Mar 6, 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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  3. Hi Community Pool!
    I’m wondering two things: (1) are my blog posts are too short? What is the ideal blog post length? and (2) And how much time, on average, do people invest in writing a post?
    Thank you for any opinions and feedback!

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    1. I read your latest post. For me, the length is good. I don’t usually read long posts. My posts are short and typically take about 30 minutes to write. Then I let them sit for a few days before I edit them and search for an image to accompany them. BTW, on your latest post, I think it would be nice to move your image at the bottom so it is closer to the top. https://gracelead.co

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  7. Just started my first blog. http://www.puravidamomma.com. I’ve gotten a few views and a couple of comments but not a ton of interest. I’m wondering if it’s not informational enough? Not entertaining enough? Or if I just need to reach more people? Any comments would be great. Thanks!

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  10. Good Afternoon, Community Pool!!
    I’ve been spending quite a lot of time (and effort) having a go at my new blog. Can some more experienced and hopefully opinionated bloggers come on and have a look at a few of my posts and things to tell me what you think about the layout and style of everything.
    Blogging is only a hobby alongside my studies, but I really enjoy it and I would love if I could spread my name/brand around a little bit to help people like me make their $$ go a bit further to enjoy good food.

    A million karma points and aroha (love) from NZ!

    http://www.leftovercarrots.com

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    1. The first thing I noticed was how bright and inviting your page is. I loved that! I only have two things I noticed. The pictures are too big for me. Maybe make them a little smaller? That way you can see a little more of the other pictures you have on there. Also your logo in the top left corner is cut off by one of your tabs. I think it’s Banter. Other than that I really liked your page! I hope this helped!

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  16. Getting a lot of feedback from readers that the blog isn’t users friedbly. Is there a betterment theme I could be using or is there something’s I’m missing about my design that’s flawed?

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    1. What do they mean by user friendly? I didn’t find it difficult to navigate. If they mostly visit for the blog posts, it might be better for them if you let your posts show on your Home page. What’s there now could be a separate page. Other than that, I’m not sure what they mean. https://gracelead.co

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      1. Are the blog posts not on the home page? can you check again? Maybe I’m having some kind of technical problem. I wasn’t sure what they meant either which is why I decided to ask the other bloggers to see if I was just to close to the project to notice the flaws. Thanks for your feedback!

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  19. Hello people! I am quite new and this place is huge.I feel like i am riding a bike on a very busy highway. My articles are coffee inspired,check them out and tell me what you think. Much love all the way from Kenya.Thanks

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  22. hi ben (everybody) I would like to know is there a Kidipress version of us? I want to use it as a means to demonstrate, in a training session, of why literacy is important. I am ,also about to begin teaching and I think it would be a very useful way to marry technology with a bit of the old fashioned writing skills. Thanks

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  24. Hello everyone! Kobla here. I recently started blogging and I primarily focus on my photography journey. I’ve started a series called Musial portraits and would appreciate any feedback about the quality of the blogs and any tips on improving. Thank you all.

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  25. Hey guys,

    I’ve got a new post coming on Tuesday 9am sharp😉 I was just wondering if any of you guys could give me any feedback on my blog so far or things you’d think would interest my readers. I look forward to viewing your blogs, keep up the good work!!
    Have a great Sunday and new week!!!
    George ☺️

    atheatrelifeintraining.com

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