{"id":354,"date":"2024-11-17T19:19:39","date_gmt":"2024-11-17T19:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/?p=354"},"modified":"2025-06-29T04:49:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T04:49:06","slug":"key-takeaways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/key-takeaways\/","title":{"rendered":"Key Takeaways"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1003\" src=\"http:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/12\/wp-17331642290045934077651984141009-1024x1003.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/12\/wp-17331642290045934077651984141009-1024x1003.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/12\/wp-17331642290045934077651984141009-300x294.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/12\/wp-17331642290045934077651984141009-768x752.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/12\/wp-17331642290045934077651984141009-1536x1504.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/12\/wp-17331642290045934077651984141009-600x588.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/12\/wp-17331642290045934077651984141009.jpg 1637w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sonya\u2019s top five takeaways from BA 536 Internet Mkt\/E-Commerce, the aspects of the class she found to be the most useful, and why.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The WordPress Site Practice\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Face-to-Face Interaction with Instructor\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Power of Student Feedback\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Passing of Time\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Google Certificates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The WordPress Site Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"299\" src=\"http:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/wp-17318698723278614799520467127776.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/wp-17318698723278614799520467127776.jpg 945w, https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/wp-17318698723278614799520467127776-300x95.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/wp-17318698723278614799520467127776-768x243.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/wp-17318698723278614799520467127776-600x190.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">I found the practice using WordPress to be useful because it allowed me to play with the website builder which I had not been able to do. Building a website is a valuable skill for anyone working with business clients even if you will not be building websites yourself, having background information on creating a website is useful. I enjoyed playing with the different themes, plugins, posts, and page capabilities gaining an insight into which WordPress products are not available on the free versions. I gained valuable knowledge of the Google Site Kit analysis plugin, its functionality, and its ability to help monetize a website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Face-to-Face Interaction with Instructor<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"932\" height=\"628\" src=\"http:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/wp-17318708956825269991417811188262.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/wp-17318708956825269991417811188262.jpg 932w, https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/wp-17318708956825269991417811188262-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/wp-17318708956825269991417811188262-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/wp-17318708956825269991417811188262-600x404.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 932px) 100vw, 932px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">I found the interaction with Doug, the instructor to be the most beneficial because I find often time face to face conversations are better for communication. The face-to-face interaction gave us an opportunity for us to better understand each other, while at the same time helping to eliminate communication issues created by written messages. \u2018Tone of voice\u2019 is one of those things that is essential, a true cornerstone of impactful meaningful communications that cannot often be understood over written messages. I appreciate Doug\u2019s willingness to reach out and communicate over Zoom for a clear discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Power of Student Feedback<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"964\" height=\"650\" src=\"http:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/wp-17318698722308842608709879582757.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/wp-17318698722308842608709879582757.jpg 964w, https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/wp-17318698722308842608709879582757-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/wp-17318698722308842608709879582757-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/wp-17318698722308842608709879582757-600x405.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 964px) 100vw, 964px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Student feedback I found to be especially helpful and useful because seeing your work, and your creation through the eyes of someone who understands the assignment is truly good feedback. Student feedback is from someone who is in the same boat as you. It is not the end reader\u2019s perspective, non the instructor\u2019s point of view but it\u2019s the view from someone who is being asked to accomplish the same things you are trying to accomplish. The other student comes from the perspective of I know what\u2019s expected and you better deliver. I have a natural fondness for this kind of feedback because it\u2019s like insight into your competition and the way they create, think, and synthesize information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Passing of Time<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/wp-17318698722525321044950343283335-668x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/wp-17318698722525321044950343283335-668x1024.jpg 668w, https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/wp-17318698722525321044950343283335-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/wp-17318698722525321044950343283335-768x1177.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/wp-17318698722525321044950343283335-1002x1536.jpg 1002w, https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/wp-17318698722525321044950343283335-600x919.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/wp-17318698722525321044950343283335.jpg 1078w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">I always find extra time extremely helpful and useful because I function on my schedule. I have a serious dislike for anything that boxes me into a schedule or time frame. I have a love for doing whatever I want whenever I feel like doing it and that includes work, school, cooking, and anything else. I live to respond to things that bring me joy, so anyone who is flexible and conforms to my schedule is always greatly appreciated. This class had a nice easy flow that allowed me to turn in assignments at my own pace when I found myself behind, which was extremely helpful and useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Google Certificates<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"906\" height=\"440\" src=\"http:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/image.png 906w, https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/image-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/image-768x373.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 906px) 100vw, 906px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Google Certifications<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">What stood out for me as the most beneficial is the Google Analytics Certifications and how they will be super beneficial to my business and clients. Originally, I was overwhelmed with the amount of information to study for each certification, but I just stayed focused and studied for hours and hours to only end up failing the exam, twice. I was super disappointed and discouraged but Doug talked with me and encouraged me to keep trying. Finally, on the 3rd attempt I successfully passed, and somehow the next two certifications were much easier to pass. I am proud of myself for getting through those exams since timed exams are the worst kind of stress and pressure for me.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/wp-17318704471252414807295806915076-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/wp-17318704471252414807295806915076-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/wp-17318704471252414807295806915076-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/wp-17318704471252414807295806915076-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/wp-17318704471252414807295806915076-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/11\/wp-17318704471252414807295806915076.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, this class taught me a little about myself, and how to utilize WordPress in a variety of ways, created a way to add three Google Certifications to my resume, improved my third-person writing skills. The class taught me the best practices, the best processes, and the best frameworks for internet marketing and e-commerce websites and allowed the learning environment to be fun while mastering WordPress design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By: Sonya<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sonya&rsquo;s top five takeaways from BA 536 Internet Mkt\/E-Commerce, the aspects of the class she [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":142,"featured_media":356,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-354","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/354","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/142"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=354"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/354\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/356"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=354"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=354"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=354"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}