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In this episode of Educational Podcasting Today, we welcome blogger and podcaster Laura Yates on the program to discuss how teachers can help improve student engagement through blogging and podcasting. If you ever wanted to learn how to write a blog, check out the great resources on Laura's website http://www.Blogging.com (www.Blogging.com). Check out https://www.laurayates.org/podcast/ (The Bounce Back Podcast with Laura Yates today!) In this episode, we discuss: About Laura’s PodcastAdvice for New Podcasters Passions vs Professional “Just start and take your first step” Tips and Tricks for creating a website / blog / brandWordPress vs Squarespace “Don’t make it difficult”Start with Free Know your audience and write for them Understanding how Google worksKeywords Should we be teaching the art of blogging to our students?Why Teach BloggingTo prove your expertise To build your profile as an influencer To connect with other people a To make their personality stand out How to teach Blogging to young learnersListen to your audience and make your content fit THEIR needs Blogs vs WebsiteWhat is the difference? Having a blog for your website or a website for your blog When should your blog/podcast move towards monetizing About our GuestLaura Yates is a writer, coach and podcaster has been blogging and writing in the niches of health/wellness, business and personal development since 2009. Laura has been featured in the likes of Glamour Magazine, the Daily Mail, Eharmony, VICE, Entrepreneur on Fire, Tiny Buddha and Mashable. Laura can be found at http://blogging.com/ (Blogging.com). Links of InterestWebsite: https://blogging.com/ (https://blogging.com/) Personal Website: http://www.laurayates.org (www.LauraYates.org) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauramyates/ (https://www.instagram.com/lauramyates/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laura.yates/ (https://www.facebook.com/laura.yates/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurayatesUK (https://twitter.com/laurayatesUK) Follow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) Follow our HostJeff Bradbury | http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educational-podcasting-today/id972444781?mt=2 (commenting on iTunes) today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work TogetherHost: Jeff Bradbury http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) | http://twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Email: info@teachercast.net Voice Mail: http://www.teachercast.net/voicemail (http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail) YouTube: http://www.teachercast.net/YouTube (http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube) iTunes: http://www.teachercast.net/iTunes (http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes) Check Out More TeacherCast ProgrammingTeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp)) Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today/ (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today)) The https://www.teachercast.net/tep (TechEducator Podcast) (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com/ (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com)) Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.askthetechcoach.com/ (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com)) View LIVE Professional Development from TeacherCastJoin us LIVE every Tuesday at [8:00] PM EST: http://www.teachercast.tv/ (http://www.TeacherCast.tv) Need a Presenter?Jeff Bradbury http://www.teachercast.net/twitter ((@TeacherCast)) is available as a http://jeffreybradbury.com/ (Keynote Speaker, Presenter), or to Broadcast your conference LIVE!