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So I’ve been trying to make my site look cleaner and more professional but I’m having trouble with the static first post. You can see what I mean when you take a look at my blog it’s the first thing you see.
Can’t wait to see what other amazing blogs are here and have a wonderful day!!
Way of the Wise – Bringing Peace Through Understanding
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There should be a way to delete that static first post so you don’t have to worry about it anymore! Go into your WordPress dashboard and poke around — it might be under “Blog Posts”, or maybe in the theme customizer.
Good luck!
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Thank you will do!
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Follow me, I’ll follow your blog. If you don’t get my language, use google translator(Bengali to English). Thanx, give me your feedback if you read my blog. 😃
http://www.skblsya.wordpress.com
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I got rid of my first post, as I really don’t see the point of it. Your blog looks very pretty 🙂
https://brushandneedleblog.wordpress.com/
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Thanks really appreciate it I’m going to get rid of it as well since it’s not working anyways
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Hello! It seems like you may have inadvertently set that post to be a “sticky” post — that means it stays at the top of your page above all the newer posts. You don’t need to delete your post to make it go away from the top of the page — just find that post by going here:
https://wordpress.com/posts
Then, go inside your post editor, click on the “Statis” item and switch the “Sticky” toggle off. That’s it!
You can read more about sticky posts here:
https://wordpress.com/support/post-visibility/#sticky-posts
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Hey guys,
Check out my latest short story:
http://www.ichbindacian.com/andreas-weiss-short-story/
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Hello everyone! I am new to blogging and just started few days ago. I have published two poems regarding social awareness.
Here’s the link:
http://writetoexpress994.wordpress.com
Feedbacks are a welcome😊
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Hi everyone! I have a Spoonie lifestyle blog and I just started a fashion series. Here’s the latest post http://wp.me/p6XiSx-Bh
I’ve been blogging for over a year and I still don’t have a whole lot of traffic. My current readers are amazing, but is there something I can do blog wise to help gain some traffic? Any specific tags, am I using too many tags? Any advice would be helpful! You can comment on posts directly or reply to my comment.
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Love looking at fashion blogs…yours looks great. love your tips 🙂
http://www.diyingmachine.wordpress.com
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Thank you so much! I am DYING over your Harry Potter Monster book. That is so great.
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I know. I love it too, was surprisingly easy to create 🙂
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I think I’m going to have to try it. I have a whole book shelf of HP stuff. Most of it I bought at Platform 9 3/4 when I was in London, but some of it I made for Comic Con last year! 🙂
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I still haven’t been to HP in London, just did Orlando. It was great but I’m sure London would be fantastic.
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It was! I can’t wait to go back.
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Hello, Kat. I liked your blog a lot! Do you engage with other bloggers? Are you a part of any facebook or pinterest groups? I believe doing these might help. Good luck ^^
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Thanks! I’ve just recently joined facebook groups! I’m looking into some Pinterest ones. And I interact with some bloggers in my genre as much as I can. What Pinterest groups do you recommend? I only learned about them recently.
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Eh tough question to answer 😀 I don’t get it that much as well, but people say it works, so..
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Oh. Haha. I got ya!
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Hi Friends,Plz check out my travelogue https://www.travelcrusade.org for insights on travel and other information
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Hey guys. Someone suggested to me not too long ago that if I want my blog to be successful I should try to find a niche. At the moment I do like to write movie reviews but I also like to write about whatever’s in my head. See here:
https://themumblr.wordpress.com/
So what do you think? Try to find a specific audience or just write about whatever you feel like?
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I don’t necessarily have “successful” blog, but from what I’ve seen, having a niche is what attracts people, and you then have an audience to target. That being said, perhaps you could categorize your blog, billing it as “movie reviews and other musings” or something, making the reviews easy to find and read but giving you an opportunity to write about other things as well
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That’s good advice. Thanks 🙂
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I just went to your site, looks great, but it doesn’t look like you are reviewing movies regularly… or did I not look at your site properly. If you are going to focus on movie reviews then I would suggest you do this monthly or quarterly if you want a following. Also, we are all trying to read a lot of different Blogs, so I would recommend keeping your word count to 300-400 words. I read this is what Bloggers strive for if they write for a living. Great post! Keep writing.
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Hey, thanks for the feedback. You’re right, before the last couple weeks, I wasn’t reviewing movies regularly. But I thought if I was ever to streamline the blog, that’s the direction I’d go in.
300-400 words?! I dunno, sometimes as soon as I start writing I get carried away and reach 500 words in no time 🙂 I’ll see if I can write some shorter ones in the future.
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YOU can DO IT! Take a look at my site. I practiced and got good at cutting words out. You WANT people to visit and not think… oh no, I have to keep reading. That’s how I felt. In life we have to read a lot for school, for work, and then books we enjoy, so add on a Blog and unless it is short, I pass on it after the second paragraph. That’s just me, maybe other people have more reading time. FOR SURE, you can do 300 and I think you’ll enjoy seeing how “razor sharp” your text becomes. :). Let me know when you’ve posted your next 300-400 word Blog. 🙂
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I did have a look at your site. You certainly sold me on Sardinia in that short post 😄
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There’s no right or wrong when it comes to having niches or not. Personally, I don’t have a niche because I wanted the freedom to write about whatever I want. Do I sometimes regret not having a niche? Yeah. At the end of the day, it’s what will make YOU happy though. You never want to feel like you’re obligated to write.
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Yup, I think enjoying writing is probably the most important part.
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Hello everyone…Just posted a new DIY on my Game of Thrones section. Come on over and check it out 🙂
https://diyingmachine.wordpress.com/category/game-of-thrones/
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Always up for anything Game of Thrones and DIY!
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Hello Everyone! I write a blog on temples and travel in Tamilnadu. I would love to receive feedback on my latest post with this link https://dreamtemples.wordpress.com/2017/05/15/kolli-hills-arapaleeswarar-temple/.
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My blog is all about how an anonymous and inconspicuous girl in India leads her life. It has her thoughts, musings, rants, hurts, and everything that affects her. It’s entirely personal. You can check out my recent blog post. Below is the link:
I would love some support and I promise that I try my best to return that. 🙂
Thank you so much.
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Loved reading it 🙂 Will def check back for more.
http://www.diyingmachine.wordpress.com
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I checked out your blog too.
First of all let me say that I love your blog name. It’s intelligent and catchy.
Second, your posts are awesome.
Loved it! ♥
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Thanks 🙂
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writing helps..Do keep writing
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I definitely will 🙂
Thanks for checking it out. Means a lot. ❤
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Just checked out your blog. Looks good. Read your Anxiety post. Keep your head up! Rant, muse and everything else as much as you want. That’s what WordPress is here for 🙂
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Thank you so much! This means a lot. 🙂
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I checked out your blog. I read the post about adrift. The music is beautiful BTW. There wasn’t a comment bar though. You should check that. Your writing is awesome
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Curious. I see a Leave a Reply button on all the posts. Maybe check a different post?
Thanks! I’m glad you enjoy it! I will check out your site! 🙂
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Still couldn’t find it.
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That’s really odd. Can you see other ppls comments?
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No. I can only see the like button on all the posts
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Curious. I followed you back so maybe that will fix it or at least enable you to comment through the reader haha
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Funny thing, it did not work
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See if it’s the same for other people
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I just got a comment on the Adrift post about 2 seconds ago. So weird! I’m out of ideas at this point, lol
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It’s beautiful. It happens that at times you are not confortable sharing things with others so it’s best that you write it down. Even I do it at time. Keep writing😊
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Thank you so much 💙😊
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Most welcome😊
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Hello everyone! I am putting my beautiful article on achieving unlimited energy which came to my mind when I was feeling empty and clean minded 🙂
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I enjoyed your post a lot! Completely agree with almost all of it, except maybe for one thing – that emotions are useless. I know they don’t last and they sometimes affect our actions in less-than-perfect ways, but hey, good emotions are part of the reason we enjoy living 😉
In general, good writing! Just be mindful of spelling (Word can check it automatically, if needed) – other than that, keep creating, your words are beautiful! 🙂
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Thanks alot, I really appreciate that. In the third part of fable, I have wrote about positive thoughts and feelings which are good for our mind. Anything productive and constructive pours energy. Some emotions drain energy and take us on emotional roller coaster. We should be careful about that. 🙂🙂🙂
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Hello everyone! I would love feedback on my blog! I have been recently thinking about becoming a self-hosted blog, but I only have 50 followers. Should I wait until I get more followers and then self-host?
https://beautybyalibra.wordpress.com/
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That is totally up to you. I’m not a self hosted blog, but I have blogging friends who are and they don’t have an extensive amount of traffic either. One friend in particular gained more followers after she bought her domain. If you decide to, it should only help your blog in the long run. Just keep interacting with your readers and post as often as you can!
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Thank you!
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I’ve been wondering the same! I’m planning to explore more about going self hosted and then do it later in the summer!
https://brushandneedleblog.wordpress.com/
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It depends on how much traffic your blog has, how much your blog has grown, and if you will continue to blog. I have been blogging for almost 2 years and I don’t plan on going self-hosted anytime soon. Here are some tips: http://wp.me/P6pkmz-cW
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Thank you!!
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This is my post for today:
https://megsdailymusings.wordpress.com/2017/05/22/is-there-more-than-a-love-triangle-in-wicked/
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Hello, everyone!
I have been running a business writing blog for 2 months now, and my main aim is to attract more writers who would write business/economics articles for my website. So far, I was able to target only a few, however. What would you advise for attracting more writers/bloggers?
studentnessblog.wordpress.com
Thanks in advance!
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Perhaps try joining niche groups on Facebook and asking people there?
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Hi! Great to see everyone here again 🙂 Feel free to check out my new posts – about faith https://yourbeautifuljourney.wordpress.com/2017/05/21/lets-talk-faith/ and about how we can stop being afraid of sucking at something (excuse my foul language) so that we open up to trying new things https://yourbeautifuljourney.wordpress.com/2017/05/20/its-okay-to-suck/.
Your feedback (yes, yours specifically! 🙂 ) is very helpful – so, don’t hesitate to speak up!
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One more thing – if you’d like me to take a look at your blog and give some feedback, too, just drop me a line under this comment and I will be happy to visit! Let’s all support each other here 🙂
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Loved reading your post, very positive and motivational 🙂
http://www.diyingmachine.wordpress.com
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Thanks! I like how visual your blog is – keep it up 🙂
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Good read about faith ..enjoyed it . This is my new post https://silhouetteofthoughtsblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/21/unraveling-poetry/ feel free to give feedback
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Interesting view on poetry! I agree that it’s quite enjoyable, though not for everybody 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
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Left a comment – I really enjoyed it.
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Great to hear!
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Wanted to leave a comment on yours, too, but it gave an error. I just wanted to say that the idea of your blog is awesome! Best of luck to you and your family!
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No worries, thank you so much!
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https://bibliophilecornerblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/12/all-the-worlds-a-stage/
Hi!This is a poem about different kinds of artist and how each one of them views the world as a stage!
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Beautiful ..
https://silhouetteofthoughtsblog.wordpress.com/
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Hullo all!
This is my new blog post and I would really like everyone to read it and give me feedback.
Thank you!!
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Hello everyone!
Started writing for the 1st time and am loving the freedom in it. I would love feedback and would love to give the same.
Thank you!
https://2sides2everystorysite.wordpress.com/
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Oh my goodness I love your theme. It’s so…mystical! You’ve got a great writing style. Just keep writing and read everything you can! You learn as you read and as you write. Never stop.
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Thank you! Can’t wait to continue this adventure. I just hope they are read in the correct order. Any advice to keep the story in order?
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Well, all blogs post the most recent post first then go backwards from there. I’ve found that titling the piece in accordance to where it falls in the story helps. Or you could make different pages for each project and number the chapters. That’s what I do for my creative pieces.
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That sounds like a good plan. Thank you for the advice!
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Ooh I loved the theme, looks great. What did you use?
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Libretto. I loved it too!
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Hi guys! Just published a post checking in on my resolutions from the start of the year. Would love any advice or criticism that you guys have. Thank you!
http://Azanah.wordpress.com
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Hi! I like the cover photo for your posts. It definitely sets the tone for a hipster and fun vibe. I’d be cool if different types of articles (like beauty, food, travel, etc) had different photos to distinguish between them. And don’t forget to sp Pinterest 🙂 Otherwise keep up the good work!
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I love all your photography!
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Hello everyone!
Time or Life?
What runs faster?
Read. Relate. Review.
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I’d love if you guys checked out my latest post http://www.loveesyd.com
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Love the book reviews and skin care tips 🙂 Will def check your blog out for more.
http://www.diyingmachine.wordpress.com
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Thank you!
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Hi Everyone! I’ve been writing on my blog now but would love some advice on how to grow it and any feedback/criticism – it would really help! Thank you xx
https://youthculturelife.wordpress.com
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Hi guys, how has been your days? I changed my blog’s theme yesterday and I recently wrote a new post. Please I need feedbacks, thanks so much for being there always.
https://doingitnaturalblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/19/how-to-get-rid-of-razor-or-shave-bumps-naturally/
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Looks good to me 🙂 Loved your post, so informative.
http://www.diyingmachine.wordpress.com
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Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it.
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Hey everyone! I hope y’all had a fun filled weekend. So my new post is about how with age we start complicating stuff and get entangled in a complete web of problems. Do check it out, and drop in a review!
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So I put a comment asking y’all to check out my blog and forgot to put the link. Well, I’m clumsy haha!
Here it is,
https://therunawayyworld.wordpress.com/2017/05/21/c-for-complicated/
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Lol, i’ve done that a few times too 😛
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Hi, everyone … I am Swadesh and I written a new blog on terrorism – https://sjanablogblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/15/terrorism/
You can also check my other blogs at sjanablogblog.wordpress.com
Thanks
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Hello everyone! I wrote a beautiful article which can be the eye opener for the scale of our existence. I am sure you gonna love it 🙂🙂🙂
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Hi everyone, check my new and first blog story – An affection undivulged – https://sjanablogblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/20/an-affection-undivulged/
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This is a little story I did as an entry in a contest. I’m limited to 700 words. Mine is 690. This is Very different from anything else I’ve ever written and I could Really Really use some feedback on it!!
https://pennylanethoughts.wordpress.com/2017/05/20/last-day-on-baird/
Thank you!
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Hey everyone. I’ve been on a blogging break recently and hopefully will return soon. I’ve been making some changes to the blog and would love to know what you think and any feedback and suggestions for the future for https://stevemcsteveface.com/ – thanks for looking and have an awesome week! Steve x
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