How to set up a blog – Workshop to be hosted in Port Elizabeth on 15 & 16 May 2017

Blogging is one of the most valuable tools that businesses have to engage with customers and ultimately make their lives easier. If you’re not blogging, it’s time to get started or get left behind.
It gives your company a voice and it creates a place to talk about new products or services and to engage with your various stakeholders and customers. It’s also the place to let your brand’s personality shine and show people what you’re all about.
Writing a blog shares your expertise and your experiences. How else will you position yourself as an industry expert and thought leader?
We are offering a 2 day workshop in Port Elizabeth where you can follow a step by step method of creating your own blog for your business as well as how to promote it.
Explore all of the most important aspects of having a Website and Blog for your Business in a hands-on, practical two day workshop. See why delegates rave about our Workshops – get results and grow your skills with our engaging Trainer and Social Media Guru, Sam Posselt.

Building a Website / Blog with WordPress Registering a Domain for your Brand Creating Email Accounts from your branded domain Uploading WordPress onto your branded domain WordPress Theme Installation What is CSS? What is a Widget? How do I customize my WordPress theme? How do I add a new page onto my Website / Blog? The best WordPress Plugins to activate for your Website / Blog Graphics Creation for your Website Social Media Platform Integration Beginners SEO setup and management Setting up Google Analytics on your Website / Blog Management of Google Analytics – what do those stats mean? Creating an email subscriber account to capture leads from your Website / Blog
Day Two: Tuesday, 16 May 2017
Website / Blog Marketing and Maintenance Blogging 101 How to upload a Blog Post on your WordPress Website Blogging SEO – what you need to know What should I blog about? [Practical Session] Email Newsletter Tips and Hacks Social Media Marketing 101 Which Platforms should I be using for my Website / Blog? Social Media Marketing Tips and Hacks Practical sessions on all modules including Q&A We’ll show you how to effectively set up and maintain a Blog / Website for your Brand to help keep you on the leading edge of business change.
Cost per delegate is R 2999 – all inclusive with catering and stationery for both days.
The workshop starts at 8:30am until 16:30pm on both days and will be hosted at Ibhayi Town Lodge, 144 Main Road, Walmer
Bookings are essential.
Non-Profit Organizations qualify for a 10% discount – Book by Wednesday, 10 May 2017 to secure your seat.
Register here: http://overallevents.co.za/register-here/
You would be required to bring your own laptop and charger for both days.
How to set up a blog – Workshop to be hosted in Port Elizabeth on 15 & 16 May 2017

Blogging is one of the most valuable tools that businesses have to engage with customers and ultimately make their lives easier. If you’re not blogging, it’s time to get started or get left behind.
It gives your company a voice and it creates a place to talk about new products or services and to engage with your various stakeholders and customers. It’s also the place to let your brand’s personality shine and show people what you’re all about.
Writing a blog shares your expertise and your experiences. How else will you position yourself as an industry expert and thought leader?
We are offering a 2 day workshop in Port Elizabeth where you can follow a step by step method of creating your own blog for your business as well as how to promote it.
Explore all of the most important aspects of having a Website and Blog for your Business in a hands-on, practical two day workshop. See why delegates rave about our Workshops – get results and grow your skills with our engaging Trainer and Social Media Guru, Sam Posselt.

Claire Kivedo
Claire has been in the PR & Events industry for many years and has built great relationships with various suppliers, venues, organizers and stakeholders.
She is a born communicator and organizer and believes that Public Relations was the ideal profession as it suited her personality and her skills.
She is a good listener which enables her to respond effectively to the needs of her clients. She believes that great events do not happen by chance and with the right skills and attitude, anything is possible. She is married with two boys and is a born and bred PE girl.