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The Community is a blog for all Area Voices bloggers and potential bloggers. It's a place to learn what's new at Area Voices and how you can make your blog even better. It's written by Tracy Briggs, the digital content development director for Forum Communications Company.
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Monthly Archives: September 2010
AREAVOICES DIGEST #3
AREAVOICES DIGEST #3 It’s time again for our weekly look at what’s new and what might be worth another look on areavoices. Here are some blogs that you might like. 1. Everyday Gourmet – http://everydaygourment.areavoices.com – Jessica Sevald is a classically … Continue reading
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Tagged dadt, elca sexuality debate, extreme makeover home edition blog, food, gay, money
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Calling All Schools!
Areavoices wants to help you spread the news about your school or team. We’re looking for ALL schools, from institutions of higher education, to high schools to elementary schools. In my years in television news, one of the complaints … Continue reading
Areavoices Digest #2
AREAVOICES DIGEST #2 – SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 It’s time for my weekly suggestion of areavoices blogs that you might want to check out. Some are years old. Some are spankin’ new. Either way, they might be worth a peek. … Continue reading
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AreaVoices 101 – What should I write about?
No one can tell you what to write about. The best blogs are from people who are passionate about their topic. Write what you know. Write what you like. That’s where blogging gets fun! And that’s how you can start … Continue reading
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Areavoices #101 – Why Blog on Areavoices?
You can blog just about anywhere. So why would you choose to set up a blog on areavoices? Besides the fact that those of us who work here are fabulous people, we can point to concrete reasons why areavoices is … Continue reading
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AreaVoices 101 – Why Blog?
So you can’t decide whether you should start a blog? What’s it all about? Is it worth my time and effort? Only you can answer that questions. But millions of people around the world call themselve bloggers and the number … Continue reading
Coming soon on The Area Voices Community: AreaVoices 101
Thanks to all of you who’ve sent me emails asking more about what it takes to set up a blog. I’ve heard some great ideas from you everything from baking to bird watching. I’ve also gotten a lot of questions: … Continue reading
Areavoices Digest #1
Welcome to the first AREAVOICES DIGEST! Every week in the digest, I’ll be telling you about the newest additions to the Areavoices community. I’ll tell you more about their blogs and where to find them. I’ll also be giving you updates … Continue reading
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Moorhead School Group Starts Area Voices Blog
On November 2nd, Moorhead voters will go to the polls to decide whether to pass an operating levy referendum. A group of levy supporters has started a blog entitled, “Our Students Our Future.” Check it out here at http://ourstudentsourfuture.areavoices.com/
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Tagged education, election, K12 education, Minnesota schools, Moorhead schools, schools
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Welcome to The Area Voices Community!
We’re off and running! What a week it’s been. After 22 years in broadcast media, I’ve started my new position as digital content development director for Forum Communications Company. I know. What does this mean to you? Bottom line, we’re making an even … Continue reading
