Nov 21, 2016 / Community Pool

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    3. I think it is a bit too choppy. Those short sentences pack a punch but they lose power if they’re overused. You’re using them in place of full sentences a lot and it reads a little off, if that makes sense.

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    4. I don’t mind short sentences, but I’m not a fan of incomplete sentences. For instance, “This is how I drank my wine. At the end.” is a sentence followed by a phrase which doesn’t have meaning on its own. Consider combining them as, “This is how I drank my wine, at the end.” https://gracelead.co

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    5. I personally really like the cadence of the piece but I can be a choppy writer myself. I always love the feel of stream of consciousness thoughts captured in writing. I think its really good work. I felt like I learned a lot in a spare amount of words.

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    1. This remids me of a joke:
      Me: “Doctor, you said therapy would make me feel better. Now that I’m talking about this, I’m more agitated than I’ve ever been!”
      Doctor: “Based on what you’re saying, you’re feeling things much better than you were.”
      My feedback: Cryptic, poetic.

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    1. I took a look around, nice blog! I think reviews are definitely nice, I personally like the photo challenge section. I don’t know how you work, perhaps you can choose a certain theme each month and work around that? Or let your readers choose a theme you write/photograph about. Hope I could help 😉

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      2. Thank you for your comments and ideas. I was thinking about re-introducing photo challenges to keep the juices flowing. I don’t have very many readers right now but I should probably solicit ideas from whoever would like to make suggestions. 🙂

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    1. Just commented🙂 Great content, good use of tags. Rock on!! My only suggestion would be to break your text into multiple paragraphs — this post is a little overwhelming as a single paragraph when two or three paragraphs would make it easier to digest. You could also add an image to break up the text. After all, blogging is a very visual medium! Your content is amazing, though — don’t change that!

      Would you please check out one of my posts? Click on my name and choose whichever post appeals to you most 🙂

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    4. Hello! I like your use of bold words in your posts. Natalie’s suggestion about breaking up text is a good one. I also suggest expanding a little. For example, in your most recent post, write about where you work (no need for specifics) or a specific interaction with a customer you had. Just make your posts a bit more personal and let your personality shine!
      Happy Blogging!

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    1. Hi! I’m glad you explained the meaning behind your blog name in your About page!
      I do suggest adding images to all your posts. Images help break up text and are visually pleasing.
      Happy Blogging!

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    1. Your pingbacks and comments will continue not to appear on The Daily Post as long as you create pingbacks in posts that bear no connection to the topic of the challenge or prompt in question. We welcome and encourage everyone’s participation, but not when bloggers link to off-topic posts. As for First Friday, these threads are meant exclusively for bloggers sharing their very first post shortly after they start blogging. Since you’ve been publishing on your blog for several months, First Fridays are no longer the best fit for sharing your posts.

      Your comments and pingbacks will appear again on this site once we no longer see out-of-topic pingbacks and comments.

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      2. You’re definitely invited to share here, but I’d highly recommend following our guidelines — listed in the post itself — very closely. And bear in mind there will occasionally be a delay between the time you submit a comment and when it appears on the post.

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    1. Just commented. I think what you’re doing is wonderful! Good content, good use of images. What tags are you using? I didn’t see any on the post, but some themes hide them. Things like “vulnerability” or “life story” or “challenges” might be good fits, perhaps.

      Would you please check out one of my posts? Click on my name and choose whichever post appeals to you most 🙂

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  8. I’m a brand-spanking-new blogger and I’d love some feedback! Please comment and let me know who you are and I’ll go check out your site, too! Looking forward to meeting some cool people and reading great content! 🙂

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    2. Hey! Good luck, can you leave a link to your blog so I can check it out? Also, for new bloggers there is First Friday, yo can ask some feedback there aswell 😉

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    3. Wow, so indeed you are, and may I be the very first to say-Welcome to the WordPress family of bloggers and blog followers such as yours truly! It’s so very great for you that you have just started your very own blog, and may I share a word of advice with you? Whenever you get a great idea for a blog post, write your draft down first, and then, a few days later, write your post from your draft in which you have just written! However, if you do get stuck on what to write, then go for a walk, meditate, or do adult coloring, whichever you do. I hope that you have much success with your blog, and I would very much like to wish you very good luck; If and when you get a chance, please be sure to check out my own blog, which is called KALEIDOSCOPE, a http://www.j2w7.wordpress.com! With ♡-JW

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      2. You’re off to a great start! I like your layout. I suggest adding some images to your post and perhaps expanding you About page so people can get to know you and your blog a bit better.

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    2. Just commented 🙂 Great content, good use of tags, good use of images. Rock on!! My only suggestion would be to break your text into multiple paragraphs — “The Walking Paradox” is a bit overwhelming to read because all of the text is crammed into one paragraph. Let the piece breathe by making it two or three paragraphs instead 🙂

      Would you please check out one of my posts? Based on your posts, I think you’ll like this one about labels: https://natalieschriefer.wordpress.com/2016/11/06/ruminations-krishnamurti/

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    1. Just commented. Fantastic content! Good use of tags, nice color scheme. My suggestion: consider using images. Images add a bit of color and also break up the text. Blogging is a very visual medium, after all!

      Would you please check out one of my posts? Click on my name and choose whichever post appeals to you most 🙂

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    1. I took a look around and it looks great. I like your design/layout. Simple yet beautiful 🙂 The menu makes it easy to navigate, so keep going 😉

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    1. Very relatable! I’ve only just begun adulting and I’m already tired. I have a feeling that no one masters the art of adulting until they’re like 40 and are too old to care.

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    1. Adi
      If your purpose is to promote your books then one suggestion I have is for you to recreate your contact page to reflect interest in your books. For example, reword the text to ask people to join your mailing list or to complete the form to receive more info on how to purchase your book.

      Your “About” page is excellent for a debuting author. Overall design is clean and I like that you kept the use of widgets to a minimum. I am not sure that the search widget is necessary but its not a detractor either. Nice job and congrats on the release of your book.

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      2. you are most welcome. I, too am expecting my first book to be released in the new year and have designed my blogs to at least promote it, but not so much as feature it…yet.

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    2. love the clean simple design of your blog site. The theme works well and the black and white is very classic. Your site is very easy to navigate and not a clutterfest, I like that. I actually started following your blog!! Love how I find treasures floating in the pool each week!!

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  27. Hi I’m Jennie and I write about travel, beauty and pretty much life in general. 😊 I’d be so thankful for some feedback on my most recent post about my second day visiting Amsterdam, or feel free to have a browse through my blog and find a post which takes your fancy. Let me know what you think in the comments and I’ll be happy to return the favour and check your blog out too. Thankyou 😊 Xxx

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    1. Hi Jennie, you have an amazingly active life of travels and fun times! Your travel posts are insightful and definitely draw readers in. I’m hoping to trace some of your steps with my Europe trip next year so will definitely be back for more tips! It’s great to meet you here 😊

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    1. I think the tags you have are good. Consider adding “John Lewis” or “Price Match” or maybe even “knowledge,” if you’re looking for more things to tag 🙂

      Would you please check out one of my posts? Click on my name and choose whichever post appeals to you most 🙂

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  29. Hi everyone I am a young poet just starting out on my blogging journey. I was wondering where I can find some interesting blogs to follow and read their stuff. My interest mainly lies in art, poetry, social critique and life commentary. Can you guys help me out. Also check out my blog and let me know what you think. https://soromtbte.wordpress.com/

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    2. If you’re looking for those specific topics, you can always search for them via Reader 🙂 Try searching “poetry” or “self-awareness” or “society” etc. to find posts on those topics.

      I looked your blog over — noticed your tags were written in a dark font. On a dark background, that means I can’t see them. Consider changing the color so your tags aren’t “hiding.”

      Would you please check out one of my posts? Click on my name and choose whichever post appeals to you most 🙂

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  30. Hello everybody! It has been so long since I posted,exams are such a bust! My recent post commemorates all awards I’ve been nominated for,9 months blogging and the wonderful community here,my way.Hope you can have a look and tell me how you lik3 my idea.Feedback on addition ,selection and composition of pictures would be greatly appreciated as well.If you need me to do the same for you,just ask.Cheers!

    20 Things I Want In Life.

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