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Pro-public post loaded with suggestions and a link to sample guidelines.

Defines comment spam, and explains ways of avoiding or handling it

In this post, Kathleen Morris introduces a Blogging Bootcamp for students, and "four additional courses specifically for educators looking to upskill in particular areas of blogging, online communities and technology" (Teacher courses, ¶1).

"Student photos, and especially linking names with specific photos, is a common concern that comes up when blogging, sharing videos, or using other web services online. / Information that helps someone identify a student should always be shared with care" (Sue Waters, September 26, 2013).

Explains blog setup with gmail+ addresses, and revising default comment moderation settings to implement post and comment supervision

Shows and tells ways attributing quotations of words or short passages about which you blog to their original authors with links and acknowledgements

In this April 1st post, Waters lists useful widgets and points out a demo blog where most are in use. Then she provides instructions for adding them to a WordPress blog.

Morris has compiled "ten tips for making your blog posts easier to read" (¶6).