Feb 20, 2017 / Community Pool

Community Pool

Where bloggers come for friendly feedback and advice.

Have you just published a new post and are dying for some feedback? Are you redesigning your blog and could use some layout or design advice from your more seasoned peers?

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Are you a new blogger looking to share your very first post? We have a special forum for bloggers just like you in our weekly First Friday posts.

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    1. Congratulations on your first English post. I enjoyed the story about your sister’s diary. Here are a couple of edits: “to got close to English” should be “to get close to English.” and “started to found out the meaning” should be “started to find out the meaning.” English is not an easy language. You might try a free version of one of the proofreading apps such as hemingwayapp.com Apps won’t catch everything, but they can help. https://gracelead.co

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    2. The ideas in your post are intersting. In some places, it’s difficult to read because of long, awkward sentences. One example is the second paragraph in Chain of Events. It’s all one sentence. Here’s a simplified version: “Having suppressed feelings such as being wronged, deprived, disrespected, neglected or rejected can cause a plethora of negative emotions such as depression, stress, fear, sadness, or shame. To vent or relieve those unresolved negative emotions, we turn to unhealthy behaviors such as smoking, eating junk food, drinking alcohol, drug abuse, over working and gambling.” https://gracelead.co

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  13. I live in Edinburgh and I’m so glad that you enjoyed your time in our city! I am ashamed to say that I have never visited the Elephant House, but maybe I need to change that soon haha đŸ™‚ xxx

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    1. You have some lovely photos and great looking destinations, so keep up the good work! I hope you get to visit all the places you have in mind!
      Good luck with the blog!
      -Author S

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    1. It’s a lovely way to think about one’s soul with a wonderful image to accompany it. However, the repetition gets to be a little distracting, and the blocks of text might need some breaking up. Also, it might do you well to personify the soul more, almost like a character with a story to tell. Perhaps bits of fiction could do well here.
      Keep up the good work!
      -Author S

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      1. What a great idea..I will take the time, maybe I will write a story and I will make my soul a nice, wonderful character! Thank you so much for your kind comment! You really gave me great ideas! đŸ™‚

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      2. Of course! I’m glad I could help. Feel free to stop by and leave some feedback if you’d like.
        Happy writing!
        -Author S

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      1. Thank you so much for your kind comment! đŸ™‚ This is very important for me to be able to make the readers feel the emotions!

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  15. hi i just posted about this split remedy serum do check it out here: https://therightspell.wordpress.com/2017/02/24/product-review-the-tresemme-split-remedy-hair-masque/

    i have also done motivational posts so do check them out too:

    Taking charge and getting out of a rut : https://therightspell.wordpress.com/2017/01/13/taking-charge/

    9 pictures that will make you want to study: https://therightspell.wordpress.com/2017/01/27/9-pictures-that-will-make-you-want-to-study/

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  16. Hey! I’ve just written a new post and would love some feedback. Also, all my posts so far have been ‘portfolio pages’ – does this mean that they and there tags wont show up in the reader?

    You can check it out here:

    Home

    Thank you!

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    1. They should show up in the Reader. To check, put a tag in the Reader that matches one of the tags on your most recent portfolio post. Scroll through what it returns to see if your post shows up. Note: You may have to scroll a lot if it’s a popular tag and people have done lots of posts since yours. https://gracelead.co

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    1. This was a wonderful story to inspire others to take control of their lives and their bodies, even before they hit the scary phase. I’m glad it’s turning out well, and I wish Megan the best of luck achieving the rest of the goal.
      Keep up the fantastic work!
      -Author S

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    1. I’m loving the look of the recipes, and it’s good to get in habit of eating cleaner. Know what you put in your body is a wonderful roadmap to getting the body you’ll love for your lifetime.
      Happy cooking to you and your sister!
      -Author S

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  19. Hi everyone! I’m a new blogger that started on WordPress just over a month ago. I’ve read up on a few blog posts, books on how to start up a blog and drive traffic to them and YouTube videos, and at the moment I’m not quite sure what category to place my blog under. If anyone could give me any feedback on what type of blog you think it is whether it’s lifestyle, beauty, etc. because my blog spans over several topics and I’m not quite sure how to place my blog into a certain category of blog, I’d be very grateful for any help!

    Thank you in advance!

    Jenny
    theconfessionsofanonlineshopaholic.com

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    2. Hello, Jenny! Honestly, I wouldn’t worry about placing your blog in a specific category since you cover a lot. If need be, I’d say it cover lifestyle in general. Also, your title might need some reworking as it is quite a mouthful when it runs together. Your blog might do well with some more color to make everything pop out as well. Experiment and explore to find what works for you.
      I wish you the best of luck!
      -Author S

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  20. Hello and happy Friday everyone! For those of you who’ve made it through your whole work week, congratulations! For those looking for an imagination pick-me-up, stop by for the latest settings in the bank to explore.

    https://hailangeliccreation.wordpress.com/

    As always, feedback and ideas are welcome and invited, so feel free to let your minds roam. Another thank you to paminat0r for these ideas as well! Keep them coming!

    Happy reading!

    -Author S

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      1. Awesome! I’m glad you like them! Feel free to send prompts anytime you like. Also, I’m always on the lookout for a writing partner if you’re interested.
        -Author S

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  22. Hi everyone!
    I don’t think I’m quite new enough for the weekly first Friday forum so I thought I’d try a dip in the pool!
    I am still fairly new though so I’m looking for some great blogs to read and maybe some positive comments along the way đŸ™‚
    I couldn’t decide what link to post so here is my about page… feel free to check out my other posts as well!
    https://myphenomenalself.wordpress.com/about/

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