May 8, 2017 / Community Pool

Community Pool

The place where bloggers give each other 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?

The Community Pool is for peer feedback and advice. Looking for more specific information? Check out some of these resources:

Tap into the wisdom of The Daily Post blogging community and leave your question here in the comments. Others can then click through and offer input either on your site, or in the comments here (feel free to indicate which you’d prefer).

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  • While you’re not required to, we encourage everyone who requests feedback to also reply to at least one or two other bloggers who need some help. Spread the love!
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  • If you haven’t looked at our Commenting Guidelines in a while, now might be a good time.
  • No running on the deck.

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  2. Hello everyone! I am writing a mysterious fantasy series, which is filled with suspense and an ultimate aim to achieve immortality. If you like magic or thriller short stories, do visit my blog and give it a read! Your feedback means a lot!
    Have a great day! 🙂

    The Blind Illusion! #1

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      1. Hey thanks for commenting. Sure, personal finance is basically how you manage your money. My blog is about ways to increase your money management skills and financial acuity while also providing useful tips and insight of various topics!

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    2. 50 points for using Baz Luhrmann’s sunscreen and 50 points for using it so smartly; where’s the blogging award at.
      That’s a great piece. I have found any sneakers play the role of great running shoes as long as you didn’t forget to cut your long nails short (esp me) and the inner of the shoes is soft.
      Also, try warming up your body thru small excercises whenever free in the day so itll get used to movin’. Again, greaaat post

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      1. Oooh I like the idea of moving during the day! Well, I like the idea more than I’ll probably like actually doing it but I’m going to start! Ease my body into it! Thank you for that!!!

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    2. I like your post, especially the meme about making the onions cry. I agree with you that we need to get “into action” to achieve results.
      Ω

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  8. Hi, I’m Grim Angel. I’m a gothic poet, and I write short stories and series about a lot of dark things. My poetry is a little of everything from dark, to horror, to love, betral, and erotic. I just posted my new poem Bitter Taste today. Check it out at the link below and let me know what you think.

    Bitter Taste

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  9. Hi everyone! I am an active lifestyle blog based in Los Angeles providing new tips and sporting activities you should try. We help you find your next favorite activity ☺️ I would love if you checked us out and leave us any comments on how to improve: https://blog.belyvly.com/

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    1. Very informative without being an info dump. The links are helpful and my only complaint is that I would prefer them to open in a separate window/tab.

      That’s just my personal quirk and it does not detract from the excellent work that you put into the post.
      Ω

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      1. Noted! Thank you so much for your feedback. I will try to fix that on WordPress. I really appreciate your comment.

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      1. Aww thank you! I’m glad you like it ☺️ it makes me so happy. You should definitely visit California! Definitely one of the most beautiful states.

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  11. Hey everybody, every body, hey everybody – welcome to a new week. I am in desperate need of people to join me in writing for THE best music blog in the world (nae the Universe) https://talkaboutpopmusic.com/ So if you love music, love writing and love blogging then wait are you waiting for – please, please, please get in touch. Happy Monday! 🙂 steve xx

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  12. Hello everyone 🙂

    I hope that you’re all well, wherever in the world you are.

    I’m from South Africa and for us, Mother’s Day is on the 17th of May…this Sunday.

    I’ve posted this on my blog (link below) and would love if you could pop by my blog and give me some feedback, on other posts as well.
    I’m happy to return the favour, so please do ask. I would really love to grow my blog and am excited learning new things about blogging, which I’m very new to.

    Thanking you in advance 🤗

    Nicola

    Happy Mother’s Day

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  16. I’d like to invite fans of history and/or poetry to check out my poem of the week, “The Elephant Riders Parts I & II.” I wrote both parts as individual poems, but combined them here to accompany the book I’ll be reviewing on Tuesday. If you don’t know the elephant riders were the legendary part of Hannibal Barca’s army crossing the Alps to fight Rome in Italy during the Second Punic War. Comments and feedback are always welcome, and please leave them in the comments section of the post page as well, and click the like button on the post page. If you like what you see, feel free to browse around, and follow along so you don’t miss anything as I post several times a week. Thanks in advance.
    Drew

    The Elephant Riders Parts I & II

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  18. Hey people.., hope u r doing great!! I’ve written another poem 4 my blog,, not just 4 my blog, lol, for me , all those just like me , in the world!!
    SO…, I’ve written it may be about people who wanna see others happy, but deep inside they r damn much sad…!! I’ve not published the whole at once!! But I’m getting too much curious to know how’s it in actual..
    Check it out when time permits, thanks😊 I’ll be waiting !!😉
    https://buddingpoets.wordpress.com/2017/05/05/she/

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  20. Here is a story about the beginning of a workday many years ago:
    http://wp.me/p24idL-2wV

    My question is this: Does the video add value to the story or distract from the narrative?

    Thank you in advance for taking the time to comment.
    Ω

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  22. Currently, Include a photo or two with each blog post. I have been considering adding a short video clip here and there. Please visit my site and let me know what you think. Thank you in advance and I look forward to visiting your blogs as well.

    My blog is about positive thinking and survival of daily life.
    http://www.intentergy.com

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      3. I LOVE “all my unedited glory” – such a cool title; I checked out a some of your work, and I must say, it is very powerful. Great job! I am eager to read more.

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      4. HAHA I can’t believe you find it cool, it was a rather random title i came up with because i’d like to think my writings are ” glories “. I don’t really edit a lot of my things because i’m lazy and i have to deal with school first ! Thank you so much for reading and commenting and being so lovely ! I’m so glad you enjoyed it, i tried my best, not sure if it’s any good but i always try !

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  23. Hello beginners, advance and professional bloggers.
    I want to ask a question today.
    What are the top 6 writing tips that have worked for YOU?
    You know the English composition Intro, body and conclusion? Yeah, just like that.
    Please feel free to comment any tips and techniques, appreciated. THANKS

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    1. 1. Be clear on the purpose of your piece of writing (persuade, educate, entertain, evoke emotion). 2. Decide on key points that will achieve your purpose. 3. Write the key points then put them in a logical order. 4. Write an introduction that is succinct and gives people a reason to continue reading. 5. Write a conclusion that either summarizes key points or gives a call to action. 6. Edit what you have written. Ideally, walk away from it for at least 24 hours then proofread it. Ask someone to proofread for you or use a proofreading app. https://gracelead.co

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      1. Thank you!!! I like the last point and point number 2. Key points always make it easier. I will share these points on my blog with your link.

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      1. Aand *drum roll*, your blog just became one of my favorites and in there “dear disappointment” is number one. As someone who is currently battling disappointment, it was on point. 👌

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