Nov 20, 2017 / Community Pool

Community Pool

Where WordPress bloggers support each other with feedback and advice.

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  2. Happy Monday, and happy upcoming Thanksgiving! 🙂

    I write a blog about baby and character names. Recently added a new page where you can see if and when I’ve written about names related to a particular theme; topics include (but aren’t limited to) coffee-inspired names and Marvel characters. If there’s a theme I haven’t written about that you’d like to see, let me know and I’ll look into it!

    Link: https://wellinformednamer.wordpress.com/name-themes/

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      2. Dare I suggest it’s a little odd? It’d probably make people curious, just like me, haha.
        Remember the game Cafe World? That’s where I got Joe from! 🙂

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    1. I like this post, but for some reason I couldn’t see any of the images. I am not sure if there is a problem with the link between your blog and your instagram account??

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      3. I just had another look and it’s working now. 🙂
        Sorry about that. Maybe it was just a problem with my computer.

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  4. A very blessed Monday to all of my fellow bloggers and blog followers out there…Among the many things in which I am thankful for is that I had finally found a place in which I can express myself through my creativity, that is, my creativity through my own art and writing; Those places are WordPress and Amazon.com, and I have just published my newest upcoming e-book for Kindle called “DOVER, DELAWARE IN BLACK & WHITE”; It will be released in Kindle format on February 6th, 2018, but if you would like to pre-order my e-book so that it will be delivered to your Kindle or your smartphone that has a Kindle reading app, go to http://www.amazon.com, and just look for “DOVER, DELAWARE IN BLACK & WHITE”, which happens to be a photo gallery of some of the landmarks of the capital of the first state in glorious digital black & white…Meanwhile, since Thanksgiving is coming up in three days and that you need some kind of a last-minute preparation for the big holiday, you can check out some of my posts that have dessert ideas as well as ideas for that certain turkey…and NO, I do not mean me!!! You can find all of these things and so very much more at my blog: http://www.j2w7.wordpress.com! Oh, and don’t forget: Monday, December 4th is where KALEIDOSCOPE is proud to present its story serial extravaganza of the retelling of “Hansel & Gretel”; You’ll find all of the complete details right at my blog at: http://www.j2w7.wordpress.com! A very happy & blessed Thanksgiving to one and all, with ♡-JW

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    1. I really like your writing style, it’s almost stream of consciousness, with quotes and ideas and images all coming out freely. Great work Valentina! X

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  6. Hello to all the readers and writers out here!

    I recently wrote a poem which I hope all the writers and poets will be able to relate with. I would love to know what you think about it!

    Also, do let me know if you could identify who I was talking about in the poem before I revealed it in the last line!

    Here’s the link:

    You Know Who You Are

    Would be glad to receive feedbacks!

    With love,

    Meher

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    5. Hi I loved the way you write. The language is simple yet so different and refreshing. I love the idea you have portrayed via your poem. I think the ending is also very ingenious. Keep going!

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  8. Welcome new bloggers.
    Fancy learning more about the fascinating workings of surrealist art?! Then check out and follow my blog and learn more you shall. In my latest post I discuss the source of the technique employed by the genius surrealist artist Salvador Dali; a process which would later spawn his mad worlds of long-legged elephants, flying tigers, melting clocks and desolate wastelands… Check it out here:
    https://surrealistjunkie.wordpress.com/2017/11/18/millets-angelus-salvador-dalis-paranoia-and-the-potato-of-death/

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    1. I also saw this movie, and I must say I was a bit disappointed. Being a fan of DC growing up I expected more. It’s tough to say but Marvel seems like they’re going to continue to be on top of superhero movies. Nice post

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    2. Blooming ‘eck that is a long list of things to do! I have to remember you if I ever decide to go to Vegas. If I do, it’ll probably be because I want to see the grand canyon! ❤

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    3. Hi,

      I read your Thanksgiving post! How fast did you write that post?
      I don’t know if anyone else felt the same, but I felt I had to read it fast, like it was written at a pace! It was like the post had its own vibrancy and you had to go with the flow! Well done!:)

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  16. Hello fellow bloggers Please I need some advice on how to make money except AdSense or marketing on your site because this question has been giving me some sleepless night. Anyone who can bail me out will be so much appreciated.

    How to keep your phone been damage by water check that out
    https://wp.me/p9iwKW-7Q

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    1. Going into blogging to the purpose of making money is tough. Followers can be turned off by ads on your page without great content. I would suggest starting your blog out of passion. Be passionate about your topic, your followers will see your passion. Money will come if you stay committed to your blog, but if the sole purpose of your blog is to make money it’ll be tough

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  18. Hello everyone. I hope you are all doing good.
    I started my blog recently and I love expressing through poetry. If you too love poetry then I would love it if you could spare some time to check out my blog.
    Also if there are any more aspiring poets and writers out here, I would love to see your work as well.
    My recent post is about introverts and I am sharing the link with you here. And all the extroverts, I think you need to see it too. Please leave your feedbacks if you liked it 😊 and don’t forget to leave your links below.

    This is my post
    https://uncertaintyweb.wordpress.com/2017/11/19/introvert/

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    2. What a very powerfully written posts about introverts! Very well done!!! 🙂

      When I have more time, I plan on returning to your blog and poking through. However, I did notice on your main page you had some WP filler text still to describe some of your options to click through.

      Thank you for sharing.

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  19. Allloohhhaaa!! I am new to the blogging community and looking for feedback in regards to my blogging style. I blog to a rhythm in my head when I blog and they come out poetic. I am form Hawai’i so a lot of my blogs are about Hawai’i and resistance for the system, resistance of allowing others to keep me confined! Read and enjoy and I’d appreciate any feedback! Please feel free to look around in the blogs I have posted!

    Mahalo! #ThePolynezianRezister

    https://thepolynezianrezister.wordpress.com/2017/10/19/identity/

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  23. Gearing up for Thanksgiving here in the U.S., I’m so grateful to all my fellow bloggers, especially Michelle Cole, who resides in my native Ohio and blogs at Intensity Without Mastery.

    My latest post features Michelle’s insights and beautiful photography. I hope you’ll check it out and visit her site as well!

    https://rustbeltgirlblog.wordpress.com/2017/11/16/life-in-lima-and-more-from-intensity-without-masterys-michelle-cole/

    ~Rust Belt Girl (Rebecca)

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    2. Hi,
      Great post – I think with the large photos you had just the right amount of text between them.
      I gave you a follow – but I couldn’t find the like button for the post! (That may just be me!)

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      1. Thank you for the feedback and for following. I don’t think I have made the like button very obvious- it is the typical case of “it’s me not you” haha 😂 xxx

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  28. Hello everyone! Hope all is well with each of you.

    I started this blog quite a while ago but it was not until recently that I became more into writing and I would love some feedback on it if you guys wouldn’t mind.
    I’ll be sure to check out some of yours as well. I love a well written piece.
    Thanks in advance!

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    3. I see where you are coming from, but . . . the Walton sextuplets walked past me when they were toddlers and I really wanted to say, ‘my name’s Ruth too!’ 🙂

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