Reconstruction

noreply@blogger.com (Patty Wysong) — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 13:35:00 +0000

I'm in the process of reconstructing with new class options and blog tutoring. For more information, email me using the button in the left sidebar.

Workshop Info

noreply@blogger.com (Patty Wysong) — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:14:00 +0000

Clearing the Blog Fog
Workshop Description:
Blogging is more than a web journal, it encompasses everything from marketing to ministry and so much more. If you're thinking about blogging, but don't know where to start, or why you should start now, Clearing the Blog Fog will get you going. You'll learn the benefits and the basics of blogging, and how to set up a blog from start to the final tweaks. When you're done with this month long workshop, you'll have a blog that's ready to roll.

Clearing the Blog Fog Workshop Outline

1. Benefits of blogging

2. Basics of blogging

3. Starting your blog

4. Posting

5. Pictures Plus

6. Ready-made Layouts

7. Personalize your blog

8. Sensible sidebars

9. Personalize that header

10. Create a siggy

11. Creating buttons

12. Linking your blog with Facebook

The class is run through a yahoo group so people can interact and learn from each other as we walk through each lesson and assignment together. At the end of the month, you'll have a sharp looking blog. You'll also have the know-how to customize it yourself to reflect you and the journey you're on.

If you've been blogging for awhile and are ready to take it up to the next step, but you don't need all the basics, try the Do It Yourself Blog Make-over Workshop...

DIY Blog Make-over Workshop
Workshop Description:
Are you tired of the stock layouts Blogger offers? Would you like to have your blog reflect who you are without trying to explain it to someone? Then Do It Yourself Blog Make-over workshop is for you! In this two week class you'll learn how to take a basic stock layout and customize it with backgrounds, borders, blockquotes, buttons, and more. When you're done you'll have the experience to create the look you want, when you want it.

DIY Blog Make-over Workshop outline:

1. Personalize your blog – Decorate! - Think curb appeal!

Backgrounds
Borders
Blockquotes
Layout elements
column widths
post separators with an image (not just a line)

2. Super Sidebars

Gadgets
Headers

3. Personalize that header

Sizing
How to
Adjustments

4. Increase traffic to your blog

5. Nav Bars and Pages

6. Siggys, Buttons and Banners

7. Favicons

8. Email Subscriptions

The class is run through a yahoo group so people can interact and learn from each other as we walk through each lesson and assignment together. At the end of the two weeks, you'll have a fresh blog. You'll also have the know-how and experience to customize it yourself to reflect you, whenever you want to.

If you're new to blogging, it's recommended that you take Clearing the Blog Fog where we walk through the fine print details of setting up a blog to get the most out of it.

New dates and info will be posted soon or you can email me because there may be other options that are not currently listed. Also, if you and some of your friends would like a class when there isn't one listed, we can see about arranging a class for as few as 3-5 people. Email me and we'll put something together for you.

Coming Soon!

noreply@blogger.com (Patty Wysong) — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 01:00:00 +0000

Very soon I'll be announcing the first class of Clearing the Blog Fog! There's just a few more small details to work out and then we'll be ready to go!

See ya soon!

Thank you!

noreply@blogger.com (Patty Wysong) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:56:00 +0000

Thank you for signing up for the blogging class! You'll hear from me shortly with a confirmation, and then a couple days before the class begins, I'll send you an invitation to join the yahoo! group I use for the class. I'm really looking forward to getting to know you and working on blogs with you!

Feel free to contact me at any time through the Email Me button in the sidebar if you have a question.

Have a great day!