Jun 16, 2017 / First Friday

First Friday

New blogger? Welcome! Share a link to your first post, say hello to other new faces, and find your first few readers.

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Head to your blog’s home page — not your dashboard, your blog itself. Click on the title of your post to open the individual post.

Highlight and copy the URL you see in your browser’s address bar, and paste the entire URL into a comment here.

Welcome to First Friday, a weekly open thread where any new blogger can share a link to his or her very first post with the larger WordPress.com community. To share your first post with us, copy and paste the link right into a comment here. If you’re not new, you can still be a part of First Fridays: visit a link or two, and leave the blogger a like or comment.

Please don’t use this as a space to share your first post…. that you published three years ago; ditto for simply sharing your latest post. Posts should have been published within the last month, and should be your first post. We’ll remove other posts to keep this space focused for new bloggers.

We ask that you help us keep this space focused by following a few additional guidelines:

  • We encourage anyone who shares a link to visit a few other bloggers. New readers for all!
  • When commenting, the third time is not the charm: don’t share the same link repeatedly, or in multiple First Friday threads. We’ll remove repeat posts.
  • Link directly to your new post, rather than to your blog generally — it makes it that much easier for folks to like the post or leave you comments.
  • Avoid repeated “Follow for a follow!” comments. (Tip: if you’re trying to build a readership, it’s much more effective to visit and comment on individual bloggers.)
  • To keep from losing your place while you visit others’ blogs, right-click on links to open them in a new tab or window.
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    3. Nice blog but I wished you used wordpress to create the blog instead of weebly. Size of the readers is huge here and you will be encouraged to write more on wordpress than weebly.
      Good Luck!

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    3. Nice post Beth and nice theme you got there! Just two observations.
      First there is a text widget under your menu which needs an edit so is your about page.
      Rest all looks fine, happy blogging!

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      2. Go to your blog and then click the menu… and you will see your text widget … reach the text … there is a link called “Customizer” click that … that will open a text widget editor.. where you can change the text … then click save and publish…

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    1. Welcome 🙂

      Looks like you haven’t given your site a title yet! If you’d like to add one (we recommend it), you can do that by going to My Site > Customize > Site Identity.

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    2. In addition to what Michelle said, you also have an text widget which needs an edit. The social icons at the bottom could be linked to your social channels too..
      Happy blogging!

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    1. Oh I’m so excited about your blog. I had to wake my sister up to show her your post, I was like SEE IM NOT THE ONLY ONE. Reading is so wonderful, I can’t personally bring myself to use a kindle or read electronically, I have to have an actual book in my hands. I’m a classic book reader and my absolute favourite book is “To Kill a Mockingbird”. Anyway happy blogging and I’m off to read your post about Malala (she is my absolute human icon)💛💛

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    4. Great blog and I love your piece on positivity. We need more of that particularly after all the unfortunate issues we’ve had in UK recently.

      If you fancy any blogging tips, check out my latest post, I’ve just reached my first anniversary 😉

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    4. Hey Vicky, congratulations on your new blog, looking good. and nice theme you have chosen.
      Just one note that there is a text widget in the menu section which needs an edit.
      Rest all good.. keep writing … enjoy doing that!

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    1. I truly enjoyed your writing style and honesty! I’ve been making my own mantra that’s similar to yours: “only you can make yourself happy.” Cheers to blogging! And thanks for sharing!! 🙂

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    5. Welcome 🙂

      I noticed that you still have some placeholder text in your blog’s sidebar, over 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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    6. Great blog, and being content is so important. You may want to fill out your about page so readers can find out a bit about you.

      If you want any blogging tips you can check out my latest post as I’ve just reached my first year.

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    2. Nice post. Love your writing style.
      In the first sentence I think you mean inquiring not injuring. Also, personally, the green background is a little distracting for me. May be personal preference as I am a black and white sort of guy 😁
      Keep it up!

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    4. Some serious stuff you write there girl! Bravo…!
      Nice blog already 300 followers! Great going… Keep writing, dont give up your anonymity! BTW you have some social icons, you might wanna remove them altogether!
      Cheers and good luck!

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    1. Really brilliant post. Followed you to see what you do next 😁
      The blog layout is great, just find the black background a grey writing a little harder to read than standard white background and black text. May just be my personal taste though 😀

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  13. Hello,
    I started my blog just 1 day off a month ago because I got scared of the fact everyone’s going to uni and starting their lives whilst i’m here on a gap year not knowing what I want to do. I thought I love to write and read so why not start a blog and so I got the courage too. I don’t know where this will go but im writing about travel, health and food so if you’re willing to give it a read.
    I’d love to hear what people think. Hope you’re having a wonderful day.
    https://strawberrytravelsblog.wordpress.com

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    1. Thank you for sharing! As a recent college grad, I can relate to this immensely! I should have taken a gap year. I had a professor tell my class once that all students ought to be required to take at least a year off before attending university. So I can definitely relate. Thanks for sharing! 😃 Happy blogging!

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    3. In your post talking about why you should take a gap year, I felt like I could relate sooo much. I too am taking a gap year, and until you say that to a few people you don’t understand how judgemental society can be! The minute I say I’m taking a gap year, people respond like i’m deciding to be some lazy couch bum for the rest of my life haha. Love how open/honest your writing is! Followed(:

      -Courtney
      http://www.thecurlyanomaly.com

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      1. Exactly, unfortunately gap years are still very new to society but its growing more and more popular as its not all about having a job and settling down straight away. Thank you, I love your blog. Followed too 🙂

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    2. Nice blog and posts, keep going …. good luck
      Just note that the social icons at the bottom of the blog could be deleted or linked to your social channels.

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    1. Hello!! What a lovely blog you have! 😄 As a fellow nerd and bookworm/Word nerd myself, I heart your writing style and choice of platform. Thank you for deciding to share and best of luck on your blogging!

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      2. You’re welcome! And I know exactly what you mean! I’ve been blogging over a month now and finally listening to my friends about giving it a go. Cheers! 😃

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    2. I also wanted to let you know that while your like above works, if someone clicks on your username it says your blog doesn’t exist.

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    2. Welcome!

      The simplest way to get the pubfulllic 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. But the short link works just fine!

      Be sure to add your blog’s address to your profile here, too — that way, people will be able to click on your name and go right to your blog. You can update that here: https://wordpress.com/me/public-profile/

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    2. Welcome aboard the blogging train, as you so aptly called it!! 😄 I really liked your writing style and voice. I wish you all the best with your new endeavor. Thank you for sharing!

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    3. Nice blog! Nice theme too! However some observations from my side. First you have a text widget at the footer which needs editing. You could add social widget and link them to your social channels instead of writing them every time on posts. About page also needs an edit. Try to add “Read More” tags for your blogs so that on the home page more posts are shown with little info for each of your posts. It looks very tidy that way.
      Good luck and keep posting!

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      1. Thank you for noticing those little things I need to tweak! Its a kind of tricky to ramble through the settings on an iPhone so Ill fix it all when I get to my PC. Thanks again!

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    1. Nice blog Punmeet, just two observations, there is a empty text widget which could be edited or removed altogether. Also the social icons in the bottom could be linked to your social channels.
      Rest all looks good… keep posting.. good luck!

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    1. Hey Jean, nice blog and initial posts, looking very good.
      Just a note that those social icons in the bottom of the page could be linked to your channels or deleted..
      Good luck … keep writing!

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    2. Hello! Welcome to blogging! 😃 I do believe you have a good combination for content to write about. It is aesthetically pleasing and I look forward to more from you. Happy blogging! 😁

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  20. Hey wonderful people! It would be great if you spare few minutes togo through my blog and give your views…Positive ones would give me motivation and negatives ones would give me more motivation and encourage ment ro work harder on my stuff..please visit

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      2. Ok … Checked it, looks good and you already have couple of posts.. great job..
        Now my observations, first the page you linked the about page needs an edit. Also its better to have a contact page also. Also think about providing a “Home” page and link that to your blogs. The posts which are too long, try adding a “Read More” tag, to make it tidy. Hope this helps… Good luck and keep posting!

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    1. Welcome 🙂

      I noticed that you still have some placeholder text in your blog’s sidebar, over 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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    1. Hey Nikettt nice blog and the initial posts, looks great just note that the social icons in the footer could be linked to your social channels or removed altogether.
      Keep posting more!

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    1. This is great! I honestly don’t know much about organic or natural ingredients, but have always wanted to select the best Ingredients and be healthy, excellent composition and useful info. Thanks for sharing!

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    2. Hey Mikee, nice blog and superb layout, Done good job configuring everything… Congratulations .. keep posting .. Cheers!

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    3. Hello! Welcome to the blogging world! 😀 I think you’ve done an outstanding job explaining the precise differences between natural and organic, which ought to be extremely beneficial to your audience! Well done! Here’s to all your future posts! ☺️

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    1. Nice new blog and the post Sophia, great going!
      Just want to point out that there is a text widget which needs an edit. The social icons at the bottom also could be linked to your social channels..
      Rest all good.. keep writing .. and have fun!

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    1. Nice blog Brett! Looks like your gonna have lot of travel adventures! Great, nice pictures too.. However I feel you should have about and contact page to people to know more about you. Also please add “Read More” tags to your posts so that people dont have to scroll your complete post to go to next post. It looks nice too.
      Good luck.. have fun!

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    2. Welcome to the world of blogging! You’ve got a fantastic basis for your blogging adventures, and thanks so much for sharing so I’m not insanely jealous I’m not currently out traveling too haha! 😄 The photography is a great device and aesthetic for the blog. Happy traveling and writing! Cheers.

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    1. Hey… nice new blog and the posts.. congratulations. However I am not sure about the theme and the font combinations, try other themes and do not change the font and other options let them be default.. they are generally designed with good combination by experts..
      Good luck .. keep writing and enjoy!

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    1. Hey Michael nice new blog and the posts. Looks very nice. Just a note on the theme, the black and white combination generally strains the eyes, if you think so change it to something cooler, it will match with your poem theme too..
      Hope you get the point… good luck … write more!

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    1. Welcome 🙂

      I noticed that you still have some placeholder text in your blog’s sidebar, over 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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      2. It’s a bit tricky on mobile at the moment — you’ll either want to log in to WordPress.com using a regular browser on mobile, or use a desktop.

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    2. Nice blog Breanna, looks good. However you have not linked your social links to social icons in the bottom of the blog. Thats the better way than putting the links manually as you have done currently.
      Rest all looks good… keep writing!

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      3. It sounds like we have pretty similar tastes in music! Awesome. You’ll have to share some of your favorites sometime.

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      5. I can’t believe I never thought of that. I love learning new languages (currently working on Russian) and I love music. You’re a genius.

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      6. Well I wouldn’t like to blow my own trumpet 😉
        It is a really good way to tune your ear to the language so you get used to the sounds. I always listen to german music whenever I am doing stuff around the house instead of normal radio. Almost like multi tasking then 👍🏻

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  30. Howdy, y’all! If you notice that a comment of yours has been deleted here that’s because, per the guidelines in the post, we remove comments from bloggers who have already been around for a month or more — there are so many brand new folks nervously publishing for the first time each week that we moderate these comments heavily to keep them as focused as possible on the new folks.

    We’re excited that you’re excited about your blogs, and we want you to share! So if you’ve been blogging for more than a month, please head over to the Community Pool, where any blogger can give/get feedback on any aspect of blogging: https://wordpress.com/dailypost/category/community-pool/

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    1. I appreciate that Michelle! I only wish that I had known about First Friday and anything community based when I began. In fact, I didn’t feel comfortable sharing immediately (as well as not knowing how to share around here until recently.) I’m actually still learning every day. 😀 Thank you for providing a friendly environment for newbies!

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