Mar 26, 2018 / Community Pool

Community Pool

Where WordPress bloggers support each other with 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?

The Community Pool is for peer feedback and advice. Looking for more specific information? Check out some of these resources:

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).

Looking for more information about custom domains, advanced design options, and other enhancements for your blog? Find the WordPress.com plan that’s right for you.

Are you a new blogger looking to share your very first post? We have a special forum for bloggers just like you in our weekly First Friday posts.

To help us make the Community Pool a productive space for discussion, here are some tips and guidelines you might find useful:

  • 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!
  • The Community Pool comments section can get quite big — and starting duplicate threads doesn’t help. Thanks for not posting the same question more than once, as well as for not starting numerous threads in a single Pool.
  • If you’re looking for quality feedback, be as specific as you can. Questions about a particular post tend to draw more comments than ones about entire blogs. Questions about specific design elements are more likely to be answered than ones asking for general layout advice.
  • We discourage leaving links without a more substantive message or question. These are often overlooked by other bloggers, and we frequently remove them to make the comment reading experience smoother. Also note that including multiple links in your comment might automatically put it in the moderation queue, which will delay its publication.
  • Please keep all comments civil and constructive. The idea is to have fun — it’s a pool, after all!
  • To keep from losing your place in the comment thread while you visit others’ blogs, right-click on a link to open it in a new tab or window.
  • If you haven’t looked at our Commenting Guidelines in a while, now might be a good time.
  • No running on the deck.

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    1. Well written post, but I couldn’t find an option to like it!
      Your blog layout is really nice as well but I would suggest adding widgets to amp up the look even more. There are many helpful widgets available.
      Your writing style really appealed to me, so I’ve given you a follow as well.

      Feel free to check out my blog too.
      https://aestheticgraphy.wordpress.com/

      Riya

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  5. Hi everyone!
    I turned 19 on the 10th of this month and wrote a blog series after forever about my birthday,growing up,personal promises and living alone on my birthday the first time. There’s some great twists coming and part 1 went up last week,do have a look!
    Any opinions,comments and suggestions would also be appreciated because due to the lack of posts I might be getting rusty!

    My Year To Be Bold.

    If you need any feedback on any of your posts,please just ask. I’m always on the hunt for new blog posts to read.

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    1. Hey Arushi, this was a great read, I found it very heartfelt.
      I went about your blog, and I have to say, your blog looks so pretty. The minimilism is eye-catching and the layout is great.
      I’ve given you a follow as I would love to read more from you.
      Keep up the good work.

      Feel free to check out my blog as well 🙂
      https://aestheticgraphy.wordpress.com/

      Riya

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      1. Thank you so so much,Riya ❤️ Your words mean so much.
        I clicked around your blog too and my oh my it is so gorgeous! Only adds more weight to you telling me my blog’s layout looks pretty😋
        And,I’ve followed because I love the variety you offer so much.
        And you’re also from Mumbai,hi fellow Mumbaikar!

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      2. You’re welcome ❤
        Thank you for the compliment, I’m flattered!
        And yes, how’s the Mumbai weather been treating ya?

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  6. I hope you guys understand liking my comment doesn’t help me. It’ll be nice if you guys give your suggestions or like my blogs which ever you like so that it will help me to find on which topics i can write better. No evil thoughts sorry if anyone find it rude.

    A story

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    1. I just checked out your site. I like the layout. It is spacious but not barren. You have some great photos on there too. Overall, it’s a site I will definitely check out again. Good job!

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  16. Greetings Y’all! I am new to the blogging world and would greatly appreciate feedback on my site. Is it appealing to look at? Does the content resound with you? What would you recommend to improve my pages? Thank you so much for the support.

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  25. Support my blog guys, it’ll mean alot to me. I first posted last year & i felt discouraged as i had no followers & no likes. My blog is all about positivity, self love & good vibes. I’m planning to post more this year & be active🙏🏽❤

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  28. I am just starting a blog. I am trying to figure out how to insert photos and links inside my blog. I figured out how to add a feature photo, but every time I try to add a photo inside it doesn’t work. When I add a link, it either highlights words inside of the paragraph that are not the link, or the link turns black so it doesn’t open. Do I need a paid plan, or should the free plan be able to complete these actions? I am sure I will figure it out, but I guess since you asked, I might as well respond. 🙂 lol thanks

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    1. Hi,
      No you don’t need a paid plan. I have a free plan and the only problem I had is uploading videos -apparently it is not supported in the free plan. Other than that… you can’t use most plugins and must display adds.
      To add a link: I usually select the words for the link and then click the “link” button at the tool bar at the top. Then you can paste your link and it should display just fine. If you want to edit it, move the cursor over the link and it will be highlighted; then you may have to single click the link. Above the selected text, it should appear a text (your link), an edit button and a delete button. If you click the edit button, a pop-up will appear and you can change the words, the link…
      As for images, I don’t know what your problem is. Maybe you could describe what is happening?

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