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I just finished writing a post. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
https://livinglearningandlettinggo.wordpress.com/2016/11/14/im-laughing-at-myself/
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Hi guys,
I made a portion of my blog for the SOS (Speak Out Society) Q&A. It’s posted regularly to stimulate fun, healthy, and thought-provoking discussions within the Speak Out Society community and its followers.
Check out this week’s question: https://speakoutsocietysite.wordpress.com/2016/11/14/sos-qa-change/
Let me know what you think of it.
Thank you!
– S
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I think this is a really cool idea 🙂 I just responded! Nice use of images, good content. Are you using tags? Some themes have them hidden, and I didn’t see any on yours. If you’re not using them, consider it! They help new readers find your posts and you can use up to 15 tags/categories total. Ones like ‘community’ or ‘change’ or ‘personal growth’ or ‘self-awareness’ would fit this post well.
Would you check out one of my posts? Click on my name and choose whichever one appeals to you most 🙂
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Hey everyone! Would appreciate any kind of feedback: https://thegentlemanslifestyle.com/
Thanks and have a good day!
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Such a great blog for men – they must find it hard to find fashion advice sometimes and yours is concise and enpoint 👌 love it well done 🍁🍂🌾🍃
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Thank you for the feedback!
I have always liked the idea of having precise and concise advice, especially when reading it of the internet.
Have a good day!
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This is a general musing on the top five kids’ books of all time (my perspective). Let the debate begin.
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It’s a great list and I especially like how you provided the personal story to reading them all.
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Good list although I have not heard of some of those books.
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When I used to post in Facebook, my posts were very different from the daily food pictures and funny “memes” shared by my “friends”… some “friends” made comments mentioning I should have a blog…and so I experimented with that idea with no much success.
I did abandoned the blog for months and now I’m back. I realize my blog is a bit “all over the place” and I need to spend more time rearranging it and making it more “focused”. Meanwhile, take a look… 😉
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Take a look at my blog too. Also I hope you’re able to reorganise ur blog 👌🏽
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Hi! it would be so lovely to get some comments about my love poetries.
https://letmestayamongthestars.wordpress.com/tag/romance/
Thank you so much! 💕💕💕
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Some really sweet poems!
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Hey thank you so much! Your blog is nice too:)
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Thanks 🙂
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Hello I write short stories and poetry on my blog. My most recent was sort of a streamline conscious writing, minimally edited. Pretty different from what I usually write. I’d appreciate any comments and feedback!
Recent post:
https://sonderwriter.wordpress.com/2016/11/13/broken-laws-of-sanity/
Blog:
https://sonderwriter.wordpress.com/
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Love your post – you have a new follower in me but let’s be co conspirators instead – not keen on the word follower 😉
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Hahahaa agreed. Co conspirators sounds more badass anyway. 😉
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Good afternoon, all. Here’s my latest offering. It’s a little bit personal, but there’s a reason.
https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/41357876/posts/1221714763
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I’ve just started a blog on my journey as a new student nurse. Any help and advice appreciated.
http://nursediaries.wordpress.com
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Hello everyone
Please go through my blog posts and let me know your feedback.your feedbacks are valuable for me .
anamikaablog.wordpress.com/2016/11/11/saviour
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Hi, Pool. Next month, I’m publishing my first book. As a writer, this is a huge and exciting step for me. Today I posted a little teaser for the book on my blog. Was wondering if anyone wanted to check it out and let me know what you think? Feedback is loved ❤
https://prejudicepolitics.com/2016/11/14/allies-a-holes-your-pp-guide-to-east-asia-coming-soon/
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Hey great idea for a book and I’m sure it will do well if it is written in the same easy reading style as that blog post – cool work 👌🍂🍁🌾
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Changed the layout of my blog and went a little deeper than usual on my last few posts…let me know what you think? Always love feedback, always love conversation 🙂
Jadecostello.wordpress.com
Xx
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Changing the layout of my blog and my most recent post is very different to my usual, would be great if you could check it out and leave me comments!!
https://harrietday.wordpress.com/
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that layout and organization is awesome!
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Thank you so much!!!
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I visted your site and left a comment on this specific post, smong others. I absolutely adore your site and am now following :).
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Thanks very much 🙂
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Sorry to hear of your injury Harriet but you are handling it and writing about things really well – love your blog layout 🍁👌🍂🍃
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Thank you very much 🙂
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I liked the layout of your blog and your use of images. I especially liked your post about having tea parties. Really nice blog!
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I love the soft pink colour you chose. 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
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Yes, I could use some feedback on a recently revised music number. For Music Enthusiasts. http://slightwinds.wordpress.com/
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https://lukeharmerblog.wordpress.com/2016/11/14/reflectionresurrection/
Hi everyone, today’s post is quite a personal one to me and how my experiences with depression cost me an internship that I loved, but also how God was with me in this time and how, no matter how low we may be feeling, he doesn’t leave us and he will always love us! Please give it a read if you have the time!
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I left a reply on your blog…you are such a blessing and your courage is inspiring…great post 🙂 Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Great post thanks for sharing 🍁🍂🍃❤️️
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Hello everyone!!
I would absolutely love some real, honest feedback. I want to improve my writing. Here is my latest post, part of a feature series about those who inspire me. Any suggestions would be much appreciated!!
Thank you 🙂
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I posted a comment on your blog…what a generous spirit you have…great post…thanks for sharing 🙂
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I love this Community Pool!!!! Thank you to those who have connected with me. my latest blog post https://aladyhoodjourney.wordpress.com/2016/11/14/beauty-is/ has been something I have been working on for a few weeks and just waiting to get my tone…please check it out on my site LADYHOOD !!! I would like some constructive criticism!
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My blog is focused on young women, college female freshman, transgender women, any ladies who have all made mistakes and want to learn and grow to become the best version of themselves that they can be. I challenge individuals who read my posts to think about things in their lives that they have learned from in hopes of educating younger generations.
https://aladyhoodjourney.wordpress.com/ please Like, Share, and Comment
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Loved your post! I write about gender stereotypes myself, so I appreciated this especially 🙂 Great content. My suggestion: use fewer tags. If you use more than 15 tags/categories, WordPress blocks your post from Reader. This post has about 25 tags and categories 😦
Would you check out one of my posts? Click on my name and choose whichever one appeals to you most🙂
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I appreiciate the advice…will do!
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hi ya’ll! I just started blogging recently and would love for some feedback on my page in terms of if my blogs are hard to read, too vague or just flat out pointless… please check it out!
https://12hoursfromcomfort.wordpress.com/
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I looked at your overall site, which looks good, is easy to navigate, and even has an About page 🙂 I read your lates post. I agree that quote makes you stop and think. It was a good one to share. Your tags seem appropriate for the post. All in all, you are off to a good start. https://gracelead.co
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thanks so much! ill take a look at your blog!!
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Love this quote.
Enjoyable read, short and to the point!
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thanks! I definitely loved it as well! Such a good quote to remember!
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I took a look at your blog and I like how random your posts are. Your posts are easy to read. I will never say that somebody’s blog is pointless as this is an outlet of expression for you and if you are enjoying it, keep at it and don’t think that what you write is pointless. I personally enjoyed reading your posts. If you would like, please check out my blog at http://merrymadnessblog.wordpress.com Thanks and good luck with your blog.
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thanks so much! that means a lot to hear that! I will be checking out your blog!! thanks again!
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I just check out your post on quote. It is simple yet very good. check out my blog to see a post on quote compilation http://wonderfullife2000.wordpress.com
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Helpful! Thank you!
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http://www.cpizzleblog.wordpress.com
Some / any feedback would be great!
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I like the appearance of your site. I looked for an About page and didn’t see one. On your latest post, I didn’t see any tags. Those could help people interested in your topic find your posts. https://gracelead.co
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Thank you, I can’t find my about page but I’ll try! Okay I’ll make sure I include tags , thanks.
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Hi everyone !
It’s been quite a while since I’ve come here and I’d love to hear from you guys in regards to anything about my blog. It consists of writing, travels, and photography. Any feedback is super appreciated and I am definitely willing to do the same in return. Thanks!
https://pebblestonesteps.wordpress.com/
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I left a comment on your blog…you definitely have a gift for photography!!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Thank you, I just saw it!
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Your pictures are beautiful! Thanks for sharing your experience.
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Thank you that really means a lot!
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Your photographs are beautiful, I’ve just started learning about photography so this is definitely an inspiration!
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Thank you so much! Your words are so kind!
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Loved your photography!
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Today is world diabetes day, so I wrote about that on my blog, please if you have time, come check: http://wp.me/pSU64-2mr
Thanks!
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After quite a long break from responding to the dailypost oneword prompt, I’ve just made a reponse to their latest word, fish! check it out: https://themiscellaneousjournal.wordpress.com/2016/11/14/the-lucky-fish-one-word-prompt/
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I like the use of humor in your post. It did make me wonder why the fish died. https://gracelead.co
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Holla! Pls do read. ..who knows.#wink
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Whereisadri.com
It’s my blog of lifestyle and travel! Hope you enjoy 😊
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Hi everyone, kindly share your thoughts on this issue: would you rather live on top of an apartment building in the city or on the mountain top? Here:
http://joseyphina.wordpress.com
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Hello there my friends. Short post today on melancholic thoughts that may haunt you in the late hours of the night. It’s a quick read and I would love some feedback. I’ll be sure to checkout your hard work from one soul spiller to the next.
https://onlyindreamssite.wordpress.com/2016/11/14/midnight-melancholy/
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You had me at “dark read.” Gonna check it out now.
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I love a great, short read!
Also love the look of your blog, simple but beautiful.
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It was a good read. My favorite expression from your post was “crowded loneliness.” To me, feeling lonely in a crowd is far worse than feeling lonely when no one is around. https://gracelead.co
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Beautiful descriptive writing. I felt as if I was there in the moment.
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You too can love vicariously through my husband and I as we search for our first home http://wp.me/p7DV1R-km
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Hello, I just want some feedback with my layout it general. Is it too clean and boring or just right? I’m starting it off as a personal blog for November and December and then I’m planning to incorporate lifestyle and beauty posts in 2017.
Thanks in advance! ❤
https://czyphrproductions.wordpress.com/
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Here are my thoughts: Right now, your blog is a little plain — but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. I actually like how you’re not tempting me with tons of distractions, like a million graphics and widgets and crazy, bright colors. Your words should do the talking, not a loud, busy page. So that’s great! My suggestion, though, would be to add images to your post to break up the text and add some color in — not enough to distract your readers, but enough to draw them into your posts. Blogging is a very visual medium, after all!
Would you be willing to check out one of my posts? Click on my name and choose whichever one appeals to you most. 🙂
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Hi Natalie, thanks for the feedback! I’ll try and include photos in my next posts! As for the color, I’ll have to decide if I’d like to go with a theme or just go crazy. LOL ❤
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I think some type of Heading would be nice. As your site is now, without a heading, it seems a little austere for a personal blog. https://gracelead.co
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Like a photo or logo? 🙂 Is the mini side bar too quiet and unnoticeable?
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A logo is fine if you don’t have a photo that represents the overall content of your blog site. On mine, I just put the name of my site.
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Ah, I see. Thanks for the input 🙂 I’ll work on that and see how I like it. 😀
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Well although the blog is plain and neat, but I would love seeing you add some colors to it. Moreover, I feel you really got to change your fonts. I loved your posts. They were awesome 🙂
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