Workshop Info

Clearing the Blog Fog
Workshop Description:
Blogging is more than a web journal, it encompasses everything from marketing to ministry and so much more. If you're thinking about blogging, but don't know where to start, or why you should start now, Clearing the Blog Fog will get you going. You'll learn the benefits and the basics of blogging, and how to set up a blog from start to the final tweaks. When you're done with this month long workshop, you'll have a blog that's ready to roll.

Clearing the Blog Fog Workshop Outline

1. Benefits of blogging

2. Basics of blogging

3. Starting your blog

4. Posting

5. Pictures Plus

6. Ready-made Layouts

7. Personalize your blog

8. Sensible sidebars

9. Personalize that header

10. Create a siggy

11. Creating buttons

12. Linking your blog with Facebook

The class is run through a yahoo group so people can interact and learn from each other as we walk through each lesson and assignment together. At the end of the month, you'll have a sharp looking blog. You'll also have the know-how to customize it yourself to reflect you and the journey you're on.


If you've been blogging for awhile and are ready to take it up to the next step, but you don't need all the basics, try the Do It Yourself Blog Make-over Workshop...


DIY Blog Make-over Workshop
Workshop Description:
Are you tired of the stock layouts Blogger offers? Would you like to have your blog reflect who you are without trying to explain it to someone? Then Do It Yourself Blog Make-over workshop is for you! In this two week class you'll learn how to take a basic stock layout and customize it with backgrounds, borders, blockquotes, buttons, and more. When you're done you'll have the experience to create the look you want, when you want it.

DIY Blog Make-over Workshop outline:

1. Personalize your blog – Decorate! - Think curb appeal!
  • Backgrounds
  • Borders
  • Blockquotes
  • Layout elements
  • column widths
  • post separators with an image (not just a line)
2. Super Sidebars
  • Gadgets
  • Headers
3. Personalize that header
  • Sizing
  • How to
  • Adjustments

4. Increase traffic to your blog

5. Nav Bars and Pages

6. Siggys, Buttons and Banners

7. Favicons

8. Email Subscriptions

The class is run through a yahoo group so people can interact and learn from each other as we walk through each lesson and assignment together. At the end of the two weeks, you'll have a fresh blog. You'll also have the know-how and experience to customize it yourself to reflect you, whenever you want to.

If you're new to blogging, it's recommended that you take Clearing the Blog Fog where we walk through the fine print details of setting up a blog to get the most out of it.

New dates and info will be posted soon or you can email me because there may be other options that are not currently listed. Also, if you and some of your friends would like a class when there isn't one listed, we can see about arranging a class for as few as 3-5 people. Email me and we'll put something together for you.

2 comments:

Joy Full said...

Patty, I just got your email message in answer to my quest about how to set up a blog and where to do one...I t-h-i-n-k I want to join your class. I wish I had more techi knowledge. I'm 3 yrs younger then your mother, but I'm 80 yrs old in my pick-up...If you still think you can teach this old dog some new tricks, I will sign up for the class - if you still have a spot once you get this. :D

Jan Ackerson said...

Hey Patty, I think this second one is really more of what I need. Unfortunately, the timing's a bit off for me--I'll have a houseful of guests, including 6 adults, 2 pugs, a cat, and a baby during that time, and I'll be flying to Florida at the very end of the period.

Can you tell me more about the e-book?