comment section. Perhaps you can add a widget there.
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I thought there was one I don’t know how lol . I just started blogging not real good at it.
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No problem. I could see comments from other bloggers, just could not log mine.
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I think I fixed it
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I can see you have comments on your other posts but there is no way to comment on the Muslim one. There is now a new post called 161 but it doesn’t have content. It does have a comment section though! I can’t imagine what is causing those things.
What I wanted to say is that I’m so glad that you are writing on this topic. Our world would be so different if we concentrated on our commonalities instead of our fears and differences.
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I think I fixed it
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Just looked again. There is an extra post that has the opportunity to reply but there is no post that goes along with it. I will comment on it so that you see it. There is still no comment on the Muslim post.
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I wanted to comment on this great post but it didn’t had any comment box. I read other comments in reply to this one and realised you don’t know how to enable or disable comment box and you disabled it by a mistake.
Here’s the short guide:
1. Log in to your WordPress account.
2. Head to blogs under my site section from the extreme top left corner.
3. Click on a particular post on which you want to enable or disable it.
4. From actions (Left menu) from where you add categories and tags, you’ll find a discussion tab.
5. Enable or Disable comment box from there
I hope it will help you.
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blessings to you . I appreciate all the help I am getting . people have been so helpful. thank you
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I think I fixed it I am new to blogs and WordPress sorry thank you for telling me I think I am learning )
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Hi All, I am a fiction writer with a recently published book. This is my first post, a poem, digging questions regarding ambitions and satisfaction… a bit of philosophy 😉 https://vatsalasinhablog.wordpress.com/2016/09/23/first-blog-post/
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Loved the simplicity in your blog. Would love to further interact through this medium. Congratulations on your first fiction book.
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thank you I believe I have figured out the comments button on my page I hope will you try it?
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I can now see it. Thanks.
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thank you
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Hi everyone! I’m new to WordPress and blogging on the whole, so I would really love and appreciate some feedback. I love thinking of story ideas but am unsure of which direction to go.
‘The Mysteries of Horizon’, Rene Magritte (1955)
This blog will be updated daily with ideas for stories, sometimes the stories will be written out …
Snatch the Rainbow
Writing,dreams,ideas,stories,Story
My first post, if you have the time I’d really love for you to check it out or even my blog and leave some helpful feedback if you can! Thank you
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great blog. I’ve posted 8 in the past few weeks or so. check out my blog post and give me a follow if you like what you see 🙂
http://downtobrasstacksblog.wordpress.com
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Great writing style, I’m now a follower. Looking forward to seeing what’s next!
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Hi everyone! Today marks my first week of blogging! I’m a Brit who has just moved over to the grand ole US of A, so jotting down some observations and trying to settle into my new American life. Any feedback is very much appreciated. My first post is a very honest account of ‘The Emigration Dream’ and if reality can ever live up to the fantasy you create in your head.
Looking forward to having a nosy peek into all of your blogs too!
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Sorry – link here. Still getting the hang of this! https://craftingmylifeblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/06/emigration-dream-moving-abroad-friends-career-happiness/
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Fantastic read! Entertaining but also vulnerable and painfully honest. Looking forward to reading more from you!
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Thank you so much for your kind words, they really do mean a lot.
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Heya, fellow expat. I will head over and read your post now.
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I really enjoyed reading this, a perfect blend of honesty with bits of humor! Keep it up 🙂
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Thank you! I love the photography on your blog, it’s stunning!
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Hi! I have started a new blog based around current affairs, but from unusual points of view/perspectives … Here is my first one!!
It would be great to have some feedback (bad or good!!)! Thanks, Sacha.
https://lendyoualense.wordpress.com/2016/10/02/is-democracy-the-way-forward/
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Hi people! This is my first blog post. Frankly I have no idea what I’m doing. Hoping to use this blog to share some of personal interests…doodling, knitting, gaming all that malark. Feedback, tips and tricks are greatly appreciated: https://kirstyskreations.wordpress.com/2016/10/14/no-mans-sky-a-summary-of-my-travels-so-far/
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Welcome to the blogosphere. We’ve got cookies.
Anyway, it looks like you’re going to also have a YouTube channel…? You may as well cross-promote. Why not link to your YouTube channel on your About page?
https://scicasual.wordpress.com
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Ciao!
Exactly a month ago I decided to enter the blog world to do what I like the most: writing. Here my first post: http://wp.me/p7TZbw-8
All your feedback will be welcome!
Have a nice weekend,
Giulia
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Like the layout of your blog and the cute lizard. Look forward to read more of your blog.
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Thank you very much!
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Hey everyone! Max’s journey is the story of a 22 year old lost and looking for his path in this world! If you want to dream with Max check the story out! http://www.maxsjourney.com/2016/10/04/a-cappella-2/
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Hey everyone… Check out my first blog & please follow, leave a comment or anything at all to help turn my dream into a reality:
https://discoveringthebalancesite.wordpress.com/
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Howdy! Looks like this site has been deleted.
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Hi everyone! I only just started a blog, and a little bit of inspiration from you bloggers would do me a world of good.
http://www.anotherworld625.wordpress.com
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Love your site and enjoyed reading your first post! Left you a comment with a suggestion about your background image. Keep blogging!!
https://periodicalmusings.wordpress.com/ < my blog if you'd like to check it out sometime.
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Sure I’ll check out your blog! Love to! Thanks a lot.
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Hi, I noticed that you have the generic copy in your ‘Home’, ‘About’, and ‘Contact’ sections. You can change this in the customizer to make it more personal to your blog. It looks lovely though, great images and layout!
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Hello, and welcome!
I noticed that your blog’s home page has lots of placeholder text on it. You can find your theme’s details here: https://wordpress.com/themes/affinity — it’ll help you learn to customize and configure all the parts of your home page.
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Thank you!
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Hey yall! If you like animals and also country life then come on over and visit my blog. Here is the link to my first post: https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/55050073/posts/1187615705
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Hi! That’s a link to your site in the WordPress.com Reader (which requires someone to log in to WordPress.com) – in case you want to share your site with anyone in the world, use https://countryblogger89.wordpress.com/ as that should be accessible everywhere.
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Hi everyone, happy Friday its almost the weekend. I am literally just starting out on blogging I posted my first introductory post yesterday and I am already learning so much from others’ blogging posts!
I will be writing about anything creative, whether it be modelling, acting, fashion design or writing to name a few! If you’d like to follow me I’ll add my link below, thanks!
fountainpensandfashion.wordpress.com
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Hi guys , I’m new to blogging and would love your feedback 🙂 I Wwrite poems and tiny tales ! https://xena793.wordpress.com/2016/09/30/terribly-tiny-tales-2/
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Very witty! Your words are highly entertaining.
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Thank you so much 🙂
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I want to get reviews on my photographs of Photo Blog.. https://uniquephotographsbynaila.wordpress.com/2016/10/14/34-photography-challenge-bokeh/?preview=true
Please visit me with your criticism,suggestions,appreciations..
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A lot of these links are not first posts from new bloggers.
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Anyone can leave a comment, but we review all new comments a few times a day and remove those that don’t meet the guidelines laid out in the post.
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Hey guys! Head over to my blog and read about my journey to find the Lord!
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Loved it! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you!
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Some lovely blogs shared.
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I love your poem Sold. @Simply-Me
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Thank you Rachel, I appreciate you’re feedback.
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Hi.
I’m a single mom trying to go through life. I’m a frustrated writer, I cant say that I’m good. I’d love to hear criticism and feedbacks. Please check out my recent post.
Thanks.
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Hey everyone! This was first blog about my workspace/vanity. Check out my blog if you love lifestyle, diy, home decor, cooking, and beauty.
https://foreverahomebody.wordpress.com/2016/10/08/my-charming-workspace/
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heck me out at normanstoriesblo.wordpress.com
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Hint: include the http:// bit of your blog’s address, and you’ll get a clickable link when you publish the comment. Voila:
http://normanstoriesblo.wordpress.com
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Thanks for the tip Michelle W.!
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Hey everyone! I started daily blogging almost a month ago to challenge my creativity. I write about beauty and positivity and I want my blog to remind all women out there that beauty does not have to be expensive nor vain.
I was also previously a designer so I put a lot of work in designing my blog to make sure that all of my new friends here will enjoy their time hanging around my pretty little corner at https://mercyish.com/ ❤
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One thing — I noticed you’re using a lot of tags on some of your posts. The WordPress.com Reader actually filters out posts that use more than 15 tags and categories (combined) as an anti-spam measure, so using this many tags actually makes it harder for folks to find your posts, which is sad! If you cut your tags down to the most relevant, you’ll actually draw more readers.
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Thank you so much for letting me know! I’ll make sure to refine them now. Appreciate the feedback! 😊
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You’ve done a lot of blogging in your short time here. How do you come up with your material?
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I challenged myself to start daily blogging because I wanted to stretch my writing and creativity muscles. I mainly just think of all the things I love and break it down to topics that are easier to understand and relatable to others. I’m just a really chatty person too! Hahah
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Rusty writer who is just taking that first step and trying to build writing habits while chronicling my new journey I’ve set out on to find a happier me while dealing with obstacles brought on by my asexuality. It’s definitely not an ace world out there.
thefatace.wordpress.com/2016/09/28/day-1/
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Welcome 🙂
A tip — if you include the http:// bit of your blog’s address, and you’ll get a clickable link when you publish the comment:
http://thefatace.wordpress.com/2016/09/28/day-1/
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Read your “let’s talk about sex” post and I think it’s brave of you to share your story! 🙂 I’m bi myself and can definitely relate to the confusion that was growing up while trying to figure it out. 😂
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Hello and welcome, new folks! We’re really excited to meet you.
As usual, I just want to remind everyone that we moderate the comments on First Friday pretty heavily — this is really a space for brand new people to introduce themselves and meet one another, and for others to welcome and support them.
If you’re not here to either share your (recent) first post or leave a supportive comment, please head to the Community Pool, which is where any blogger can seek feedback on any aspect of blogging. And if you’re not sure what the guidelines here are, please read the above post — or just ask!
Happy blogging, y’all:)
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Hey guys, please read my blog which is about me https://frontpostblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/12/who-i-am-and-why-im-here/ Please do give your feedback.
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Hi,
This is such a great idea. I am starting a new photoblog as a class assignment but would like to see if I get it off the ground and it keeps moving forward. I have had a blogger blog for quite some time but it has been fading out and it would be great to start with a new community. I am still learning the works with WordPress and am worried about the storage limit. We shall see, My interests are photography, writing and travel. I will visit anyone who comments and will look up as many of you other newbies as I can find the time for. Here is my link. Have a great weekend.
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Unless your pictures are super-massive, you’ll have plenty of room. You can always resize your file before uploading to WP, if you like.
https://scicasual.wordpress.com
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I recently created a blog about tourism and travel. My main goal is to show quality projects created by portuguese companies and give information about portuguese destinations that are not so known. I’d love to receive some feedback and tips. I’d also enjoy to help you with any additional information you’d like to know! Here’s the link to my first post, about Gerês, located in the North of Portugal:
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Love the pictures. Looking at the pictures, I feel I should plan a trip to Portugal. Just a feedback on your About page, suggest changing the colour of the font to white or a lighter colour for ease of reading.
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Thank you a lot for the reply! I recently changed my blog theme and I totally forgot to change the lettering colour on the About page. I’m glad that my posts are achieving the my goal, to instigate curiosity about Portugal 🙂
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