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A Community of Practice Is More Than a Website

Social Media Strategery

A community of practice (CoP) is, according to cognitive anthropologists Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger , a group of people who share an interest, a craft, and/or a profession. Nowhere in the definition above does it mention the words website , wiki, blog, or social network. Sounds pretty simple, right? A website is built around content.

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18 Lessons I’ve Learned about Blogging

ProBlogger

The post 18 Lessons I’ve Learned about Blogging appeared first on ProBlogger. In November 2002 I first heard the word blog after a mate e-mailed me a link and said I should consider starting one. Within 24 hours I’d created my first blog (a blogspot blog that doesn’t exist today).

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Facebook talks like a pirate. Movember and online community rituals

Laurel Papworth

Ahoy Me Hearties: One of the tasks our online community managers undertake with clients (PR or Marketing agencies, or companies) is to build out a Social Media Conversation Diary – a list of tasks and engagement activities to keep online community members entertained and loyal. Talk Like A Pirate Day and Online Community.

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How to Make Money Blogging – What We Wish We Knew

ProBlogger

The post How to Make Money Blogging – What We Wish We Knew appeared first on ProBlogger. Image created in Canva This post on how to make money blogging is part of the ‘ What I wish I knew when I first started Blogging’ Series. That first 12-18 months of blogging on a personal blog was very formative.

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9 Ways to Grow Your Blog Faster

ProBlogger

The post 9 Ways to Grow Your Blog Faster appeared first on ProBlogger. As you may well know, I started blogging back in 2002. And over the years I’ve tried all sorts of things to grow my blogs and make them more profitable. So here are nine things I believe will help you grow your blog faster. Some of them worked.

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10 Things I Wish I Had Known About Blogging When I First Began

ProBlogger

In today’s 100th episode of the ProBlogger podcast, I take a retrospective walk down the lane of memories from my last 13 1/2 years blogging. I’ve learned some pretty huge lessons along the way, and back when I started in 2002 there were quite a few things I wish I’d known! What was it? Why was anyone doing it?

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International Start a Blog Day Class of 2019

ProBlogger

The post International Start a Blog Day Class of 2019 appeared first on ProBlogger. I thought I was too late to start blogging in 2002. But I started a blog anyway. I also loved seeing my blog grow and the community that built around my blog. And In 2019 it’s still not too late to start a blog.

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