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I am curious how many times a day you post to social media to gain views? How do you get your posts enticing enough to get someone else to share it?
Check my latest post out at https://reclaimingmysanity.com/2017/09/25/things-i-wish-i-was-better-at/
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I honestly only post about once a week, whenever I make a new blog post, I share it on Facebook for my friends and family to see, and instagram for the same reasons. But I’m not really gaining any followers, so I have no advice in this area. *shrug*
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I definitely post on my social media when my post is published. I have them all linked to post automatically when a new blog is published. I also shamelessly post in a ton of communities on Google plus. I want to know how people get thousands of views a day! I know it won’t happen overnight, but I am eager lol.
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I can totally understand the feeling, as I know that sometimes I get that itch to see big numbers on my stats page. But sometimes it is nicer to even make one meaningful connection every once in a while, than to just see a bunch of anonymous numbers on a statistics chart.
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I can agree with that, it is part of why I started blogging in the first place 😊
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Relatable.
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I post once a week since I have a DIY blog. But I do participate in the daily prompts twice or thrice a week for inspiration and bloggers also visit those posts. This helped increase my views. Also, actively participating in the forums increases traffic 🙂
http://www.diyingmachine.wordpress.com
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Hi party people,
My blog is “Lost Greetings” which features weekly posts of vintage postcards with humorous or interesting handwritten messages, focusing on international travel and military mail.
I recently created a highlights page (https://lostgreetings.wordpress.com/kates-favorites/ ). Do you have something similar on your blog? I’d love to see how other bloggers are showcasing their favorite posts.
Thanks and happy blogging!
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hi lostgreetings! The topic of your website is really interesting and personally I think the interactive map is a great gadget. Right now I haven’t done any showcasing of my fav posts, but the way you do it, is absolutely making sense…
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The map is a recent addition too. I thought it would be a helpful way to get a sense of the blog’s scope. Thank you so much for the feedback!
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Hi everyone…a bit late to the party but here’s a link to a post I wrote today. I am currently passing through a sad phase and I thought to share things I do that uplifts my mood. Do read and share your tips too
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This is really beautiful 🙂 I hope your sad phase passes soon and keep writing – you’re very good at it! 🙂
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Thank you Mary
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Hi there! I just recently started writing again after a long hiatus and I am a little mad at myself for ever stopping because I am finding so much joy in it! Anyways, I’m a bit out of creative practice and would love some feedback on my writing. Just posted a new blog today, I would love any feedback at all and I’d be happy to return the favor!
I am currently traveling down the U.S. inland waterways from Chicago, IL to Mobile, AL on our boat with my fiance, so most of my posts right now are about that.
https://chasingsydney.wordpress.com/2017/09/25/river-rats-on-the-upper-mississippi/
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Also, I’m really into travel blogs! If you are a travel blog please comment here so I can check you out!
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I don’t have a travel blog per se but my latest post has something to do with traveling. Check it out:
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My blog is https://comewithg.blog
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This is very cool! I love your pictures. Now following! 🙂
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Thanks a bunch! 🙂
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https://revengeofeveforeveranonymous.wordpress.com
I could really use some feed back from my site. I’m trying to decide if I am accomplishing anything. 😕 I know there are plenty who blog on similar subjects and I do not want to change mine but I would enjoy if I can receive positive criticism. What I can do better, to improve my site.
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I think that every transformation is worth documenting and I think stories of recovery and real life struggle are vital! I think you are doing great 👍
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Thank you SO much!! That is encouraging 🙂
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Hello fellow bloggers, I am a writing blogger and I have a new blog called written in the ink. Please come by and tell me what you
This is the link
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https://writtenintheinkblog.wordpress.com/about/
Thank you 😀
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Tell me what you*think
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Hey I really like your blog! The pictures are very colorful and I think that’s one of the best things on your blog. You might consider having a header photo or something like that.
Anyhow, good luck and happy blogging! 🙂
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I like your blog posts. ur easy flowing style of writing. I did miss a like button at the end of each post. Also if I may suggest that maybe making a read more buttton at the end of each post so that people dont have to scroll through entire posts (although your posts are not that long) to get to the next.
Keep going though- and goodluck with your blog. 🙂
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Today I wrote about maintaining some serentiy in distraction era https://wellsbaum.blog/2017/09/25/serene-in-the-moment/
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Hey I just wanted to say, I think this is a really cool post, but I feel like it’s a little too short to have so many external links. I found that I’d click on each link to see what it is and I’d end up getting distracted from the original post I was looking at. But that might just be me.
Anyhow, I just wanted to say that I like your blog and wish you good luck! 🙂
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I’m a little late to the pool today, but if you’re still looking for some new reading content, I’d love for you to check out our latest post: https://tradingdesksfordirt.com/2017/09/25/norwex-fall-cleaning-series-part-3/
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Hello Everyone 🙂
It would be brilliant if you could check out my most recent article, a piece that questions if there’s more to Brexit than meets the eye.
If you read it please comment some feedback on the blog post and add a link to your own blog so I can return the favour. Thank you so much :))
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Hello,
I hope everyone is doing well!!
So today, I posted a review on the new L’Oreal mascara and I compared it to the Better Than Sex mascara by Too Faced.
You can check out my review here:
https://eastjoynowhere.wordpress.com/2017/09/25/paradise-extatic-vs-better-than-sex/
Let me know what you think ☺️😊❣️
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I just left a comment on your site. Good job!
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Hi wordpress family, check out my latest post. I would love to hear from you. What do you wish for your loved ones? Happy blogging.
http://babystepslongstrides.com/2017/09/25/a-prayer-for-my-children/
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Such an inspiring post. The hopes you have for your children also applies to us, grown ups. I got the lesson behind the word… never forget about the child inside you. Listen to it, follow it and you will be grateful, happy and in peace. Thank you for sharing this lovely post.
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Thank you Sylvia.
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Hello all you fine hippies and lovely darlings, I am a mudlover living in Chile. With my blog I am writing to spread awareness about climate change and provide examples of change with my life as I transition to ZeroWaste!! My most recent article is an update about my life in Chile and the rollercoaster of 2017 so far.
https://thebittergreentruth.wordpress.com/2017/09/25/my-life-chronicles-a-2017-update/
Or see my post Procrastination is Damnation: Embracing proACTION!
https://thebittergreentruth.wordpress.com/2017/09/20/procrastination-is-damnation-embrassing-proaction/
I would love your feedback come check out my space!
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Hi Laura! I really like your blog and think you’re doing great work. I really liked your 2017 update post and I thought it made for an excellent overview of everything on your blog. I was going to suggest that you consider pinning it to the homepage of your blog so people get a good idea of what the posts are like immediately, but you’ve got that “Hello Lovely!” section and I think that summarizes the site just as well.
PS Great pictures!
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Thank you so much for visiting my space and all the wonderful compliments! That is such a great suggestion I definitely will!
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Hi everyone! I have a pop culture blog and I recently did a post about movie trailers – namely, what makes a good trailer and what makes a bad trailer. I’d greatly appreciate some feedback on this post: https://popculturalstudies.wordpress.com/2017/09/22/what-makes-a-good-trailer/
Thanks! Happy blogging 🙂
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I enjoyed reading it, just left a comment.
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Thank you! 🙂
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Hi everyone! I write a general blog with a lot of random stuff, but I just looked into the fact that Avocado is becoming the new Pumpkin Spice: https://sheepieniagara.com/2017/09/25/why-avocado-is-the-new-pumpkin-spice/
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Hey, guys!
I recently put up my One Lovely Blog Award post! If you’ve got a bit of lovely time to spare (I tried), pop by! 🙂
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The World is Watching the wrong thing….. https://listogcom.wordpress.com/2017/09/21/heads-down-see-something-say-something/
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We are on the verge of being sucked into The Matrix 🙂 https://gracelead.co
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Witness THE FINAL CHAPTER of my best Love story yet…….
Titled: Training 3: Love Station
https://listogcom.wordpress.com/2017/09/23/train-ing-iii-love-station/
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Hey everyone, would really appreciate any feedback as I continue to blog about my previous eventful year as a teenager.
https://mygrowingpains101blog.wordpress.com/
Thank you so much, and happy blogging!
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Hey I enjoyed reading your recent post, well written. Your blog layout is also really good though I have a few suggestions. Maybe you could add a few more widgets to the side bar to amp up the look of your blog !
Other than that, everything looks great.
Keep up the good work
Feel free to check out my blog as well
https://aestheticgraphy.wordpress.com/
Riya
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Hi guys! I’d love feedback on encouraging engagement on my posts https://briwithadegree.wordpress.com/2017/09/24/5-ways-to-boost-your-self-confidence/
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It’s lovely I just left a comment. Thank you!
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Hi, guys!
Here’s a little poem that I wrote. As always, feel free to tell me what you think.
Thank you.
https://claireyangwrites.wordpress.com/2017/09/25/help/
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Hello everyone! Would love to get feedback on my new blog post about the Amazon in Peru. Feel free to read other posts as well and/or follow back. I can do the same for you if you wish! Here’s my link: https://anujasendeavors.wordpress.com/2017/09/25/strolling-through-the-amazon-jungle/
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Hi all!
Would love some feedback and engagement on my new post about Cork’s English Market/ general feedback on my site. https://travelcrumbs.wordpress.com/2017/09/25/cork-culture-night-2017-english-market-cork/ Thanks everyone!
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Wow these pictures. And you didn’t miss any detail. I enjoyed it a lot. I also followed you on Instagram.
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That looks like a great event. Loved the photos, I felt like I was there too. My daughter is living in Dublin, so enjoyed seeing festivities in Cork. Hope your studies are going well. http://www.brilliantviewpoint.com
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I love the images. They look great.. Def worth visiting now 🙂
http://www.diyingmachine.wordpress.com
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Hi, in a recent blog post, I write a story on how it feels to be in the Rogers center in Toronto Canada. I describe a baseball game! Please check it out and I hope you like it! https://bhaviksblogs.wordpress.com/2017/09/05/a-picture-with-a-story-part-3/
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Wow, I don’t normally watch baseball, but with your great photo and story telling I felt like I might just have to watch a game! It’s clear you are a passionate baseball fan. http://www.brilliantviewpoint.com
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Thank you for your comment! I really don’t classify myself as a “passionate” baseball fan. But sometimes, I like to watch some with my friends. I tend to just follow scores and support the Blue Jays as I live in Toronto. I am honoured that you will watch the sport because of my post! That really means a lot to me! Thank you!
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Well, I am a Chicago Cubs fan and we had a BIG win last year! NOW, I did have to watch that. I mean winning after 108 years, ALL non baseball fans were glued to the TV screen hoping for a BIG WIN!
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It was a massive year for you and the fanbase! I know I was watching the games last year. Good luck for the playoffs! Unfortunately, we won’t make it this year, but last year, the Jays were playing well too!
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I wrote a blog about something very close to my heart today and would love any feedback you have! Thank you! https://reflectionsandramblingssite.wordpress.com/2017/09/25/elephant-appreciation-day/
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That’s a great post. The photos are wonderful. https://gracelead.co
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Hello everyone.
Link to my latest post. Read. Feedbacks are highly encouraged.
Thanks.
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It is a lovely post. I would recommend you update the About page on your site. Just a few word about yourself so we can see the person behind the words. Keep up with the good work.
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Thanks. And yes I’ll surely I’ll update the about page now.
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Hi everyone! I write a tennis blog of a not-so-serious nature. Here is my latest post. Let me know what you think, and if you like what you read, please follow. Thanks everyone. https://fraziersracket.wordpress.com/2017/09/25/2017-laver-cup-success/
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Hey. I am a tennis aficionado therefore I will definitely follow your blog. Most of my comments about tennis I do on my FB page since my blog is about travel https://comewithg.blog I want to combine the both one day.
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I think that’s a great idea to combine tennis and travel! I like following travel blogs, too, so I am following comewithg!
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Happy Monday! Great to be dipping my toe back in the community pool! I want to share a blog I wrote this morning in response to all of the controversy going on in the NFL right now. I typically try to stay away from anything political, but felt moved to discuss my experience of attending a game yesterday. I think it shows a different perspective than we normally see which is one that goes a little more towards the middle. https://markymarcsworld.wordpress.com/2017/09/25/the-game-is-what-matters-trump-vs-the-nfl/
I also wrote a blog last week that was a response to a blog a fellow blogger posted on their site last week. It was almost like giving advice to my 18 year old self. https://markymarcsworld.wordpress.com/2017/09/19/dont-get-into-a-serious-relationship-until-youre-in-your-30s/
Any and al feedback would be appreciated! Thanks!
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You wrote a good thoughtful article. I also enjoyed the part about you realizing that you enjoyed eating Chick-Fil-A too. You are right, people are still going to watch football! http://www.brilliantviewpoint.com
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I’ve been through all of the stuff people are going through right now. Chances are, most of the people who are upset will realize that they miss the game and will come back.
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Or secretly watched at home…:)
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That too!
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Donald Trump and Twitter…been a pretty messy affair so far.
I have some keen advice for the POTUS and whoever is thinking of airing their feeling on Twitter.
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I’m new to blogging (but not writing) and I would like feedback on my newest post.
https://hashtagteensonly.wordpress.com/
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I love the idea of your blog so much, it’s definitely something I would’ve appreciated when I was younger 🙂
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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I’m sharing my journey through chronic illness, amputation, and the trials of life at: https://thekintsukuroilife.wordpress.com
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You are an excellent writer. I just left you a message on your blog. You have a great sense of humor in your writing, quick witted, I bet that helps to keep your students in line. http://www.brilliantviewpoint.com
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Thank you! I feel like there has to be humor in everything and life is much easier when we find it.
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I read and left a comment on your Speed Bumps’ post, really enjoyed your writing and humour. Shame there’s so much material.
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