Build Your Own Blog - Hands-on Workshop

Register early for this workshop as seating is limited.
This workshop is to be held 9:30 am to 12 Noon on March 1, 2008 at
Durham College, Whitby Campus, 1610 Champlain Drive, Whitby, ON
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Introduction to Blogging

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Welcome to the brave new world of the blogosphere

Hands-on "Build Your Own Blog" Workshop

This intensive, hands-on workshop provides you with the opportunity to design and build your own blog in a computer lab that you can update anytime, by simply sending an email. You’ll learn how to:

• Create a unique look for your blog
• Choose a design template
• Allow comments and conversation
• Choose and write quality content
• Add graphics and photos
• Update content
• Customize features

Visit www.bloggingpodcasting.com to register for the next workshop and/or join the waiting list.

Welcome Blogger Enthusiasts!

Please join us in thanking the following generous and community-minded companies for sponsoring this workshop series!

October 9, 2007

Introduction to Blogging
Whitby Marina, Whitby, Ontario

October 20, 2007

Hands-on "Build Your Own Blog"
Durham College, Whitby, Ontario

Introduction to Blogging

This high-energy, interactive workshop will provide you with practical, straightforward information on blogging and podcasting and how best to incorporate these into your organization.

Why come to this workshop?

If you’ve got…

• Clients and customers
• Donors and sponsors
• Employees
• Investors
• Suppliers

If you’re trying to…

• Reach customers and market your product or service more effectively
• Raise your profile, dollars and awareness about your organization or business
• Boost employee recruitment and retention
• Motivate employees and improve productivity

…this workshop is for you.

What you get:

• Blogs? Podcasts? Learn what’s right for your company
• Leave the course with a first-draft strategy for your business
• Improve your marketing communication strategy by integrating new technologies
• Discover how to implement these tools and get them up and running in your organization
• Learn how new media already works (or not!) for other companies
• Get real, practical training and ideas you can apply directly to your organization
• Network with colleagues who are facing the same challenges as you, find out what they’re doing and learn from their experiences
• Return to the office and make a difference!

Visit www.bloggingpodcasting.com to register for the next workshop and/or join the waiting list.

Website launched... www.BLOGGINGpodcasting.com

Here's a snap shot of our new website? We welcome your comments and/or suggestions as always! Susan and Sue

June 6-7, 2007

Building Vital Rural Communities Conference,
University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Beyond Websites: Using new media to build your organization's profile and raise funds

Workshop Summary: Have you heard of the terms blog or podcast, but you aren’t quite sure what they are, and wouldn’t know how to implement these tools? In this workshop, participants will find out how to incorporate these new media tools into their nonprofits promotion and fundraising activities. Plus, see case studies from other nonprofits successfully using these tools. In an up-close-and-personal, hands-on portion of the workshop, learn how easy it is to set up your own blog and podcast.

Susan Scott, ABC

Susan Scott, ABC, owner of Full Circle Communications (http://www.fullcirclecommunications.ca/), is an award-winning communications professional with 15 years experience. Her proven ability to both listen to her clients to better understand their needs and provide the best advice to help them communicate successfully to their audiences, make her a trusted adviser and partner.

Sue Sutcliffe

Sue Sutcliffe is a recognized Internet pioneer and web-marketing guru. Her company, A Web That Works (http://www.awebthatworks.com/), has been helping organizations market their products and services on the web since 1993. Her business offers a full line of website marketing services including website design, hosting and promotion. Sue is a leader in her industry, the business world and her community.