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Hi all,
This is our first post on our new website and we have tried a different format, the listicle. Do read and let us know your thoughts.
http://unboundoutbound.com/lumbini-things-to-do/
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Nice! And beautiful pics. Attain Nirvana under that tree? Yes, please!
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We have quite a few pics of people meditating under the tree, but thought it best not to post those here.
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Terrific photos!
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Loved the pictures!!
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Hi all, this is my latest post, which is pretty typical of my posts about the English language:
I’m curious to see if these appeal to you, and welcome any general feedback.
Thanks.
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This was an extremely homorous post. You used history to talk about a “name” that most of us would not dare to even discuss, but have always wondered about its origins. Thanks for the chuckle!! https://brilliantviewpoint.com/2017/09/04/movie-review-the-founder-story-about-mcdonalds-on-netflix/
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Thanks for the feedback 😊.
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Well, you had an excellent post, the key was that you added a bit of history to the discussion, BRAVO! Sorry was typing fast and spelled “humorous” incorrectly!
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Found it very entertaining and humorous.
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Thanks 😊.
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That was an interesting read. Just as I was thinking about the expression, “every Tom, Dick, and Harry,” you added the line from Henry IV. 🙂 https://gracelead.co
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Hi there! You absolutely had me in stitches! I love quirky and intriguing things like a name’s history and I truly loved how you wove it all together. In fact, I was seriously ready to follow you before I finished half of this article. Ended up reading two before I hit that follow button! 😁
And though our blogs are slightly different, I think we’ve got enough similarities it should be a fun avenue to see how each works. Or not. Anyway, your writing style is awesome! Thanks for the laughs and the share. Cheers! 💫
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Thanks, and I agree that our blogs are similar. I was intrigued when I saw yours, and look forward to reading more 😊.
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I enjoyed the read & opportunity to learn something
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Your writing are really enjoyable and keep the readers hooked! Well done and good luck!🌸
Feel free to check out my blog too!
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Thanks, just started following you 😊.
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Hey guys!! I am a lover of wellness, health, positive vibes, meditation, fitness, yoga, and nutrition!! I suffered from depression and anxiety and show others how they can kick the negativity and live their bets life!! Come join me!!
https://theblondehealer.com/2017/09/02/its-okay-to-feel/
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This is a very positive post! Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you so much!! Xo
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You are so positive. Thank you for your post. Looking forward to seeing more. I have battled those same emotions.
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Thank you so much! I hope you’re doing well xo
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A great quick read about having those down times. Commented on the post. 🙂 http://www.lazysundaysblog.com
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Thanks!! Xo
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I read this the other day and I have to tell you it’s incredibly commanding in its presence. It’s resonated with me and I can’t express how much it meant to me having the honor to read it. Thank you for sharing. I wish you all the best! 💫
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Thank you so MUCH for your beautiful and kind words! I hope you have a positive week vibrant soul! Xo
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It’s my pleasure! You deserve it. Have a wonderful week too! xx
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Thanks for sharing – I have a personal interest in mental Health and enjoyed your post.
http://weightofgravity.wordpress.com
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Thanks for the love! Xo
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Hey friends! Help me become a part of the WordPress blogging family.Do visit my blog and share your thoughts on how did u like it.Its about writings and sketches.
http://www.garypens.wordpress.com
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Love your sketches! I’m giving you a follow!
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Hey thanks dear.So happy that you liked it.
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I sure did.
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Agreed, incredible sketch. Do you make the drawings for all of your posts? You also have nice uplifting stories. http://Www.brilliantviewpoint.com
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Yes I had this concept in mind of drawing for all my posts.Lets see how far can I follow this.
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Great idea, it will become your signature way of writing… first a personal drawing that captures us, then your story. Excellent plan!
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Loved your sketches! The have a life of their own. Keep up the awesome work. Followed you 🙂
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Thank you so much dear.Hope I live up to the expectations.
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Your sketches are amazing!
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Really liked your work! Well done🙂
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Hello!
I have a question for everyone: what time do you post at? I usually post in the morning on a variety of days, but last week I posted on a Saturday afternoon (this post: https://coolbeans4.wordpress.com/2017/08/25/7-things-online-that-i-cant-believe-are-free/) and my stats/levels of engagement were way down. I figured people would still see it eventually, but not many people did. Was the post just not up to par or was it merely poor timing?
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Guess I am not one to answer as my stats are low. Most days I post in the evening. Today I posted in the morning.
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Did you see a difference in engagement?
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I did, but I think mainly because of the Community Pool. Mondays are always better days for me because of that post
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I post Wednesdayst at 11am. I think to create an equation to calcuate optimal posting time would be complex. First, you’d need to know when your intended audience is most likely to be in the WordPress Reader or searching the internet for key words related to your topic. If you can do that for each viewer demographic, I’m guessing there are people who would be willing to pay for the information. https://gracelead.co
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You want me to..do math? Yikes.
I think because my readers vary greatly in age, it’d be hard to really identify a prime posting time. But I think I’ve had decent success with morning postings. I’ll definitely play around with times a little bit. Thanks!
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Haha! Unless you’re into math, please don’t frustrate yourself. I haven’t attempted the math either. My point is simply that I think there’s not an easy answer that will work in all cases.
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We post Mondays at 7:30am local time. Some weeks it works great, others, not so much. Long weekend Mondays seem to get the most hits, but mornings in general do the best it seems. I think it’s because people look at their Facebook at emails when they get to work so as to avoid starting work. Lol
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That was my thinking as well! I know it’s what I do.
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I have long struggled to keep indoor plants, but it’s gotten even harder now that we have three cats. I did find some awesome solutions though! I’d love to hear what you guys think, and if you’ve tried any of these. 🙂
http://www.themeowplace.com/cat-proof-indoor-garden
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Great ideas! I don’t have cats, but they are really cute.
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Hi all!
I love writing poems, short stories and photographing. I could use some feedback. Here is the link to my latest post (photography+poetry)
Any feedback is most appreciated. Have a lovely week ahead!
-Yuhu
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I enjoyed your both your writings and photography. Keep up the good work.
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Thanks much! Glad you could stop by.
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Wow you have great blog right there!really liked it! 🌸
Feel free to check out mine as well!
Happy blogging 🙂
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Thanks a lot, Shreya. Will visit yours soon. Thanks a lot for stopping by.
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I didn’t know we had a community pool lol
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Happy Mondays bloggers,
http://emolovepoetry.blog/2017/09/04/unification-of-the-fallen-as-a-preventative-cure/
So today i went in a more political direction rather then the ‘seriously how can this person change even the most gentle words into heartache’ (check out the earlier posts, it happens.)
As always feedbacks/suggestions/other stuff.
Peace out.
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Hello all!
Trying something new this week with a writing prompt. I’d be really grateful for some feedback or any writers interested in giving it a go.
Discussion Point: The Cubic Parallel | Quare Quam
Thank you 😊
{Comment on my blog or reply to this comment and I’ll be sure to check your blog out too}
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Hey everyone! I have posted an easy recipe of hummus in my food blog. I embed a video of the recipe too. The link is http://thefoodfunda.com/recipe/easy-hummus-recipe/
Will love to get your feedback.
Thank you.
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Hi everybody,
I have a new post up. Anyone in the UK who fancies their hand at surfing, head up to Surf Snowdonia in North Wales. You don’t even have to go into the sea!
Surf Snowdonia have posted a link onto their own FB page, so I am pretty stoked and getting some good traffic through today – I want to make it a record hits day if I can, so please click the link and have a read!
https://shootfromthetrip.com/2017/09/03/ride-a-perfect-wave-in-the-welsh-mountains/
Thanks, Dylan xx
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Great story and shots! And your site design is really nice too. Clever title and tagline. Thank you!
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I’ve started a new posting series about vitamins and mental health. My plan is to take a look at the current research and how it pertains to the treatment of mental health symptoms. Here’s what I have so far:
https://glimmersofsilver.wordpress.com/2017/09/01/vitamins-and-mental-health-new-series/
I’m currently working on tomorrow’s post on vitamin deficiencies linked to anxiety symptoms, so stay tuned!
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Wow! This vitamins and mental health series seems to be really useful. Looking forward to read more.
Happy blogging!
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Thank you! So far it’s been very interesting to read the research
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That’s a clever strategy to put your vitamins beside your coffee pot. https://gracelead.co
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Thank you! It’s definitely helped me out 😀
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This should be an interesting series. Following to get the rest of it. 😊
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It’s been interesting gathering the research for it!
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Hello beautiful people.
I tried summing up the paradoxes of life. Check it out.
Feedbacks are highly encouraged.
Happy blogging!
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This was such an amazing read, I loved how you added rhetorical questions in, it was incredibly thought-provoking and insightful!!
Check out my blog https://whenlifeawakens.wordpress.com/
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Thanks you so much. I’m glad that you like it.
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Hey guys. I write about all the weird thoughts and ramblings that come to me in the dead of night. My blog is a platform for me to rant, so please check it out if possible. Peace.
https://rantsofasleepyteenager.wordpress.com
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I really like your blog and writing it’s unique and interesting to read yet also relatable at the same, some things I’d suggest would to either edit or remove the text widget you have on the home page and to also add an About Page so readers can get to know more about you and your blog.
I hope this was useful!!
Check out my blog https://whenlifeawakens.wordpress.com/
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Check out my post from last week:
http://jimbo789.wordpress.com
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Hello fellow WordPressians!
Here is a post I think we all need a little bit of.
Can’t wait to see what the pool has to offer!
Let me know you checked out my blog so I could check yours out too!!
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You are so right. WE all need to remind ourselves how to say Thank You. Thank you for sharing and reminding us. Have a wonderful day.
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You too thank you for reading!
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What a great reminder to accept and give gratitude! http://www.lazysundaysblog.com
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Yes exactly! I will check out your blog asap
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If someone wants to “pay me back,” I suggest they do something kind for someone else who needs a little help (pay it forward). My thanks is typically an email telling how their kindness made a difference to me. Other times, I send them a thank you card through the postal service. https://gracelead.co
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That is a great point, thank you for sharing!
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Happy long weekend!
Today, my husband and I talk about our marriage. Please check it out and let me know what you think.
https://tradingdesksfordirt.com/2017/09/04/true-love-5-strategies-strong-marriage/
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Really liked checking out your blog. Marriage does take 2.
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Thanks!
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Love The Princess Bride! And love this post! Very well written and great suggestions. I’ve been married for 11 years now and these things are what help us stay happy and will help us for years to come! 🙂 http://www.lazysundaysblog.com
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I pinned your latest post so I could go back and read all the blogs in your list later. Thanks!
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Hi ! Everyone..
This is my latest post
https://yidairis.wordpress.com/2017/08/31/unwanted-dream/
Please, feel free to give a feedback or suggestions for improvement.
I start created a blog to improve my writing skills in English.
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Hellow fellow blogger,
It’s been a month since my blog got publish. Kindly check my wordpress on
https://arlindahapsawardhani.wordpress.com
Any feedback regarding it will be appreciate. Thank you and see you around on the blog!
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Hello Fellow bloggers,
My recent post talks about the ugly truth of being ‘too nice’ or ‘too kind’ in today’s world.
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This is an incredibly beautiful and insightful post, I relate to a lot of the points you mentioned and I completely agree with the opening paragraphs of the post too.
Check out my blog https://whenlifeawakens.wordpress.com/
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Hello Bloggers, I have ALREADY read some super funny posts. Doing my best to visit people and offer a comment. Have you seen the movie, “The Founder,” about McDonald’s hamburgers? If not, I highly recommend it. Here’s my review: https://brilliantviewpoint.com/2017/09/04/movie-review-the-founder-story-about-mcdonalds-on-netflix/
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I feel I’ve lost my readers on wordpress..
Wish to discover some new readers here… There we go.
https://t.co/2CCkA8ZiY2
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Hey everyone! I have just posted a new blog post and would love to get some feedback so that I can improve. Feel free to leave a link of your blog too so that I can check them out as well. Thanks 😊
https://ventingthoughtsblog.wordpress.com/2017/09/04/readers-crib/
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Interesting post. I’ve never heard of Wattpad. Maybe you could write a post on WHY we would use Wattpad versus Kindle, OverDrive, and the Nook. http://www.brilliantviewpoint.com
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thanks 🙂 well wattpad has 1000+ books which are free to read and it gives opportunity to those who love to write and want to become writers to show their talent on that platform. and if someone likes their book they get published. So it’s kind of like supporting writers who have just started their writing journey. Hope it helped 🙂
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That’s interesting. Who does the site cater to… age, genre, etc? This would be a great post, would love to hear WHO founded the company, why, where are founders from, and so on. Is this mainly for people who want to self publish? Meaning that the books are unpublished stories? Curious about all of this. I’ll have to read up on it. Thanks for teaching me something new!
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You’re welcome. check it out you’ll love it 🙂
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Sweet…thank you for the information, I will certainly check this out. Fingers crossed it will have text books on there too… (highly unlikely 😦 )
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you’re welcome but unfortunately it doesn’t have textbooks 🙁
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Great start so far! I loved the list of stories that you’ve recommended. I can’t wait to read more! Review on blog.
-Luna 🙂
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Thanks for sharing that app. Commented on post. 🙂 http://www.lazysundaysblog.com
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checked your blog too 🙂
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Enjoyed your post! Liked and commented… I’d love if you could check out my blog and give me some feedback as well!
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Thanks🙂 I’ll definitely check your blog
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Hello everyone!
I have finally got up a post after ages because I’d been dealing with so many life changes( Moving to a new uni,settling in,eventually getting a laptop and typing out what I’d been dying to write!)
My new post just went up and it would make my day if you could check it out and offer your opinion and advice.(As I think I’ve got a little rusty!)
https://musingsofawhimsicalsoul.wordpress.com/2017/09/03/head-in-the-clouds/
I also hope to be on a regular schedule from now on,so if you have any tips on that,I would really appreciate it!
Besides,please drop your blogs in the reply.It is my favorite thing to read new blogs and lemme know if you need advice or suggestions or something!
Thank you and have a great time swimming through the Community Pool!
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Beautiful post 😊
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Thank you so much,your own blog is absolutely gorgeous!😄
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Thanks a lot 😊😊
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😄💕
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Hi Arusha, I just visited your blog and became completely immersed your post about aeroplanes! Reading it reminded me of my own love of flying, travelling and exploring the world. Your writing is so creative and engaging. I’ll definitely be following along for more! 🙂 Ps. my blog is https://blogweirdandwonderful.wordpress.com if you’d like to give it a read! xo
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I’m so glad you found some of yourself in my post! Thank you so much for following me! I dropped you a follow as well your blog is going to be my saviour! 😄💕
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Your blog is so beautiful to simply just look at, not to mention your travel posts! I’ve only had time to read the one about The Big Apple, but i cant wait to have a proper read later on. I’m hooked!
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Thank you Shona, this is so encouraging. I’ve just visited your blog as well and i love it! You seem to have a lot of exciting plans and dreams for the future, same as me 🙂 I’ll certainly be following along for more! xo
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Great post! Made me want to get out and travel more. Commented on the post on your blog. 🙂 http://www.lazysundaysblog.com
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I’m glad I could do that! I can’t see your comment on the post,though.😶 I will head off to yours,thank you so much!
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Hi following your blog.. do check out and follow my blog too
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I did it’s very motivating,thank you!
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Ty
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Hello everyone, I hope you all are having an amazing day. I write about positive guidance, quotes and many other things. http://Www.positiveguider.wordpress.com please share your opinions.
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Great quick reads to add some positivity to your day. Thanks for sharing! http://www.lazysundaysblog.com
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Thank you for reading and sharing your opinion.
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Your positivity is something to be applauded! Thank you for sharing and do please keep it up; it means a lot to tons of people. 😁
Also, I love the layout of your blog! The pictures are lovely and it all flows beautifully.
Cheers! 💫
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Thank you so much for appreciating my work, it means a lot . 😀
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Of course! You deserve it. It was the least I could do. 😄
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Thank you 😀
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Read your post about 10 things you should remember and no. 4 was my favorite
http://twenty7bymichelle.com/4-ways-help-deal-stressful-day/
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Thank you for reading. 😀
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Hi folks, recently started up my blog again and I’m in need of a bit of advice – really struggling for traffic on my blog! Any help is hugely appreciated and happy to return the favour 🙂 https://blogweirdandwonderful.wordpress.com
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I pray September will bring you all you seek. Enjoy the university.
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Thank you so much!
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There’s a lot of ways that you increase blog traffic, you’ve already made a step in the right direction by posting on the Community Pool but to maximise the benefits try to engage with other bloggers. Where possible reply to comments such as leaving constructive criticism, visit other blogs and leave likes and comments but only on the posts you actually like.
I’ve got an entire blog post on how you can boost blog traffic https://whenlifeawakens.wordpress.com/2017/08/19/100-followers-blogging-tips-tricks-beaboss-series/
I hope this was useful!!
Check out my blog https://whenlifeawakens.wordpress.com/
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Thanks so much for this advice, it’s really helpful! I’ll definitely be checking out this blog post 🙂
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Happy Monday (and Labor Day to those in the U.S.)!
In response to a some feedback provided to me by a fellow swimmer, I’m trying to engage more–with this community and in my writing. So, my latest post is a little more personal and off-the-cuff. I’d love some feedback!
https://rustbeltgirlblog.wordpress.com/2017/09/02/what-kind-of-place-is-this/
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I pray September will bring you all you seek. Enjoy the university.
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oops I replied to the wrong one. forgive me
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Still working on improving my blog every day. Would love for your feedback. Hope your enjoy. https://plzdolife.wordpress.com/2017/09/04/measure-monday-week-2/
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Love your brave post. Thank you!
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Thank you, my bravery will be when I do photos. They scare me just thinking about them
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Hey all I have two brand new post
1. My September under £100 outfits.
2. Creepy guys in Clubs ( full of gifs and will hopefully make you chuckle!) please have a read and let me know what you think , I have started a lifestyle blog about two months ago now and I’m so pleased with all the feedback and follows I am getting!. Thanks for all your support! https://amyelizaloves.wordpress.com
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I’m dyinggg lol. I just read the creepy guys in the club post, it was hilarious and so true! Review on blog 🙂
-Luna
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