october 5, 2015 blogging workshop. topics platforms pros and cons blogging tips good blogs bad blogs...
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O C T O B E R 5 , 2 0 1 5
BLOGGING WORKSHOP
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TOPICS
• Platforms• Pros and Cons• Blogging Tips• Good Blogs• Bad Blogs• Resources
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FREE BLOGGING PLATFORMS
• Wordpress
• Tumblr
• Blogger
• Weebly
• Rising popularity
• Wix
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WORDPRESS.COM
PROS• Popular• Forums• Versatility• Free• Built in search
function• Facilitates SEO
CONS• Options
overwhelming• Free = limited• Search is limited• More technical SEO
tasks are not automated
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OTHER PLATFORMS
Tumblr• Easy to use• Micro-blogging• Popular among
younger bloggers
Weebly• Website creation• Phone app for ease of
use and on-the-go uploads
Wix• Purely a drag and
drop build system• Free =
advertisements
Blogger• Simple set-up• Drag and drop
functionality for easy customization
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HOW TO WRITE A TERRIBLE BLOG POST
1. Write a boring, non-descript headline2. Write for someone other than your target audience3. Have nothing remarkable or helpful to say4. Format your post as one large block of text5. Make sure to include ZERO in-text links6. Make no mention, or links, to your sources7. Fail to include a call-to-action8. Forget everything you’ve ever learned about grammar and spelling9. Disable social media sharing links and comments
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EXAMPLES TO FOLLOW
• Teacher teaching blogging!• Student showcasing their work
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EXAMPLES TO AVOID
• Design Failure• Content Failure
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RESOURCES
• Beginner’s Guide to WordPress• WordPress Workshops• Blog Layout Tips From A Blogger• Tips For Tumblr• Other Blogging Platforms and Reviews