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?

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  1. Hi fellow bloggers!

    Recently I’ve been in my feelings following a 3 year relationship breakup. This has led to lots of overthinking, negative thoughts and insecurity.

    I wrote a blog post titled: “The Mind That Never Sleeps” to evoke my feelings at this moment in time.. trying to remain positive☺️

    Do have a read and share your thoughts on the blog if you feel inspired to do so:

    https://victoriasbubble.blog/2018/03/22/the-mind-that-never-sleeps-😞/

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    1. Awwww V.O.L!! All my love to you!! I hope you are feeling better now. You can always spend time with me..we can connect on whatsapp. I understand your feelings and i am happy about the way you have so wisely penned down your thoughts. I have also gone through such emotional upheavals and i know what it takes to be back with a bang. Be happy dear and happy blogging too!!💕💕💕💕

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    2. Please never let anyone get you down. Pray about situations and be positive about life. Great post. Please look at my inspirational site quita-healthyworld.com and read, comment and follow. Thanks!

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    1. It just hasn’t been the same without you! Glad you’re back.
      Suicide is a subject that terrifies me. I have a few very volatile family members with dramatic tendencies. I live in fear of a ‘cry for help’ that goes wrong.

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      3. Have you heard about the fire in the Russian mall? Over 60 people dead, more than 40 of them – kids. Reminded me of your article about the movie theater fire, because again – fire doors were locked…

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    1. Your latest poem is very meaningful . I think you should start replying back to all the comments .

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  8. Hello fellow bloggers!
    I hope you all are doing well. Haven’t posted anything for a while now. But for those who haven’t come across my blog yet, do check it out. I mostly write poetry, about circumstances, people and other things. Besides poetry, you will also find short essays and other narratives. The link is shared below. It’s of the about page. Feel free to navigate around to check out the various other posts.

    About

    Let me know of your thoughts too via comments. Your feedback is much welcomed and appreciated.
    Thanks!
    Have a wonderful week ahead.
    – Mabelle

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  9. Welcome all and good evening guys, who need motivation to get out of bed ri8 now raise your hand. Lol …. I need it sooo badly.
    I posted a quote recently in Mirakee, and here it is. Mirakee is my go to place for small quotes and to vent out some emotions 

    Here it is- https://finallyunchained.blog/2018/03/26/shadow/

    Also I am going to post 3rd part of my Downward Spiral series this week so guys stay tuned. I am very excited about this new project. Cheers. ❤️

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    6. Great pics! I like your color scheme and set-up. The color especially made that beautiful silver cupcake pop! I wonder if you’d give me your honest opinion about the design of my blog. It’s probably due for a refresh about now but I’m more worried about usability–easy to find the follow button, etc.?–as my latest post will be featured on WordPress Discover soon. Would you mind taking a look?

      https://rustbeltgirlblog.wordpress.com/2018/03/22/my-interview-with-furnishing-eternity-author-david-giffels/

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      1. Love your quote style at the beginning!

        I usually use the “floating” follow button that appears when you scroll up on a page. I have have to look around for the button, but caught it in the footer.

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      2. Can you create a follow link? in your last paragraph when you mention to follow you? (I’m still new to WordPress and learning, so i don’t know if that’s an option, other than for email sign up link)

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  12. Wow! What a difference a day can make. Thanks to Krista for featuring my “Epilogue” post on Discover yesterday, and welcome to 200 new followers in 24 hours…the power of WordPress and its loyal disciples. My latest post is about an inspired evening spent with “Weird Al” at the Apollo Theater in NYC.  While my last trip is now complete, another trip has launched. I’m blessed to have such support from my colleagues. Stop by for a visit.

    StreamingthruAmerica.com

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      1. There was no fair warning this time around as this was a post highlight for Discover– WYSIWYG. When my blog was featured 7 mos. earlier, I got a heads up from Ben. But at that time, I was too remote (without internet) to do any fiddling. Just come to the party dressed as you are; it’s how you originally presented that caught the right person’s eye. And good luck on new fame and fortune. Well deserved!

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      1. Thankyou so much Jessica! I read your piece. It’s very inspiring. Followed you back. Would love to read more from you. Keep writing! 🙂

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    2. Your link isn’t working – it took me to my own page. I was able to access your blog by clicking on your name though and I loved your story!
      To find, copy, and paste your link:
Head to your blog’s home page — not your dashboard, your blog itself. Click on the title of your post to open the individual post.
      Highlight and copy the URL you see in your browser’s address bar, and paste the entire URL into a comment here.

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      2. No problem. If you havent already and fancy, I would be very grateful if you would take a look at my site. Leave a like or comment if you wish, and if it strikes you and you choose to hit follow, then you will make my day!

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    1. Hello Dookes, I loved pictures… they are so beautiful 😍.. your blog is giving major travel goals 🤗 Thanks for sharing

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  24. Hi everyone,

    I have a question for you guys. I’m thinking of upgrading my WordPress account to to a personal (purchasing my domain name). Does this mean my URL will update and will this be done automatically or do I need to do this manually?

    I look forward to hearing from you guys, you’re all very helpful!

    P.S. I posted this morning, it’s called ‘What It’s Like Always Being The Foreigner’. https://bornintothewildlife.wordpress.com/2018/03/26/what-its-like-always-being-the-foreigner/

    Does anyone else have a similar experience?

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    1. I have an Irish Mother, an English father and I’m now married to an American and living in the US! In Ireland I was always “half English”, in England I was always “half Irish” in America – Well you know how it is!!

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    2. It will be done automatically , but just make sure you have a custom domain picked out and added to your cart before you check out…took me a little time to figure it out…i upgraded a few weeks ago…process is seamless

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    4. It will be done automatically.. for me my existing blogname remained same and WordPress part got removed… upgrading opens up many designing features… Good luck 👍

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  29. Hey fellow bloggers,
    I just launched a new post about the strangest traditions and festivals around the world: https://197travelstamps.com/strangest-traditions-and-festivals/
    Currently, the article lists the 5 strangest traditions and festivals. But the idea is to expand it further. So if anyone of you knows about an amazing tradition or festival that would fit my post, I would be happy if you could leave me a comment and I will try to integrate it.
    We are people from all over the world here and I am sure we can find some more awesome traditions in addition to jumping over babies, fire cracker festivals and the others I have mentioned so far.
    Happy blogging and a happy week to all,
    Mike

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    1. Well, what is weird to one person is perfectly normal to someone else.

      In the UK we have village festivals rolling cheeses downhill, carrying barrels of burning tar on shoulders, firing shotguns in orchards at the dead of a winter night and dancing around a wooden horse on May Day!!!
      To an outsider all decidedly “different” and probably “weird,” I guess it’s part of the rich tapestry that makes humans so interesting!

      Good thought provoking writing, I loved it.
      Dookes

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      5. I love the cheese rolling festival and Hogrider mentioned!

        Have you also thought about adding some of the wacky festivals in Japan, they have loooads! This is one of my favorites, Honen matsuri or penis festival. It is sooo fun!

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    5. Wowww!! That’s so interesting!! I am from India and we have many different n interesting kinds of traditions that i will write about on your post..the moment i get time. I tried to follow you but i couldn’t see the option. Happy blogging💕💕

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    7. How interesting! It’s so amazing that there are so many different cultures in our world and how different (or perhaps similar) they may be from ours. Every culture has the ability to open our eyes and show us a new perspective on something.

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