so you want to learn to blog
DESCRIPTION
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.TRANSCRIPT
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!