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BLOGGING WORKSHOP

TOPICS

• Platforms• Pros and Cons• Blogging Tips• Good Blogs• Bad Blogs• Resources

FREE BLOGGING PLATFORMS

• Wordpress

• Tumblr

• Blogger

• Weebly

• Rising popularity

• Wix

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

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

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

EXAMPLES TO FOLLOW

• Teacher teaching blogging!• Student showcasing their work

EXAMPLES TO AVOID

• Design Failure• Content Failure

RESOURCES

• Beginner’s Guide to WordPress• WordPress Workshops• Blog Layout Tips From A Blogger• Tips For Tumblr• Other Blogging Platforms and Reviews