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My latest post on how failing equals success (+ personal story): https://zyrakuma.wordpress.com/2017/09/27/you-didnt-fail-at-less-you-tried/
Have a wonderful and fantastic week guys ! ~ 🙂
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I agree with you that failure is a part of the process. I did like the content of your post though it did seem longer than necessary. That one long paragraph was difficult to read. https://gracelead.co
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Thank you for the feedback, I’m going to space out the paragraph 🙂
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Hey all. I’ve done a new post on my family blog. It’s a fairly new blog so still messing with layout and such so any feedback will be appreciated. This post is about my oldest daughter’s birthday which includes vomit! But no alcohol….she’s 11 after all. I’ll try and check your blogs out too (no internet at home till next week so a bit intermittent getting online). Thanks to anyone who has a look and double thanks to those that leave a comment on here or the blog. Cheers
https://thebclansite.wordpress.com/blog-entries/
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I’m super new at this
I write bout motherhood, my husband’s feelings as a police officer and other things
Please show some support
https://xval.wordpress.com
Thank you all
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If you are working and going to office and handling your boss seems like a tough ask. you need to read this one. Don’t be miserable. It’s your life live it to the maximum.
https://www.obsoletereality.com/o-my-god-no-boss/
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Hello everyone, currently there has been lots of things going around,not quite pleasant one. I have been keeping my mind off by writing blog. Here is my second blog: http://wp.me/p9aB5p-s
Please give honest feedbacks 🙂
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Wrote a new post about having mental block or just being in a funk, and how to break free from that mental state. I’d love to get any feedback for it and I’d love to get better in any way that I can!
I’m always trying to get better and I’d love to check out your work too!
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Hey ! Can I have some feedback on my new article please ?
Thank you ♥
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I quite like the look of your blog and I really do like how your favourites include a variety of topics!!!
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Thank you so much for your feedback it means a lot to me ♥
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Hello everyone! I have recently posted about Iceland: https://moreplanesthantrains.wordpress.com/2017/09/26/1550/
however a friend has shyly told me that it’s a bit too long and people can get bored. What do you honestly think?Should I have divided into Iceland part 1 and Iceland Part 2?Any feedback highly appreciated 🙂
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Hi All! I would love some overall feedback on my blog: first impressions / gut reactions, what could be improved, what is good. However here is a link to my most recent post on understanding when it’s time to walk away from an unhealthy relationship. My blog is written from a Christian worldview, but my hope is that it doesn’t deter non-Christians from reading it. Not every post is about Christianity. Thanks for your feedback! Have a wonderful day. ~Shell
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Hey All,
Please do drop by my blog and give your valuable inputs, good/bad. Appreciate the time.
Thanks in advance. here is the link to my blog
https://lifeasitcomesweb.com/
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Hi you all,
I’m back after a month of disappearance, I missed so many community pools and it makes me sad. This is my latest post and I hope you all will like it, please do leave some feedback!
https://munabanana.wordpress.com/2017/09/27/lets-discuss-womens-rights/
Munabanana 🙂
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Hi everyone! I just published a post as a respond on today’s daily prompt. It’s about coincidence and the start of something funny, perhaps love. Here’s the link:
I hope you like it! Feel free to give comments and/or delve deep into my blog! Thanks ☀️
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I just started blogging about my life as a traveller. If you have a second I would love any feedback on my work and ideas on how to get more followers/views. If you enjoy the content don’t hesitate to give me a follow. There is 5 posts, this is my link to my first. Thank you so much for your time! https://wanderingveggieblog.wordpress.com/2017/09/20/about-me/
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Hello! I just posted the third part of my new prose poetry series “Apart From You” and would love some feedback.
The series is about a couple in a long distance relationship and all the struggles that come with. Each part focuses on fears and thoughts the characters have and how the relationship affects them. The cool thing about this series is that you don’t need to read all parts in order to understand it. Everyone interprets something different when reading it, you should give it a try!
Thank you!
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Just visited your blog and left a comment. You’ve written about the problems of long distance relationships beautifully and the short story you wrote is also pretty good.
https://duskydawnsweb.wordpress.com/
this is my blog. Please do visit and I’d appreciate your feedback 🙂
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Thank you so much! Your feedback means a lot to me. I read a few poems from your blog and I really liked it! I especially liked your story “Loved”. Keep on writing! 🙂
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Thank you for the feedback. And good luck with the blog! 🖒
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You too!
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i have started my blog and am new at this. i have written several articles and poems, do visit my blog and give feedback
https://toomuchinmymindblog.wordpress.com
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Hey! Welcome aboard. Checked out your blog and left comments there. Good luck.
and here is a link to my blog, waiting for your feedback!
https://duskydawnsweb.wordpress.com/
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just checked out your blog. Your poetry has a fire to it, if that makes sense. Would you mind checking out my blog as well? http://fromcrowntosole.wordpress.com
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Hey, I just checked your blog and I tried to like and comment on your posts, but for some reason the post disappears the moment I hit the like button. Please check it out
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That’s so weird. I’ve never experienced that so I have to Google a quick fix for that. Thanks for letting me know!
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Okay. And maybe I should try once again.
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I enjoyed the thoughts in Today’s Wisdom: Silence. It would be easier to read if you used capital letters to begin your sentences. https://gracelead.co
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Sure, thanku for the feedback, I will incorporate them in future blogs.
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Just visited you blog and commented 🙂
Would you please check out my blog as well? It’s fromcrowntosole.wordpress.com
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http://fromcrowntosole.wordpress.com
🙂
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Sure, will definitely do it.
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Created a new site, where I talk about all the things I love.
https://christinasaysthings.wordpress.com/
Hope you enjoy!
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In a world full of How-To guides, there wasn’t anything out there that walked through the steps of catching a bat in your house while remaining happily married. Consider that gap filled! I hope you’ll stop by for a laugh. 🙂
https://withloveandalittleselfdeprecation.com/2017/09/24/blind-as-a-bat/
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Okay, that was funny. Hopefully he/she doesn’t return for round 2. https://gracelead.co
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Hey guys. So awesome to have an online support group like this. I’ve had to create a blog for university as I’m studying fashion Media. Would love and appreciate all the support and feedback I can get 😛
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Hello! In my blog, I post poems written by me!☺
http://www.thetaulkabee.wordpress.com
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How a downtown girl from downtown California falls in love with this crazy army man. Read and follow the blog if you are inquisitive to know about what happened in this strange love story.
https://www.obsoletereality.com/love-happens-when-you-least-expect-it-to/
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How a girl from downtown California falls in love with this crazy army man. Read and follow the blog if you are inquisitive to know about what happened in this strange love story.
https://www.obsoletereality.com/love-happens-when-you-least-expect-it-to-2/
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I am unable to get a pingback to one word prompt. If some one can get ping back to this post, I will be really grateful.
https://www.obsoletereality.com/love-happens-when-you-least-expect-it-to/
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I know I posted something in here the other day, and that people probably don’t check this far down, but: would someone be kind enough to explain how one goes about reposting? I think it’s different than reblogging. Basically I see people post the same thing twice without losing likes and comments. Please help. 😅😁
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Hello! Check out this support page — it gives you the information you need about reposting / republishing posts:
https://wordpress.com/support/schedule-a-post/#republishing-a-post
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I like to stir things up a bit and say what’s not-so-expected or the opposite of what the norms are in society. I try to do this in a fun, mildly sarcastic way while incorporating metaphors of another art that i love; fashion.
I would love if you guys would give me some feedback on my newest attempt: https://wonderoftheweek.com/2017/09/26/can-i-waste-my-time-please/ if you feel like it 🙂
Thank you very very much!
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I would really appreciate it if you guys would check out my newest blog post and let me know what you think!
https://hashtagteensonly.wordpress.com
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Confidence Hacks has good advice for all ages. Teens aren’t the only one who struggle with this. https://gracelead.co
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the inspiration behind my blog
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Hi everyone.
Just wondering if I could gain some feedback/comments on my blog ‘Revelationary Thinking’ https://revelationarythinking.wordpress.com/
I’m trying to expand the blog to gain a wider audience so would really appreciate any comments.
I write on a vast array of subjects, my latest post being focussed on the rise of Artificial Intelligence and its impact.
More than happy to return the favour.
Thanks.
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I read your blog and really liked it. I think it is well written and insightful, albeit sparking a scary line of thinking. (Terminator anyone?) The overall look of the blog is great. I like the black background but I would have liked to seen a bit bigger font size. I look forward to reading more.
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Thank you for the comments and I’ll take the font size onboard as I’ve been playing around with the layout for a while now.
As I say in the post I think it has the potential to be terrifying but equally it be revolutionary in how it could advance our lives if we take control of the direction.
Your blog is set out really well and is accessible. I’d perhaps open a section to one particular topic of interest.
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Your recent post is interesting and thought-provoking. Two things would make it easier for a wider audience. (1) Change the background to one easier on the eyes. My eyes get tired looking at a black background. (2) Break your post apart into multiple shorter posts. Many people will not read longer posts. If you have an introductory post with a series of follow-on posts, it might appeal to more people. https://gracelead.co
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Thanks for the comments it’s really appreciated. I’ve been playing around with the background colours for a while so that’s really useful. I do also have a series in mind so will take your comments on that also. I’m happy to give your blog a follow also.
Thanks again
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Hi Everyone, I’ve had a post up for a few days. Please take a look if you enjoy short fiction with magical realism.
https://elbycloud.wordpress.com/2017/09/24/the-toll/
And if you’re a fiction writer, please post a link in reply here.
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That story is the reason I hate to love short stories. I never want them to end. There is so much more to be said there. What causes the water? Why do people change? What does that kindness mean? Again, this is what there is to love about short stories. They spark the readers imagination and force them to think creatively. So many people have lost their imaginations. This is a great story. I can’t wait to dive into your blog and read more.
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Well ok then! I am so completely delighted by that remark I think need to sit down. Thank you.
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That is great storytelling. I could see it being the first chapter in a book. https://gracelead.co
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Thanks! I am doing just that on another story – can’t believe how much harder it is than writing short stories. Thanks for posting your link, I’ll check it out!
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Hello there! I have been posting on my blog, https://mpcblogsite.wordpress.com/, for many months now. I understand that some of the topics I discuss can be a little complicated. I would love to hear your feedback on my content! Thank you so much!
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Your article was a bit lengthy, but I enjoyed it. I do have a question about one paragraph. “Let’s image that we chose a color in Figure 4, say the green that has an arrow pointing to it. As was the case last week, let’s say that we suddenly decided that we want a green that is a little “yellower.” With the spectrum in Figure 4, it is not too hard to choose a “yellower” green:” Shouldn’t the last sentence refer to Figure 5 since it’s the one without the black bands? https://gracelead.co
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That error must have slipped past me! I have updated the post. Thank you so much for your feedback!
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new posts! http://cruserbladezz.wordpress.com
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I’m new to the whole blogging scene, and have only posted about 5 or 6 articles. I’ve gotten a decent amount of views for being brand new I think but nobody seems to be leaving comments. Any suggestions in how to get people talking. The whole reason I started to blog was to convey a message to help people and to get them thinking/talking about it. I’d be happy to take any other suggestions related to the blog as well (i.e. formatting, layout, article content, etc.).
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Hey there! Can you link to your blog?
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http://unityofunderstanding.wordpress.com
Thanks for your time!
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Maybe that could be a blog topic. Address the topic of commenting and feedback and write your article TO your viewers as if you were having a conversation with them. Maybe it will work, maybe it won’t. It may give them an easier opening to respond to instead of at. Good luck.
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Thank you for the great advice. I’ve been experimenting somewhat with framing questions/topics with respect to the readers. Like I said, I’m new to this whole game so I’m learning as I go. I appreciate you taking the time to give me some sound advice! Time will tell! 🙂
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Loving the look and images you choose on your blog! I just started following you 🙂
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People may be more likely to engage if you ask them questions. Another thing to try is a short survey (if you are willing to compile the results and report them in a future post). https://gracelead.co
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You know, I didn’t even think about maybe doing a survey. That’d be sure to get people thinking and talking. Maybe I can even post a question at the end of an article asking people what their take on the information is. Thanks for the great resource!
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You have some great content on your blog! I think there are some actionable items you can follow to increase the number of comments you get.
First, try literally asking for comments at the bottom of your blog post. At the very end of the article, pose a question to your audience and then tell them you look forward to reading their answers in the comments section. For example, at the end of your “The Bandwagon Cycle” post you could say: Which bandwagon trend have you succumbed to in the past? I look forward to reading your answer in the comments section below!”
Second, you are displaying the full content of every post on your home page. Because of your page layout, the “Leave a Comment” link is located all the way at the top of the posts on your home page. If you change your layout to only display post excerpts on your home page then readers will click in to each blog post individually to read the content of the blog and the “Leave a Comment” link should be at the bottom of the post for your readers to click on easily without having to hunt for it. (Sorry for the run-on sentence, but I’m too lazy to fix it right now). You can make this change by going to Customize –> Content Options –> click on Post Excerpt under the Blog Display section.
Third, when you post in Community Pool, as readers to read a particular post and leave their thoughts in the comments section instead of in the Community Pool.
Lastly, leave comments on other blogs and include a link to your blog in the closing of your comment, as seen below.
Cheers,
Robin / https://robinbrodrick.com
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Oh, and don’t forget to respond to people’s comments when they do take the time to comment on your blog. It increases the level of engagement and encourages other visitors to leave comments, too.
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Thank you so much for all of the great tips! You clearly know your stuff. I never really thought of being so direct with the readers. I guess, now that I think about it, sometimes you have to be direct with people to get them to understand what you want.
Again, good lookin out! I greatly appreciate it!
Cheers to You,
Dustin / http://unityofunderstanding.wordpress.com
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You’re welcome! I’m glad you found it useful. Do you mind if I write a blog post on this topic. Of course, I’ll link back to your blog, which may increase your traffic a bit 🙂
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I don’t mind one bit! I was just thinking that’d be a good idea this morning. Great minds think alike! 😉
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Also, thanks for following my blog!
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