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. But what happens when it is time to promote a bundle sale? Where do you start? How can you make it successful? Being a contributor or an affiliate for a bundle
Almost everyone these days has a blog – or so it seems. Everyone starts a blog with the notion that soon enough, they will be swimming in cash and taking limitless trips to exotic places. After a few months, and without having made a dime from their blog, many of them simply give up on
Starting a brand new blog can be extremely exciting, but it can also be a little stressful. After all, there are lots of big decisions to make that have a long-term impact on the overall success of your blog. One of those biggest decisions you’ll have to make revolves around your blogging niche. What on
Most bloggers will tell you that Q4 is their most lucrative quarter in the year. It’s true- there is definitely money to be made during the final quarter of the year. But, having a strong plan in place is essential! Yes, technically we have already entered into Q4, but it is not too late for
Is your child interested in starting a blog? Do they enjoy writing or, perhaps, need to practice their writing skills? If so, blogging can be a great addition to your homeschool writing curriculum. Here are a few ideas to get you started. Have a Morning Blog Writing Session Many productivity experts recommend doing the big
Do your kids love reading blogs in their free time? Do they talk about how they want to start their own blog when they get older? Why wait? With your help, your kids can start blogging now. In fact, they could have a blog up and running in 5 simple steps. Step 1: Decide on
As a blogger, one of your keys to success is learning SEO tweaks that will elevate your blog traffic. The blogosphere is filled with millions of blogs. Competition for audience is nothing short of intense. Many bloggers assume that engaging content is all they need to have an influx of traffic to their blogs. When
Perhaps you run a blog that talks about multiple niches, or you’ve been debating setting up multiple blogs to earn more money. If you’re thinking about setting up multiple blogs, it doesn’t really matter the reason why. What does matter is that you consider the following things before setting up multiple blogs. Different Target Audience
Humans are the most developed and intelligent of all the species on the planet, and yet, we find ourselves starting the day watching videos of dancing cats while sipping on a cup of coffee. The tiny little white screens that we carry around with us every day and unknowingly, affecting our productivity and making us more
Do you want to know how to launch a successful blog? Well, your desire for a great blog is a good start. But that desire is also held by millions of other newbie and prospective bloggers. What tips do you need to ensure that your blog thrives after its launch date? I agree with you
Have you been struggling with the conversion rate in your online business or site? Your lead generation is perfect. You have a lot of visitors to your site but they are not converting into subscribers or paying customers. If you answered yes to this question, you need a sales funnel to improve your conversion rate.
Making money with affiliate links is by far one of the most popular ways to earn revenue with your website, blog or social media accounts. Affiliate programs come in all shapes, sizes, and niches. The beautiful thing about affiliate links is that you’re able to make a living off promoting someone else’s product or service.
Twenty years ago, it wasn’t possible to make a living through social media. Let’s be honest – social media didn’t even exist. But now? There are millions, if not billions, of dollars to be made through social media. While Facebook, Twitter, and even LinkedIn can be used to earn some extra cash, Instagram is potentially
Move over, Facebook! Instagram has claimed the title of most popular social networking platform, and it’s easy to see why. Photo-based content is fun and easy to review, and Instagram doesn’t seem to encourage the same bad behavior and arguments you can find all over Facebook and other social media sites, making it a fairly
Having an Instagram account with a respectable following can open a lot of doors. Whether you’re looking to build your personal brand, grow your business, become an influencer or achieve some combination of the three, you’ll want to put a little time and energy into attracting the audience that’ll propel your vision forward. Want
You’ve worked hard to build a beautifully designed, professional looking blog. You’ve created amazing content and have begun to build an engaged audience. The next step is to begin to make income from your blog! Blog sponsorship {also known as blog advertising} is a GREAT way to bring in significant income, introduce your readers to
This is Tutorial 6 in the Gutenberg 101 series. When Gutenberg is released with WordPress 5.0 the old classic editor will go away. It will no longer be included in the WordPress core. If you don’t want to use the new Gutenberg editor then you will need to download and install the new Classic Editor
This is Tutorial 5 in the Gutenberg 101 series. While Gutenberg may seem like a big change from the classic editor you have grown accustomed to, Gutenberg does come with many advantages. The advantages include: Easy for non techies and beginners to use. It much easier for a new to WordPress person to learn to
This post is Tutorial 4 in the Gutenberg 101 series. Want to edit the HTML of a page or post directly? With Gutenberg the Text tab in the editor is removed. You can now access the new code editor by clicking on the three vertical dots in the upper right hand corner next to the
This post is Tutorial 3 in the Gutenberg 101 series. The post and page settings in Gutenberg have changed extensively. They are much more streamlined and appear more modern looking. No longer do you have separate sections on the right side and bottom of the post content area. The settings are now in a menu
Confused as to what Gutenberg is all about? Check out Tutorial 1- What is Gutenberg and Why Should I Care? Writing a Post or Page in Gutenberg When using Gutenberg to write a post or page you need to understand what blocks are and how they are used to format your content. Blocks represent the
This is tutorial 1 in the Gutenberg 101 series. If you pay any attention to the WordPress community you may have heard some rumblings about something new coming soon…. Something that is going to change the way you use WordPress… Something that is going to change the face of WordPress. That something is Gutenberg. What
People start blogging for a number of reasons: they might do so to share a message they’re passionate about, as a business that creates income for their family, or to establish themselves as an authority in their field. No matter what your reasons for blogging are, building a sense of community among your blog readers
The demand for influencer marketing is on the rise – brands know it works. Bloggers and those who are active on social media hold tremendous power when it comes to recommending products and services. In fact, according to a poll conducted by Tomoson, a company that connects influencers with brands, businesses generate $6.50 in revenue
Research shows that working from home is more productive than working in an office, but it’s does have it’s challenges. This is especially true if you have kids at home while you’re working. One of the biggest productivity inhibitors is context switching. Context switching refers to the significant amount of time it takes for your
Social media can be noisy – which means if you want your message to get across, you need to keep it super-relevant. In order to do that, you’ll want to stay on top of the ever-changing trends. If you want to start 2018 out with a bang, consider where trends are currently pointing and start
Income Streams to Explore in 2018. One of the most exciting aspects of blogging is the unlimited income potential. Any seasoned blogger will tell you that diversifying is the best way to create a steady, reliable income. In order to do that, you’ll want to set up several different income streams on your blog. Here
Google Analytics is one of the most important tools for professional bloggers. There are other traffic counters out there, but Google Analytics (GA) is seen as the industry standard. And don’t fret, because it’s a free blogging tool! Google Analytics for Beginners If you plan to work with advertisers, you should have Google Analytics installed
According to a recent study, 90% of all internet traffic originates from a search engine! If you are a blogger and/or business owner haven’t been focusing on SEO {search engine optimization}, you are missing out on a TON of traffic. Like you, I had heard other bloggers and business owners go on and on about
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
