May 18, 2018 / First Friday

First Friday

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Welcome to First Friday, a weekly open thread where any new blogger can share a link to his or her very first post with the larger WordPress.com community. To share your first post with us, copy and paste the link right into a comment here. If you’re not new, you can still be a part of First Fridays: visit a link or two, and leave the blogger a like or comment.

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    3. Hi! Just checked out your blog!
      I’d suggest adding an “about” page to your blog so new visitors can see what your blog is all about 😊
      Also I’d personally change your home page to only show the excerpt of your post rather than the full length post as they appear quite long so takes up a lot of your Home page.
      Otherwise looks great! ☺️

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  4. Oliveoillifestyle.WordPress.com hi! Check out my lifestyle blog! Ive wanted to start a blog for years now and I have finally decided to do it!

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    1. Whohoo congrats!
      I do have 2 little things I noticed
      – maybe you can have the excerpts only on the front page. Otherwise the main page will be endlessly long!
      – your first post is what your blog is about in one line! But! It’s totally at the bottom… People still will see it now but it would be much better when it is as a header picture, for example?

      oh and a last little thing, you write ‘about Adrianna while the site’s name is olive oil lifestyle. So, as an idea, maybe you can change it into either ‘about’ or About Olive Oil Lifestyle and in there you can introduce yourself as the most passionate and wonderful all experienced (or learning!) expert on olive oil lifestyle?

      Good luck!

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      1. Thanks for the advice! I will definitely try and fix those things. I’m new to this site and it takes me a while to figure out how to set up the blogs so this is something I will work on!

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    2. Your blog looks good! So glad you’ve finally decided to start your blog!
      I agree with Daniel’s comments below, I think that would help your blog a lot 😊

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    2. Hey Jodie! nice blog I followed you. I am myself trying to lose the weight I gained during pregnancy. It is not easy but being busy and patient is key. Good luck to you keep up the good work!!!

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      1. Thank you! Pregnancy is where I put on my weight too. I put on 60 pounds with my first and 100 pounds with my second 🙈

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    3. Hi Jodie, best wishes on your weight loss journey. I really need someone to motivate me too. So, I am gonna follow you.

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    4. Hi! I liked your blog! You and I will be blogging about similar things! I am looking for people who blog about weight loss and fitness so I can connect with others. Keep inspiring others!

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    1. Hey nice article! Your blog looks good, i like the headers you chose. If I have one advice, create an “about me” page, this is really important because your followers want to know the real you as well. good luck 🙂

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    2. Great start! I’d possibly make your paragraphs a little smaller? They appear quite long which may be off putting for some readers.
      You could also add some images to your post too if you have any of relevance.
      An “about” page as suggested above would benefit too!
      Great start ☺️

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    1. Your blog looks great! Love your use of images in your post.
      I’d recommend adding an “about” page so new visitors can see what you and your blog are all about 😊
      Otherwise great start! Keep going!
      Rosie 🌺

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    1. Hey there, I really enjoyed reading your post, and your blog looks good. If I may give you an advice, create an”about me” page is really important for bloggers to know what your blog will be about. Good luck 🙂

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      2. I referred to the one that’s linked to your Public Display Name. Just had a look at your Business blog too. But you might want to repost the link here with an http extension so it becomes easier for people to get to your website with a click.

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      6. You’ll gradually learn. I was ignorant too when I started blogging and I’m still learning. You might want to consider separating the two as many people visit your blog by clicking on your name.

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  21. Yours truly welcomes you, one and all, to the entire WordPress blogging community: 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 I very much hope that you are loved and welcomed by this community, while I like to wish each of you new bloggers the very best of luck 🍀; You know, writing may not be the easiest thing in the world to do, but the rewards of having comments and appreciation will be well worth it in the end! So may I say once again to all-new bloggers: Welcome, and good luck, with 💘-JW 😆

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      2. Hey nice article. You could add pics to motivate people even more. Also if I have an advice, is the create a side bar where you put links to other articles… you can also add links to your social media to get more readers. Good luck

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  23. Doodles !! I m new to it
    Title of my blog is Pen(u )&a book (life )its about the way u look to things because its very easy to day change this ,change that but i think better is to change the way you look .my first blog is about a gift . We all prefer to give the best, the expensive gift but i say deeper is the meaning

    Deeper is the meaning

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    1. I think people will enjoy your honesty. I struggle with T1D also, you should check out my post This Does not Define Us it deals with similar issues. Stay strong and keep blogging, it will inspire others!

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    1. Nothing is wrong with mediocrity… But I have a feeling that the more you work on your blog you’ll find maybe you aren’t so mediocre after all. Be kind to yourself and have fun!!

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    2. I really liked your blog, I followed you. I like how honest you are about yourself… it is okay to not be perfect 🙂 we all are. I recognized a bit of myself here haha. Good blogging dear!

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    1. I think your blog offers two very important aspects for a future self. One where you have invested in yourself. I can definitely relate and have recently started a blog that delves into similar issues….keep at it you never know who you might help!

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  27. Hi everyone,
    If any of you are starting a blog about: hiking, outdoors, travelling,… I would love to read your posts! I can’t wait to discover your blogs ^.^
    Happy blogging!

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  28. Hi guys, I just recently started blogging. My blog is about outdoor experiences and I want to share recipes. Let me know what you think 🙂 I’m happy to look at your blog as well!
    vividual.wordpress.com

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    1. Hey there, welcome! your blog is fantastic, your pics are gorgeous and the food made me hungry! Especially the protein balls 😉 if I have one advice, try to put a more clearer link to your instagram and also to other social medias. Have fun blogging!

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      2. Hey dear it is fine but it is mixed up with the other articles, you know? Try to add a menu on top of your page with the links to your instagram as well 😉 if your theme allows it

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    1. Hello Laure welcome! 🙂 Your blog looks good. We undertsand straight away that you talk about books so that’s a very good point. You are all set so good reading and good blogging!

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  30. I tried blogging in February but I’m now really starting. I intend to begin pouring out my soul and mind.
    Since they asked for first post, this is it. It’s mainly about me and writing. But check out my other posts. They’re the stories I’ve written

    I am Belvice

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    1. Hello welcome 🙂 I checked your blog and it looks nice however you still need to customize your page. If you go on top left corner and click on “my site” you can go to “theme personnalize”. you click on the theme you chose on top and then you can read the guide to customize, work on your about page and the widgets … etc good luck 🙂

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