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November 2025 – This is a first! But I Have Good Reasons

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November 2025 – This is a first! But I Have Good Reasons

The past three months have been busy outside the world of blogging, so much so that I didn’t get the chance to write and publish monthly round-up posts for September or October.

Did I feel bad? Did I apologise? No. Sometimes life gets in the way of schedules, and my blogging routine was thrown off course, but it happens to everyone, and nobody needs to apologise. From what I saw, my posts from September, October and November continued to receive engagement, and for me, it’s all about interacting with other bloggers, writers, and readers.

Better late than never. Without further ado, here is the monthly round-up for the past three months on Hugh’s Views and News.

  • WordPress has introduced a new blog recommendation feature that displays recommended blogs on your Gravatar profile, improving visibility. My post details how to add the blogs you love the most.

This New WordPress Feature Helps Promote The Blogs You Love

  • Here’s a fresh writing challenge that everyone is encouraged to try. Can you write a story using only 101 words (no more, no less) based on a featured image?

Bloggers/Authors: Are You Ready For A Writing Challenge?

  • Where do the images and photos in your blog posts originate? Are you certain you’re not infringing the law by using copyrighted images?

Where To Legally Source Amazing Images For Your Blog Posts

  • How easy do you make it for visitors to share your blog posts and boost the visibility of your blog? Take action: These nine options are easy to find and activate.

9 Important Options on Your WordPress Blog to Check Now!

  • This is why you should never forget to put the clocks back before going to bed.

When The Clocks Go Back

  • Springtime in Paris! Sounds romantic, doesn’t it? Think again!

Experience the Magic of Spring in Paris! But not as you know it!

  • Are photography blog posts worth commenting on? Why I Decided to Stop Publishing My Photography.

4 Never Before Seen Photos And Why You Need To See Them

  • This post outlines various scams affecting bloggers, including voicemail scams and email phishing claims that appear to come from WordPress. Don’t become a victim of a scam or fined for downloading copyrighted material.

The Latest Blogging and Publishing Scams You Need to Be Aware Of Now

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16 responses to “November 2025 – This is a first! But I Have Good Reasons”

  1. Eugi avatar
    Eugi

    Thank you for your round-ups, Hugh. I always find them informative and helpful.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thank you for the great feedback, Eugi. I’m definitely sticking with publishing round-up posts.

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      1. Eugi avatar
        Eugi

        You’re welcome, Hugh.

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  2. Paul Ariss avatar
    Paul Ariss

    It has certainly been a disruptive year for me and though my content is nowhere near as frequent as yours even in normal times, I have made sure I’ve dipped in and out of peoples blogs when I can, even if I’ve not been posting much myself. And your monthly reminders are always good and must obviously work for you also.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I cut back on the number of posts I was publishing while I was dealing with other matters, Paul. However, what I found was that when I was able to spend more time on my blog (only a few weeks ago), the publishing schedule I’d been using for those three months was much better. So, I’m sticking with it rather than getting stressed or feeling overwhelmed when a deadline approaches. Also, I don’t want to publish posts just for the sake of doing so. I see some bloggers doing this all the time, which affects the quality of their content.

      I’m glad these round-up post reminders help. Many people have said the same thing, so I’ll stick with this schedule.

      Reply
  3. beth avatar
    beth

    thanks for the roundup! we need reminders at times with busy lives –

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      That’s certainly true of me. There are only 24 hours in a day, but sometimes that can seem much less.

      Reply
  4. Terri Webster Schrandt avatar
    Terri Webster Schrandt

    Fun and life can get in the way of blogging, Hugh, but in your case, you managed to share a few excellent tips that we bloggers are eternally grateful for! But I know how much you love Christmas, so enjoy that and all the goodness that comes with it! Thanks for this round-up, I see a post I missed!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I’m glad these posts not only act as reminders but also bring to readers, posts they may have missed, Terri.

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      1. Terri Webster Schrandt avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        And I easily added the recommendations on my blog site!

        Reply
  5. johnrieber avatar
    johnrieber

    Enjoy getting a roundup to remind me to check them out!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      That’s excellent to hear, John. I hope these round-ups help rather than seem senseless. I know some readers don’t like them, but I always think they act as a great reminder.

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      1. johnrieber avatar
        johnrieber

        I am new to your blog so it’s a great way to see what you share!

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        1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
          Hugh W. Roberts

          Welcome to Hugh’s Views and News, John. I hope you find plenty of content that interests you.

          Reply
  6. Carol anne avatar
    Carol anne

    thanks for the round up Hugh! I shall be checking out the posts that I somehow missed! And, I never knew about the blog recommendation feature!

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      This is precisely why I do these monthly round-up posts, Carol-Anne. Nobody can read all the posts of the blogs they follow, so this is a great way to keep readers up to date with what’s been published. I’m glad this feature helps.

      Reply

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