Blogging is an exciting way to share your passions, but fear of the technical side prevents many beginners from getting involved. This introduction to blogging mechanics, led by tutor Julie Falconer, is designed to show digital novices how easy blogging can be. Over the course of a day, you will learn how to build your blog with WordPress and define its look and feel.
By the end of the course you’ll have set up a fully working blog, which you can continue to edit from any computer or smartphone. It’s a fantastic way to master the basics, with plenty of opportunities to share ideas with other beginners in a vibrant, sociable environment. Perfect if you have something to say but don’t know your tags from your categories.
This course is for you if…
- You are completely new to blogging and have never created or edited a blog or website
- You have an interest in blogging and basic internet skills, but want a step-by-step guide to setting up a starter WordPress blog
- You have previously tried to set up a blog but not been happy with the results
Course description
During this one-day course, you’ll build a new blog from scratch, learning how to change the design and styling, upload your content and maintain the site yourself with the free-to-use WordPress.com blogging platform. Topics covered on the day include:
- Jargon and terminology
- Creating a new website with a custom domain name
- Publishing text, images and multimedia
- Changing the style and design of your site
- Twitter, Facebook and social media basics
PLEASE NOTE: While topics such as how to write good content for blogs, using social media to promote your blog, and options for taking your blog further will be covered, these are not the main focus of the course. If you are looking for more advanced courses on web design or social media, please browse our other digital courses.
Tutor profile
Julie Falconer is a London-based travel writer and consultant. She has been blogging since 2002, and currently writes an award-winning travel blog called A Lady in London. Through it she has developed a strong social media presence and visited over 90 countries. Her writing and photography have been featured in Lonely Planet, National Geographic Intelligent Travel, and other leading travel media. Julie teaches about blogging and social media throughout the UK, and has given talks about travel at Cambridge and other universities.
Details
Date: Sunday 22 February 2015
Times: 10am-4pm
Location: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU
Price: £249 (includes VAT, booking fee, lunch and refreshments)
Event capacity: 16
Dress code: There is no dress code for Masterclasses. Please dress however you feel comfortable.
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Returns policy
Tickets may be refunded if you contact us at least 14 days before the course start date. Please see our terms and conditions for more information on our refund policy.
