The homeschool cup runneth over with homeschool blogs. Many frazzled homeschool moms and those at a loss for inspiration have found restoration in many of the amazing homeschool blogs on the net today. My experiences blogging about homeschooling has opened up a world that I may have otherwise missed; both as a homeschooling mom and as one who profits from blogging. Many homeschool moms have also discovered this opportunity and desire to learn more about profiting from their blogs.
Since most homeschool homes balance on the tip of one income this potential source of support or business is becoming more popular. I receive as many questions about blogging as I do about homeschooling. So, I decided to share a few tips on making your blog work for you. Just be warned; blogging rarely provides enough income as a full time job. It also takes seeing it as a full time to even make a small income. However, with time and work you can profit through income and reviews.
Step One:
Normally the questions come from those considering blogging or newbie bloggers. In that case, we need to get to the bare bones of blogging. Since most of the questions were the same, I decided to compile the answers into a FREE mini ebook called Blogging Tips and Tricks. Simply download it or read it on the site, to find answers to what makes an effective blog post, how to review products, simple HTML, and much more.
However, let me cover the most important thing about blogging now. The most important thing is to blog from the heart. I know we have all heard that Hallmark version of blogging from the heart before. Echos of “blog it and they will come” run through our heads as we struggle with how to build an audience. So, let me simply break it down into bite sized portions.
- Content is King: Yes, content still reigns supreme. Let me disspell the myth; no one cares what you had for dinner. Now, before you take offense, if you are one who loves to write about your dinner adventures, keep reading. No one cares unless you provide images and a recipe. More will care if your recipe is low fat, low cost, or allergen free. Think in terms of how you can serve your readers and you will be on your way to gaining readers. I always say that blog posts are a gift to your readers not a exploit in self glorification.
- Be a Resource: Make your post a resource, a tip, or funny. Always be funny. Be funny when funny doesn’t seem possible. Funny never goes out of style and it will lure any fish to your hook.
- Involve your Readers: Ask a question at the end of your post. Ask them for suggestions.
- Short Posts: Keep it simple and short with bullet points, numbered steps, and bolded text. Internet reading is not like picking up a novel. If you have a lot to say on a topic then make it a series not a long post. Keep it at 300-600 words. You can get away with 700 if you balance with images, suggestions, and bullet points.
Tune in for Part 2, where I will talk more about posting and ways to profit either financially (selling, paid reviews, sponsored posts, and affiliate links) or through product reviews.