Been hubbing for a week, and have no idea what I'm doing

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   kowingsposted 14 years ago

   It seems like you guys are willing to help, and I'm in desperate need of help. Seems like a marriage made in heaven.
   
   I could use some advice on improving the content. I also notice that I don't get many comments, and my overall hub rating is starting to go down.
   
   Any ideas to improve the writing, make it more interesting and of a higher quality would be greatly appreciated.
   
   Thank You.

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      frogdroppingposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I will have a look and I'm sure others will be along and do the same
      
      First of all though - find a nice avatar picture. That's always a good way to start.
      
      But don't look to mine as a measurement. I'm stupid

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         kowingsposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks for the quick reply. I just took your advice, and I really appreciate it.

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            frogdroppingposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            lol now go back to your profile and tell us who you are - as in a little about you or something aong those lines. It's nicer when someone visits your profile page to actually see something there
            
            Again, don't look at mine, I'm an idiot and couldn't sell myself if I spat gold bars out every time I opened my mouth

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               kowingsposted 14 years agoin reply to this

               Now THAT'S something I'd pay to see.

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                  frogdroppingposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                  Ummmmmm lol! You'd get your money back. You could just take one of my nice gold bars ...

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      Pearldiverposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Welcome
      Isn't Madness Insane?

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         kowingsposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         If it wasn't for the madness, life would be way too predictable

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      relacheposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      First of all, get used to the fact that HubScores fluctuate.  That's just how things work here.  Second, you might like this Hub, http://hubpages.com/hub/Boosting-HubScores

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         kowingsposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         That's a great article. Thank you for sharing it, and for the advice. I'll try not to worry about the score so much.

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   frogdroppingposted 14 years ago

   Ok read one, scanned another.
   
   You could tighten up the content, so that it reads with a little more flow. That said, the content is there, just a little polish.
   
   Break up the capsules with pictures, use headers to separate different sections of the article. The link you inserted in the one I read? Put it into a seperate link capsule and insert it back into the hub, where it's in the most appropriate position.
   
   Read through the following, then read the other articles that are linked within -  How Hubpages Works
   
   Check out other hubbers work, so that you get an idea of presentation etc.
   
   I hope that helps - and welcome to hubpages

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   jabyrd82posted 14 years ago

   write what you are passionate about or have interest in check out my site !!!! www.hubpages.com/hub/colorado-camping

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   Marisa Wrightposted 14 years ago

   Frogdropping has already nicked everything I was going to say!  And I think ALL new Hubbers should study the Hubs in that link before writing a single Hub.

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   kowingsposted 14 years ago

   Thanks for the wonderful tips, and that link. I've created a better (in my opinion) profile message, and am working on a new hub using the techniques suggested in the links I was referred to in this forum.
   
   Thanks for the help, and I'm sure I'll be coming back often!

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   frogdroppingposted 14 years ago

   Ah - good hubber - I shall go and read it now.
   
   Then return and tell you whether it stands up to frogspection
   
   Edit - that should do nicely. Very good student you are

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      kowingsposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I didn't notice your edit until right now. Thank you for your help.

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   RooBeeposted 14 years ago

   Looks like you've got things all cinched up here! Just wanted to say welcome to HubPages, kowings!!

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   AEvansposted 14 years ago

   Frog, You are like a breath of fresh air you have covered everything just wanted to say terrific job!!!
   
   And to the newest hubber, welcome to Hubpages!!

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      frogdroppingposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      kowings is my young apprentice. He's my very own pet.
      
      Sorry. I mean my Frog Padawan ...

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         kowingsposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         If being a pet will lead me to a 99 rating and 328 fans, then you can get a leash and send me to obedience school.

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            frogdroppingposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Frogs don't do leashes. However, I can stretch my benevolence to letting you be known as a froglet.
            
            Ask away my young padawan. I will tell you all I know from those I learned from on HP. None of which is a secret and all of which involves hard work and effort on your part

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   kowingsposted 14 years ago

   Thank you guys so much for the warm welcome. I just edited one of my hubs based on some of the feedback I've gotten here. Would you mind taking a look and letting me know what you think?
   
   http://hubpages.com/hub/Suicide-aint-Painless

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    RooBeeposted 14 years ago

    Nice! I checked it out, commented. Looks really nice, and you've improved so much so quickly. Keep up the good work!

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       kowingsposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you for checking it out. I appreciate you taking the time to give me feedback, both here and in the comments.

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