New Social Media Workshops: Blogging for Beginners, Twitter 101 and Twitter 202

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Here are the newest social media workshops from raincoaster media. All of these workshops are taught online via Skype, so all you need is your own computer, a stable internet connection, a headset with a mic, and a Skype account.

This will be the last round of workshops before I toss the laptop into a duffel bag and head to Yellowknife to become Icecoaster, so it will probably be the last chance all summer to take these workshops.

Note to Social Media Camp Victoria attendees and SEARCHgrads: I’m offering you guys a discount of 25% off this round of workshops.

You can check out the calendar on Google Calendar, or check them out old-skool on the blog right here.

Thursday, June 9th The Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Social Media. 7pm-9pm

This two-hour talk is a basic walkthrough of social media for beginners and people thinking about starting in social media. We’ll cover the fundamentals of Facebook, Twitter, Blogging, and other social media platforms including some you probably don’t expect. We’ll de-mystify and de-geek the field and clear up some of the myths perpetrated by social media snake oil salesmen.

This workshop is $100: to register, email bloggingclasses at gmail.com and pay securely via Paypal (accepts Paypal, credit card, and debit).

Monday, June 13th Blogging for Beginners: Part 1 of a two-part workshop. 1pm-5pm

Start from scratch and learn to post text, video, audio, and images. Basic copyright and blog etiquette, intro to sidebar widgets, categories, custom headers and design, and what on Earth to put IN the blog. Also where to find technical help. By the end of the workshop you’ll have a fully-functioning WordPress.com blog with several blog posts already up.

This is a two-part workshop, and Part 2 is taught the next day. This workshop is $400 for both days. To register, please email bloggingclasses at gmail.com and pay securely via Paypal (accepts credit card, debit, and Paypal).

Tuesday, June 14th Blogging for Beginners Part 2 of a two-part workshop. 1pm-5pm

Start from scratch and learn to post text, video, audio, and images. Basic copyright and blog etiquette, intro to sidebar widgets, categories, custom headers and design, and what on Earth to put IN the blog. Also where to find technical help. By the end of the workshop you’ll have a fully-functioning WordPress.com blog with several blog posts already up. This is Part 2 of a two-part workshop.

This workshop is $400 for both days. To register, please email bloggingclasses at gmail.com and pay securely via Paypal (accepts credit card, debit, and Paypal).

Wednesday, June 15th Twitter 101. 1pm-3pm

A hands-on seminar designed for beginning Twitter users who want to learn effective ways to manage their accounts and stay efficient. The basics of Twitter and the applications of two Twitter tools will be reviewed in the first 30-45 minutes with a hands-on session in the remaining 1:15, where the instructor will be available to guide participants through the basic elements of Twitter use as well as strategy and time management in social media.

This two-hour workshop is $100. To register, please email bloggingclasses at gmail.com and pay securely via Paypal, noting in the comments which workshop you’re signing up for. Paypal will give you a receipt and I will email you one as well. Our classes are kept small, for maximum personal attention.

Thursday, June 16th Twitter 202. 1pm-3pm

This hands-on workshop will introduce you to several Twitter apps, add-ons, and associated websites, and their specific uses. Power up your social media skills, manage multiple accounts, and communicate more effectively to the right people with a selection of Twitter tools and power tips.

This two-hour workshop is $100. To register, email bloggingclass at gmail.com via Paypal, noting in the comments which workshop you’re signing up for. Paypal will give you a receipt and I will email you one as well. Our classes are kept small, for maximum personal attention.

If you have any questions about the workshops in advance, you can always email me at bloggingclasses at gmail dot com or hit me up on twitter and of course we offer full support for people who’ve taken our workshops via email and Skype as well. You can also check out my testimonials, either on the testimonial page or on LinkedIn.