January 25, 2015 — Do you really need a blog? What about a website? Or a photo gallery or contact forms? This session will give you, the user, the tools and questions you need to ask yourself in order to build an effective and manageable website. Whether you want a website for your business, a blog about your dog, or a place to showcase your jewelry designs, this session will help you develop a content strategy that fits your needs and create a successful WordPress site.

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October 26, 2014 — Choosing the right blogging tools can save you time and help you grow. Which tools and plugins should you be using? In this session, Syed Balkhi reveals his favorite tools that can help you dramatically improve your workflow and grow your blog. Take away practical tips that you can implement on your blog literally within hours.

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September 19, 2014 — Did you know that WordPress is great for blogging!? I’ll be discussing some easy tips to boost your blog from good to great. Topics include enriching your posts with images and other media, sharing your posts via social media, and a few tips to supercharge your site.

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August 28, 2014 — Tips, tools, and action steps to a balanced blog life. This presentation discusses how to organize and balance priorities between your day job, your life, and your passion for blogging. It talks about specifics that will help you get organized to achieve the balance you desire.

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August 17, 2014 — When you’re on a budget, you don’t have the time or money to waste on growth tactics that go nowhere. Learn strategies for growing your blog that just plain work. We’ll go over ways to boost traffic through targeted content, how to apply keyword research, how to build an email list of loyal readers, and even how to start leveraging your content to make you money. Find out how to make your amazing content work for you, whether you’ve got $1 to spend or $1000.

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