Two months ago, I shared my WordCamp Davao Talk on 10 Ways to Level Up Blog Content. I discussed the first part of my content production process, Pre-Writing and all the work that goes into each post before I even start writing the post itself. In this post, I will share with you my Post-Writing Tips. Everything you need to check and all the steps you need to do to make sure your post is flawless. And promoted properly. To recap, sharing again with you here the summary presentation of my 10 Ways to Level Up Blog Content talk. This slideshow is modified and simplified from the one I presented during WC Davao. You can see and download a more detailed slideshow on SlideShare. Here is the LINK. Download the detailed 10-Ways-to-Level-Up-SlidesDownload The talk and this blog post series are designed to guide bloggers and content managers who need a little push and inspiration in the writing process. These slides and information in my Blogging 101 and Blogging 102 Workshops, in one form or another. Bloggers and those who are looking at starting their own blogs usually ask for steps and practical tips to make blog writing easier. Related Links:…
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Blog Writing Tips | Part 2 of Level Up Series
Two months ago, I shared my WordCamp Davao Talk on 10 Ways to Level Up Blog Content. I discussed the first part of my content production process, Pre-Writing and all the work that goes into each post before I even start writing the post itself. In this post, I will share with you my Blog Writing Process and a few tips that can help you level up your content. To recap, sharing again with you here the summary presentation of my 10 Ways to Level Up Blog Content talk. This slideshow is modified and simplified from the one I presented during WC Davao. You can see and download a more detailed slideshow on SlideShare. Here is the LINK. Download the detailed 10-Ways-to-Level-Up-SlidesDownload The talk and this blog post series are designed to guide bloggers and content managers who need a little push and inspiration in the writing process. These slides and information in my Blogging 101 and Blogging 102 Workshops, in one form or another. Bloggers and those who are looking at starting their own blogs usually ask for steps and practical tips to make blog writing easier. Related Link: Part 1: Pre-Writing Part 2: Blog Writing covers tips #4…
Level Up Blog Content Part 1: Pre-Writing
A few months ago, I was invited to do a talk for the WordPress Davao Community. It was short and simple, a presentation on how I usually create content with a few tips on how others can make the process easier and more productive. Right after, I was (jokingly) invited to be a speaker at WordCamp Davao (WC Davao) 2019. Fast forward to July 6, 2019, I was one of the speakers of WC Davao. Sharing with you here my talk, along with some tips and tricks you might find useSharing with you here my talk, along with some tips and tricks you might find useful. Here are 10 Ways to Level Up Blog Content. Here's the link to a more detailed slideshow on SlideShare: LINK Download the detailed 10-Ways-to-Level-Up-SlidesDownload The 10 Ways to Level Up Blog Content talk is targeted towards bloggers and content managers who are looking for ways to improve their writing process. It includes tips and information on content planning, writing, basic search engine optimization (SEO), and social media promotion. This topic is essential for new bloggers and soon to be bloggers. It can also be useful for advanced bloggers who need essential information they might…
Blogging 101 Workshop – Davao
This month, I am holding my first Blogging 101 Workshop in a while. This is my third workshop this year and the first one that is open to the public. Blogging 101 Workshop in Davao. The Blogging 101 Workshop is for students, professionals, freelancers... anybody who wish to start their own blog. If you have a blog and want to know how to plan for and move forward with your blog, you are also welcome to join. The workshop will tackle the basics including how to setup your own blog if you do not have one yet. And how to create content. The Blogging 101 Workshop is moved to October 2019 and the final date and venue will be announced soon. Workshop Information The workshop will have 2 parts: Introduction and Basic Setup in the morning, and Content Planning and Writing in the afternoon. The morning session, Introduction and Setup is designed for those who have no blog yet. The session will guide you setup your first blog. This session requires participants to bring their own laptop or tablet that can be used to setup their blog. At the end of the session, each participant will have their own blog…
Life Lately May 2019 [Podcast]
I am back with a fresh podcast and along with it plans for future episodes. This new episode is the first of my Life Lately series where I will share what I have been up to. Here's the first one: Life Lately May 2019. https://soundcloud.com/ria-abella-jose/life-lately-may-2019 Life Lately, May 2019 Life Lately episodes will be monthly. I hope. And I will feature what is happening in my life, exciting news, stuff I tried, recommendations, and my latest obsessions. The podcast will also contain episodes on specific themes and topics. So let me know down below if anything specific interests you. Life with Ria on Spotify And here is something totally new! My podcast is now on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/3DbKCph88nq3xPhnutU5NI?si=kIPNmSqqRUKOBZguk7KO7A Listen to Life with Ria on Spotify Click on the embedded Spotify player or click on this link to view and follow my podcast on Spotify. Important Links Here are the stuff I mentioned which might interest you. First, my Blogs: RiaJose.com - personal stuff, entertainment, politics, and random topicsDiyosaLife.com - beauty, style, tech, and travelKusinaMaria.com - food, cooking, and other foodie adventuresMyDavaoCity.com - everything about Davao City and the Davao Region TechnoMaria.com - tech news, apps, gadget sale alerts Other links and…
Finding My Voice
"Every child, woman and man should possess licence to speak or sing in his or her true voice."- Joyce Maynard, At Home in the World (Picador USA) Today is my 10th Anniversary as a blogger. And that quote is the one I shared from my first blog post. Here's a screen capture: and here's the link. And here's the full resolution copy of the screen capture: LINK. Then and now, blogging has been a fulfillment of my dream to write... attempts at getting my thoughts, feelings, and ideas out into the world. Not because I think people can learn from me or that I have something profound to share but because I really just want to write, to speak, to share. In the 10 years I have been blogging, I have published a lot of posts, started a lot of blogs, met a lot of new people, started a lot of projects, and had countless experiences. One thing remains constant, though, I blog because I want to blog. Yes, I do blog for causes, partners, clients, and sponsors. I blog when people invite me to events or when companies ask me to but only when I like what I am…