Would you like to blog? This half day practical workshop gives a practical overview of one of the free blogging platforms on offer, the chance to think about what the purpose of your blog should be, and an opportunity to define a strategy for your blog to make sure it meets your aims.
In this 3 hour session delegates will gain a practical overview of WordPress software, one of several free blogging platforms. WordPress is fully functional and very simple to use at a basic level, but offers a huge range of advanced features to those who wish to use them.
Who is the course for?
- Anyone who wants to start to blog, or to improve their blog.
What you will learn:
- How to define the purpose and strategies for your blog.
- How to set up a WordPress account, and customise its settings.
- Create a blog post, including headings, text and images.
- The use of keywords, categories and tags.
- What WordPress’s more advanced features can offer you.
- Strategies for blogging best practise, including timing, defining blog headings and encouraging others to engage.
What preparation do I need to do?
- If you don’t already have a WordPress.com account, please ensure that you have an email account that you can access away from your own computer.
- Please think before the session what you could blog about: a personal hobby is usually the easiest place to start, but church or community interests can also offer a strong pull, or blog about a specific event.
Slidedeck from a recent session of the course:
See when this course is next offered through the Church of England (Central London), or enquire whether workshops are available in your diocese.
Contact Dr Bex Lewis if you are interested in this course being run elsewhere.
