Apr 2, 2018 / Community Pool

Community Pool

Where WordPress bloggers support each other with feedback and advice.

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  2. Hi beloved community, am currently on a blogging sabbatical seeking inspiration, but would really appreciate feedback as regards to my blog.
    Here’s my most popular post that details the plight in the midst of her son moving to the city.

    To a son in Kampala

    Regards.

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  3. Hi all.

    On my blog, The Unfinished Script, you’ll find all sorts of short stories, along with a series called Banana Pancakes where I’m writing a new chapter each week. Here’s a story I wrote the other day which is a bit different from my usual but gives you a good taste of what I write. Also, maybe anyone can answer this but recently changing my URL on here and I lost all my followers, which is never good, plus pingbacks/comments aren’t always working, any suggestions why?

    Shooting Star Through The Cosmos

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    2. Great post about the narratives concerning anxiety! I’m not sure I entirely agree with it all but it has some very valuable perspectives in it.
      I love how you manage to weave humor into a topic that can be so difficult for some people to discuss without being insensitive or crude. It’s honestly very impressive to me.

      I also greatly appreciated the subtle Dr. Who reference!

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    4. I reached out to you a while ago, but did not get an answer, so I thought I’d give it another try when I saw this comment of yours. It seems like I cannot leave a comment on your site. It says I need to “log in”. WordPress people tell me it’s something on your end. Any ideas?

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      1. Hi! I’m not sure what it is, but I get asked that question a ton. I did some digging and found that if I tried to leave a comment through the app it would show my comments as closed. But if I went on my computer I had no problem.

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      3. Yeah, it’s a weird thing. I thought it was something on my end but I have comments enabled and some people can comment so it’s like…why? Haha. I wonder how many people it’s stopped from commenting.

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      4. I saw all the other comments and thought you had to maybe “accept” them or something. You know, approving people to stop spammers from visiting your site. But I guess not. Maybe geo-location? Do you think you and those that comment are from the same country?

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      5. Not sure, I do have to accept comments but I accept all unless they are spam, but yeah, I have gotten that message at least 15 times. Sometimes people email me as well lol.

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  5. Hi all,

    as it seems I can’t change the colour of my blogs title in the header pic. Any thoughts on how I can make it more distinctive, though ?
    httß://itsoilgreektome.wordpress.com

    Lots of love
    Verena

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  6. Hi guys,
    I’m thinking of upgrading my blog. Do you think is best option just to upgrade to Premium plan and get a free domain or you have other suggestion? I would like to be simple.
    Please check out my blog, I really need honest opinion what you think.
    I’ll be glad to engage with you as well.
    Thank you
    https://whisper365blog.wordpress.com/

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    4. I love that upgrading to premium gets rid of any WP advertising and you get your own domain! I found it totally worth it, but still used a free template/design!

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  9. Hey everyone!

    I just started my blog not long ago, and I’ve found I’ve kind of drifted towards mainly writing about movies. I recently wrote my first film review and I’d love to get some feedback, on what you liked or where I could improve:

    Film Review: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

    If you have the chance, and if you’re interested, I’ve also written about some other movies in a mixture of analysis and general discussion on my blog, so it would be cool to hear what you guys think.

    Thanks 😀

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    1. Hi Cristina!
      Your reviews are pretty great! I like how they’re short but well detailed. One thing that I’d suggest to you is to include some sort of a rating system or something of that equivalent. This way your readers will know which film you liked better and it would be easy to compare the films. I’m not an expert on writing reviews or anything but a rating does provide the reader with more context. That’s what I think.
      May the force be with you! 😁

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  10. Hello everyone! Great to see you fellow swimmers!

    I had recently written a poem on life from the perspective of a street child. Since I am an Indian, street children are a common sight in our country. I hope you read it and like it. Feed backs are most welcome. I’d be glad if you expressed your views too!

    Here it is:
    https://sannspeaks.wordpress.com/2018/03/29/give-me-home-a-poem-and-a-good-news/

    Thank you! Have a great day/night ahead❤

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  19. I’m certainly familiar with procrastination, especially with blogging. This is where I was back in the fall. It can be tricky when you’re juggling other things. I can understand how it can become difficult to write when traveling. But I find it very cool that did 2.5 months of traveling. Awesome indeed! I try to keep the blogging momentum going by keeping notes of thing I want to write down the road and adding notes to a particular topic as need. This makes writing the actual post easier, thereby allowing me to post more articles.

    Welcome back to the blogosphere! ☺️

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  20. Hello beautiful people!

    What are your thoughts about heroes?
    What are heroes according to you guys? (Reply in the comment box)
    That’s what my poetry is also about. Heroes, not just war victims, war survivors, Iron Man (You know who I am), Katniss Everdeen. Harry Potter and the countless other heroes that we idolize.

    This poetry is called “Unsaved Heroes”. Intriguing? Well, do give a read and check it out yourself.

    Here’s the link: https://enigmaticmotivator.wordpress.com/2018/03/31/unsaved-heroes-a-poem/#more-1024

    Love,
    Enigma 🙂 ❤

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    1. Holy smokes! Someone else who is in Midessa!!!! And blogging about tacos??? You have found the way to my heart via stomach.

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  25. Hie guys! Hope you all are doing great. 🙂

    I am Deepa, a passionate writer and have been blogging since April 2017. Do check my blog for insights on different experiences life offers, musings on the intangible elements of life, poetry and amateur photography. Follow the link –

    http://www.notjustmystory.wordpress.com

    Thank you! ❤

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  30. Hello guys!! hope you had a great day .
    April has begun and it has been a month since I started my journey here and I can say it’s been a helluva ride. Few months back I was suffering from depression , my friend suggested me to write what I feel and maybe share it with the world. And since that day I haven’t looked back and whenever I write a post I enjoy the flow of my emotions turning into a poetry and appreciation from you guys makes it a lot better.
    So thank you.
    PS: I usually write poetry and prose and I would really appreciate your tips and advices.

    https://mystruggleagainstsilence0.wordpress.com/

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