Archive for February, 2008

February 14

Simpleology Online Blogging Course Review

The Simpleology online blog course is very good. Clear, accessible lessons explain blogging, why it’s valuable to small businesses, and how to succeed with your own blog. The lesson titles are telling:

  • What is a Blog?
  • Essential Parts of a Blog
  • Creating Your Blog
  • Choosing A Theme For Your Blog
  • General Writing Tips
  • 3 Ways To Attract Traffic Part 1: Improving Your Posts
  • 3 Ways To Attract Traffic Part 2: Search Engine Optimization
  • 3 Ways To Attract Traffic Part 3: Linking With Other Blogs
  • More Strategies for Attracting Traffic
  • 6 Ways To Make Money From Your Blog
  • Advertising
  • Affiliate Programs
  • Getting Paid For Blogging
  • Why Small Business Owners Should Have A Blog

You also get a series of bonuses including writing tips and interviews with successful bloggers. To increase retention, the course presents the content in multiple forms: Animation, audio, quizzes, memory joggers, a workbook and interval lessons. If you’re thinking of blogging, this online course will get you started and inspire you to keep going.

February 1

A Great Teacher Explores Blogs

I’m evaluating a multi-media course on blogging from the folks at Simpleology. For a while, they’re letting you snag it for free if you post about it on your blog.It covers:

  • The best blogging techniques.
  • How to get traffic to your blog.
  • How to turn your blog into money.

I’ll let you know what I think once I’ve had a chance to check it out. Meanwhile, go grab yours while it’s still free.