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WordPress Workshop - Social Media Blog

Thursday, May 27, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (CT)

Chicago, IL

WordPress Workshop - Social Media Blog

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Blogging Tips

WordPress Workshop – Social Media Emphasis

Ready to start a blog? You’ve heard about WordPress and don’t know where to begin?  WordPress is the most popular blogging program and can also be used to manage an entire website.  We will cover the language of WordPress (terms and lingo) and help you publish your first blog post.  Join us, and learn how to connect your WordPress blog to Social Media platforms like Facebook and Twitter and strengthen your online presence with the fresh content that Google loves.

Date: Thursday, May 27, 2010
Time: 9:00AM – 4:00PM
Where: I.M. Think Tank Office 222 South Riverside Plaza, 29th Floor, Chicago, IL 606o6

Admission: $199 
Includes: Workshop, Coffee, Soda & Water throughout the day, 3 month subscription to IM Think Tank Membership Site.

Laptop Required 
Please bring your own laptop computer. Make sure your laptop can connect to a Wireless Wi-Fi Network. Internet access will be provided to all attendees.

WordPress Installation Preferred

It will be best if you have a fresh copy of WordPress installed, hosted, and ready to go on your domain prior to the workshop.  If you need help with this, please contact us at 312-725-2221 prior to the event.  Otherwise, we will give you access to a fresh installation of WordPress on one of our test websites to practice on for the day.

Who Should Attend: 

People interested in getting a comprehensive overview of WordPress.  We will talk about using WordPress as a blog and as a CMS (Content Management System) and connecting WordPress to your overall Social Media Online Strategy.

 Bloggers and Writers

Entrepreneurs/ Business Owners                                                                  

Social Media/Marketing Professionals

Non-Profit Organizations

Web Designers and Developers

Students 

 

Benefits for you: 

·         Hands-On Experience with WordPress

·         Networking opportunity with other WordPress users 

·         3 months free subscription in IM Think Tank Membership Site

 

What You Will Learn:

1-Day WordPress Workshop Schedule

MORNING SESSIONS

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM 
Registration and Doors Open

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM 
Welcome &  Introductions

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM 
Session 1: WordPress Overview – Using your blog as a Social Media Hub

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM 
Session 2: Selecting a Theme, Adding Plugins, connecting with Social Media Applications

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM 
Break

11:00 AM - Noon 
Session 3: Copywriting Tips & Publishing Your First Blog Post.

Noon – 1:00 PM 
Lunch – On your own, restaurants within driving distance.

AFTERNOON SESSIONS

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM 
Session 5: How will Google find you? Search Engine Optimization Tools for WordPress

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM 
Session 6: WordPress Security for Your Website & Common Sense Best Practices  - With Rachel Baker of Plugged In Consulting

3:00PM- 3:15PM                                                                                                                                               Break

3:15 – 4:00 PM 
Wrap Up Session: Q&A – Adding Final Touches

Register Online Today - Registrations must be in at least 12 hours prior to event.

Parking – Use Amtrack Parking on Jackson and Clinton

When & Where



I.M. Think Tank Office
222 South Riverside Plaza
29th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606

Thursday, May 27, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (CT)


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Think Tank Live! speakers are sourced from I.M. Think Tank, a collective group of integrated marketing professionals from Chicago and Milwaukee. The group provides business training with practical step-by-step instructions on how to create real-world results for your business or marketing department. Each of I.M. Think Tank's members represents different specialties within digital marketing. 

If you have questions about this event please call us at 312-725-2221.