Jul 24, 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?

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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.
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    1. Wonderful blog, your writings are superb, you are able to captivate the readers heart, and your writings speaks for itself in a very intricate way. Really love the way that you bring out your posts. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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    1. Loving the style of your blog, and your writings, they are all very insightful, very captivating, and very gravitating. Really love the way of how your posts are penned out, skillfully, deftly. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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    2. I hope so, paminat0r. I hope the WordPress people see this post and look into it, if they already haven’t. WP powers like 27% of the internet, and having more accessible options like that so common would be great!

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  3. Afternoon, everyone! I’ve been blogging for a few months now and I’m still trying to figure out what works for me. I think I mainly need some feedback to know exactly what I’m doing right and wrong, as everyone I know isn’t very helpful aha

    Any feedback on my blog or on my last few posts would be wonderful :>
    Thank you!
    Khalistrasza.wordpress.com

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    1. A really down-to-earth blog, the way that you compose your feelings, your experience, your stories into words, that is what that fascinates me, the writings are all from the bottom of your heart. Really love the theme that you have chosen for your blog. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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  4. So glad I found this post! I would love for people to check out my recent post. I’m trying to be more consistent as this is something I’ve always wanted to do! Feed back from regular bloggers would be great!

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  5. I love your post. Everything you pointed out was so true. I visited China back in 2005 (I know forever ago) and it seem the overall atmosphere is the same. Did you happen to go to the great wall? That was an amazing sight and climbing it to the top of breath taking. Worth the whole trip 10X over. I was in a small shopping area in china and we actually had to pay to use to toilet. There was a lady standing by the door who gave us all a few strips of toilet paper and that was it. Definitely an experience but what an amazing country over all. I might have missed it- How long were you there? I was only there for about 1 week. I wish I could have seen more of the country. Are you going to write more about your time in China? I’m going to follow you because I’d love to read more about it. Also, if you have a second can you please check out my writings and tell me what you think? I’d really appreciate it. Thanks! https://bloggerinablogworld.com/

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    1. Really love the effort that you put into your blog, and the veracity in your writing is top-notch, your writing style depicts that you share all of your experience from the bottom of your heart. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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  8. HELLO ALL: would love some feedback on this political blog I’ve started; not really what people seem to be using WordPress for, so if you’re also political blog (left/right wing/wherever in the world) let me know!

    All feedback is appreciated! I’ll link the blog as there’s only two posts and both are on the homepage: https://avasantina.wordpress.com/

    Thanks!

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    1. Very insightful blog, loving the way that you bring out your posts, and the style of your writings, covering a multitude of details, and very intricate. Really love the direction that your blog is going into, success. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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  9. Hey my people! I have a new book review out on The One by John Marrs and would like some feedback. My writing style is starting to change from a more silly, slang-written style to more professional and I don’t know how I feel about that honestly.

    If you’d like to, I’d appreciate some feedback, advice, and/or tips. https://tizzymatic.wordpress.com

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      1. I never liked the professional way of things, but I accept changes that I do unintentionally. Just seems like the quality is a bit better in way, right? Thank you, Yanni.

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    2. Hey! I’ve just read your book review blog! It actually made me want to to read the book, so job done in that respect. However, I’ve got a few pointers for you.

      Dude, that was long. It was more like an essay than a review. Try to keep it shorter. When we’re heading into the land of headings and sub headings, you’re only going to make people click away. I can see you clearly want to engage and encourage a discussion but leave those to the comments.

      Try to stick to a plan, intro, main themes, things you liked, things you didn’t, questions raised and a conclusion. Keep things a bit tighter so the reader of the blog can see where the post is going.

      Remember, the main purpose should be to either recommend or not recommend. Readers want to know the main story arc and if it’s worth buying. Don’t delve too deeply into things.

      Anyway, I hope that helps and keep you the good work! Love&Peas x

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      1. Thank you! This was my first time writing this long as a way of trying out if it would be better longer or shorter, so I understand where you’re coming from. I’ll take your advice.

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    3. A really diverse blog. loving the way that you present your posts, and your writing style, simply intricate. Really love the fact that you devote a lot of your time into blogging, dedicated. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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      3. Wow, you’re writing is very scenic and it gives off the feeling of passion and inspiration. Everything seems to flow together very neatly. Huge thumbs up on your site.

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    1. Hey there! I’ve just read your blog post. A lovely artist to review! I’ve got a few tips for you. (sorry, I’m an English teacher so you’re really in for it!)

      Try making your sentences a bit snappier. For example, “Out of all of the vintage acts to have come out in recent times, Lana Del Rey is probably the only one that has pulled it off well enough to not be considered a modern day hipster.”… Is quite a clunky opening. How about… “Vintage, classic, moody, words that might spring to mind when thinking about singer and songwriter, Lana Del Rey.”

      Try to cut your word count down a little. For a review it felt quite long. When you read your draft cut out sentences that don’t bring anything new to your paragraph.

      Try mixing it up using a thesaurus. Search for some interesting synonyms and try not to use the same adjectives over and over.

      I hope those help. Clearly you’ve got excellent taste in music so keep up the good work. Love&Peas x

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      1. Thank you for checking out my blog! I really appreciate you taking time to give me some pointers. I definitely agree about the opening and using the same adjectives over and over. I’ll go back through the post and see what I can do better next time.

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    2. What a queer blog, reviewing songs with utmost precision, and very insightful write-ups for your blog. Loving the way that how you bring your readers to completely immerse in your writings. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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    1. Spectacular pictures from your blog, and the way that you bring out your posts with a balanced mix of pictures and words. Really love the intricacy that you have captured through your lens. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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      1. Thank you. I am thankful I’m not alone. I wish I didn’t feel it. But I do. I guess we just need to persevere through it.

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    1. A very diverse blog, loving the way that you bring out your posts, and posting multiple facets of content to the readers. And the intricate details in your perspectives, and your writings. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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    1. Wonderful approach to your writings, and the way that you bring out your stories with your wide perspectives and the bountiful expressions on your writings. Really immersed in your writings style, very intricate. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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    1. Loving the way that you share your experience and your life with intricate details and wonderful pictures. Really loving the simple theme that you have in your blog. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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    1. Your words are powerful, inspiring, aspiring, superb, and many more positive vibes that could label your perspectives, and your writings to many facets of life. Loving the theme that you have chosen for your blog. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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    1. Spectacular recipes that you have in store on your blog, they are simply delicious just by the looks of it. Loving the idea of how you share with us, the readers, and the time you have taken to construct these posts. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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    1. Hey there! I love the main image used on your blog but it’s missing a logo or a title, something that you can instantly recognise. Also, the topics of the blog posts are a bit all over the place. Maybe concentrate on a few core themes or ideas to build up a following. I hope that helped and look forward to seeing what you do next. Love&Peas. X

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    2. A broad approach with your ideas, perspectives and your writing, totally in love with the way that you bring out your posts miraculously, and with careful thoughts. Loving the theme that you have chosen for your blog. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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    1. Loving the way that you bring out your posts, they are very captivating, and filled with utmost veracity. Wonderful presentation of your ideas. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!

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    1. Hi there!! I love your writing style: it’s full of your personality and it’s got a fantastic flow! And don’t apologize for your nerdiness; it’s endearing. Well, okay, as a fellow nerd *coughs fan girl coughs* 😅 I’m all for promoting what you love. I have not gotten into Doctor Who yet. I’ve been contemplating it. The BBC has already devoured my soul with Sherlock. And as a result, I know a lot of Who things because of tumblr’s SuperWhoLock fascination. (Who’s the nerd now? Hahaha). Anyway, that’s enough of my tangent.
      That bread looks amazing! Thanks for sharing. Now I’m off to check out more of your blog. 😃 Thanks for sharing and happy blogging! 💫

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  21. Hello everybody! I’ve always been a good writer, but have never devoted myself to actually writing a blog consistently. I am a huge music fan. I especially enjoy discussing the music I grew up on during the 80’s and 90’s. Just looking to have some fun with this and hopefully grow an audience. Any advice both on my post and how to gain more of a following would be greatly appreciated. The layout of the blog could use a little work, but I fee like my content is pretty good. Let me know what you think.

    Piano In The Dark by Brenda Russell

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    1. I feel like your colors make it kind of difficult to read. I would maybe switch to something a little easier on the eyes. I haven’t come across many music blogs, though! Best of luck!!

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      1. The fact that there aren’t a lot of music blogs is the exact reason I want to try it…that and I have a passion for what I am writing about. I will take a look at the layout. Thanks for the feedback!

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    1. It looks like you’re off to a good start! I would just double check for typos, and generally try not to reuse the same word too many times in one paragraph. Welcome to WordPress!

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  24. Hi everyone! I’m a teenage blogger who mainly focuses on poetry and posts about my life as I know it. I love hearing what other people think and I plan on minoring in creative writing next year so the more opinions the better!

    My Latest Poem! https://coffeewithkayleeblog.wordpress.com/2017/07/23/driving-away/
    My Latest Post! https://coffeewithkayleeblog.wordpress.com/2017/07/20/struggling-to-breathe/

    I hope to see you there! xx

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