Jul 17, 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!
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  • Please keep all comments civil and constructive. The idea is to have fun — it’s a pool, after all!
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  • If you haven’t looked at our Commenting Guidelines in a while, now might be a good time.
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  1. I just finished a post about me and my siblings taking my parents back to their hometown, Brooklyn, as a celebration of their 60th wedding anniversary. I don’t know why this one was so hard for me to write.

    Brooklyn Tour

    I am looking forward to your comments and feedback.

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    1. Loving the captivating style of your writing, and the way that you bring out your posts with those pictures. Really love the way that you have chosen the theme for your blog in order to deliver who you really are on your blog. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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    2. Wow–what a wonderful post. And great photos, too! A fantastic thing you did for your parents. The history/church, etc. made me think of the memoir _Rust Belt Boy_, which I sample in a previous post on my site. Maybe you’d check it out?

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    1. Wonderful post, loving the fact that you are still writing from the bottom of your heart really give me the sense that you are still original, and very insightful. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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  3. Hi!

    After creating my blog a few days ago, I decided to go ahead and write another post about something I enjoy and am passionate about- music. I really enjoyed writing this and would be grateful for any feedback, thoughts or other music recommendations as I am still new to the whole blogging thing.

    My current favourite bands and artists post is linked below

    Current Favourite Bands and Artists

    Please let me know your thoughts 🙂

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    1. Wonderful blog. Loving the style of your writing, and the way that you bring out your posts. Really love the theme that you have chosen for your blog, it really suits the message of the blog. Hope to see more from you. Great start. Have hope, write on!

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    1. Wonderful post, loving the fact that you are still writing from the bottom of your heart really give me the sense that you are still original. I felt really caffeinated. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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    1. Loving the captivating style of your writing, and the way that you bring out your posts with those pictures. Really love the way that you have chosen the theme for your blog in order to deliver who you really are on your blog. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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    1. Spectacular approach to your writings, loving the style that you bring out your posts and the way that you compose your feelings and perspectives into it. Really love the theme that you have chosen for your blog to signify you. Great start. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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    1. Loving the captivating style of your writing, and the way that you bring out your posts with those pictures. Really love the way that you have chosen the theme for your blog in order to deliver who you really are on your blog. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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    2. Wonderful blog. Loving the style of your writing, and the way that you bring out your posts. Really love the theme that you have chosen for your blog, it really suits the message of the blog. Great start. Little footnote, your about page is in need of info, you can edit it by pressing the customise button on your page. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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  9. Hey guys! This is an additional post for Kadooment, what is Kadooment? Follow the link in this blog to find out, also can you guys suggest some apps or ways to promote blog posts? Thanks 😘www.samanthaharrison.co/2017/07/14/kadooment-day-survival-guide/

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    3. Loving the captivating style of your writing, and the way that you bring out your posts with those pictures. Really love the way that you have chosen the theme for your blog in order to deliver who you really are on your blog. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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    2. Wonderful blog. Loving the style of your writing, and the way that you bring out your posts. Really love the theme that you have chosen for your blog, it really suits the message of the blog. Great start. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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  11. Hello,

    I recently came back from a 2 year teaching job in China and I have to say it was great. I did pick up a little of the language while I was over there, but now I’m back in the US.

    That being said, I have a WordPress blog where I only blog in Chinese. If I want to blog something, I translate it into Chinese using my dictionary then post it. I see this as a way to make myself use Chinese since I’m no longer surrounded by it. And, I believe using the dictionary will help me increase my Chinese vocabulary.

    What do you guys think of this idea? Do you think it will grow into something or fade away?

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    1. You know how google translate screws with the language, if you really do want to blog solely using one language only, do it. However, if you really want to blog in Chinese, you should try out Weibo. WordPress is more on US users, and Weibo is more on Chinese users.

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    2. Loving the captivating style of your writing, and the way that you bring out your posts with those pictures. Really love the way that you have chosen the theme for your blog in order to deliver who you really are on your blog. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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  13. Hey all! I just joined wordpress two weeks ago, I write about science topics in such a way that anyone can understand it and enjoy! I just published my second post today, please take a look and tell me what you think! I would be happy to do the same for anyone else 🙂

    How do we learn?

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    1. Wow… Really insightful blog, loving the wonderful style of your writing, and the way that you bring out your posts. Great theme that you have chosen for your blog. Hope to see more from you. Great start. Have hope, write on!

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      1. Thank you, I appreciate the encouragement! I really enjoy your short stories, I read your two most recent ones. Some of your metaphors are interesting and I hadn’t head them before, I assume they are more from your culture? I like the addition of the Chinese adages, for me it makes it more unique and interesting to read! You are very creative!

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    2. Wonderful blog. Loving the style of your writing, and the way that you bring out your posts. Really love the theme that you have chosen for your blog, it really suits the message of the blog. Great start. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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  15. Hello fellow bloggers of the world,

    I’m a personal, inspirational, and travel blogger!

    Love travel-related posts? I’m sure you do, then click this link down below which will take you to my brand new travel post!

    Comments, links, pingbacks, shares…are all welcome! Connect with me, tell me what you think, and I’ll be sure to check out what you’re all about!

    https://thebenlessard.com/2017/07/19/a-trip-to-british-columbia/

    Peace, Love!

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    1. Wonderful post, loving the fact that you are still writing from the bottom of your heart really give me the sense that you are still original. Your pictures are still on point. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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    2. I enjoyed following your trip through Canada, I love the country! Thanks for the pictures, great photography and very positive stories. Where to next? Would love to have you join a travel blogging challenge with me!

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      6. Hey! Yeah, if you could do a ping back to the challenge so I could read it whenever you post! I will also link your page on my new responses! :3

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    1. Wonderful blog. Loving the style of your writing, and the way that you bring out your posts. Really love the theme that you have chosen for your blog, it really suits the message of the blog. Great start. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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    1. Wow… Really insightful blog, loving the wonderful style of your writing, and the way that you bring out your posts. Great theme that you have chosen for your blog. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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    2. Your ideas are interesting. In some places, the reading is a bit awkward. For instance, “He thinked that as we have tunnels on earth through which we can reach our destination with ease same is applicable in space.” would read better as, “He thought that just as we have tunnels on earth through which we can reach our destination with ease, the same idea is applicable in space.” https://gracelead.co

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    1. Is everything that castle-y structure in England? Love the sunshine in the photos! Sooo pretty. I think that I prefer shorter posts, because my attention span spazzes sometimes, but definitely loved alllll your pretty pictures. 😉

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      1. Hehe not everything is as castle-y haha but I wish it was. However, down on the south east coast of England, we have LOADS of castles which are all mystical and magical to look at. I’ll stick to the shorter posts from now. Thanks for reading and commenting, I really appreciate it! Xxx

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      2. Ugh, I would love to visit England. Need to remember to bring my princess-y dress outfit to match up with the castles! 😉

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      1. I will keep my posts a lot shorter from now on. I am glad you enjoyed the photos though xxx

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    1. Wonderful blog. Loving the style of your writing, and the way that you bring out your posts. Really love the theme that you have chosen for your blog, it really suits the message of the blog. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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      1. Wow thanks!! I was afraid that maybe the poem was a little inconsistent with my usual writing so thank you for this reassuring feedback! Really glad you enjoy my writing, thanks again for such a wonderfully positive message! 🙂

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  20. Hey there!
I just wrote a new blog post in my Eye on the goal and I would love for you to read it and share your thoughts or similar experiences with me!
Check it out at:
http://eyeonthegoalblog.wordpress.com/
Thank you so much!
Bharti

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    3. Oh and also, your content is unique and fresh, I really like to get to know about the lives of cabin crew workers, I feel they’re very under appreciated. Hoping for many new posts from you my dear!

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      1. Thank you so much for correcting the link and taking out time out of busy schedule to read my blog and finding it unique. I am trying my level best to show the other side of coin by posting such articles.

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      2. Haha, that is very nice of you, you should check out my blog too, I write essays about social issues and such and plan to write one about the aviation industry very soon, I’d love to collaborate with you on that one, I think first hand experience is what counts the most, do follow my blog, I have already followed you and stay in touch. Cheers! 😀

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    4. Wonderful blog. Loving the style of your writing, and the way that you bring out your posts. Really love the theme that you have chosen for your blog, it really suits the message of the blog. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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      1. Thank you so much. Your words means a lot to me and hope just readers like you keep on motivating me like this . I am just trying to write something fresh , meaningful and trying to show both the sides of the coin through my blog.

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      3. Your blog is very creative and keep on doing the hard work like this dear. I’d love to collaborate with you on in future. I think first hand experience is what counts the most, do follow my blog, I have already followed you and stay in touch. Cheers! 😀

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    2. Spectacular approach to your writings, loving the style that you bring out your posts and the way that you compose your feelings and perspectives into it. Really love the theme that you have chosen for your blog to signify you. A little remark, you should try out other fonts, it does not really suit the feelings. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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    1. Really interesting post–especially the lack of verb tense usage in Jamaican Patwois. I wonder where some of those grammar usage (or non-usage) rules come from? I visited your About page–intrigued about where you live. I wonder how Jamaican Patwois changes from Jamaica to NYC, say, or any other place where there’s a sizable population of Jamaicans.

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      1. Thanks, Rebecca for your comment. I am a Jamaican who migrated to the US three years ago. Jamaicans who migrate, often only converse in full Patois, to fellow Jamaicans. When speaking to an individual from another nationality, we often tend to adjust to accommodate their level of understanding to ensure that effective communication takes place. When Jamaicans talk to each other, there may be tell-tale signs to indicate which part of the island each person is from. But usually, only another Jamaican is able to tell the difference.
        Each language has rules. In Jamaican Patois, those rules exist, even though most people do not pay attention to them, since the language is not usually formally taught.
        Thanks again for your comment.

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    1. Your site looks and reads great. I’m not a self help book reader, but this one I might try, on your suggestion–personal accounts are certainly my entry of choice into this genre of nonfiction. And I love the succinct way you review the book. I’d love it if you checked out my latest post and gave your feedback.

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