Jun 26, 2017 / Community Pool

Community Pool

Where bloggers come together to 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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To help us make the Community Pool a productive space for discussion, here are some tips and guidelines you might find useful:

  • 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!
  • The Community Pool comments section can get quite big — and starting duplicate threads doesn’t help. Thanks for not posting the same question more than once, as well as for not starting numerous threads in a single Pool.
  • If you’re looking for quality feedback, be as specific as you can. Questions about a particular post tend to draw more comments than ones about entire blogs. Questions about specific design elements are more likely to be answered than ones asking for general layout advice.
  • We discourage leaving links without a more substantive message or question. These are often overlooked by other bloggers, and we frequently remove them to make the comment reading experience smoother. Also note that including multiple links in your comment might automatically put it in the moderation queue, which will delay its publication.
  • Please keep all comments civil and constructive. The idea is to have fun — it’s a pool, after all!
  • To keep from losing your place in the comment thread while you visit others’ blogs, right-click on a link to open it in a new tab or window.
  • If you haven’t looked at our Commenting Guidelines in a while, now might be a good time.
  • No running on the deck.

Are you a new blogger looking to share your very first post? We have a special forum for bloggers just like you in our weekly First Friday posts.

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    1. Firstable thanks for the advise on my previous comment, I just did what you recomended me.

      Good advises on your post, I actually started blogging to combat stress. I discover that writing about what I like is very relaxing, plus its a break from work while I drink my coffe or tea. Kudos to you.

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  5. I’m taking a bit of a break from my usual Music/Photography posts, but I recently tweaked and reworked one of my favorite older posts, all about an a cappella soul group from the UK called The Mint Juleps. They were incredibly talented and deserve to be known more-https://robpatdoy.wordpress.com/2014/09/09/the-soundtrack-of-a-photograph-part-12/

    Also, since it is Monday, here is my weekly photo for my Monochrome Mondays series-

    Monochrome Mondays

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    1. Yes, your blog is good. At first, you won’t have a lot of views, but don’t worry about it. They grow with time. I suggest you should use as many tags as possible, because they attract more readers! Oh, and photos. Loads of them! Good luck with your blog! 🙂

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    2. I agree with Oceauxnic. Tag, tag, and then tag again. Broad tags, like #sports, then more narrow tags like #dortmund. Also, post as regularly as you can. Follow other sports/soccer writers on WordPress. Don’t give up.

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    4. Hi Verdid! Just checked out your blog. It looks good! If there is any constructive feedback to make, I’d perhaps change the widget on your side bar to include more information. Other than that it’s great. If your blog is new, I suggest you also post on First Friday. You might get more helpful tips from veteran bloggers.

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    2. Love it! I didn’t know 1 July was international joke day. I must share this information with my friends and family and credit your blog. Thanks for the tip!

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    1. Hi Soph, great post! I enjoy a good Top 10 recommendation list, though I don’t think I’ll ever have the patience to read all of The Lord of the Rings.
      In terms of advice, I notice you don’t have a standard blue WordPress follow button on your blog? You may want to think about adding one – they’re quite handy for getting fellow WP bloggers to follow you easily, in addition to having an email sign-up (like you have). Otherwise, it’s looking good!

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      1. Hi Amy, I am glad that you enjoyed my post! Thank you so much for the advice about the blue WordPress follow button- that is such a good idea! It will hopefully allow/ encourage more people to follow my Blog. Thanks again! Love Soph xxx

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      1. Just had a read of your post and I love it! My favourite has to be Guess How Much I Love You. My Dad used to read it to me when I was little! Plus I love your style of writing.

        Thank you so much for taking the time and commenting on my post. I really appreciate it.

        Love Soph xxx

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  21. Happy Monday bloggers! My name is Marisa and I’m a fashion blogger living in Oregon! My latest blog post is a How to Style for Fourth of July. This post also includes some awesome military themed accessories! I wear my Navy headband to support my Sailor! I thought I would share this post with you all if any of you have a military spouse, family member, or loved one and would like to celebrate the day supporting them! xx
    http://sincerelymar.com/style-fourth-july/

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    2. So cute! I love love love Fourth of July clothes, I don’t know why but it’s just all so cute to me. My hubs in is the marines I would love one of those headbands!

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    1. Hey Maitri,

      I really loved your post about self love and self acceptance. You express and put it across beautifully.

      I wanted to leave you a comment on the post itself but I don’t see an option to comment below your posts. I would suggest you enable it, would help you connect better with people who resonate with your thoughts.
      Keep spreading the positivity. Much love ♥️

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      1. Thankyou so much varuna. I am happy to know that you liked my post and I guess there must be some error in settings I’ll check that!

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  24. With each post on my positivity blog, I include a personal story and a positive life lesson (hopefully). 🙂 I would love feedback on the success of my inclusion of both in my posts and the conciseness of my writing. Any other feedback is of course welcome. I enjoy checking out the work of others and will definitely be glad to check out your site as well. Thanks in advance for your time and consideration.

    http://www.intentergy.com

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    1. Hi, loved your post..got me thinking about my vacations. Oh how I miss vacation time!

      Just one thing, if you always have posts with a lot of pictures..you can try using a theme that makes your blog more appealing from the gallery perspective. There are numerous free themes that help exploit the beauty of pictures to a good amount.
      All the best 😦

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  25. Hello All,

    Below is the link to my post. I have started a new section on my blog. Would love reading through your suggestions and comments.

    Dear Someone (#1)

    Hope this makes your Monday a little brighter 🙂

    Do explore ahead if my writing resonates with you.
    Much love 💙

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  26. Happy Monday!

    I post writing pieces, music recommendations, and photography on my blog! I really try to make sure that everything I post is something im proud of- https://angelajeanpaik.wordpress.com/

    I would really appreciate it if you checked it out and gave me some feedback! I’m always looking for improvements.

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