Blogging Boot Camp Classes

Our fundamental blog training on ActiveRain is our Blogging Boot Camp series. This post is a hub to keep you updated on the most recent recordings from Blogging Boot Camp, as well as a way for you to sign up for the next live series of classes for Blogging Boot Camp. 

Blogging Boot Camp is a series of classes that gives you the fundamental understanding of how to get your blog posts to rank, what you should be writing about to get in front of interested consumers in your market, how to get your information in front of as many consumers as possible and also how to use calls to action in your blog posts to drive traffic to your website and generate leads for your business. 

We just wrapped up our 2014 series, and were amazed by the turnout! We are stoked to see how many of you are being proactive about improving and progressing with your blog. If you missed any of the webinars, or are interested in re-watching the class, keep reading!

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Class 1: Get Ranked: How to Get Your Blog Ranked in the Search Engines

You can now watch the full recording of this webinar here.

This is possibly the most important class related to ActiveRain. We want you ranking well i nthe search engines so people will find the things you've written. This class will give you the tools and the understanding to do that. You will learn:

• The basic elements of posts that rank well in the search engines
• How to determine what topic to write about
• Commonly missed Search Engine Optimization (SEO) opportunities
• Why Google Authorship is ultra important

This is a core class for understanding how to maximize your RainMaker account and how to get your content to rank well in the search engines. 

Who doesn't love options? You can also get a refresher of the November 2013 Blogging Boot Camp Class 1 right here. 

 

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Class 2: Be Found: What to Blog about so Consumers Find Your Blog

You can now watch the full recording of this webinar here.

What kind of phrases are consumers searching for that could lead them to your content? What type of content does a successful real estate blog have in it? What are some fundamental posts that every agent should have in their blog? In this class, we will discuss:

• How do you construct a keyword phrase
• What are the critical elements of a keyword phrase in real estate
• What are the different ways that people refine their keyword phrases to find your content
• How can our choice of keyword phrases lead to more traffic for your blog
• Where you can find blueprints for common blog post topics

Join ActiveRain Community Evangelist Bob Stewart to tackle one of the most challenging parts of blogging - choosing what to write about.

Who doesn't love options? You can also get a refresher of the November 2013 Blogging Boot Camp Class 2 right here.

 

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BONUS CLASS! Google Author Authority and How to Build Credibility with Google

You can now watch the full recording of this webinar here.

Google continues to make changes to how they organize information from the web... and we all know how valuable it is to have our content show on the first page of the search engines. In this class, ActiveRain Community Evangelist Bob Stewart will discuss an emerging trend in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Google Author Authority. As 2014 unfolds, we believe Author Authority is going to start playing a more significant role in search engine rankings.

So, what is Google Author Authority? Essentially, it is how well Google trusts you as a source. We want to help you understand it now, so when the times comes, you've taken steps to become a trusted source with Google. Don't get left behind - join us!

 

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Class 3: Be Active: How to Ensure the Most People Find Your Content

You can now watch the full recording of this webinar here.

The creation of your content is only the beginning. Learn how to share your content for maximum exposure! In this class, we will discuss the most effective ways to share your content online (without being annoying!) via:

• Your sphere or social circles
• Social media (Twitter, Facebook, and Google+)
• Email marketing

So many people write a blog post and then just sit back and relax, hoping that people will find their content. But creating the content is just the beginning of the content cycle!

Who doesn't love options? You can also get a refresher of the November 2013 Blogging Boot Camp Class 3 right here.

 

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Class 4: Generate Leads: How to Ensure Your Blog Generates Leads

You can now watch the full recording of this webinar here.

Learn to generate leads with your blog posts using calls to action! You can be doing everything right, but if you don't have the tools to convert traffic to leads, you are missing out on a major step of the online funnel. In this class, we'll look at:

• Anchor text: Why is it important?
• Where your links should point
• What every website needs to be an effective part of your blogging strategy
• Ways to create compelling calls to action beyond a simple text link
• How many link you should have per blog post

The session is valuable in understanding the importance of your blog in your overall online strategy and how to maximize the impact of each post you write.

We'll show you some best practices in this class, so by the time it's done, you'll have all the tools you need to generate leads for your business.

Who doesn't love options? You can also get a refresher of the November 2013 Blogging Boot Camp Class 4 right here.

 

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