I think it’s been a couple of years since I last ran this course – dunno why, maybe because it’s not business focussed specifically, more a general, handson, computer, How To Blog Course (1 full day), on 30th May at the University of Sydney. 

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Course description:

Been thinking about creating a blog for your business or hobby? If you are a budding writer, have a passion for your hobby, are travelling soon and want to keep a travel photo diary online or simply have something to say, this course will teach you the basics of blogging and how to gain a readership. (book here, download pdf, check out stuff

If you pay attention in class, don’t Tweet on Twitter, don’t make Friends on Facebook, don’t upload Music on MySpace I might even sign one of those University of Sydney Centre for Continuing Education Certificates for you. The one that licences you to Go Forth and Blog. God Help Us All.

 

THIS FRIDAY! There are two places left on Friday’s Web 2.0 – Facebook, blogs and marketing course that I teach at the University of Sydney, Centre for Continuing Education (Professional Development) Probably:Social Media Audit – finding and listening to what’s going on. How not to be overwhelmedEngaging with bloggers. Blogging, using social media for PR and marketing. One to many channel etc.What is Facebook to marketers – few to few, gated community.Ripple distribution of content and discussions.Monitoring your campaign.Oh and probably some statistics, setting metrics and analytics. Good news is, you get a Uni Sydney Certificate for the day’s course. Continue Reading…

 

From BToBOnline: Seven steps to building a social network1. Consider your target audience. Who and how many people you’re trying to reach will determine the size, type, life span and language of the social network needed. 2. Determine the site’s mission, message or goal. Talent management, project collaboration, new business, mentoring, corporate training support, centralized resources and industry news are only a few of the possible purposes for your site. Consult with your PR department to make sure the site is consistent with other corporate communications efforts. 3. Decide what features are needed. Differentiate your site from a plethora of Continue Reading…

 

Thinking of starting up some forums and a bit of a community for a niche area you are passionate about? This is somewhat more than a “community manager” course – lot’s of strategy and business stuff, as well as ‘hands on’ managing forums etc. I’m teaching Managing a social network for business in March (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Fri | 7 Mar 08 | 1 meetings) for the Professional Development Centre of the Centre for Continuing Education at the University of Sydney (Australia). Here’s the overview: Your consumer is spending a lot of time on Facebook and other Continue Reading…

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