Learn to be a Professional Blog Writer

Section 1: Let's test your blog writing knowledge Quiz 1

How much do you already know?

16 questionsSection 2: Introduction Lecture 1 01:58

Welcome to the course! If you will absorb the material presented here, you can't help but become a better blog writer. If you have suggestions as to how I can make this course more interesting and better, please let me know. Thanks for coming!

Lecture 2 1 slide

This is basically the same information you watched in the video in Lecture #1.

Section 3: Blogging Overview Lecture 3 03:20

Whether you want to share a passion, educate others, or establish yourself as an expert in your field, blogging is the way to do it.

Lecture 4 03:57

The most seasoned writers sometime need a new approach. What better way to get a fresh burst of objectivity than to look through the eyes of a new writer?

Lecture 5 8 slides

This is a .pdf presentation of the video you watched in Lecture #3.

Lecture 6 5 slides

The ability to write words on the page is only a basic requirement for a blog writer. There are other important qualities you must acquire or hone to accomplish your goals as a writer.

Lecture 7 1 slide

In order to be a successful blog writer, you must start tackling blogging more intentionally. These fun exercises will allow you to test your creative side.

Section 4: Key elements of an effective blog article Lecture 8 6 slides

Blog writing that focuses on the audience has always been important, but it has become the most critical aspect of blog and website marketing.

Lecture 9 03:02 Consumers are re-defining the quality in blog content, so we must understand what they expect. Lecture 10 3 slides

This is basically the same material you covered in Lecture #8, only in a .pdf presentation format.

Lecture 11 03:35

This is basically the same information presented in Lecture #7, only in video format.

Lecture 12 Text

Quality effective blog articles will typically consist of five separate elements which must come together to form a complete original informative article.

Lecture 13 5 slides

It is very important to remember - the length of a quality blog post is determined by the writer.

Lecture 14 2 slides

Sometimes your mind can get so cluttered that you can't seem to get your blog writing juices flowing. Here are a couple of blog writing exercises to help clear your mind.

Section 5: Blog Writing Overview Exam Quiz 2

Blog Writing Overview Quiz

15 questionsSection 6: Writing killer blog posts Lecture 15 Text

Creating great blog content takes planning, patience and commitment. If your blog content writing has become a chore to you, you may need help.

Lecture 16 7 slides

It is important to understand that evergreen content is not necessarily timeless; it is content that can be sustained to remain fresh and current.

Lecture 17 8 slides

Some of us have more new blog topic ideas than we know what to do with, and others seem to be scratching around the bottom of the barrel for a useful, interesting, and engaging blog article. With a little imagination and creativity, new blog topic ideas should be no problem.

Lecture 18 9 slides

Sometimes it's difficult to come up with a new blog topic idea when other bloggers have written on the same topic. There's certainly nothing wrong with sharing other ideas, as long as you don't just blatantly copy someone else's work. This exercise will help you take an existing blog article and, by putting your own unique angle on it, make it fresh and new again.

Section 7: Knowing the basics of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Lecture 19 05:03 It doesn't really matter how good your blog post is if people and search engines can't find and understand it. Just a little bit of on-page SEO goes a long way! Lecture 20 13 slides

This is basically the same info you watched in the video in Lecture #17, only this is a .pdf presentation.

Section 8: Good blog writers must be good editors Lecture 21 4 slides

In blog writing the ability to thoroughly edit blog posts is as important as writing abilities. Developing your own editorial skills can help you become a better writer.

Section 9: Blogging frustrations Lecture 22 5 slides

Life can be frustrating for everyone, at times. A writer's life is no different. To be successful,
you have to learn to tough it out and deal with the inconveniences.

Section 10: Blogging for business Lecture 23 03:23

Individual blog writers and small businesses can enjoy the same benefits of blogging that large corporations do. The purpose is to share current information about specific topics with a target audience.

Lecture 24 02:57

This lecture provides the same info as Lecture #17, only in video format.

Lecture 25 Text

As a small business owner, an informative blog puts you in a unique position to create a more valuable customer experience.

Section 11: Blog writing and social media Lecture 26 03:31

A well designed blog can establish an open line of communication, establish credibility, increase search traffic, and build great communities just like any social media.

Lecture 27 6 slides

The more attention you can draw to your blog by connecting with others, the greater chances you have of being noticed by search engines.

Lecture 28 2 slides

Improving your visibility in primary search engines takes exposure, time, patience and a high quality blog.

Section 12: Blogs and content marketing Lecture 29 3 slides

Successful blog writers understand how to deliver blog content in a way that people hear them, understand them, and respond to them.

Lecture 30 2 slides

Branded blog content must focus on your brand's creativity and make every effort to show your brand's true personality.

Section 13: Let's wrap it up! Lecture 31 04:14

This lecture contains basically the same information as in Lecture #23, only in video format.

Lecture 32 Text

Common blog writing mistakes can be avoided with the right amount of time, patience, and commitment to writing quality blog content.

Lecture 33 05:22

Blog writing does take time to come up with a topic, craft the article, edit the article, and share it in social media. Is all the time and effort really worth it?

Section 14: Final Exam Quiz 3 15 questionsSection 15: BONUS: 18 Blog Writing Tips to Make the Next Blog Post the Best You've Written Lecture 34

18 highly effective blog writing tips

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