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Why would somebody want to unsubscribe anyone from following their blog? Find out why and how to unsubscribe someone from following your WordPress blog.

Why Do People Follow A Blog? Why And How To Unsubscribe Those You Don’t Want

Can you spot the vanishing point?

Vanishing Point #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Are you struggling to get people to your blog? These 5 powerful blogging tools will help.

Throwback Thursday – 5 Powerful Blogging Tools That Will Get Your Blog Noticed

Nobody thought anything could go wrong when love and nature had a date.

Flash Fiction Friday – Natural Ways

Do you have any evidence of time standing still?

Where Time Stands Still #WordlessWednesday #Photography

What does the introduction of ChatGPT and the AI Blocks on WordPress mean for bloggers? Will they destroy the art of blogging and writing or move it to the next level? Join the discussion and have your say.

Are You Afraid Of ChatGPT Or Artificial Intelligence (AI) In The Blogging World? What Is It And How To Spot It?

All it took was a smear of jam to change her life.

Flash Fiction Friday – All It Took

Are you confused about switching to the new Jetpack App or continuing to use the WordPress app? This post will help.

Should I Switch To The New Jetpack App Or Stay With The WordPress App?

What’s your go-to treat?

Time For A Treat? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

What future does the world of writing have?

Flash Fiction Friday – Future Words

How to get around the current pingback problem affecting WordPress.

Not Getting WordPress Pingback Notifications? How To Get Around The Problem.

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Did You Miss Any Of These? Monthly Round-Up – January 2023

Published on January 31, 2023January 30, 2023 by Hugh W. Roberts

These 12 blog posts got people talking. Were you one of them? If not, join the conversations and share your thoughts.

Have you been to the pantomime?

Pantomime #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Have you ever come across blank screen syndrome? Or is it just another case of writer’s block? How I overcome it.

Throwback Thursday – How Not To Allow A Blank Screen To Defeat You When The Words Go Missing

Do you think this person deserves a sabbatical?

Flash Fiction Friday – How To Take A Long Break

Are you new to blogging or thinking of starting a blog? Are you already a blogger who wants more readers, followers and success for your blog? These 9 tips will guarantee you success.

Who’s looking back at you?

Looking Back At You #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Can you solve the murder mystery?

Flash Fiction Friday – Year Of The Rabbit

Are you sure it’s easy for new visitors to subscribe to or follow your blog? This new method ensures visitors won’t miss how to follow or subscribe to your blog.

How To Add A Subscribe Button To All Your Blog Posts And Gain New Followers.

What’s one of the rarest things you have witnessed?

Frozen #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Does your shadow ever talk to you?

Flash Fiction Friday – Shadow Talk

Are you mistakenly stopping some visitors to your blog from leaving comments? Check these settings now.

Do You Crave More People To Engage With On Your Blog? Check These Settings Now.

How do you workout in the winter months?

Winter Workout #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Four people. But which of them has the best optimism?

Flash Fiction Friday – Futures

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Did You Miss Any Of These? Monthly Round-Up – December 2022

Published on December 31, 2022December 29, 2022 by Hugh W. Roberts

These 8 blog posts got people talking. Were you one of them? If not, join the conversations and share your thoughts.

There’s one last present under the Christmas tree, but who is it for and what does it contain?

Flash Fiction Friday – Christmas Present

Do sending or receiving Christmas cards give you any dilemmas? A brief, lighthearted look at the history of Christmas cards.

Christmas Cards: Do You Send Them? Do You Receive Them? How To Avoid The Dilemmas

Can you help me find my owner, please?

Lost At Christmas #WordlessWednesday #Photography

How and why these 7 methods help keep your blog and blogging healthy when it’s getting quiet in the blogging world.

7 Things You Can Do To Help Your Blogging During December

What’s on your Christmas tree?

Christmas Angel #WordlessWednesday #Photography

How will you be travelling this Christmas?

Sleigh Ride #WordlessWednesday #Photography

A Christmas message from Hugh.

Merry Christmas. Thank You For All Your Support This Year

Bonus: Guest Post on Judith Barrow’s blog.

Places in our Memories: With Hugh Roberts

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Merry Christmas. Thank You For All Your Support This Year

Published on December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 by Hugh W. Roberts75 Comments

I’m now on a blogging break until January 3rd 2023. However, I will respond to any comments left on my blog but won’t be reading or commenting on other blogs during this time.

Merry Christmas🎄

Did You Miss Any Of These? Monthly Round-Up – November 2022

Published on December 1, 2022December 10, 2022 by Hugh W. Roberts

These 11 blog posts got people talking. Were you one of them? If not, join the conversations and share your thoughts.

Did you bring an umbrella?

Rain Shower Over Swansea #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Do you care to share your thoughts with me?

What Are You Thinking About Today? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

What makes you put your head in your hands or shake your head regarding blogging?

Is Blogging Causing You Stress Or Making You Feel Guilty? How To Fix It

Can Gemma identify where the squeaky noise is coming from?

Flash Fiction Friday – The Squeaky Husband

Can you spot the clues in this photo?

Day Or Night? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

How long have you been blogging? Is it all that you wanted? A look back at 8 years of blogging.

Throwback Thursday – Blogging – Is It All You Want It To Be?

A new job. More money. Worldwide travel. What could possibly go wrong?

Flash Fiction Friday – Jobs

There is a much safer way to share the blog posts of other bloggers without the possibility of copyright infringement. Read on for more details.

WordPress: Press This. What Is It? How To Use It And Why It’s Safer Than Reblogging

Would you like to join us?

Playtime #WordlessWednesday #Photography

What would you do if you found yourself in a situation like this?

Flash Fiction Friday – The Gift Wrapper

Have you spotted any first signs of the festive season yet?

First Signs #WordlessWednesday #Photography

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Did You Miss Any Of These? Monthly Round-Up – October 2022

Published on October 31, 2022October 31, 2022 by Hugh W. Roberts

These 11 blog posts got people talking. Were you one of them? If not, join the conversations and share your thoughts.

Struggling to get captions underneath photos and images to centre on your WordPress blog? This is how to do it.

This Is How Easy It Is To Centre Captions Underneath Images And Photos On WordPress

Some things are not worth saving, are they?

Dilapidated #WordlessWednesday #Photography

If you’re brave enough, afternoon tea with Doris is something everyone should do.

Flash Fiction Friday – Afternoon Tea With Doris

Keep having to search for the blocks you use the most? Switch on this setting on your WordPress blog to always get easy access to the blocks you use the most.

How To Access The Blocks You Use The Most On The WordPress Block Editor

Can you solve the puzzle?

A Puzzling View #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Have you discovered and used these secret gallery blocks on WordPress? Where to find them and how to use them.

These Secret Gallery Blocks On WordPress Are Easy To Find. How To Use Them.

Would you spend the night here?

Creepy Places #WordlessWednesday #Photography

How hungry are you?

Flash Fiction Friday – The Hunger Game

When was the last time you shattered something?

Shattered #WordlessWednesday #Photography

What secret does Aunt Marjorie’s apartment hide?

Flash Fiction Friday – The Ghost Bones

How to avoid becoming a victim of these frightening encounters in the blogging world.

Are You Terrified Of Any Of These 7 Scary Things In The Blogging World?

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Did You Miss Any Of These? Monthly Round-Up – September 2022

Published on October 1, 2022October 1, 2022 by Hugh W. Roberts

These 10 blog posts got people talking. Were you one of them? If not, join the conversations and share your thoughts.

What secret does the toy car hold?

Flash Fiction Friday – The Toy Car

Do you perform housekeeping on your blog? These 4 blog housekeeping tips are easy to follow and help improve your blog’s ranking on SEO.

4 Tips For Housekeeping Your Blog And Improving Its SEO Rating

What can you see in the welsh valleys?

The Welsh Valleys #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Kate has a date, but what other things does she have on her mind?

Flash Fiction Friday – Kate’s Date

What can you see through the windows to the past?

Windows To The Past #WordlessWednesday #Photography

These 5 powerful blogging tools help bring hundreds of new readers and followers to my blog. Here’s why they could also help you and your blog.

5 Powerful Blogging Tools That Will Get Your Blog Noticed

What future do Giles and Roger predict?

Flash Fiction Friday – Future Things

How many signs of autumn or spring do you see?

Autumn #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Why is a speck of mud on a tyre annoying Marshall?

Flash Fiction Friday – An Annoying Speck

Why is Nick’s marriage about to hit the rocks again?

Flash Fiction Friday – An Unlikely Affair

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Did You Miss Any Of These? Monthly Round-Up – August 2022

Published on September 1, 2022September 1, 2022 by Hugh W. Roberts

These 12 blog posts got people talking. Were you one of them? If not, join the conversations and share your thoughts.

How many sea views can you see?

Sea View #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Why had it taken Fatima so long to step from the darkness into the light?

Flash Fiction Friday – From Darkness To Light

Can you see light at the end of the tunnel?

Light At The End Of The Tunnel #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Who is the ghost in the dress?

Flash Fiction Friday – The Ghost In The Dress

Are you doing enough to help stop somebody from stealing the posts and photos on your blog and using them without your permission?

How To Help Prevent Somebody From Stealing Your Blog Posts And Photos

I wonder what or who he’s waiting for.

The Waiting Game #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Everything about Ben’s life was floppy until he encountered Janet. Is she everything he hopes for?

Flash Fiction Friday – Floppy Problems

Are you killing your blog without knowing about it?

79 Ways To Kill Your Blog

Have you seen the timekeeper?

The Timekeeper’s House #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Who is to blame in the blame game?

Flash Fiction Friday – The Blame Game

Are you a dyslexic writer who has difficulty reading books? Not all writing advice will apply to you, but some of my tips may help.

Reblog: Why My Ears Work Better Than My Eyes When It Comes To Advice About Writing

Can you see the ghost in the shower?

Eerie Encounters: The Ghost In The Shower #WordlessWednesday #Photography

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Did You Miss Any Of These? Monthly Round-Up – July 2022

Published on July 31, 2022July 31, 2022 by Hugh W. Roberts

These 10 blog posts got people talking. Were you one of them? If not, join the conversations and share your thoughts.

Does anyone know what happened to Pauline?

Flash Fiction Friday – The Duvet, The Thread And The Wardrobe

Death or sex? Which one do you feel most comfortable discussing?

Shall We Talk About Death Or Sex?

Is it farewell to the yellow brick road?

Elton #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Would he reach the other side of the day he had planned? Or would something or someone get in his way?

Flash Fiction Friday – The Other-side Of A Day

Is there any point in having a reblog button on your blog? Why and how you should consider removing it.

Is Reblogging Dead? Why I Have Removed The Reblog Button From My Blog

What do you see on the horizon?

On The Horizon #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Vikki is about to discover that floating on cloud nine isn’t always what it’s supposed to be.

Flash Fiction Friday – Circle Of Love

Do you struggle with reading and writing because of dyslexia? Read my recent guest post, hosted by Sally Cronin, about growing up with dyslexia and join the discussion.

I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now! #Dyslexia #Blogging Hugh Roberts | Smorgasbord Blog Magazine @sgc58

Where do you waste most of your time?

Lost Time #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Vinnie’s sweet cravings are driving him crazy. Is there anything that will help?

Flash Fiction Friday – Cravings

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Did You Miss Any Of These? Monthly Round-Up – June 2022

Published on June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 by Hugh W. Roberts

These 13 blog posts got people talking. Were you one of them? If not, join the conversations and share your thoughts.

Happy Jubilee.

Jubilee #WordlessWednesday #Photography

June is Pride Month. Happy Pride. Is ‘coming out of the closet’ and telling family and friends that you are gay still as difficult as it was 40 years ago?

Throwback Thursday – True Stories: Gay Memories – Coming Out Of The Closet #LGBTQI #LGBT#PrideMonth

Who or what is to blame for almost destroying the world?

Flash Fiction Friday – Who Is To Blame?

Are you stressed out by dealing with too many spam comments on your blog? How to deal with spam comments and eliminate the stress without disappointing your readers.

How To Deal With Spam Without Closing Comments On Your Blog Posts