For QR39 Successfully Join the Growing Media Trend with a Blogging & Content Marketing Online Course! (QR1438 Value)

Creative & Compelling, You'll Be!
You have a lot to say. And you think people will want to hear. But first you must learn the best ways to get your message or brand out there... creatively and compellingly! A loyal audience is what you're looking for here!
*Course Modules:*
*Lesson 1: Introduction to Blogging*
This lesson is an introduction to the course and into the world of blogs. We discuss some of the influential bloggers that continue to be so and start to introduce the idea of how to best manage your blog content, by looking at some important practices for bloggers.
We discuss the impact blogs can have now with case studies and looking at how it has evolved as a medium. We are also going to begin to look at the various platforms to consider setting up on.
- What is a blog post?
- Why should you tag and categorize your content
- Building the foundation for success
*Lesson 2: Content Planning & Content Curation*
Planning your content strategy has many moving parts and one important element is to curate content from sources that are relevant and you trust. We show how to find and manage this content to add a valuable arm to your growing digital strategy.
- What is content curating and how it can help you develop your content strategy
- 70 / 20 /10 Rule
- Putting your best foot forward with a content plan
*Lesson 3: The Importance of SEO*
Search Engine Optimisation is an important component of optimising your blog so that the audience that you want can find you. Social media gets all the headlines but SEO still has a massive impact on the success of an individual blog. So, it is important to cover yourself and understand the basics of SEO to give your blog that extra boost it deserves.
- The importance of Keywords in your content
- What you shouldn’t do!
- Write with SEO in mind, but not for crawlers
*Lesson 4: Should You Start A Vlog?*
This is not a passing fad for teens. Vlogging/Vloggers are amassing numbers that eclipse big budget Hollywood movies. Learn about the power of Vlogging and why it has to be considered when starting out. What is best practice for creating vlog content and why you don’t need a big budget?
The equipment you need for Vlogging is as important as creating an engaging personable quality to your blogs. We will analyse the best of the best and look to replicate some of the principles that make them so good.
*Lesson 5: Content Marketing 101*
Your platform will be determined by the type of content that you create. If you are writing on Medium, creating videos for YouTube or simply writing posts on your company blog, the best content is planned content. We will look at what content marketing is and give you a foundation in understanding the form that suits you.
The best content should be natural, reactive and engaging and it doesn’t need a big marketing budget to create it. We will look at some examples of blogs that constantly create great content and you will understand why developing a plan enhances your chance at online success.
*Lesson 6: How to Monetize your Blog*
Blogs are no longer a diary for your thoughts as they have become a real viable source of income. We take a look at the various ways that you can monetize your blog and at some of those that have already done so.
- Advertising within your blog
- Sponsored content, cross promotion and guest writing
- Building a loyal readership and product promotion
*Lesson 7: Creating a Compelling Personality for Your Content*
Learn about why you should wholly embrace your own opinion when creating content for your blog. We look at the components of your blog that will compel your audience to return for a second and third visit. You will learn to control your tone and look at adding character to your content.
- How to connect with your audience
- Becoming an authority and a trusted source
- Learn how to resonate with your audience
*Lesson 8: Managing a Community of Online Followers*
Once your blog is starting to gather a little pace, and you can see that you are gaining traction with an audience, we look at why we should engage with that audience. When you are creating interesting and compelling content, there will be both advocates and critics of your opinions and content. We look at some examples of great communication dealing with some of negative commentary.
- Handling negative commenters
- Control is impossible but engagement is essential
- The emergence of the person behind the blog
*NOTE:* All courses at the The Shaw Academy are independently accredited by an internationally recognised body for CPD purposes. This course is also accredited by the CPD Certification Service, which is an independent body that ensures qualifications are in line with the most current professional standards.
The Shaw Academy is a professional training and higher education institution dedicated to making the highest quality, practical education accessible to all. They are committed to both excellence in teaching and support, enhancing the learning experience of each individual student. They provide cutting edge education, offering highly innovate topics, administered in a flexible nature.
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Each course teaches through practical methods so students can apply their new skills immediately. Above all, students have all-day access to course materials, which allows them to work at their own pace around personal obligations on a variety of digital devices. Each student's learning experience is enhanced by one-to-one interaction with lecturers and students from around the world.
Highlights
*Blogging & Content Marketing Diploma Course*
Pay QR39 instead of QR1438
- Understand the fundamentals of blogging to take advantage of a fast-growing lead source!
- Learn how to use blogs not only for big brand websites, but your own digital marketing artillery as well!
- Set up the blog you've always wanted and learn what it takes to create compelling content consistently!
- Perfect for those trying to step up their marketing game, either for the company you work for, your own company or yourself!
- Begin to monetize your blog and be amazed at the benefits of skillful blogging!
- Express your passions and carve out a community of loyal readers!
- Start creating successful blogs with engaging and compelling content!
- Compete with big brands in the digital marketing game!
- Learn the best type of content for your desired audience and test it through marketing and social media!
- Course includes 8 one-hour lessons spanning four weeks!
- On Demand lessons will be available after the live lessons!
- Learn at your own pace with 24/7 access to recording of live sessions!
- Full support throughout and upon completion of course!
- Accredited Diploma upon completion- excellent for CVs!
Fine Print
- Valid from 18 Nov. 2016 - 18 Feb. 2017
- Redemption period: 3 month from start date
- Limit 1 voucher per person
- May buy three additional vouchers as gifts
- Live sessions suitable for mobile devices
- Vouchers not redeemed by 18 Feb. 2017 will NOT be refunded
- Unlimited access to any lesson videos for up to 12 days after the entire course has been completed
- Successful completion of the online course is required to gain officially certified recognized qualifications
- A €5 administration charge for non-members to complete the final assignment and receive the certificate. All certificates are free for members.
- For any inquiries, please email [email protected]
- For more information visit: http://livemarketingacademy.com/en_GB/course/blogging
- Internet access and audio required
- Not valid with other offers
- No cash value/No cash back/No refunds
- Course start date: 14 Nov. 2016 OR 10 Jan. 2017
- You can register for first course start date after 14 Nov. 2016 and still receive on-demand lessons
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