Join The HQ Summer Blog Train!

What Is a Blog Train and Why Should You Hop On?

The HQ Summer Blog Train is a collaborative event where bloggers unite to create content around a shared theme: Summer Learning Activities to beat the summer slide. Each blogger writes a unique post on this theme, linking to other participants’ posts to form a connected chain of content. Readers can hop from one blog to another, exploring diverse perspectives while engaging with homeschooling-focused content. At the end of your post, include a newsletter sign-up link, lead magnet, or related product to maximize engagement.

Think of it like a virtual train ride: readers start at one blog, hop to the next via links, and continue reading.

Benefits of Joining a Blog Train

Participating in a blog train offers several perks for bloggers looking to grow their audience and sharpen their skills:

1. Increased Visits: Linking to and from other blogs boosts visits beyond your usual readership. It’s a chance to tap into new audiences who might not have found you otherwise.
2. Networking Opportunities: Collaborating with fellow bloggers builds relationships within your niche. These connections can lead to future partnerships and guests posts.
3. Boosted SEO: Search engines love links. When multiple blogs link to each other on a topic, it signals relevance and authority, potentially improving your site’s visibility.
4. Creative Inspiration: Writing within a theme pushes you to think creatively and explore angles you might not have considered. The variety of posts in the train can spark fresh ideas.
5. Community Engagement: Readers enjoy the interactive journey of hopping between blogs, often leaving comments and sharing posts, which fosters a sense of community around your work.
6. More Sign-Ups and Sales: Including a newsletter sign-up, freebie, or product in each blog post can grow your subscriber list and boost potential sales, turning readers into loyal followers or customers.

Blog Train Details

• Available Slots: 5-10 open slots each month.
• Publishing Schedule: All participants publish their blog posts or videos on the same day.
• Social Media Sharing: Each participant shares 2 blog posts or videos from the train on social media weekly, following a provided schedule.
• Priority Access: HQ VIPs and advertisers get first dibs on open slots.
• Participant Requirements: Bloggers must have at least 1,000 social media followers and/or newsletter subscribers.
• Content Requirements: Each post must include a newsletter sign-up link, lead magnet, or product.
• DUE DATES: Sign up by June 15th  and complete your blog postt by June 20th .

For our Summer Blog Train, we are looking for articles focusing on Summer Learning Activities to beat the summer slide!

We are looking for articles written for homeschooling parents on topics:

• How to Turn Backyard Adventures into Science Lessons
• Creative Games to Prevent the Summer Slide
• Summer Recipes for Math and Science Exploration
• Art Projects Inspired by Summer Themes
• Fun Summer Activities for Language Skills
• Summer Challenges to Build Problem-Solving Skills
• Teaching Kids Business Skills Through Summer Projects
• Nature Scavenger Hunts
• Exploring Astronomy in Your Backyard
• Creating Masterpieces with Natural Materials
• Learning Animal Behavior Through Nature Walks
• Add your Summer Learning Activities topic!

What We Don't Want

• Educational articles targeted to children. Our blog tour is targeted to homeschooling parents.
• Curriculum round ups.
• Opinions or reviews of curriculum.

In short, a blog train is a win-win: you contribute to the homeschool community while reaping the benefits for your own blog. So, this is your invitation to grab your ticket and get on board with the HQ Blog Train!