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Happy MLK day! I’m a travel and lifestyle blogger based in New York City and this is my latest post about a lovely dinner at Urban Vegan Kitchen. I’d love feedback on the blog overall. http://www.rendezvousennewyork.com/rendezvous-urban-vegan-kitchen/
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I loved the header and the way you make it easy to follow you on the blog and on on social media via the widgets on the side. I’m not too keen on pop ups that block most of the screen and will often abandon a blog or website because of them. Perhaps that’s just me!
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My pop up is a test. And did it doesn’t lead you from the home page. Thank you!
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It’s always good to test options and see what works best for you and your readers. I do prefer it to visiting a blog, wanting to follow and not being able to work out how!
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Well I tried to make it as easy as possible since I know that I have only seconds.
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I like your blog! New York being what it is, you could write about it forever!! BTW, on the Urban Vegan post, the pin image has a link, but the link is broken. 😦 Also, the blue text on the pin image is super hard to read – might want to try something a little different to make the pin more readable! Otherwise I look forward to following your New York adventures!
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Thank you for the I’ll fix those points right away.
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That is part of the reason I chose it as my subject. After living here I am never bored and always learning because nothing stays the same for very long.
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Good evening everyone,
Today’s prompt word was ‘marathon’ I’d love to know what you think of my latest blog post
It’s a marathon, not a sprint when it comes to relationships
https://escapingperfectionblog.wordpress.com/2017/01/16/its-a-marathon-not-a-sprint-when-it-comes-to-relationships/
Will work my way through all of your posts this evening 🙂
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https://kammy1431.wordpress.com/2017/01/14/oh-my-dear/
Will you open the Door if I come knocking tonight??
With despair and sadness as bright as lamp’s light??
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Today on sci.casual: how to be more accurate when looking for concussions…by drawing blood? https://scicasual.wordpress.com/2017/01/16/get-your-head-back-in-the-game/
(come on and stop by, say hello and maybe find something you like?)
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As usual, this was interesting. This could certainly make for more effective treatment protocols. https://gracelead.co
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I hope. As someone who relies on his brain a lot (and has horrendous coordination), I’ve always had a slight fear of permanent brain damage.
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Hi everyone…got post published recently. I’d love your thoughts/feedback. Thanks so much.
https://singledadsarecool.com/2017/01/05/why-i-no-longer-dread-resolutions/
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Congrats on being published! I got lost in your blog – loved the Costco piece! I’m looking forward to your next post. 🙂
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Thank you so much for your kind words…much appreciated.
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I had a few issues clicking on the menu bar in blue at the top using my laptop. I clicked on About Me, which was fine, but clicking on the other pages still brought me to About Me. I did get the Humor one to work at one stage, but it just brought up one post, unlike the Category widget which brought up several posts. You might like to experiment and double check that the menu bar is working the way you want it to. But I loved the look of your site – it’s very clean and easy to read.
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Thanks for your feedback. I will check that stuff out ASAP.
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I loved your blog and spent a while reading a few posts. So lovely, well written and enjoyable to read.
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Thank you so much for your kind words. They mean a great deal. I’m glad you enjoyed them. All the best! 🙂
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Hi everyone !
Completed my first year of blogging with what else but a post celebrating it and there is a list thrown in too. Keen to do some detective work? Check it out and let me know .
Happy No 1 and now let’s count detectives. – sheetalbravon
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It’s my 1 year today too!! Happy blogging 🙂
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Congrats! Here’s to many more milestones😄
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Here’s a link to my latest book review. I would love it if someone could give me some advice for formatting it– I changed it recently and want to know if it’s effective!
https://writethroughthenight.wordpress.com/2017/01/09/review-dear-mr-m/
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Hi Everyone, please feel free to come check out the new posts at http://www.palhachi.com , any comments and follows are appreciated~
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Hey, you have really cool and interesting blog. Here is what I experienced after I read your post UNSEEN, UNKNOWN, UNEXPERIENCED. It didn’t find an option to like it and when I tried to leave a comment it asked me for my email address, my url, my name etc each field was with a star indicating a must fill out field. I generally do not share some of this info, thus i didn’t leave a comment. I did love the post though!! Keep up good work! I can’t advise you how to fix that (if you do want to, that is) because I am new myself and am completely confused by my own layout even though I like it.
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Thanks for the input and will look into changing the comment system to something a bit more anonymous~
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Hi!
On my blog I write poetry and life as an average teenager. I would really like feedback on my writing style (especially with the poems).
Thank you!
http://mybirdcageblog.wordpress.com
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Loved “Who Am I?” and “Syrup.” ♡ May I make one observation? You may want to pass posts through a grammar checker before you upload them. Aside from that, your posts are very relatable. Nice work!
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Thank you!
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Hello everyone!
I am so excited to announce my book release!!
Here is a sneak peak at the content. All proceeds from sales will go to the World Bicycle Relief.
Would love to hear what you think!
🙂
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Congratulations! Nice work.
What is that playing in the background? I’m reading on mobile and I can’t track it down. Do you have a video embedded in the post? If so, it didn’t show up for me (but I could sure hear it! LOL!). ♡
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Love your blog! I just started taking spin classes as something new to try in the new year. I’m obsessed! Maybe one day I’ll be as cool as you and bike all over! Will be following along with you on your adventures!
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Hiii friends! I have just written a post on Starks, from Game of Thrones. I want to know your feedback. I want to know if people who already know about them agree with what i have written and can suggest more that I could have added. At the same time, those who don’t know Starks, could you connect with them through my post?
Here is the link to my post
http://wp.me/p53MCx-md
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Hello everyone – I’ve only been doing this a week or so, and would love constructive feedback/pointers on my blog, which is here: https://lostastronomer.wordpress.com/
My wife is undergoing IVF, which has led me to a discovery: If you’re a woman going through IVF, there’s tons of info. But if you’re a bloke? Not so much. I’m blogging about IVF from the male point of view and would love to know what you think!
Oh, and also, there’s struggling with part time university courses on top of all that – no biggie…
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Thoughtful piece, nicely written.
Perhaps the prevalence of anxiety in society now will lead to a bit more understanding?
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I’ve just wrote a quite general post which can have many different meanings to it. It is quite different to how I usually write so I would appreciate it if you could give me some feedback.
Thank you 🙂
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Hello Readers and Writers,
Thank you for taking the time to read this comment. If you have time, please stop by my blog AccidentallySingleBlog.wordpress.com
I’ll be sure to support your blog as well. Can’t wait!
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You have very thought provoking posts. Thank you for sharing
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Thank you so much. Your writings are so relatable and inspiring!
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Enjoyed reading through your blog. Especially your short piece about relaxing. Thanks for the reminder that it’s okay not to feel guilty about needing a break sometimes!
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Thank you! I can’t wait to read more about Alaska and your adventures!
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Hello all! I hope everyone is enjoying this wonderful MLK day. I would love it if you could all check out my latest blog post, a hurrah and a reflection to the new year: https://thecontemporaryedition.com/2017/01/12/heres-to-fresh-starts/ looking forward to reading all your feedback ❤
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Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you for reading!
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Hey guys! I’d love if you checked out my blog. Just click on the link and read any of my posts. Any feedback and comments will be greatly appreciated. Thanks a bunch!
https://wordsandwhispersblog.wordpress.com/
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When You Love is a great post. https://gracelead.co
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Thanks a bunch!
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Hi! I’m Marioness, a fashion, lifestyle, food, books blogger. I blog about everything that makes me happy and what I’m passionate about.
You can check it out here: https://marioness.wordpress.com
It would make me so happy if you check it out!
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Hello community pool I need some feed back about my blog which is http://wortharticlesblog.wordpress.com
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I don’t know how you’d fix this, but the g in your site title is on the next line.
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Thank you for your comment I will fix it somehow
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Hi! Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
I would be delighted if you guys could check out my blog:
https://sparksbeforetheblaze.wordpress.com/
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The tree in Light and Shadow is wonderful. It has a such an eerie feel to it, that I would not be willing to sit in the chair under it 🙂 https://gracelead.co
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Haha, thank you!
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Hi, I recently started a photo project where I post two images a day, and I was wondering if people like the ability to scroll infinitely, or if they prefer to have it stop after about seven posts (or a different number) so that way the footer wigits show up and viewers have the ability to choose specific days or subscribe to my site.
This is a very simplistic blog, and I use it to post two photos each day with no words or descriptions. I want the pictures to tell the story themselves.
You can find my new photoblog at http://andrews.photos
Let me know what you think! Thanks!
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Considering the theme you’ve chosen I think having, as you’ve said, 7 posts or so and then being able to press ‘load more’ is great so that your viewers are also able to choose date and such at the bottom of the page. Maybe that would get lost a bit if you can just scroll down infinitely:)
I like how simple the blog is, but also the simplicity in the photos. They’re pretty great!
I hope some of this was useful.
Have a great day/evening/night 😛
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Hi fellow bloggers, I’d be really grateful if you came check out my blog. Most of all I am concerned that my blog layout is confusing so please if you find it so let me know, I also appreciate any pointers on the subjects I touch upon or on photography in general or just let me know what you think. Whatever it is your feedback is welcome and thank you very much for taking the time.
https://wordpress.com/stats/day/athousandwords2017.wordpress.com
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Hi there! Just thought I’d let you know that the link goes to your stats, which are only visible to you:)
I’d love to check it out if you leave the correct link though!
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Thank you for letting me know. I am sorry to be taking this long to respond, I am just noticing all the notifications I somehow missed.
Here is the link, I hope it’s the right one this time.
https://athousandwords2017.wordpress.com
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No problem:) I will definitely check it out then. Would you mind having a quick peek at my blog as well?
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I checked out your post “What I Didn’t Say But I Think You Knew Anyway” a few days ago and really liked it and I do like your post about the comfort zone as well. You have a great blog and I am definitely following you 🙂
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Aww thank you! Your comment just made my evening:)
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Well, baby feet at the top of the page make your blog amazing from the get go! 🙂 I think your content is very easy to follow and I enjoy the simple, dark colors on your blog layout. Will be following along!
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Thank you 🙂
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Hi all! I’d love your feedback on this post! https://suzie81speaks.com/2017/01/09/how-to-stop-being-a-doormat/
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I’ve only read the title so far but I really like it:) I’ll definitely check the post out.
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Thank you!
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Love it, very useful for those in such a predicament
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Thank you!
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Hello fellow bloggers at the pool!
I hope you’re all having a mighty fine time.
If you have an extra minute, (which I’m guessing you do since you’re here), it would be awesome if you’d check out my blog at:
ihaveabadsenseofhumor.wordpress.com
I promise I’m slightly funnier than my name might suggest, (but only a little bit;P).
Feedback is always very much appreciated and I’m always happy to return the favor, so I can discover new blogs myself 🙂
Cheers!
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Darn it I messed the link up…
I’ll try again:
https://ihaveabadsenseofhumor.wordpress.com/
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I always screw up the link haha
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I hope you’re all having a great start to your week.
Have you ever had an issue with over analyzing a project so much that you don’t do anything at all?
https://connorgraham.ca/?p=1555
I’d love some feedback on this post. I feel like I’m settling into my own writing style finally!
Thanks everyone!
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Haha yes! This is me. I should be working right now but am commenting on blogs. I’m in the process of getting my real estate license too, so I am excited to follow along with you and look out for advice!
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New Short Story. Cheers! https://mtaggartwriter.wordpress.com/2017/01/15/a-brutal-thought-fiction-short-story/
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Staying Organized in the New Year – Kaylee Marie
https://thekayleemarie.wordpress.com/2016/12/31/staying-organized-in-the-new-year/
Carry On Bag Essentials – Kaylee Marie
https://thekayleemarie.wordpress.com/2016/11/29/carry-on-bag-essentials/
Hope everyone has had a great start to the week, if anyone could check out either of the two blog posts I have links for that would be awesome! Hope you like it 🙂
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Hi Everyone
Hope you’re all well. I would love some feedback on my blog please…here is the link:
https://peanutgallery247.wordpress.com/
Thank you 🙂
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Such great stories.
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Thank you 🙂
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Anytime!!
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Hello!
I would love some feedback on my blog! 🙂 Come check it out!
https://bookspoemsclouds.wordpress.com/
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Hello fellow bloggers! This is my first time writing on a more sensitive topic. I have attempted to take a more logical approach to write on politics, so hopefully that worked out!
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Overall impression is that you met your goal.
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