the alt channel is my fave

February 3, 2012

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Have you heard about the Alt Channel? Each week you can take online classes taught by some of the coolest cats in the social media world and the line-up of topics is pretty stellar (like DSLR tips from Justin Hackworth!).

I’m honored and just a tad nervous to be one of the teachers.  I’ll be covering two different topics:
Bringing Home the Bacon When Your Blog Isn’t Huge – finding paid opportunities outside of sidebar ads.
Content is King – developing content that will take your blog from good to great.

Go here to see the full schedule of classes and to sign up. And if you happen to take one of my classes, I’d appreciate a few supportive good game pats through the screen. Mmmmkay?

For your weekend enjoyment:
Rad V-day decoration ideas
Best of the week (holy globe bank!)
Heart attack!

Thanks for reading friends.

image of Alt coasters from Mail Chimp

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  • On February 3, 2012 , Mary Hone said:

    Those are actually two of the classes I have looked at taking. Awesome.

  • On February 3, 2012 , Alison said:

    wow, so great!
    Thanks for connecting me with this! I’m def. going to check out one of your classes!

  • On February 3, 2012 , Kayla said:

    How exciting! I’ll definitely check it out, those are two topics I would love to learn a thing or two about. And who better to take them from then one of my favorite bloggers!

  • On February 3, 2012 , Miranda said:

    The lineup looks awesome! I can see the schedule, but don’t see where to sign up. Any ideas?

  • On February 3, 2012 , Georgina said:

    Thank you for posting! This is something I will definitely be looking into. I would love to take one of your classes!

  • On February 3, 2012 , Aimee said:

    This sounds awesome! Of the blogs I read, yours has the most original content peppered with a few well selected reposts.

  • On February 3, 2012 , simplyblythe said:

    this is great.
    not seeing a link to sign up, but will stalk it today and jump in!

  • On February 3, 2012 , Megan said:

    Oh, cool! I totally want to take one of your classes. How do you sign up to take one? <3

  • On February 3, 2012 , sharon garofalow said:

    That is insane!!!! I will be in your classes. And so many others!!! You are going to make a great teacher!

  • On February 3, 2012 , Lexy @ The Proper Pinwheel said:

    This is great! Can’t wait to take a few. And become one of your students. ;) I don’t see a place to register yet. Maybe it opens this afternoon?

  • On February 3, 2012 , Tan said:

    Ohh congrats on doing those classes! Any chance they will be in the evening? I have to miss a lot because of work :(

  • On February 3, 2012 , Bradley said:

    This is great! I’m excited! I’m going to sign up for these! xx

  • On February 3, 2012 , Jenni Bailey said:

    Yay for you! I’m totally going to sign up.

  • On February 4, 2012 , Amy@TulipandTurnip said:

    Those classes sound amazing! I’m guessing they’re live chats? What a bummer that working moms can’t participate! :(

  • On February 4, 2012 , Lena said:

    How did I not know about these classes, much less yours?! So exciting!

  • On February 4, 2012 , courtney said:

    Agree with Amy@TulipandTurnip, except I want to add that SAHMs can’t, either, unless they happen to coincide with naptime (yeah, right)! Super sad. :( But awesome for you — this is a great idea!

  • On February 4, 2012 , Joanna said:

    Just signed up for your Bringing Home the Bacon class! Very excited for the V-day treat!

  • On February 4, 2012 , Erin said:

    Thank you for posting about the Alt channel – I didn’t know about it. I’m new to your blog and really enjoy it – and I’m looking forward to taking one of the online classes!

  • On February 5, 2012 , Chi @ Carousel said:

    Just signed up for your Bringing Home The Bacon class. Really looking forward to it!!! :D

  • On February 5, 2012 , roysie said:

    I love this idea. Maybe as a birthday present to myself ;)

  • On February 5, 2012 , amy said:

    so many great options! i just signed up for your february class. “see” you in a weekish. :)

  • On February 6, 2012 , Treva said:

    Congrats on the teaching gig! That is so great. Also, I take it as a personal compliment every time you use the word “rad.”. Also, those coasters are reason enough for me to sign up for alt next year. They rule.

  • On February 6, 2012 , Jamie Bartlett said:

    I just signed up for your class! Woohoo! Can’t wait :)

  • On February 6, 2012 , Amanda Jane said:

    looks rad! thanks for the link. :)

  • On February 6, 2012 , Maddy @ Somewhere Splendid said:

    I signed up for one of them today. Don’t be nervous! You’ll be awesome! :)

  • On February 6, 2012 , mackenzie said:

    Yeay Melanie! I’m stoked to be taking your bringing home the bacon lecture! so excited!!! xoxo

  • On February 6, 2012 , Callie said:

    Thanks so much for sharing this. I had no idea Alt offered online classes. What a great idea!

  • On February 6, 2012 , Mandy said:

    I would really like to take those classes. I look forward to taking in your teachings!

  • On February 6, 2012 , michael ann said:

    this. is. awesome! i just signed up for your brilliant bacon class and could not be more excited. you are going to do so well, yay good luck!

  • On February 7, 2012 , Courtney Allison said:

    I really want to take one of your classes (the “Bringing Home the Bacon” one) but it’s happening while I’m at work – will you be offering any of the evening ones?

  • On February 7, 2012 , Carrie R said:

    SO exciting!!! REALLY hoping my schedule allows for me to take some classes!

  • On February 8, 2012 , Mrs. Châtelaine in Paris said:

    Thanks for the info! Looking forward to checking out the classes!

    xox Mrs. Châtelaine

  • On February 8, 2012 , Uncle Beefy said:

    Signed up for your class, Melanie! And, on Valentine’s Day no less! Nice addition to the day! Can’t wait! ♥

  • On February 10, 2012 , Madilla said:

    I just signed up to “Bringing home the bacon”. Yay!

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