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Hey everyone. Let me know what you think. Thanks
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Hi Jaco, what a powerful story, thank you for sharing. Looks like you still have some placeholder text at the bottom that you can get rid of if you customize your widgets
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Thank you for reading. I love all of your Muse post. I am so new to blogs in general. As soon as I can get to my PC at home I will fix that text issue. Thanks again for your time. This wasn’t easy for me to do so it really helps.
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Hi Jacob, that was indeed a very powerful story. I love reading transparency from other people. Real and raw, it’s so great. I am sorry for your loss, with both Brad and your house. But I am super excited for the future ahead of you!
You do have an unused widget on your side bar and I noticed on your about page that it has yet to be edited. Not sure if this is on purpose or if you are still learning the ropes. There are many help tutorials on here to get you through the first couple of weeks.
All in all, I can tell I will love your blog! You are on to a great start! My only critique would be to run your writing through an editor, especially if you have book in mind down the road, and break it up a little more and potentially write less each time. For this post, I completely understand the length of it and think that it works and was necessary. But stray away from such long post down the line so you can keep your readers engaged.
Good luck!
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Kristen, thank you so much for all of this. This is what I need to hear. I am very new to blogging. I have fixed the widget issue. I am about to work on the About section. I really can’t explain to you how grateful I am for your time. Thanks again.
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You’re welcome Jacob. It took me at least 3 weeks before I felt like I had any idea of what I was doing. But each time I wrote or read someone else’s blog, I would find something new and change it. I am still in the construction phase myself, as well as learning how to write better.
Your blog is going to be great!! Good luck 🙂
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Great start, Jacob! I guess you know the placeholder texts are to be removed so I’ll only tell you how amazing the story was. I really loved the depth of it. Welcome to the blogging world.💫
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Nice and simplistic design with a powerful post.
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Hey, Jacob. Your post is beautiful and authentic. Loved reading it. 💕 I am looking forward to reading more from you.
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genuine writing …
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Inspiring story! Keep writing. Looks like there is a lot I can learn 🙂
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Jacob, you have no idea how much your story touched me. And you have no idea how much I can relate. I lost my son late term last July, it hasn’t even been a year yet and I still battle with the rollercoaster of emotions from that time. I empathize with you and your wife. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I pray the both of you continue to stay strong and support each other. It’s the loneliest feeling in the world to lose a child and I am so happy that your story is out there to provide some comfort for those who know what it’s like. Thank you.
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You are the person I want to help. I know I can make some kind of positive impact on people’s lives. Thank you for your kind words. I have so much more coming. I hope all my post can help you in some way. Think positively!
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Hey everyone…let me know how you feel about my initiative😊😊https://cutiepiein.wordpress.com/2017/04/28/first-blog-post/?preview=true
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Welcome to the blogging world!
http://kayleemarieblog.com
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Welcome to the blogging community!
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You are on the right path! I see you have some general construction to do on your site. Check out the tutorials to help you get everything set up.
I think the idea for your blog sounds great!
Happy Friday!
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Thanx a lot…😊😊
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You are welcome!
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Wonderful post!
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Thank you😊😊
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Another Friday to meet new faces 🙂 Welcome all!
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https://shreyaagr.wordpress.com/2017/05/01/detachment/
please share your thoughts
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Hi everyone. I am back after a long time so feel no lesser than new. Please spare some time for my posts. Would be blessed to have some feedbacks. https://talestoyou.wordpress.com
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Welcome back 🙂
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Welcome back!
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Loved your posts. Welcome back. ^-^
http://www.thehonestfabler.com
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Thank you 🙂
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You’re most welcome ^-^
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Very nicely written. 🙂
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Thanks 🙂
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Welcome back, Tulika. ❤
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Hi Tulika. Your posts are really very expressive. Loved them! Specially the mad maiden.
Btw I would really appreciate it if you could spare some time and give me some feedback on my writing since I am new in blogging! Here’s the link :
https://shootingstar617.wordpress.com/2017/05/03/the-dreamcatcher-a-trendy-tradition/
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Hi Shooting Star. I have gone through your posts. They are very innovative. The way in which your diction flows is same as if I someone is narrating them in front of me.
Adorable.
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Thanks a lot! I really try to keep it that way. Thanks for reading 🙂
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Good Afternoon everyone 😊. Here is a link to my most recent blog post. I’ve been at this almost 2 weeks. Im grateful to run into some really helpful people willing to share a tip to two. Im not sure how to share a link yet … so hopefully I got this right
First Race, Make a Wish & the Oxygen Tank Lady | Sylvia Jo https://simplysylviajo.com/2017/04/27/first-race-make-a-wish-the-oxygen-tank-lady/
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I think your blog looks pretty great! I like how it is clean and organized 🙂 Keep it up!
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Thank you so much 😊
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You’re welcome Sylvia!
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Hello! Don’t worry, linking is right. I’ve left more feedback for you on your actual post. It was a great read: heartwarming, uplifting and smile-creating! You’ve done a great job. And…. Welcome to the world of WordPress! 🙂
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Thank you so much for making time to give us feedback. It means a lot.
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Your writing draws the reader in – thanks a bunch for sharing this experience with the blogging world!
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Thank you for the feedback for taking the time to look at my work. I’m enjoying reading your blog as well. Still can’t determine how I feel about the one about allowing ourselves to feel our emotions. That’s probably why I like it so much though. It made me think and made me question myself.
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You’re welcome Sylvia! Welcome to the blogging world 😀 PS: I’m glad my little post made a difference for you!
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Thanks a lot 😊♥️
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Nicely written but I noticed you still have to work on your site title. Maybe add some widgets as well 🙂
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Thank you so much. I hadn’t thought about working on my site title till today. It’s been plain and old.
Thanks for the read 🙂
Happy blogging.
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Same to you. 🙂 Looking forward to reading more.
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Looking forward to writing more. This gives me a great break from my routine.
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Same here. That’s why I started a well.
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Loved your post!
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Thank you :’)
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https://shootingstar617.wordpress.com/2017/05/03/the-dreamcatcher-a-trendy-tradition/
If you can spare some time I would really appreciate it if you could give me a li’l feedback on my writing! 🙂
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What an inspired post! I love your perspective and how relatable your post is! I definitely find myself looking for something to define me, whether its a degree, a job, a relationship, etc. Your thoughts on our relationships with other people are and our relationship with ourselves is definitely thought provoking!
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Thank you so much for reading this 🙂
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Hi there!!! http://thereggway.wordpress.com I’m new here!
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Welcome 🙂
I noticed that you still have some placeholder text in your blog’s sidebar, to the right of your posts — you can remove or edit that by going to My Site > Customize > Widgets. Look for the Text Widget!
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Where is that picture taken at? It is amazing!!!
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The picture is taken at Krishna palace hotel, grant Road, Mumbai, India ♥️thank you for your compliment beautiful!! 😊
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That is so awesome!! I would LOVE LOVE to go there and see it in person one day! You are welcome!
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Welcome to WP community!. Nice pic by the way..
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Thank you 😊
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You’re welcome
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Welcome to the blog world….!!!
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😊♥️
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Such a good picture.
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Thank you ♥️😊
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Any & all feedback welcomed 🙂 – definitely a work in progress!
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Great post 🙂
http://kayleemarieblog.com
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Very intersting blog! It looks pretty great! I’m sure the people in your town will come to appreciate it it a lot!
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This is very informative so far. I love the pics. 🙂
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Hello! I left you a comment on your post too. I loved reading about Sackville! What a lovely sounding place! Great first post and I look forward to reading and finding out much more! 🙂
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Hey your post is pretty interesting! I liked reading it ! 🙂
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Hello everyone… I am relatively new in this blogging world and would love to hear your thoughts and feedbacks on my posts..
Thanks a lot !! 😊
https://www.thoughtsandbeliefs.wordpress.com
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Vacation is very important. Hope you’re having fun 🙂
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Thanks a lot 😊😊
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Hello and welcome, new folks! We’re really excited to meet you.
As usual, I just want to remind everyone that we moderate the comments on First Friday pretty heavily — this is really a space for brand new people to introduce themselves and meet one another, and for others to welcome and support them.
If you’re not here to either share your (recent) first post or leave a supportive comment, please head to the Community Pool, which is where any blogger can seek feedback on any aspect of blogging. And if you’re not sure what the guidelines here are, please read the above post — or just ask!
Happy blogging, y’all:)
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Hi Everyone! My name is Emily and I am a brand new blogger, I have completely fallen in love with blogging and I would love some feedback from you all. I have written several posts on my page already but I will post a link underneath to one of my latest posts for your view. I am still new to this but I am working hard on making high quality content for my readers. I hope you enjoy 🙂 The link provided is a recipe for a cake that I had recently tried and it was delicious!!
https://ladyemiliawrites.wordpress.com/2017/04/25/featured-content-2
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Welcome to the site! I may try this cake 🙂
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Thank you and definitely do, it’s delicious!!
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Your blog is really cute! I think you are going to be great at this! Now I want some of that Humming Bird Cake!! Good luck in your studies 🙂
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Aw thank you so much!! Your feedback means a lot 🙂
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You are so very welcome!
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I really like the motivational part of your blogs. Keep it up and welcome to the blogging world!
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Thank you so much!!
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You’re most welcome ^-^
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OMG it looks great, love the rich frosting. I want to eat it right now. I do have one suggestion, if you could add more pictures, perhaps for each stage. Makes it easier to understand the process 🙂
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I’m going to be adding more recipes because I love cooking so I definitely will add some photos so that it makes a smoother process! 🙂 Thank you for your feedback it means alot!
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Your welcome, def looking forward to more recipes.
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Welcome to WP community!
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One thing I noticed — you’re using a lot of tags and categories on some of your posts. The WordPress.com Reader actually filters out posts that use more than 15 tags and categories (combined) as an anti-spam measure, so using this many tags actually makes it harder for folks to find your posts, which is sad! If you cut your tags down to the most relevant, you’ll actually draw more readers.
Welcome!
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Thank you! I read that 😦 but its good to know so that way I can modify the amount of tags before posting!
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I need to try this cake, it looks so good.
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It truly is!I love southern food so this cake is literally the perfect dessert especially for this summer!
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Interesting blog for foodie….
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Thanks 🙂
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Hey there mom! I loved your post. Do you and don’t worry about the rest. Your kid sounds great 🙂 I love the layout of your blog, the purple really makes it pop. I saw that your about page was missing? Not sure if that is on purpose but thought I’d let you know. Good luck!
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Welcome Fellow Mommy 🖐
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Hi, Would love to hear your comments on my very first blog. Thanks
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Very nicely written 🙂 Good luck with your blog.
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thanks
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Your blog sounds like it is going to be full of exciting things to read 🙂 I like the way you have it laid out so far. I see it is still under construction though…your about me page was missing. But you are off to a good start! Happy Friday!
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thanks for sparing a moment
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You are welcome!
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Definitely wishing you all the best on your way! 😀
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I liked your post and I’m looking forward to seeing what more you write. I’ve only ever lived in one country my whole life but I love travelling. Welcome to the blogging world ☺️
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https://cfennwords.com/2017/04/27/love/
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Hello! Well wishes for your blog and attracting the audience you wish to reach 🙂
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Hi new bloggers!! I would love to check out your page. I am particuarly in to journal style writing, personal experiences, life lessons, just life blogs in general. If yours is like that I would love to read it and give you feedback!
Happy Friday!!
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https://beautifulsouthernheart.com/2017/04/27/7-years-and-counting-sobriety-wins/
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Think mine would be of some interest!? Hope you like!
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Yes! Thank you, I love it already 🙂 can’t wait to check it out further!
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Your theme is wonderful and i look forward to seeing what you’re gonna post!
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Tried visiting your site, but it says it’s no longer available!
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Try http://lookatlindsey.wordpress.com
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Hello, Kristen Walker. I’ve browsed through the comments and you seem very interested in New bloggers.so please check out my blog Yoruba-Yankee – http://wp.me/p8Esda-v
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Thank you! I sure will 🙂
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Would love if you could have a read of mine? https://damselintransit.com/2017/04/19/working-abroad/
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I sure will! Thank you for sharing it with me!
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Have a look at mine I’d love some feedback http://www.themindfulplanet.com
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Just started blogging. Check my 3 posts!
This is the first one: Open letter to my ex – http://wp.me/p8ECsi-g
Looking forward to your feedback.
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Your blog looks fabulous.
And the theme “I write here to those whom i cannot write….” is very captivating.
Keep writing ☺
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Welcome to WP!
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Love the idea!!
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It’s a great idea to write open letters to get your thoughts out. Loved your first post.
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I like the idea behind your blog. I don’t know I’d have the courage to write open letters… I fear I’d go too far
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Hello everyone, I’m making my first attempt at blogging. Below is the link to my first blog post and I’ve completed five so far. I’m trying to keep up with the word of the day posts so feel free to read any of the other posts as well. Thanks!
https://unintelligiblerambler.blog/2017/04/24/attempting-to-be-avid/?frame-nonce=ba4399f649
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Very nicely written. I like the layout of your blog, short excerpts for all your posts makes it easy to read 🙂
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Thank you. Although I can’t take credit for the layout, it’s a template from word press. 😊
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Hello! I have left a much more detailed bit of feedback on your actual post. You’re first post was lovely to read, and I think you’ll do just fine at blogging 🙂 Welcome, again, to WordPress! 🙂
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Hey all! Everyone who shares interest in Spirituality and to all of you Soul lovers, you should come and check out my blog https://innertalkssite.wordpress.com/2017/04/19/what-is-higher-self/
❤️
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A tip — you’re using a lot of tags on your posts. The WordPress.com Reader filters out posts that use more than 15 tags and categories (combined) as an anti-spam measure, so using this many tags actually makes it harder for folks to find your posts, not easier.
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Thank you very much Michelle for sharing this information with me. You are very helpful ❤️
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Hi Michelle, do you think you could devote a post to this please at some point? I had read about this in the support section once and always forgot it. It’s such an important topic and would help a lot of bloggers out, new and old alike 🙂
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We live to serve 🙂
https://wordpress.com/dailypost/2015/02/12/tagging-shelf-life/
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Thank you Michelle! I’ve given this a reblog too so I can do my bit help out
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Definitely looks interesting! I can tell you put a lot of thought into your posts!
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Hey every one !!! Here’s our new blog http://artinkartblog.Wordpress.com
We Cater to Combine and bring together best of the best writeups and Artwork including Paintings from Talented but Grassroot Level artists. Pls do have a look at the posts if you like and do follow us if you wanna be a part of this awesome family.
Cheers to all the writers here😄😄😘😘 Keep Writing!!👍
Hope to get in touch with some awesome people on our Blog!!!👍
Thanks People! Thanks WordPress!😄
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OK this was my first and I have been blogging for a couple of weeks just I write alot https://marksymmonds.blog/2017/04/03/no-blame/
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A tip for you — you’re using a lot of tags and categories on most of your posts. Problem is, the WordPress.com Reader actually filters out posts that use more than 15 tags and categories (combined) as an anti-spam measure. This means that using so many tags makes it harder for folks to find your posts. If you cut your tags down to the most relevant (or, if you want to use all the tags, cut down your categories), you’ll actually draw more readers.
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Oh thanks that’s really helpful I will do that on my future posts
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https://wonderfultreasures.wordpress.com/2017/04/13/4-tips-for-procrastination/?preview=true
Check out my other posts as well and leave feedback! Thank you so much!:)
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https://justnerdstuffz.wordpress.com/2017/04/23/marvel-select-gamora/?preview=true
Hey everyone I’m a new blogger I’ve posted this as well as others please check it out!:)
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Good review of the product 🙂
You might want to customize your About page, maybe add some widgets as well.
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Thank you! Follow if you like!:)
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Newbie alert ! But very good post x
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https://wordpress.com/post/curlysquared.wordpress.com/27
New blogger! Started yesterday. I’m going to use as a Journal type outlet since my life has become too busy to just sit and write anymore. Also have done a couple “of the day” posts from here!
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Your page is great! I’ve been writing for a long time too and am so happy to have found blogging. I am looking forward to more of your content! 🙂
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Welcome!
FYI: that link goes to your dashboard, which is private, so people won’t be able to see your site. The simplest way to get the public link is to go to your blog’s homepage and click on the post title. Then, copy the address you see in your browser’s address bar and use that.
Here’s your homepage: https://curlysquared.wordpress.com/
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Sorry, I still have no idea how to use this site and apparently copied the incorrect link previously. This should be the one that goes to the post I was trying to share.
https://curlysquared.wordpress.com/2017/04/27/4272017/
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Welcome! I loved reading your posts.
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Nice first post. I think that journal blogs are interesting and might try a journal post myself.
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https://snoodphotography.wordpress.com/
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Starting Out – Chloe Ash Writing
My first post! All about how my blog came to be 🙂 https://chloeashwriting.wordpress.com/2017/04/26/starting-out/
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Very nice short stories. The layout looks pretty good too 🙂
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hi, please check out mine and comment to help me improve
https://warmagazine.wordpress.com/2017/04/14/friday-like-no-other/
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dear fellow bloggers,
Im overwhelmed by how much support you show each other. IM new to the blogging world and I’m excited to see where this goes. follow for support, stop by and read. Good luck to you.
http://www.pennyyforyourthoughts.blog
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Welcome to the blogging world, I agree with you. This community is very supportive. Your layout looks good, you’re off to a good start 🙂
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We all are a bit insecure especially at the start. The trick is to remember why you started the blog in the first place! Write for yourself and get a happy feeling out of it – wishing you all the best on your blogging journey!
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Have a look!
https://sydneymaharajnicholson.com/2017/04/27/first-blog-post/
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Excited to see where your journey takes you, followed!
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You all have such wonderful blogs and content, it is beautiful! As a new blogger I am definitley taking the time to look through each and everyone’s pages and all I can say is wow! Keep it up everyone 🙂 I am happy to see fellow bloggers with such an amazing passion in their work!
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Checked out your content, love your site’s lay out and the vibes :)!
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Aw thank you so much! I just checked out your site as well, You have a great start so far and I can’t wait to see more!! 🙂
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