so you want to learn to blog

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A presentation for a session on blogging for people who have decided theywant to learn to blog. THis will spark discussion prior to embarking on the hands on workshop.

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Created by Kerrie Smith

Why?

Why do you want to blog?

What will you blog about?

Who will your audience be?

Which “you”?

The purpose of your blog

defines the content

defines your persona

When?

How often will you blog?

Will you do it at work or at home?

What platform?

Lots of choicesBlogger /Blogspot

Wordpress

Me.edu.au

Live Journal

What do you need?

Blog title

Description

Image/avatar

Layout

Ideas for first topic

Principles

Use plenty of white space rather than concentrated text

Learn to insert images for interest

Your post does NOT have to be THE definitive answer

Encourage comments

Respond to comments

Visit & comment on other people’s blogs

Play around until you find a platform that suits you.

Never be afraid to start again!

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