About
Make your mark on the online world by starting your own blog. Whether you want a personal blog, business blog, or to become a freelancer, this course is the perfect place to start.
From making a plan and staying motivated to monetization and pay per clicks, there is plenty to learn before starting your account on Wordpress. Learn about setting up your website, blog terminologies, plugins, picking topics, writing posts, social media, SEO, and advertising.
By following the step-by-step guide to blogging, you’ll be able to start your own blog on WordPress in no time.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Ideas And Goals
- What do you want to achieve?
- Testing ideas
- Making a plan
- Staying motivated
Module 2: WordPress
- Direct or through a host?
- Basic set-up
- Blog terminology
- Plugins
Module 3: Blog Content
- Picking topics
- Being helpful and unique
- Writing blog posts
- Podcasts
Module 4: Blog Visitors
- Social media
- Guest posting
- SEO
- Interaction with visitors
Module 5: Monetizing Your Blog
- Building an email list
- Affiliate marketing
- Pay-per-click
- Products
- Product reviews
- Advertising
- Podcast sponsorship
Career
Who is this course for?
- Anyone who wants to know how to start blogging or create a website
- Bloggers who are not making money and want to know how to monetize their blog
- People who want to switch up their blogging from a hobby to a career
- Copywriters to learn how to create more engaging content
- Entrepreneurs who want to make more money online
Career path
- Make money from your blog and become a full-time writer
- Freelance as a blog writer for other companies or entrepreneurs
- Work in the marketing or publicity department for companies writing their blog posts
- Get a job in social media management, journalism, or life coaching
Certification
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) and the The International Association of Private Career Colleges (www.iapcc.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
Creator
IOA Original
This course is an exclusive offering from the International Open Academy (IOA). IOA Originals are thoughtfully crafted and developed either in-house by IOA or with complete ownership of production and distribution rights.
Our team of experts has worked diligently to create, write, and produce this course, ensuring it provides learners with a distinctive opportunity to access premium content on a wide range of diverse topics.
Wordpress Website & Blog Builder 
11672 Students. ICOES Accredited. IAPCC and CPD Certified.
11672 Students.
ICOES Accredited.
IAPCC and CPD Certified.
About
Make your mark on the online world by starting your own blog. Whether you want a personal blog, business blog, or to become a freelancer, this course is the perfect place to start.
From making a plan and staying motivated to monetization and pay per clicks, there is plenty to learn before starting your account on Wordpress. Learn about setting up your website, blog terminologies, plugins, picking topics, writing posts, social media, SEO, and advertising.
By following the step-by-step guide to blogging, you’ll be able to start your own blog on WordPress in no time.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Ideas And Goals
- What do you want to achieve?
- Testing ideas
- Making a plan
- Staying motivated
Module 2: WordPress
- Direct or through a host?
- Basic set-up
- Blog terminology
- Plugins
Module 3: Blog Content
- Picking topics
- Being helpful and unique
- Writing blog posts
- Podcasts
Module 4: Blog Visitors
- Social media
- Guest posting
- SEO
- Interaction with visitors
Module 5: Monetizing Your Blog
- Building an email list
- Affiliate marketing
- Pay-per-click
- Products
- Product reviews
- Advertising
- Podcast sponsorship
Career
Who is this course for?
- Anyone who wants to know how to start blogging or create a website
- Bloggers who are not making money and want to know how to monetize their blog
- People who want to switch up their blogging from a hobby to a career
- Copywriters to learn how to create more engaging content
- Entrepreneurs who want to make more money online
Career path
- Make money from your blog and become a full-time writer
- Freelance as a blog writer for other companies or entrepreneurs
- Work in the marketing or publicity department for companies writing their blog posts
- Get a job in social media management, journalism, or life coaching
Creator
IOA Original
Expertise:
Our team of experts has worked diligently to create, write, and produce this course, ensuring it provides learners with a distinctive opportunity to access premium content on a wide range of diverse topics.