Course description this course will give you an overview of blogging why you should blog, how to choose the right blogging platform for you, how to write high-quality content, and how to use a blog to further your personal and professional goals. You will learn the following: what is meant by the terms blog, blogging, and other related phrases. How blogging started, and how it became popular among internet users. The main reasons why people decide to write blogs. The various groups of people who run blogs, and what they often hope to achieve. Key questions you need to ask yourself before you decide to begin blogging. How to choose the right platform for your blog. How to make the decision between using a blog hosting service and hosting your own blog. The main features and costs associated with six of the most commonly-used blogging platforms. How to secure a domain name and hosting if you decide to set up a self-hosted blog. How to find extra help and support when launching your blog if you should require it. Why it is important to choose the right topic for your blog. How to devise an initial list of ideas for blog topics. How to select an idea that has the potential to make money at a later date. How to research the existing level of interest around your topic. The power of evergreen content and why you should consider an evergreen topic as the basis for your blog. Why producing high quality content should be your primary concern as a blogger. The various kinds of blog...
Course description this course will give you an overview of blogging why you should blog, how to choose the right blogging platform for you, how
