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Hey guys, still blogging, still loving it. I literally just put up a new post now, in response to a photography challenge: https://themiscellaneousjournal.wordpress.com/2016/10/31/52-weeks-photo-challenge-week-13-face/
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Have to say the images are dimply stunning! I’m at loss for words but truly you have succeeded in capturing the beauty with your lens.
However I didn’t notice any mountian ranges or hills images, forgive me if I might have not seen them by mistake, but exploring and capturing those areas and their beauty would be a great challenge alltogether! Keep posting 😊 and do check out my blog sometime
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Thank you so much! And you’re right I have yet to capture some hills and mountains 🙂
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Hi everyone!
I posted something really close to my heart today. You can check it out here: https://missfortitude.wordpress.com/2016/10/31/883/
I also wrote about some tips in blogging for beginners here: https://missfortitude.wordpress.com/2016/10/30/blogging-tips-for-beginners/
If you have any thoughts on my blog, let me know. ❤
Much love,
Liz C.
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Beautifully written. I just commented! Nice content, good use of media. My suggestion: use fewer tags. When you use more than 15 total tags and categories, WordPress blocks your post from Reader and new readers won’t be able to find you as easily 😦
Will you check out one of my posts? Click my name and choose whichever one appeals to you most 🙂
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Thank you so much for your useful tip about the tags! I went through some of your posts. Stay awesome! ❤
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Thanks! You too! 🙂
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Hi Liz, Your blog helped me realize that I don’t have to have a “specific” topic, but reinforced what actions I do need to take to become part of the blogging world. Thanks for contributing not only your personal experience but tips for newbies. Oh, and I’m sorry for your loss. The writing was a lovely tribute.
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Hi Caroline! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I realized that engaging with other bloggers in this community really helps a lot.
I think it really depends on you and what you want for your blog to become. I have random thoughts a lot, so I can’t expect my blog to be about a specific thing. Although, if that’s something you want.. it’s okay too.
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I just changed my blog from missfortitude to https://dailywarriors.wordpress.com
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Hello lovely bloggers!
I write short stories ( some super short as well), book reviews and motivational posts. I would love to hear your opinions and thoughts about my blog.
Here’s a link to my latest short story:
Do share your thoughts in the comment section.
Thank you.
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Although short, it’s very strikingly written. Amazing. You have clearly conveyed a message through this! Thank you and keep writing 😊
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Thanks a lot dear.
Your appreciation helps me a lot. 😁
Every like n comment is important to me and it is motivation for me.😁
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I posted a flash fiction drabble for Halloween called “clouds play peek-a-boo with moon”. A drabble is generally 100 words in length. If you like flash fiction do you think the drabble is effective? Do you prefer to read longer fiction short stories or even shorter? This is the link to the Halloween drabble: https://screamingcoffin.wordpress.com/2016/10/31/peek-a-boo/
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Your vignette really set the mood. https://gracelead.co
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We always suffer in health. How long do we try to put it off? In the end we need to resort to some means,
Here I present to you my very first post on health and many tried and tested methods to tackle it!
Your valuable feedback is most welcome! Infact I urge you to share your ways at curing so that someone reading this might benefit!
Do give a look and I promise, being quite active in the blogosphere, I’d take a look at your blog and give you constructive opinions and comments !
Thank you and have a nice day 😊👍
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Good day guys!
Hello, I just want to share my newest poem that I’ve published. It is entitled Counting Stars.
I invite you to please read this and I would love to hear any comments and feedback from you. Thank you so much in advance.
Here’s the link to my post –> https://iamearljames.wordpress.com/2016/10/27/counting-stars/
Thanks 😉 Happy Blogging!
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I enjoyed Counting Stars. There are a couple of small grammar things: :…wish you can be here…” should be “…wish you could be here…” and “…spend the rest of night…” should be “…spend the rest of the night…” https://gracelead.co
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Thank you for this! It helps a lot 😉
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Hello everyone! I blog about my adventures and opinions on esoteric and spiritual topics. My most recent post is a simple guide to automatic writing:
https://crystalblue28blog.wordpress.com/2016/10/31/guide-to-automatic-writing/
I’m trying to transition to a full-time writing career so I welcome any feedback about grammar, flow, etc. I’m also eager to meet fellow bloggers with similar interests!
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Hey everyone! My blog is memoir/creative non fiction type writing that focuses on my life & personal experiences/outlook as a young Mother. I recently posted about my 30th birthday, but have some deeper posts there as well. Come check it out if you will!
https://thirtynwordy.wordpress.com
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Buona Sera friends!
Doing my usual begging for some new readers to give my photography blog a once over. Take a quick look at this latest post from a long running series of mine where I shoot a different subject/style once a week for the year. If you like that check out the rest;
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I’m fond of trees and enjoy the perspective on this one. https://gracelead.co
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Thank You glad you enjoyed
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Hello Everyone
I’ve been posting poetry on my blog for about two months of a wide variety. I have a few that have gone up today that are fantasy/story related that I’ve been saving for Halloween plus one today that I’ve labeled one of my steamy writes. I’d love to hear what you all think. Thanks!!
https://socialexperimentparticipant.wordpress.com/
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I love your poetry! I read a couple! I have a couple of poetry pieces on my blog as well, feel free to check it out if you want! https://placetorememberblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/26/what-used-to-be-in-this-window/ This is my most recent post.
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I’ve just published what I consider to be my best post ever. I’d like you to go over it and constructively criticize it. New ideas are welcome.
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Hi my friends! ❤ ❤
How are you ?
My name is Davide and this is my bilingual blog:
https://theguywhosaidalwaysno.com/
I like to talk about all my passions, like food, recipes, journeys and all the interesting things that i live every day 🙂
Today I posted an article about Halloween, an amazing idea that i have found on internet! Take a look 🙂
https://theguywhosaidalwaysno.com/2016/10/31/idea-for-halloween/
Happy Halloween and have an amazing week! ❤
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Hey guys. I’d love if you could check out my posts. I write about anything that comes to my mind, and my blog is just full of rants and thoughts, and if you scroll down enough, I used to write short stories and other things as well. Constructive critique appreciated. ☺☺☺☺
https://ramblingsofaboredteen.wordpress.com/
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I love your blog, as a student myself I find your material very relatable and I love your random thoughts segment! You write very well, its engaging!
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Thanks a lot for checking out my blog and I really appreciate you taking the time to comment😊
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https://kammy1431.wordpress.com/2016/10/29/the-festival-of-lights💥💥/
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Wish u and your family a very Happy Diwali…
May god fulfill all your wishes in wealth, health and happiness in your life!!
Stay blessed, Stay happy..😊😇
💥✨⭐
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Hi everyone! I’ve only been at it for a couple of weeks, go to my “Introducing” page and give me some feedback! 🙂
http://www.stayhopefulbog.wordpress.com
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https://stayhopefulblog.wordpress.com/
Sorry, this is the correct link!!!
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I love the design of your blog! It feels like Autumn (if that makes sense) which is very comforting. Your content is nice, great size posts and very relateable to people of any age.
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I agree! That was my first thought when her blog loaded. I think it has to do with the colors and that header photo. I loved it personally 😀
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Yes I think they both go nicely together! I feel like I could warm myself by a log fire and read her posts
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Thank you! 😊💖
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Appreciate that your blog is super genuine! I definitely feel like I can connect with someone super open about their life!
Happy Blogging!
-Allie
Feel free to check my blog out at https://thewifeofalumberjack.wordpress.com/
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Thank you & I love your page.. It’s so positive and uplifting! 🙂
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I love the about page — short but simple 🙂 I think those are the most effective bios, personally! I also love the color scheme — very autumny as finalends said. 🙂
Will you check out one of my posts? Click my name and choose whichever one appeals to you most 🙂
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Of course, thank you! 😊
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I enjoyed Fall Fanatic. The photo of the leaf with the heart cut-out was a perfect match. https://gracelead.co
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Thank you so much!
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A post relevant for the holiday season. An Ode to Halloween: https://finalends.wordpress.com/2016/10/31/an-ode-to-halloween/
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Hello everybody! Just doing some self promotion, here are some of the things I blog about:
https://ramblingkori.wordpress.com/2015/09/04/8-movies-you-shouldnt-see-if-you-have-daddy-issues/https://ramblingkori.wordpress.com/2016/10/29/drama-friends-death/
I am looking for some feedback on just about anything. Leave me a comment to check out your blog. Happy Halloween!
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If you comment/like/read something on my blog I promise to do the same for yours! I have a very short poem I wrote a few days ago! Check it out here: https://placetorememberblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/26/what-used-to-be-in-this-window/
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Good content, good use of images. My suggestion: add a few more tags. You can use up to 15 tags/categories total. Maybe “creative writing” or themes from your poem to draw in additional readers 🙂 You don’t need a lot more, so don’t go crazy over it.
Will you check out one of my posts? Click my name and choose whichever one appeals to you most 🙂
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left you some comments on the page!
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I enjoyed the poem. My favorite line was, “This red-stone mask will hide the light” https://gracelead.co
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Hey guys!
I’ve just published my very first blog and would love your thoughts on it.
Thanx in advance!
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Just stopped by. Nice content! One question: are you using tags? Tags help new readers find you and categories organize posts within your blog; you can use up to 15 tags/categories total. Adding a few may help increase traffic!
Will you check out one of my posts? Click my name and choose whichever one appeals to you most🙂
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Thanx Natalie! Nup as of now I was not using tags. But will soon start using them!
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left comment on your page!
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Wonderfully written. Loved, loved, loved the concept here. People have belittled me recently for getting married at the age of 20. But who says I couldn’t? Who says I couldn’t endure the hardships and joys in life and learn as I go? Who says I shouldn’t try and fail, and try and succeed even though I’m so young? Everyone deserves to learn new things, and try new things, and experience new things. LOVED THIS. Thank you! Can’t wait to see what else you have in store!
-Allie
Feel free to check me out at https://thewifeofalumberjack.wordpress.com/
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Hey Allie! I’m glad u loved it! Yes life is an experience which comes through learnings. Everyone is free to learn and unlearn whatever and whenever they feel it right to do!
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Your post makes an excellent point. We’re not all meant to be the same or to learn at the same pace. My experience is similar to yours in the satisfaction that comes from encouraging another person on his or her journey. https://gracelead.co
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Yes Pamina! Encouraging others is such a wonderful deed.
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Hello All, just getting active on my NYC Real Estate blog, and would love constructive advice on do’s, dont’s and how to generate more traffic to my site. Thanx in advance.
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Hello all!
Just published a list of crappy and golden country songs for your enjoyment. Also coming up this week is an update on my fall goals!
Hope y’all have a happy Halloween!
http://Www.missionincomplete95.wordpress.com
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Agree with all of these! I LOVE Humble and Kind by Tim McGraw (I’m also a huge fan of him as an artist). When I first watched the music video of that song, I bawled. Absolutely beautiful in a world full of tragedy. Thanks for such a fun list!
-Allie
Feel free to check out my blog at https://thewifeofalumberjack.wordpress.com/
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He is such a great artist! Glad you enjoyed reading 🙂 I’m looking forward to checking out your blog!
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Hi everyone,
My latest effort is all above Love! How long does it take to fall in love? If you don’t in a certain time, does that mean you never will?
Check it out here and let me know your thoughts!
Is there a time limit to love? – escapingperfection
https://escapingperfectionblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/27/is-there-a-time-limit-to-love/
Thanks everyone 🙂
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Hi guys!
Have a look to my latest post, I would love to know what you think of them and of my blog in general!
Feel free to comment! Any advice will be appreciated!
https://seershasaoirse.wordpress.com
Thanks,
Carla
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I love the quote you chose for your home page. It made me smile just reading it, so I think you chose an effective quote! 🙂
I think a smaller header photo might help your blog because the image you have now kind of throws the proportions off a little. But that could be a personal preference, not that big of a deal.
Overall, I think you’ve got a great voice & a lovely blog!
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Thank you so much 🙂 ! I will try to change the size of the header photo and see if it looks a bit better! 🙂
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Your blog and your lifestyle are so fun! Love how willing you are to try things, and I’m looking forward to what else you post! Your header image with the birds is so amazing (I know it’s literally just some birds, but for me birds represent such a different kind of freedom.)
Happy blogging!
-Allie https://thewifeofalumberjack.wordpress.com/
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Thank you so much! 🙂
That’s why I’ve chosen the birds as my header image, they represent the same to me!
I’ll have a look at your blog now! 🙂
Carla, x
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Hi everyone,
I just posted a new post about my ideas for a new political party and would love feedback on the soundness of my logic and comments. Although I did a good deal of research, I took on a huge topic. I’m also interested in hearing which themes resonate with people and if the writing style is engaging or not and why. It’s a very long post, so if you only read a portion I’d still welcome thoughts!
Thanks,
Caroline
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I’m sorry, I’m still learning HTML coding to provide proper links.
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Hello Blogging Friends…Happy Monday and Happy Halloween to those who may take part in the festivities of the day. I have a few new posts up from last week and one from this morning. If you would like to check them out, you can at: http://merrymadnessblog.wordpress.com Thanks and have a good day!
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I appreciate your post about Personal Space! As an introvert myself, I connect to this so much. There are times I don’t even like when people I know are too close to me. Thanks for being real and honest in your blog! Happy Monday and Happy Halloween to you as well!
-Allie
Feel free to check my blog out at https://thewifeofalumberjack.wordpress.com/
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Hey. Thanks for checking out my blog. I enjoyed reading some of your posts as well.
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Thank you so much!
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I totally relate to your personal space post. To protect my personal space in a check-out line, I put my cart behind me so the next person can’t invade my space. I do get some odd looks for this, but that’s okay with me. It also makes it easier to unload my cart. https://gracelead.co
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Hello fellow bloggers!
It’s Halloween here on my side of the world, so I’ve got a fun little Halloween poem for the child in all of us ~> https://jademwong.wordpress.com/2016/10/31/poetry-goblins-and-ghouls-and-witches-galore/
For those of you celebrating, I wish you a safe trick and treat!
~Jade
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Hi everyone,
I just posted a new post about my ideas for a new political party and would love feedback on the soundness of my logic and comments. Although I did a good deal of research, I took on a huge topic. I’m also interested in hearing which themes resonate with people and if the writing style is engaging or not and why. It’s a very long post, so if you only read a portion I’d still welcome thoughts!
Thanks,
Caroline
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Hey, everyone pop on over to my site. I’ve made a lot of changes, and would like some feedback.
-Engmed1977
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The Ezekiel Project is a better name for your site. I like the overall look. There are still some areas with placeholder text that need work. Since you have an Allow Me to Introduce Myself post, the About page seems redundant. You might want to put your Contact and Allow Me to Introduce Myself as pages accessible in your Menu rather than on your Home page. Returning visitors will be looking for your most recent post as the first thing on your Home page. https://gracelead.co
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I’ll have to figure that out. Even on the computer, it was a little challengong figuring it all out. It isn’t a user-friendly system, at least where this old guy is concerned.
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How do I change the format for computer, smartphone, and tablet? Is there a way to edit and only have it affect that platform? Right now, it looks great on the computer, but the formatting is all wrong for the smart phone and tablet…
I look forward to feedback. Thank you!
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As far as I know, there is no way to edit one particular platform. 😦 Drat! You may be able to change your theme to find one that looks more suitable in all formats??
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Unfortunately, I don’t think you can change it on one to the other because I’ve run into this same issue. If you personally use a computer, smartphone, or tablet more, I’d just use that to base your platform and it will be what it will be. I looked at the site through my laptop as well as my phone and I didn’t see anything that I thought was really off looking. It’s really beautifully set up actually! Very easy to navigate and search through. If you find anything different out I’d love to hear myself! Until then, I’d just stick with your gut and it will be exactly what it needs to be! Happy Blogging!! Feel free to check out my blog at https://thewifeofalumberjack.wordpress.com/
-Allie
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Thanks for the advice and thanks for following me 🙂
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You’re welcome! 🙂
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As others have said, I don’t think there’s a way to edit only for a specific device. However, wordpress’s newest themes are automatically optimized for all devices.
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Okay, it actually has an automatic feature that suits any particular device. Personally i hardly do my editing on my smartphone, i rely mostly on my Lenovo notebook.
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I just wanted to reiterate the things others already mentioned — on WordPress.com, the vast majority of themes, including all themes from the past couple of years, are all responsive, so they automatically change their layout to match the size of the screen people view your site on. You can actually preview how your site looks on various screen sizes in the Customizer (https://wordpress.com/customize). Look for the device icons towards the bottom of the screen — clicking on them will change the display size of your site.
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Hi All,
I just wrote a post last night about the resemblance between the last 4 generations of men on the McHenry side of my family. I would love some feedback on how I can make my posts more appealing to people who may not have a particular interest in family history.
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I think you did a good job — you used a bunch of photos, which helps, and you also kept the post concise — awesome! 🙂 I have a marginal interest in family history, and I thought this post was fun to read.
Will you check out one of my posts? Click my name and choose whichever one appeals to you most🙂
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