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Would really appreciate some feedback- school project! 🙂
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I read your post on donated clothing. Your information was eye-opening. Your writing was easy to read and the photos were a good complement to the post. https://gracelead.co
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Hey, this is a great start and actually a really interesting read! I’m looking forward to seeing more. This stuff is so relevant, definitely much need info. Thanks! 🙂
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Would you mine posting a reply on my blog page? We’re actually being graded on the feedback we receive. & Thanks so much!
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Absolutely, will do it now!
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Hi, I am new to blogging and this is my first effort, 7 posts so far. I am trying to describe my journey with prostate cancer. Please!!! I am not looking for sympathy, I feel fine and I have lived a good life. I am trying to keep my blog light hearted while also offering support to other who may be in the same boat. Any constructive comments about my blog are welcome. Thank you. (https://psatozero.wordpress.com)
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Phew, that’s all very sobering stuff. You tell it in a very “matter of fact” style and it’s very readable. I’m looking forward to reading more.👍
As a suggestion, you have a couple of wiget examples that show on your page, is there any way that you can remove or tidy them? It’d look a lot better if you could.
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Thank you, I will see what I can do. I do appreciate your support.
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No worries and in the meantime hang in there!
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Hi HogriderDookes, I checked out your blog and I am impressed!! Slowly slowly, piece by piece, I am getting there. Stay well!!
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Hi all, I have two new posts to share. The first is a newer feature called Monochrome Mondays-
The second is a recap of some of my favorite posts I wrote this year where I combine my own photos with the music that I love creating photo ‘soundtracks’.
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Your lamp post photo made my eyes happy. https://gracelead.co
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Thank you!
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I just really love the concept of the photo soundtrack. Great recap! Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you as well! Very much appreciated.
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Love it!!
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Thanks!
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Anytime.
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I recently finished my first ever short story. You are welcome to drop by and leave some feedback: https://theendingofanera.wordpress.com
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Hi twohundredcouches, I really enjoyed your short story it was very well written , i also like your simple monochrome blogs theme it sophisticated and not too in your face 🙂
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Hi all I have recently started a book blog at https://foxandbearbooks.wordpress.com/ and would really appriciate some feedback! It is mostly reviews and bookish chatter at the moment, can’t wait to here from you all!
Cheers
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I’m fascinated, keep it up!! X
Check out my blog as well: https://jirahmerizz.wordpress.com
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Thanks!
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I just checked out our blog and left a comment. Really love your blog and what you’re doing over there. I especially like the user experience: it’s very clean, easy to read, and easy to navigate. Following!
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As a voracious reader, I think this a fantastic blog haha! You cover a wide variety of genres and give a good amount of detail without overwhelming and/or spoiling anything! On your About page, I would think about listing your favourite books or favourite authors- as a reader, I like to know reviewers’ general tastes!
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Thanks for the Feedback! I’m not so good at picking favourites it will take me a whole day to decide! i will definitely get the done though!
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Hello everyone, I recently started my blog around two months ago and it is particularly geared towards sporting events and personal opinions.
1) I would like to be able to better engage the audience, but at the same time, give them an indication of the type of sports fan and person I am. Any way of helping me out?
2) Possibly a better way to layout or display my website?
Thank you in advance 🙂
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The best way to help your audience get to know you is to just write posts in a way that uniquely offers readers your voice. And don’t just TELL people you like this team or that team, SHOW them through your content. Talk about sports in a way that feels natural and good to you. You can engage readers by asking them questions and asking them for their thoughts/opinions about the themes and topics of your posts.
You could also include an About page or a quick blurb in your sidebar that briefly explains your blog and its purpose.
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Oh I never thought about doing that (regarding the layout of my blog). I’ll also try to use more discussion type methods… never thought to do that. Thank you very much Sarah! Appreciate your insight/input :).
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My pleasure!
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Hello all!
Today I posted a run down of what I’m reading in December. I’ve read several great things so far so go check it out for recommendations and to see a glimpse of upcoming posts!
Thursday’s post will be a surprise, because I haven’t written it yet.
http://Www.missionincomplete95.wordpress.com
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Hello, everyone! I’d like to improve my blogging skills, I’d be really happy if you check out my blog: https://jirahmerizz.wordpress.com
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Hola guys….Just started a blog .Want to continue writing about the emotions with the real life incidents.I would really appreciate some feedback.Here is the link:
https://randomthoughts716.wordpress.com/
🙂
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really like your first blog post! Might need to spend a bit of your time editing your blog in terms of themes and menus.
Overall, keep up the good work!
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Thanx for the feedback. I will work upon theme and menus part
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Nice first blog post! But you should edit your blog especially the widgets, menus and pages. Looking forward to it! Xx
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Thank you for the feedback….this helps a lot 🙂
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Hii dear bloggers, here I’m taking you on a tour with me.. walking through the pages of history is sometimes a great experience. Read and kindly give your feedback.. https://wordpress.com/read/blogs/119364816/posts/235
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I liked your photo and the description. It would be nice to know where the place is located and what its significance is in history. https://gracelead.co
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Its in kerala. Its the palace of a ruler who once ruled certain provinces of kerala
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Hi! I was just redecorating my blog and would like someone to give an opinion: https://uncaminodehojassecas.wordpress.com
Hope you enjoy it.
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its good! well organized as well.
Do check on my blog too!
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Thanks! Your blog is beautiful and very creative. Love the design ❤
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thank you as well!
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I like the Interesting facts part of your blog! I would Follow but I’m not proficient in reading Spanish. Good luck in the future and happy blogging!
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Don’t worry, I have English posts as well (I think I have more posts in English than in Spanish). Thanks for commenting and glad you like it 😀
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Hello everyone! I’ve been blogging about my weight loss journey (and struggles) for a couple of months now. I would appreciate any input I could get. Thanks! victorlosesit.wordpress.com
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We posted this today and it seems to be getting all sorts of comments. Apparently people feel strongly about what makes a holiday song a classic — so what do you think? Do you think any songs on this list are destined to become Christmas classics? https://nostalgiadiaries.com/2016/12/12/music-monday-11-modern-christmas-songs-destined-to-become-classics/
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I like your Things We Love section it has so many options I haven’t seen or for example listened to in the Music Category. Pretty interesting and you got a new follower in me!
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Hey everyone!
I’ve been pretty busy lately so I haven’t blogged in a while but I recently made a post last night. It’s a short story that I’ve written and would love some feedback on it as well as feedback on my blog in general. My blog consists of photography, travels, and my fictional writing! Thanks in advance and I’m definitely willing to return the favor 🙂
https://pebblestonesteps.wordpress.com/2016/12/12/the-boy-and-a-wolf-part-two/
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Hi all!
I run a book blog called Write Through the Night, and I was hoping to get some feedback on my reviews. What you like/dislike, and important features of books that you think I’m leaving out! Any help would be appreciated. The link is to my review index so you can choose which to read:
https://writethroughthenight.wordpress.com/review-index/
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Your reviews are well reasoned. The only thing I might suggest is the index is a little sparse right now. I would suggest just listing the books you have reviewed thus far. You can still keep them alphabetical, but the big letters running down the page with a lot of gaps (for now) contradicted your lengthy reviews. Just a thought!
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Thank you for looking! I will delete the letters that don’t have any books under them, that way you can see them all easier, good suggestion 🙂
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My pleasure! I like organization and in time you could work that back in maybe, but for now I think it may help people find the reviews they would want to read easier.
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Cheers! https://mtaggartwriter.wordpress.com/2016/12/04/a-simple-truth-a-short-story/
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Whats up fellow Writers? Here is one of my more recent blog posts, let me know what you think.
Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari Book Review
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Hola everyone! Started blogging a couple of months ago about my move to Cuenca, Ecuador from New York City where I´d lived all my life. Anyways, take a read and let me know what you all think, findmeinsanfrancisco.wordpress.com. I would really appreciate any thoughts, ideas, comments. Thanks and much love and luck!
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Hi friends,
I have just started “Guest Post” on my blog…https://atrangizindagieksafar.wordpress.com , interested bloggers may Pl follow the links and leave a msg on my blogs
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Hi! Would love some feedback on my latest story, as this is one I tried to put extra effort into. https://prejudicepolitics.com/2016/12/08/fire-meet-gasoline-america-japan-relations/
If you check me out, I’d love to return the favor.
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Good morning everyone! I’m a new blogger here on wordpress, and have just begun writing about, well… writing! Feel free to check out my posts, and leave comments if you enjoy them! My first one is a list of prompts for you all. Have an awesome rest of the day 🙂
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I like your 7 Tips. They seem practical and easy to apply. https://gracelead.co
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Thanks! I really enjoyed your post “acknowledge them”. I liked the balance you talk about especially 🙂
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A post about some stupid questions everyone in society asks and about how these are complicated for me because my child died. Would love feedback. https://chickydoodles.wordpress.com/2016/12/11/is-he-your-first/
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Hi friends,
I have just started “Guest Post” on my blog…https://atrangizindagieksafar.wordpress.com , interested bloggers may Pl follow the links and leave a msg on my blogs.
You have something to share with the world….?
Share it here at atrangizindagieksafar on the Guest post, “Be my Guest Aboard!” at https://atrangizindagieksafar.wordpress.com/2016/11/26/inviting-guests-aboard/
Send your material here (ranjeetanathghai@gmail.com) with your text, a photo related to the text, a photo with you and a short description of you or of your blog and the very next weekend you will be online on atrangizindagieksafar!
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Hello everyone!!!
I haven’t been too active with my blog as I have been focusing on my book. Launch date will be Jan 18 or 19.
It is good to be back writing here again !!!
I would love any feedback on my newest post. I am trying out something new here by reviewing some seriously interesting attire for the outdoor adventurer!!!
https://justagirlandabike.com/2016/12/12/the-perfect-christmas-gift-for-the-outdoor-diva/
Peace !!!
🙂
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I wandered around your blog dropping in on various posts and loved them all, maybe it’s because I’m a “mountain” sort of person myself! You certainly articulate your thoughts very well and I enjoyed your writing.
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Wow – thank you !!! Yes, I love the mountains 🙂 I will have to check out your page 🙂
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Hi – I’ve been blogging about my life with severe depression/anxiety and trying to manage it with monthly ketamine infusions while working as a psych professor. Not surprisingly the blog tends to be on the serious/depressing side, but lately I’ve been trying to add some lighter-hearted posts too. Here are some of those:
https://sayingwhatgoesunsaid.com/2016/11/21/unsent-replies-to-student-emails/
https://sayingwhatgoesunsaid.com/2016/08/27/focus-on-doing-things-not-on-whether-you-feel-or-look-confident-doing-them/
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Hey everyone!
I’m looking for some help on the design and fluid movement of my site and another blogger. I am blogging about any and everything. however it’ll mostly consists of books and their reviews. The other blogger is writing poetry as well as book reviews. The first blog on my site will be on Divergent as the other blogger’s will be a riddle on her blog name. Please help if you can.
https://tizzymatic.wordpress.com
https://colorswithoutgreen.wordpress.com
Thank you!
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I didn’t see any posts on your Home page of tizzymatic. Other than that, the layout seemed pleasing. https://gracelead.co
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HI! I just started a new blog it’s about fashion, languages and whatever I’ll be able to think of.! https://bittersweetshadows.wordpress.com/ please give me some tips and have a look round my blog. x
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To be frank, I write my blog to publish extracts from my verse in order to publicize my work and create brand awareness.
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Hi everyone!
My name is Sarah, and I am a pediatric Nurse who loves all adventures, trying new things, and sometimes that includes solo travel. Check out my blog post on my travels in Zion National Park.
While I feel comfortable with my writing, I would love ideas on how to increase my following and get more people to comment. Should I join more blog groups? How do I even find blog groups?
Thank you for your help 🙂
https://halfheardstories.com/2016/11/25/hikes-zion-national-park/
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Content wise, I loved your blog post and the photos. For some reason I couldn’t get WordPress to allow me to follow of even put a “like” on it! I’ll try again, promise!!!!
On the other point, I’d love to know how to get more followers myself!😂😂
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hahaha! maybe that’s the reason why no one comments 😀 thank you for your time and support!!
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Maybe you need to check your settings?😳😳😳😳😳
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I’m on it!
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I love your tagline! Fun to read 🙂
Your photos are beautiful & you have a voice that’s easy to read and friendly. If I can critique just one thing, have you considered a different background? The bright pink can be very distracting from the blog and might deter some people from reading on because it’s not that pleasing to the eye. Maybe a different background that can let your content shine through?
Hope that helps!
-Jade 🙂
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Thank you for taking the time to look and respond! Great advice, I’m interested in getting my boyfriend to make me a logo/background 🙂 I’ll change it to something more relaxed in the meantime. Thanks again, Jade!
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Hey Sarah! I like your blog! And the most important thing for gaining traffic is write what you are good at and feel upto and you feel comfortable with your writing so that’s a plus. Another is that, you should interact as much as you can with other bloggers, and I’m saying this from my experience that I have had till now! That’s what I can advise you for now. Happy Blogging!
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Really like your blog – just followed you! As for blogging groups, I’ve become part of quite a few blog boards on Facebook and that really seems to be helping generate traffic. It’s also a great support group and a way to get any questions you may have answered!
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Thank you Nostalgia Seekers for taking the time to respond and follow! Any groups in particular that you enjoy? Thanks for the great idea! I’ll check it out!
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Blogging Newbs on Facebook is probably the best one we’ve found so far. It’s a closed group, but you can request to join. Blog + Biz BFFs on Facebook is another group. That one you have to be on her emailing list from her blog (Melyssa Griffin melyssagriffin.com) to join. She’s had remarkable success and the community she’s put together is great and very large. Lots of ideas and support there. Maybe we’ll see you there!
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This week, I take you on a walk in Manchester’s city center. Come with me, and don’t hesitate to share your thoughts 🙂
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That’s a nice collection of photos. Manchester has more visual appeal than I would have guessed 🙂 https://gracelead.co
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I agree, you show some the very best of Manchester with a great selection of photographs! Nice.
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