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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.\xa0 If you ever wanted to learn how to write a blog, check out the great resources on Laura's website www.Blogging.com.
Check out The Bounce Back Podcast with Laura Yates today!
In this episode, we discuss:

About Laura\u2019s Podcast

Advice for New Podcasters
Passions vs Professional
\u201cJust start and take your first step\u201d


Tips and Tricks for creating a website / blog / brand

WordPress vs Squarespace
\u201cDon\u2019t make it difficult\u201d

Start with Free
Know your audience and write for them


Understanding how Google works

Keywords




Should we be teaching the art of blogging to our students?

Why Teach Blogging

To 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 learners

Listen to your audience and make your content fit THEIR needs


Blogs vs Website

What 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 Guest
Laura 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 Blogging.com.
Links of Interest

* Website: https://blogging.com/
* Personal Website: www.LauraYates.org
* Instagram: \xa0https://www.instagram.com/lauramyates/
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laura.yates/
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurayatesUK

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