If you have been homeschooling for any length of time, or if you’ve even discussed homeschooling with non-homeschoolers, you know that there is a TON of false information out there regarding homeschooling.Despite the fact that homeschooling in the United States is growing exponentially, homeschool myths and misconceptions still run rampant. The Homeschool Blogging Connection Team […]
How to say “No” with Grace
Overcommitted? As a blogger, it’s easy to get overcommitted. A friend wants you to join a giveaway, a guest series, teach a class, host a facebook or twitter party… and you say yes because: you don’t want to hurt her feelings or have her upset with you you don’t want to be left out you […]
How to Take a Break from Blogging Like a BOSS
There are times that taking a break from your blog will be necessary. It may be for personal reasons like the birth of a new baby or a family vacation, or it may be for professional reasons like the publication of a book or even mental burnout. The key to taking a blogging break is […]
How to Blog and NOT Neglect Your Family {5 Helpful Steps}
I get the emails and messages all the time… “How do you do it!?! How do you homeschool and take care of your family AND run a blog and write curriculum?” The honest answer is that I’m very prone to juggling more than I can actively keep in the air, and I tend to drop […]
The Loaves and Fishes of Blogging: Encouragement for Christian Bloggers
Today I want to look at a story in the Bible that has been a huge encouragement to me during my years of blogging. Whether you have just begun to blog or have been blogging for years, I’m sure you have seasons where you just want to give up. You get discouraged and don’t think […]
5 Tips for Blogging with a Newborn
Wondering how you will manage blogging with a newborn? This post is for you! I started blogging seriously about three years ago. At that point, I had 4 children ranging in age from 3 to 9. I fit my blogging schedule around homeschooling and naptime, which were pretty routine from day to day. I was […]
Creating a Blogging Routine for Success
Routine is always big when it comes to balancing a home. Yet, as a blogger balance is something that we can seem to place on the back burner. It’s hard to remember that a strong routine needs to be in place in order succeed in both homeschooling and blogging. We know we need it and […]
When Professional Blogging and Homeschooling Collide
What to do when professional blogging and homeschooling collide: A mom who decides to homeschool her children has her hands beyond full. Her days start before the sun comes up and continue until sheer exhaustion causes her to collapse into bed. Yet, her passion for providing her children the best education possible makes up for […]
5 Places to Promote Your Blog Posts
Ninety-five percent of blogs fail, and the main reason isn’t because of lack of content. The reason so many blogs fail before they even get started is that they don’t get enough readership! If you are looking for more exposure on your site, it may be time to do a little promotion. Here are five […]
5 Differences Between a Mommy Blog and A Homeschool Blog
5 Differences Between a Mommy Blog and a Homeschool Blog: To try to categorize blogs to fit nice and neatly into one little package isn’t realistic. Each blog is different. The writing styles are different, the voice of the blogger is different, the layout and structure of content are different, nothing is the same, nor […]
6 Tips for Blogging With Little Ones Underfoot
The thought of blogging with little ones running amuck can seem daunting. Some days keeping them alive and fed (not to mention maintaining your mama sanity) is a challenge! With a few tips from someone who has been there, a little bit of preplanning, and an ounce of determination you can work as a professional […]
Finding Your Voice as a New Blogger
If you are a new blogger, you have probably found out that the learning curve can be a bit steep at times. There are so many choices available to us, and to be honest, blogging has grown a lot over the past few years. Out of all the lessons that a new blogger will learn, […]
3 Reasons Bloggers Should Use Instagram
Some four(?) years ago, before I ever started blogging, I was completely enveloped in the world of Instagram. I had been using my personal account as a virtual journal; using photos to capture the everyday moments of our lives and captions to give a vivid account of them. I really believe all bloggers should use […]
Ultimate Blogger Giveaway {MacBook, Courses, Amazon Gift Card, Blog Coaching, Kindle Fire, & more}
And the winners are…. MacBook Air- Christine B {Christine_Black_Love2839} Kindle Fire- Anna Elise C. {AEmommy20072009} Amazon Gift Card- Beth M. {lovemyfam_898green} Building an Effective Email List Course- Cherryl B. {arress83} Blog Coaching- Betty E. {betty@peacecreekontheprairie}, Jill C {sjsdcam}, Pat F {pfenner7} 2018 Homeschool Moms Conference/Work at Home/Blogger Track- Kim B {kwil79}, Sharla F {sfossen1}, Christine […]
Increase Pageviews and Drive Down Promotion Costs
My biggest surprise as a new blogger: Blogging is so much than writing that perfect post! Pouring out your heart and soul into a blog post or product is just the beginning! I quickly learned to get your work in front of the right audience—well, that’s a whole other beast! Because, let’s face it—we want […]
How to Promote a Bundle Sale {and NOT annoy your readers!} + Bundle Strategy Planning Pack
If you’ve been blogging for any amount of time, you’ve likely heard of bundle sales. Maybe you’ve even purchased or contributed to a bundle. Recently, I’ve been coaching many of my clients on developing a strategy to effectively promote a bundle sale. Given the demand for this topic is so high, I thought it would […]
3 Priorities Bloggers Must Not Neglect
As a blogger, I would have to say that one of the hardest things for me has been finding balance and keeping my priorities in place. It is so easy to get consumed with all that comes with running a blog! I realized one day that I was putting my blog before things that were […]
5 Things to Expect as a New Blogger
So you’ve decided to take the leap and become a blogger? I’ve been right where you are. I have stood on that cliff, ready to take the plunge into the blogosphere. It wasn’t that long ago, not even a year to be exact, that I dove in head first. I was just a girl with a […]
How to Grow Your Email List Fast
You have 23 email subscribers and you don’t know what you’re doing wrong. The only people who are reading your blog are your family members and friends and they’re not even your target audience. You want to grow your blog income and traffic but you’re struggling with creating content and keeping up with Facebook, Pinterest, […]
Why You Need a Blogging Group
Blogging is hard work! You are working to grow your blog, spending precious hours to write posts, create images, and promote your content. Yet, you are finding that it is really difficult to market your blog alone. You might not have a budget to hire someone to help you. You might have questions about technical […]
3 Debilitating Blogging Fears and How to Overcome Them
Blogging is a platform that allows you to deliver a message, serve people solutions to their problems and at the same time, create multiple streams of income. Those may take the form of affiliate commissions, your own product sales, offering services, and many more. When it comes to marketing and selling your products and services, […]
5 Tips for Connecting with Your Facebook Audience
Admit it. You get a little excited when you post something that gets hundreds or thousands of likes, shares, and comments on Facebook. Is there a way to do this on a regular basis? The short answer is yes. There are specific things that you can do to increase your engagement on Facebook. Keep in […]
8 Important Things To Know Before Hiring A Blog Designer
You have been blogging for a while using a free theme and have earned some money. You are now ready to make your website stand out from the crowd. It is time to hire a website designer! Here are the top 8 things to know before you hire a blog designer: 1) What is the […]
How to Create a Media Kit
Have you ever wondered, “How do I create a media kit?” Media kits are useful in the blogging world as you seek to grow your blog, work with brands, and network with other bloggers, but creating a media can seem a bit overwhelming. In this post, I hope to cover the basics of creating a […]
Meet the Homeschool Blogging Connection Team
The Homeschool Blogging Connection Team is the face of HomeschoolBlogging.com. The current team is comprised of a highly-selective group of 24 professional homeschooling bloggers! The Homeschool Blogging Connection Team is dedicated to serving the homeschooling community in a variety of ways including: providing resources and encouragement through various collaborative projects {giveaways, series, blog hops, etc} connecting […]
Top 10 Ways to Lose Blog Readers
After reading Platform by Michael Hyatt, I found myself wondering if I’m doing some of the things he lists as ways to lose blog readers. Top 10 Ways to Lose Blog Readers #1: Post Too Often // #2: Post Too Seldom These really go together. Find out how often your readers want to hear from […]
5 Tips to Build Relationships With Potential Sponsors
Today I want to share with you five tips that have helped me build relationships with several of my favorite homeschool companies and achieve sponsorship on various levels. I remember the day that I obeyed God’s call to become a blogger. I really didn’t want to do it, however I knew that God was leading […]
4 Tips for Becoming a Successful Blogger
Blogging is so easy. All you need to do is find a blog platform, sign up and start writing, right? Right. To be a successful blogger, however, is a different thing. Blogging is one of the best ways to make money on the internet, but it must be approached with focus, passion and dedication. There […]
How to Pitch to Businesses for Sponsorship on Your Blog
Brands are finally beginning to notice that brand recognition and product promotion is best done with the help of a blogger. Selling to homesteaders who live in large cities? There’s a blog for that. Need an audience of women over 50 who travel? There’s a blog for that. How about moms who cook from scratch […]
4 Weeks to More Traffic Blogging Challenge
Do you write amazing posts, but can’t figure out how to get people to actually read them? Has your blog traffic hit a plateau? Have recent Facebook and Pinterest algorithm caused a decrease in your monthly pageviews? Are you ready to kick your blog traffic up a few notches? Perhaps, all you need is some […]
Blogging for Money or Product: The Win-Win Situation Method
There is much talk of whether or not bloggers should work with companies for money or for product. Many are of the mindset that bloggers spend a lot of time writing posts and promoting product and deserve to be paid in lieu of or in addition to any product the company they are working with […]
15 Hashtags to Reach Homeschoolers
If you’re active on Twitter or Instagram the use of popular, related hashtags is key! Hashtags help you find, and get noticed by, a specific demographic. Use the 15 hashtags below to connect and converse with Twitter and Instagram’s homeschool community. 15 Hashtags to Reach Homeschoolers #Homeschool – you’ll find curriculum reviews, advice and even weekly […]
How to Overcome Blogging Burnout
Recently I experienced a serious case of burnout. Life as a busy homeschooling mom who is also running a full-time blogging business while still working hard to be a great wife, daughter, and friend often consists of juggling many plates at once. I have the tendency to run myself into the ground. I’m sure if […]
Using Blogging to Better Your Homeschool
There are a lot of bloggers out there in that vast expanse of cyber space, but blogging can be all about your own personal benefit. You see, some people blog for the benefit of others, some blog for money, and others blog for themselves. As a homeschool mother of six, I blog for several reasons… […]
How to Write and Pitch the Perfect Guest Post
“Dear Blogger, Please let me guest post on your blog.” If you have been blogging very long, you’ve gotten an email similar to the one above from someone who has obviously never read your blog. They say things like, “I’m trying to build my resume’.” or “I think my content would fit nicely with your […]
5 Tips for Coming up with Blog Post Ideas
Struggling with writer’s block? Coming up with blog post ideas day in and day out can be challenging at times. Here are five tips for coming up with blog post ideas when the ideas aren’t flowing: 1. Do Something Strenuous or Something Relaxing Take a jog. Work out. Go for a swim. Hit a punching […]
Five Ways to Refresh and Reuse Old Blog Posts
While creating new, relevant content for your blog is always good, sometimes bloggers get stuck in a rut or they don’t have the time to dedicate that they want. Sometimes what we need is staring us right in the face – in the form of our old blog posts. By looking back we can get […]
6 Design Essentials for Above the Fold
Have you heard the term “put first things first”? It’s a call to make the most important things priority. Whether you have a blog, a brand website, or both, there are 6 design essentials that should always come first. And by first, I mean above the fold. Above the fold refers to the area of […]
How to Rock a Guest Post
Writing a guest post can be such a great way to grow your own blog’s following {just one of the many perks of guest posting}. But there are some “rules” that you want to follow to really rock your guest post. 1. Know the audience and niche of the blogger for which you’re writing To […]