Kerry Beck sent me this link a couple of weeks ago. This is her vlog on vlogging and it is fantastic! There is so much great information for bloggers – especially homeschool bloggers – I know you will find some great information to help you branch out and create vlogs of your own… Kerry has [...]
Why Companies Should Pay for Reviews
July 30, 2012 by 16 Comments
This isn’t going to be a very popular post with the business crowd, but it has to be said and explained because I have heard and seen so much confusion over the topic of paying for reviews on blogs. It is a blogger’s prerogative whether or not they charge for reviewing a product. Many bloggers [...]
Connecting with Readers via Pinterest and Instagram – Is it Worth it?
July 23, 2012 by 6 Comments
The face of social media has grown more personal and personally, I like it! Pinterest has become a major traffic source for many bloggers.Learning to leverage the potential of Pinterest is something we have discussed here on Homeschool Blogging before; however, also be aware that Pinterest is a great way to connect the real you [...]
How to Pitch to Businesses for Sponsorship on Your Blog
June 27, 2012 by 2 Comments
{Dear Readers, I am pleased to have Renee Harris of MadeOn Skin Care and DrinkBands guest posting today on the topic of sponsorship from the business perspective. Renee has encouraged and challenged me as a blogger over the years because of her business savvy and innovation. Listen closely to her words!} Brands are finally beginning [...]
Writing for Profit {guest post}
June 7, 2012 by 7 Comments
Several years ago I was presenting a seminar at a state convention where the title of my talk, “Writing for Fun and Profit” was reduced to “How to Write.” Upon seeing this in the conference brochure I cringed! The entire spin was wrong. The focus of my talk was not on the mechanics of writing. [...]
How to Be a Homeschool Convention Blogger
May 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Jamerrill of Holy Spirit-Led Homeschooling & FreeHomeschoolDeals.com and me at the 2:1 Conference. Both of us have worked as Homeschool Convention Bloggers. You may have caught wind of the buzz about bloggers working for homeschool conventions and working for companies at homeschool conventions. It really is beneficial for all parties involved for several reasons. 1. [...]
What Do You Have to Offer?
May 9, 2012 by 18 Comments
Do you feel like a baby blogger? Maybe you don’t have a huge readership or much of a Facebook page, so you feel you don’t have much to offer to a potential advertiser. Because of this, you never approach a company you would really love to work with and have a passion for. Both you [...]
Conference Sponsorship 101 for Bloggers and Businesses
May 7, 2012 by 2 Comments
Three years ago I went to my first blogging conference. I had just decided to step up my efforts on Raising Arrows and felt I needed some guidance. It was one of the best blogging decisions I have ever made! But conferences are NOT cheap. You typically have a conference registration fee, hotel and travel [...]
Warning: Product Reviews Take Time
May 2, 2012 by 13 Comments
Dear XYZ Company, I am so glad you asked me to review your product; however, I must tell you a few things about how product reviews work and why your review will not be up on my blog next week or even next month. First of all, if your product is as fantastic as I’m [...]
How to Grow Your Homeschool Business with the Help of Bloggers- Part 2
April 13, 2012 by 6 Comments
{To read Part 1 of this series, CLICK HERE.} Last time, we discussed ads, reviews and giveaways, and conference sponsorships. Today, let’s dig a little deeper… 4. Affiliates – While bloggers often do quite well through affiliate sales, they do tend to be a more passive form of advertising. In order to make affiliate sales [...]
