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How I’m Using August for Blog Housekeeping and a QR Code Boost

August for me means blog housekeeping — QR codes, tag audits, a new theme polish, and finally tackling that neglected About page. What’s on your blogging to-do list?
The Shape of His Loneliness: A Haunting Flash Fiction Tale

Sometimes life doesn’t follow us. Meet Reg. He has all the answers.
The Problem With WordPress Likes and Robotic Blog Comments

Are WordPress ‘likes’ genuine support or empty noise? This post revisits the heated debate, sharing another blogger’s powerful perspective on unintentional likes and robotic praise that drove one writer to quit. Read the linked posts, explore the comments, and add your voice to this ongoing conversation.
Blogging Myths Busted: Breaks, Comments, Followers and More

Think you know the rules of blogging? Think again. We’re busting five of the most common myths that hold bloggers back — so you can blog smarter, not harder. Share some myths of blogging you have heard.
Signs of the Times: Fish & Chips, Beaches, Patience and Coffee

Inspired by Dan Anton’s ‘Signs’ prompt, this post shares quirky British signs—with humour, nostalgia, and a coffee poll. Come reflect, vote and slow down.”
How to Turn Off WordPress Like Notifications and Comment Likes

Fed up with endless WordPress ‘Like’ notifications cluttering your inbox? Learn how to turn off Like email alerts, stop serial likers in their tracks, and take full control of how ‘Likes’ work on your posts and comments.
The Truth About WordPress ‘Like’ Buttons: Support or Empty Gesture?

Are WordPress ‘Like’ buttons genuine support or empty clicks? An honest look at how bloggers use (and misuse) likes—and what really matters.
Throwback Thursday – This Is The One Thing You Can Do To Help Bloggers

Throwback Thursday is back. Learn how meaningful blog comments can boost engagement, improve SEO rankings, and strengthen your blogging community. Discover practical tips to boost engagement and keep readers coming back for more.
The Man That Knew Too Soon

A vanished stranger, a spilled coffee, and a single red rose at King’s Cross station. Are these proof that some stories never end?
Blogging Questions and Highlights: What’s on your Mind?

Got a few blogging questions on your mind? In this post, I’m sharing a fresh roundup of recent articles — each sparked by questions many bloggers ask but don’t always answer. Dive in, catch up on what you may have missed, and join the conversation.