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Happy New Year everyone! I just put up a post a few days ago and would love if you could check it out 🙂
https://thekayleemarie.wordpress.com/2016/12/31/staying-organized-in-the-new-year/
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Loved it! Check out my first post please?
https://wordpress.com/sharing/deepthinkingdissident.wordpress.com
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Hey everyone!
So I’m new to this WordPress/blog thing.. Was simply hoping to get some feedback on my first post!
https://wordpress.com/sharing/deepthinkingdissident.wordpress.com
Thanks,
Josh.
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I just looked at your blog and I like it. The only feedback I can give thus far, (I am very new to this, too) is only that you need more content. Obviously that will come as your blog grows… so I think you are off to a wonderful start! Do you mind checking mine?
https://thevocalvoisel.wordpress.com/
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And as I read more, I’d like to also add- I love that you challenge the norm to see different perspectives. Thank you for a different approach.
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I find your blog posts quite relatable, will gladly follow your progress throughout the year 🙂
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Check out my first post! Just created my account & would appreciate some followers!
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Hi, everyone kinda new to the blogging world, but if you can give me some feedback on my latest post and blog in general it would be much appreciated.
http://www.palhachi.com/2017/01/04/memories/
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Hi Everyone!
Please check out my blog, thevocalvoisel.wordpress.com and tell me what you think. I am just starting it and to be honest, I don’t really know what I am doing…However, I am excited about the adventure and soon enough I’ll float amongst the stars…
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https://thevocalvoisel.wordpress.com/
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Hey!
I finally published this piece that I have been working on for awhile now. It’s about my uncle who passed away a couple of years ago. I’ve been dreading the thought of him lately, since he always held such a big place in my heart. It hurts to think of him but writing about it helps to express the bottled up pain. I miss him immensely and would do anything to see him again, but I know he’s happy and painless now.
Sorry got a bit carried away, if you wouldn’t mind checking out the post it would mean a lot to me:)
thank you!!
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I love this idea of building a community to help each other out!! I’m just new to this blogging thing so I can look back on my own progress through the year. I’d love to get some thoughts on the layout and blog styles that are currently on my site and in return I’d love to help some others out 🙂 TIA!! 🙂 https://toatsyoblog.wordpress.com
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My first blog of 2017. Goodbye 2016.
“Live Swedish, Married Turkish, Born English”
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Hi all!
Hope you’re having a fabulous New Year so far, would love if you could check out my new blog site I’ve just started up this year! Looking for feedback on my first 2 blog posts and would love to read some of your blogs too 🙂 https://toatsyoblog.wordpress.com
TIA
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Hi Tia,
The layout, colour and overall theme of your blog are awesome! I think your site is worth moving to a purchased domain name!
Awesome stuff!
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Thanks Connor 🙂 I might have to do that as I get better at the whole blogging thing. I’ll be following your blog too as I could definitely utilise some of the skills you talk about in your blogs 🙂
– Britt
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Great, thank you Britt!
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Hello all, I recently started blogging, and would love to have some feedback.. would be more than happy to return the favor 🙂
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Hi, I just published a new story, Zip It!, on my flash fiction blog, To Cut a Short Story Short. It’s a little longer this time, a 900-word tale about a best selling author! Please check it out and I hope you enjoy it!
https://simonjwood.wordpress.com/2017/01/04/zip-it/
Also, if you might be interested in joining a 300-word fortnightly story group please contact me via my blog and I’ll be happy to send details, a few more members would be welcome!
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Hello everyone! Wish you a very happy new year 😀 I just wrote my first blog post here. https://thewhitesands.wordpress.com/a-new-beginning. I’d love for you to read and help me make a new beginning in the blog Community😊. Thanks so much, Best💞
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hey there fellow bloggers!
Are you up for some fun, sarcasm and some life lessons? hop onto the train of thoughts and have fun travelling in it!..Feedback is greatly appreciated..thanks a mil! 🙂
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https://krishbk.wordpress.com/
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Happy new year, all. Looking to get back into this blogging thing again. I write about love, loss and personal demons. If you feel so moved, please check out my latest post ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Star: https://theseacave.net/2017/01/05/rock-n-roll-star/
I will be sure to check out your blog too, as I’m looking for more blogs to follow. Thanks very much.
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https://megsdailymusings.wordpress.com/2017/01/05/analysis-for-cosette/
Check out this post. And check out the other Les Mis character analysis’ posts I have posted. There are still more to come
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Stepping out on this blogging journey again! I would love to here what you think and encourage you to follow along.
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Hi,
The content is great, but I’m finding the font a little distracting for some reason. I find a little strain on the eyes reading it. Otherwise great job.
Welcome back to blogging!
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I liked what you had to say here, although the length was a bit of a deterrent. A couple suggestions that might help:
1. Approach the story as a numbered or bulleted list. I hate listicles, but taking this approach can force you to narrow down your post into, say, 4 succinct points you’d like to make – perhaps with headings that will help move the reader through the post.
2. Simply make more frequent paragraph breaks. Large chunks of text can be daunting!
Hope this is useful! Keep writing 🙂
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Thank you for the feedback. I will work on it. I hope you’ll keep reading and providing feedback.
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I agree about the font being distracting. I’m not sure if it’s the colour adding to it too be I couldn’t read it comfortably. A shame, would love to read it.
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Thank you for your feedback. I did change the theme so hopefully that helps. I hope you’ll keep reading and return with more feedback. It is appreciated. Thanks!
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Enjoy thrills, friendship?
Check out my blog!
I’m sure you will like it!
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Hi Everybody,
I recently wrote about the problem with having a new years resolution to get fit. I would love some feedback on the writing!
https://connorgraham.ca/?p=897
I also just moved my blog to WordPress.org. I’ve changed a lot on the site and would love some feedback of the layout!
Additionally If you have any questions about moving your blog I can help you with any errors on the way… I think I ran into just about all of the possible issues I could have!
Thank you and happy new year,
Connor
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I just moved my blog too. It was on blogger now it is on WordPress. They are both such different beasts. It’s not even funny. Anyways welcome follow blog mover.
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P.S: I took a look at your blog and you might want to re-look it over again. Some of the words are meshed together and so it is weird trying to read your post. No offense. Just wanted to help you out because I sometimes end up with my posts doing that. It’s no big deal and it’s something a second look over can fix. Have a great day.
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Hi thanks for letting me know about the formatting. I moved from wordpress.com to wordpress.org, so a lot of my content is from a different platform.
Could you kindly point me to the post/page that is showing up incorrectly and what type of device are you on? I’m on desktop, maybe this is unique to the device type.
Thanks again!
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I just started my blog and just recently posted, very new to all of this unsure of what I am doing really, if anyone would like to take a look all for some feedback !
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Hey all!
I just published my first post of 2017. In it I talk about my current inability to plan for the future and how maybe the times when we can only wait are gifts. Check it out and let me know what you think!
https://wondersinthewind.wordpress.com/2017/01/05/waiting-as-a-gift/
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hey eveyone, happy 2017! 😀 i’d like to know if you are interested in reading stories like this one: http://rrrepeat.com/amrit/, if you like the format and the general idea. thank you in advance for the feedback! ❤
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The general idea is nice, talking about life and struggles and becoming true to oneself. However, if it not too much trouble could you capitalize the first word of each of the sentences and every I? It is weird trying to read being taken out of the story of that person life because of the way the I’s and beginning of each sentence are lowercased. Sorry, thank you. Have a wonderful day.
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thank you for the feedback! 🙂
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Hi!! Check out my latest blog post on my New Years Resolutions – I’d love some feedback and to hear what your resolutions are! 🙂
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https://megssaskia.wordpress.com
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Happy New Year, everyone!
Just made a new post and would love some feedback, and besides, on other posts if you’d like 😉
I’d love to check out your blogs just the same, too, so link yourselves!
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I thought your post was a good read. It was like getting a view into ponderings on an important life issue. For me, the style and tone worked and stimulated my own ponderings. https://gracelead.co
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I am not sure how to link but I just recently started my blog, I am unsure of the direction for now but will pull it together in time I am sure !
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Totally brand new. Feedback is greatly appreciated!
https://fitnessdecipher.wordpress.com/
Thanks!
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Me too, checking it out, ,feel free to check mine out too !
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Hi all! I’m very new to blogging and would really appreciate some feedback!
http://www.wholesomeglamour.com
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https://followyourarrow2315.wordpress.com/2017/01/05/body-language-what-are-you-really-saying/
New post up, would love some feedback 😊
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Your post was easy to follow and made sense. Your tags seem appropriate which means people in need of this information can find it. https://gracelead.co
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Hi there,
I have a bit of a thing for wildlife…birds in-particular. Consequently I have started blogging about the wonderful world of nature and wondered if you would be able to have a look ? I would massively appreciate it. Have also started writing a story about a giant panda living on a sheep farm….in Scotland.
Thank you kindly
🙂
https://stoplookandlistenweb.wordpress.com/blog/
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What a fascinating post. I hope you get to meet one face-to-face. If you can find a photo of one to add to the post, that would be nice. If you have tags, I didn’t see them. Tags can help more people find your posts. https://gracelead.co
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Love you passion for animals! 🙂 The post is engaging but I would love to see that bird. The post would feel complete with a photo 😉
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Thanks for the feedback that’s really good to know – I shall see what I can do 🙂 !
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Hello all, it’s been a while since I took a dip in the Community Pool, but I’ve been making a lot of changes to my site recently (SibilleRose.com) and would love some feedback. Also if you’re interested in joining the discussion in my latest writing quote post, check out the post here: http://www.sibillerose.com/2017/01/04/wq-a-poet-in-prose/
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Hi guys, please check out my new post https://jessicahugoinspire.com/2017/01/05/recap-plus-7-super-tips-for-personal-development-thatll-inspire-you/ and lemme know your thoughts.
Thank you
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Hello fellow bloggers! I started my blog a few months ago and have waited for this recent study to really dig in. It’s on the book of Ecclesiastes and in this post I share some thoughts on chapter 1. Is it clear? Secondly, how can I tag the posts for easier searching? Thanks! https://ragingwatersblog.wordpress.com/2017/01/05/ecclesiastes-1-vanities/
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Hy! Click on the EDIT on your post and on the left side you will find a “Categories & Tags” tab. Click on, add your tags/categories and update the post. 🙂 The tags will be saved, next time you can just add them to your post with a click. I hope I could help!
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I enjoyed your post and think along similar lines when reading Ecclesiastes. Yes, your point was clear. Your post was easy to read and flowed well. When I edit posts, I find the Categories and Tags tab on the right side of the page rather than the left. If I were adding tags to this post, I would go for Ecclesiastes, Solomon, vanity, meaning of life. https://gracelead.co
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Trying out a new theme, let me know what you think http://www.palhachi.com
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Hey! I think this theme is a good fit for your niche but I would suggest to insert an image in every post! The ones without it doesn’t really get my attention and I might missing out!
Love the not greedy number 8 🙂
All the best!
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Thanks for the input and will look to getting more images up~
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