Homeschool Blogging

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Why Bloggers Need to Plan Ahead

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Blogging not only takes a lot of time, but it also requires you to be aware of the importance of timing in regards to your content and resources. There will be days when you’re inspired to write and publish things immediately, however, the better you plan ahead the more freedom, flexibility and traffic you’ll gain. […]

Instagram Hashtags for Homeschool Bloggers

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In the blogging world, hashtags are key! Instagram is notorious for hashtags and, as a blogger, being able to use them effectively and efficiently can be a great way to get noticed by partners and grow your Instagram community. Just how many hashtags are there? Millions! But, the great thing about hashtags for homeschool bloggers […]

How To Create A Shutdown Routine

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Do you have a shutdown routine at the end of the day? I recently started implementing a routine in the evening that has been immensely helpful. Before I had a routine, I was going to bed terribly stressed. My mind would be floating with all the incomplete, undone tasks, which led to a sleepless night. […]

The Power of Story in Blogging

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Sometimes a scary story doesn’t spook the listener – it scares the storyteller. It happened to us! We were keynote speakers at a convention in Canada, and we’d been asked to give a talk about persisting in spite of difficulties. We had a really, really great story about a time we really, really wanted to […]

Create an Authentic Online Presence (Without Getting Lost in the Masses)

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As a relatively new blogger who thought a whole lot about blogging for years before she “got serious about it”, I can say that this was my number one fear. There are so many bloggers, especially homeschool bloggers. It seems that among us homeschool moms, there’s a tendency to want to share what’s working for […]

4 Ways to Save Time (and Sanity) as a Blogger

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When I first started blogging, I truly had no clue what I was getting myself into.  Over the past year, I have thrown myself into learning everything I can about this industry, and I wanted to share some simple but effective ways to save time and sanity. Blogging is a great way to both build […]

So You’re Ready for a Virtual Assistant

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There comes a time in everyone’s blogging journey that you begin to realize that you simply can not do everything that is required in the blogging world. After all, marketing your content is a full-time job and that doesn’t even include actually writing the content, creating products, writing emails and your regular website upkeep. This […]

My Top 5 Favorite Blogging Tools

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I’m closing in on my blog‘s one year anniversary!  And wow–what an amazing year it’s been!  I’ve learned so much…and there was a lot to learn those first few months!  There is still so much to learn, but at least I have my bearings, a rhythm, and I don’t feel like I’m drowning anymore (at least […]

Is Your Blog Ready For An Emergency?

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Is your blog ready for an emergency? What would happen if your site got hacked or crashed, or worse yet your computer died?   What about if you had a health emergency and weren’t able to do your usual work for a while? Recently I had a few different “emergencies” come up which caused me a […]

5 Vital Steps to a Polished Blog Post

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As a professional editor, I have read, edited, and proofread many articles. When something comes across my desk, I usually read through it quickly and can judge right away how much time it will take me to edit. (Admittedly, I prefer working with writers whose articles don’t require a large amount of time to work […]

Google Analytics for Beginners

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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 […]

How to Monetize Your Blog and Not Sell Your Soul

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So often, I hear bloggers talk about how their blogging goals don’t include making money. They don’t want monetizing a blog, or an income, to overshadow their central purpose, or they don’t want their readers to feel as though they are being sold to rather than offered something. Yet at the same time, they don’t […]

Top 10 Blogging Balance Tips and Tricks for Weary Moms

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Top 10 Blogging Balance Tips and Tricks for Weary Moms Blogging balance can seem non-existent because blogging can become all-consuming if you let it. A bloggers work is truly never done! There is always more that can be done to further your blog as a ministry or business. With professional blogging, the more time you […]

5 Questions to Ask Before Purchasing a Blogging Course

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Blogging education, it seems like everyone talks about it, especially in the beginning.  Blogging is not the way to become an overnight millionaire so any expenditure, no matter how small, can seem extreme in the beginning.  You definitely don’t want to waste money on a course that won’t be beneficial or practical to your business.  […]

How to Prepare your Blog so You Can Go Offline for Vacation

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Owning a successful blog means that you must have a consistent flow of content updated to engage your audience on a regular basis. With vacation season upon us, many bloggers will go on vacation and leave the online world behind. When it comes to planning a vacation, as a blogger, one thing you have to […]

Homeschool Myths: Busted- Exposing the truth behind homeschool myths

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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

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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 Blog and NOT Neglect Your Family {5 Helpful Steps}

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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

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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 […]

When Professional Blogging and Homeschooling Collide

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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 Differences Between a Mommy Blog and A Homeschool Blog

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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 […]

3 Reasons Bloggers Should Use Instagram

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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}

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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

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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

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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 […]

How to Grow Your Email List Fast

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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, […]