Grand Haven Social Media Workshop – Session on Blogging
(Grand Haven, Michigan) Starting its third year, Social Media Workshop will begin on Friday, October 7th with a session on blogging presented by Chad Huntley of Element Design.
Formally known as 2E Network, Social Media Workshop is a monthly gathering to educate the business community on this constantly growing and changing form of communication, public image, and marketing tool. Topics and presenters vary every month, while the general focus of Social Media remains constant. The workshops are coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg and held on the first Friday of the month from October through June, 7:30 am – 9 am.
October’s workshop will focus on the importance of blogging. According to Huntley, implementing a blog into a company’s website is the single most important factor in search engine optimization. “A blog gives the ability to provide fresh content to users, which in turn gives the company the opportunity to expand their website into an unlimited number of pages. A properly executed blogging strategy will increase traffic to a website exponentially, helping the site climb the search engine rankings,” Huntley commented.
Specific points Huntley will cover at the Social Media Workshop include:
- Why should I blog?
- How blogging works
- How to make any “boring” company sound interesting
- Setting up your own blogging strategy
- Tips on executing the strategy
Chad Huntley is the president of Element Design LLC, a West Michigan based website development and internet marketing firm. His website development portfolio covers over 50 industries including several Fortune 500 corporations, and is a contributor to various open-source web projects. His company offers specific packages for non-profits and small businesses, as well as custom solutions for larger projects.
If you are interested in attending, please register by calling 616.842.4910 or contacting Courtney at colson@grandhavenchamber.org. The fee is $15 for Chamber members and $20 for non members. A continental breakfast is provided. This workshop will be held at JSJ Corporation, 700 Robbins Road.
