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Would love some quick feedback on my most recent. It is written in an affected, choppy style that is intended to enhance the subject matter with a hectic, stream-of-conciousness feel/pace. Does it work? Is it too much? https://jefftcann.com/2016/11/15/never-again/ This is a short read
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I liked to read it. I think it definitely works! Great job 🙂
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It’s a well-written piece at not a hectic, but a runner’s pace:)
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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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That make sense to me. I read this out-loud last week, and it really got me wondering about the technique.
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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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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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Hi! I would love it if you could check out my blog and provide some feedback. I would love to check out your blog as well. Thank you!! https://searchingforfai.wordpress.com
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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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Haha this gave me a good laugh! Thank you!! 🙂
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Would like some feedback on my photo-hobbyist blog. It’s been up there for quite some time and I figure that there is now enough content for a critique of the content. These are mostly my own ramblings and need input from others to help determine the direction I will take next.
https://eclecticshooter.wordpress.com/
Any and all ideas are welcome.
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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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fellow photographer, always looking for photog friends 🙂
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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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I can give you a suggestion 😉 What about the theme traces?
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hmmm.. not bad! That opens up a lot of possibilities for interpretation. I’ll put that on my list of challenge TODOs.
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I’m curious what you’ll come up with 😀
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Hello all! I would greatly appreciate some feedback on my page / posts, and would love to give you some as well if you’d like me to! 🙂
https://stayhopefulblog.wordpress.com/
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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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Thank you so much! Yes of course I will ❤️
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Nice blog! Curious to read your future posts 😉
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Thank you 😊
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Your posts are very relatable! I feel like your twenties are such a weird and uncertain time in your life, it’s nice to know that you’re not alone!
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Thank you, and yes believe me they are!!
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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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Thank you, I appreciate it 😊
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Hey guys!! http://IncrediblePie.WordPress.com
Would like you guys to please have a look and let me know your views!! Lets get connected!!☺
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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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I can’t participate in any photo challenge or daily prompt, I can’t comment on first Fridays; and now on the community pool. I’ve written emails and tweets yet no reply. Will it go on like this? Can’t it be fixed?
http://okotoenigma.wordpress.com
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What about the community pool?
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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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Ok thanks. I promise to follow the guidelines from now. But I’m unable to like people’s comments though
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I’ve working on a new poem with the word aromatic. For today’s daily prompt; hopefully it works!
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I enjoyed your poem, “I Thought ‘Goodbye’ Hurts.” https://gracelead.co
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Thanks 😊
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Lol did that happen to you again? This is for the exact request that I have stopped posting on daily prompts.
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Looks like it happens to some people because someone also told me about it
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Raw emotions. Thought-provoking questions.
https://speakoutsocietysite.wordpress.com/
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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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Thanks for checking it out. I’m checking your blog now.
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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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I’m a new blogger too! Definitley will be checking out your blog – please feel free to leave feedback for me too 🙂
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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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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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Can you please provide a link to your blog? 🙂
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I apologize, looks like I posted one comment first, before adding the link! 😛 here it is: https://muddledjuvenilia.wordpress.com/
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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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Hey everyone!
Would love your thoughts on some of my pointless thoughts! 🙂
https://thosepointlessthoughts.wordpress.com
A thought from,
Those Pointless Thoughts
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Interesting way to go about prompts. I like your expanded ‘Thoughts’ section especially!
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Ahh thank you so much that’s very kind of you to say! 🙂
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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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Yes thank you that is a suggestion I get quite often and I will definitely work on it! Thank you for going through my posts and I will be more than glad to do the same 🙂
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I like the feel of your blog, I think the colors (or the lack thereof) give a bittersweet mood along with your writings. I especially liked Seasons! 😉
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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!🙂 https://muddledjuvenilia.wordpress.com/
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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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Loved your human nature post! Going to go leave a comment! Welcome to the blogging world and hope you enjoy it!
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Human Nature was a good read. You made some apt observations about us. I agree that learning from the past is good and planning for the future is sensible, as long as we don’t forget to make the most of the moment. https://gracelead.co
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Hi, folks.
I’ve just published this poem of mine and would love some productive feedback. Criticism and thoughts to improve it are totally welcomed.
Hope you like it.
Thank you so much. 🙂
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Really like your poetry, you can tell it has meaning to it. Great blog!
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Oh, that’s very kind of you. Thanks. 😀
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That’s fine!
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I loved the poem! so well written!!
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Thank you so much. 😀 Glad you liked it!
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It’s my pleasure!
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Hi everybody, I write a blog called misstery blog. I write about lots of things, mostly what is on my mind. Or what is inspiring me. I would love if you would check it out and I will do the same!
https://missteryblog.wordpress.com/
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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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Thank you so much! ❤
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I enjoyed your review of calm. You have a really nice writing style. It’s so easy to read 😊
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Hey Everyone! I would love for you to check out my latest post about adulting and how hard it can be at times! Hopefully you can relate and laugh with me!
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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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I agree with “V Donovan.” Your post is highly relatable. I’m experienced at adulting, but some days, I’d rather not be an adult 🙂
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Howdy, fellow swimmers! Below is a link to an older post — but a timely one — about Black Friday and its more recent cousin Black Thursday. Is the post interesting? Is the focus too much on me?
https://natalieschriefer.wordpress.com/2015/11/22/black-thursday-compulsion/
Leave a comment for me and I’ll return the favor 🙂 Swim on!
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It’s not like you were trying to make some kind of social commentary on modern holiday consumerism, I thought you were just writing about your place in the grand scheme of the times. So the focus in the right place.
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I thought your post had a tone and point of view. You told us what makes sense for you without telling us what we should do. It just so happens that I agree with you, but even if I didn’t, your post read well. https://gracelead.co
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Hi everyone, this is my latest post.
hope you enjoy 🙂
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Your post was a fun read and brought back some of my own childhood memories. https://gracelead.co
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Thank you 🙂
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https://wordpress.com/posts/ninjakombu.wordpress.com
I am a new writer covering the topics of health, wealth, kombucha, probiotics, positive thinking and many other areas of life. Check my writing out if you are awesome!
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Hi please read…..
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Hi, my blog Scribbles is one year old. I am so happy that I just had to share it here. Please do visit and leave behind your birthday wishes. I will be thrilled to see you there.
https://scribbles50.wordpress.com/2016/11/21/happy-birthday-scribbles/
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Happy birthday! I liked reading your post about the blogging challenge – good work!
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Thanks a lot. 😊
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Hi this is second part of the deliberate conversations with random souls….
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Hello.
I am an author that writes fantasy fiction novels. I have recently started a blog promoting the launch of my first book. My blog focuses on stories that either surround the mythos of the book (you don’t need to have read the book to read the stories) or random musing that have very random topics.
my blog:https://adityabhartiyamathur.wordpress.com/
Any feedback will be appreciated.
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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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Thanks for your feedback! I will make the changes as soon as possible. Thanks again
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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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Well I hope your book sells well and your promotion efforts on your blog helps you achieve that goal!
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Thank you!!
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Starting today I am sharing a workbook I wrote called Letting Go of Suffering. Every Monday I will post a lesson for the week. The “course” will last for 17 weeks. Take look and join in if it interests you!
https://livinglearningandlettinggo.wordpress.com/2016/11/21/letting-go-of-suffering-week-1-the-beginning/
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Since you like reading blogs so much, why don’t you read my latest post, too? It’s about…
Now I’ll read yours.
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Your words transported me! You have a new follower, I loved this post.
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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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I am inspired by your line, “awaken to the wisdom of nature.” Lovely read.
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As a tea drinker, I loved this post! Also really like the look and feel of your post. Very classic and easy to read and navigate. There is beauty in the simplicity!
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Such a good read on such a simple topic. I loved it
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Wonderful read!
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Hello everyone,
Would appreciate any feedback on my recent poem. Thank you.
https://simplysimplymeblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/27/unlovingly-yours/
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I’ve just started posting poetry myself and I’m glad I dropped by to read your powerful words this Monday morning!
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Thank you Anotetohuguette, appreciate you dropping by, will surely pay a visit to your blog too.
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That would be lovely!
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Anytime 👍🏼
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Thank you so much!
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Hey! I would really like it if some of you took time off to have a look at my latest post. I would really appreciate your feedback and I promise I will take it well.🙈🙈
https://itisshambhavi.wordpress.com/2016/11/21/looking-within/
I would also like it if you would give me a feedback on any other post. Thanks!
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Would love for you guys to take a look
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https://megsdailymusings.wordpress.com/2016/11/19/letter-to-eponine/
Take a look
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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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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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I’d love your advice on finding the right tags for your posts.
https://sandeepbeepblogs.wordpress.com/2016/11/21/6am/
This post isn’t a typical post on my blog, so I didn’t really know what to tag it with. Do you have any suggestions?
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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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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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I like your blog! Great content!
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Thank you thats really encouraging
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Welcome!!
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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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Cheers thats really handy. I have not quite found out how to change the colour of tags yet.
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Should be somewhere in your theme settings. Looks like you want to change the color of your hyperlinks, if that helps!
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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!
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