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Generate a list of interesting topics by using mind maps, discussing with friends, and reading other blogs. Save unused ideas for future posts.

Select a topic you are comfortable with and create an outline that includes your introduction, main points, target audience, and conclusion.

Always include a Call to Action such as "Sign up to IBM SkillBuild and Earn Your First Badge." Remember to use the correct referral link.

Organize your content into short, engaging headings and subheadings to maintain reader interest and structure your narrative effectively.

Begin writing your blog, ensuring each heading has at least one paragraph. Focus on covering all aspects of your story, knowing you can edit later.

Proofread multiple times to minimize errors. Use tools like Grammarly to assist in catching typos and improving your writing.

Include relevant images, graphs, and charts to enhance your blog visually and ensure you have the rights to use them.

Incorporate relevant keywords naturally to improve search engine visibility. Ensure your blog remains readable and engaging.

Confidently publish your post and promote it on social media platforms using relevant hashtags and tags to reach a wider audience.

Continue blogging regularly to improve your skills. Follow the same steps to create your next post and develop your writing proficiency.

When reposting content on different platforms, include canonical backlinks to the original post to avoid plagiarism issues and maximize reach. Follow platform-specific guidelines for adding these links.

• What year in school are they? What is their knowledge on mainframe?

• What are their Challenges and motivation

• What is your topic? What is the main message of the video? Write a clear script.

• Use a storyboard to organize visuals. (Miro or Canva Whiteboards) are great tools for this. 

• Use good lighting, quiet space, and clean, professional background.

• Ensure you have a quality camera and microphone.

• Speak clearly and at a moderate pace.

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• Use relevant visuals like slides or diagrams. This is where our templates and presentation examples can come in handy!

• Ensure the text on the screen is large and readable. (Too much text can distract your audience.)

• Trim unnecessary parts. Perhaps you broke off into breakout rooms or there were a few minutes of technical difficulties or perhaps there were some parts that were relevant for the live session but not the recording. Whatever it is, editing your video will be beneficial to the overall success of it.

• Add transitions, titles, and background music.

• Use Intro and Outro slides to brand your video.

• Create an engaging thumbnail and title. (Think of something catchy to hook your audience and have a quality, enticing thumbnail) 

• Use relevant keywords in the description and tags.

• Respond to comments.

• Tag relevant people when you post.

• Encourage questions and feedback.

• Share on social media and with your peers with messaging explaining what the video is about.

• Create a highlight video or reel to promote it. (Showcase this to your club.)

• Encourage sharing among peers.