Exactly two years ago, I did something that changed the course of my life. It may sound trivial, but I enrolled in a very special course. I enrolled in Elite Blog Academy, to be specific. I knew I wanted to make a go at this “blogging thing,” but I needed help. And I got it.
Here’s my story (I recorded this a year ago, on my first anniversary, just so you have some context as to the dates and other references I make):
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The thing is, Elite Blog Academy only opens for enrollment once a year and the doors open again March 4-8, 2019. Enrolling, studying, and implementing what I learned in the course made all the difference for me and my blog. ALL THE DIFFERENCE, guys. So I can’t in good conscious let their enrollment period go by without telling pretty much everyone I know about it. Even if only one of you enrolls and really makes the most of the course is enough reason for me to talk about it.
I believe in Elite Blog Academy so much I’m going to give away a full scholarship to it. I want to be absolutely sure at least one of you has the opportunity to take it this year. I know it’s pricey (I had to put it on a credit card last year, but it was the best money I spent in all of 2017). And thanks to Elite Blog Academy, I can afford to be generous this year and help someone else. (I wish I could help you all, but I’ll have to settle for one.)
Why I Love Elite Blog Academy
When I enrolled in Elite Blog Academy, I was pretty sure the course was going to help based on the reviews I read. But I wasn’t prepared for HOW MUCH it would help.
As it turned out, EBA offered the structure and guidance I really needed. It’s so easy to get overwhelmed when you’re looking for help and running across independent advice and differing opinions on everything from picking out a name to driving traffic. In EBA, Ruth leads you through all of the important aspects of creating a genuinely profitable blog. And I loved that Ruth told me to finish each unit before completing the next one … which is exactly what I did. I worked through the course meticulously, doing everything Ruth said — even when it normally would have been outside my comfort zone — because the structure made me feel so secure. Knowing that I was using proven techniques was so tremendously helpful for building and growing my blog.
The course is broken down into four modules, each with three units. And each unit has its own video, workbook, transcript, and multiple assignments. It’s a VERY comprehensive course.
In module 1, called Refine Your Message, I learned how to create a really strong foundation for my blog! During this unit, I found my niche (I moved from a general mom blog to DIY projects & crafts), picked a better blog name that properly reflected my focus (JenuineMom to JenniferMaker), and figured out how to structure my blog so visitors could actually FIND my content.
In module 2, called Grow Your Traffic, I learned how to truly grow my blog and audience. I came into EBA with about 10,000 pageviews per month, which were hard-won during the months on my own. I’m currently at a quarter of a million pageviews a month because of EBA!
In module 3, called Monetize Your Platform, I found out about ad networks (which I didn’t even know existed before EBA) and joined one, skyrocketing my little blog’s ad revenue into something substantial. The moment I saw that first month’s ad revenue was the moment I knew I was going to make a profitable blog. But then something more amazing happened — I launched my first product during this module. To my utter astonishment, my first blog product (my design course) made $15,000 in five days. I never would have made this product, nor launched it the way I did, without EBA.
In module 4, called Build Your Business, I began to think big. I learned that the bigger my goal, the bigger my results. I was no longer afraid to just go for it (well, maybe just a little… but it was no longer stopping me). I believed in myself and my money making crafts blog. And I learned how to overcome my limiting beliefs about what I could do as a blogger. I now set big goals that make me feel scared. My last product launch was intense and pushed me in directions I hadn’t gone before, and most of the time I was pretty scared — but I STILL did it. And it was super successful! I now regularly set big goals I never would have done before, and I’m getting big rewards in return.
EBA pushed me beyond just building a blog into really creating a sustainable business … all based on my crafts.
How Much of a Difference Did EBA Make For Me?
The month I began EBA (February 2017), I made $89.08. One year later (February 2018), well… you can add two zeros to the end of that number, and then some (If you want specifics, get on my blogger mailing list — I share my income reports there.) Two years later and I’m well into the five figures.
But it’s more than just the money. I connect with so many more amazing people now that I have a strong blog. I touch their lives and inspire them to do more and be more.
Every morning I wake up and I’m SO grateful.
How to Get a Free Scholarship to Elite Blog Academy
To be totally transparent and give everyone a fair chance, you need to sign up via a Rafflecopter box below to enter to win the scholarship. This signup form will track everyone and allow me to pick a winner at random, so you know it’s fair.
Please note that while I am an EBA affiliate, I am purchasing this scholarship to Elite Blog Academy out of my own funds. I really believe in EBA and want someone who could not normally afford it to have the same awesome opportunity as me.
This Year’s Elite Blog Academy Scholarship Winner
Congratulations to Peggy Breeland for winning my 2019 scholarship!!
Last Year’s Elite Blog Academy Scholarship Winner
The winner of my EBA scholarship in 2018 was Liz Giberson!
Build Your Blog Bootcamp – ALSO FREE!
And here’s another AWESOME free resource from Ruth and EBA. This FREE 5-day Build Your Blog Bootcamp that begins on February 28. In this 5-day bootcamp, you’ll get the step-by-step instructions you need to get your blog online and publish your very first post, and you’ll have a community of bloggers like you by your side as you do. You’ll come away from the bootcamp with real clarity and a whole lot of friends to join you on your journey. The Build Your Blog Bootcamp is completely free, but you do have to save your spot to get the invitation to the private pop-up community and to get the daily challenges delivered to your inbox each day.
Register for the bootcamp here!
Elite Blog Academy Wait List
If you have dreams of becoming a full time, PROFITABLE blogger, then I hope you enroll in EBA even if you don’t win.
Enrollment opens on Monday, March 4 and closes on March 8th at 11:59 pm PT. Remember, it’s only open to the public ONCE a year, barring special promotions to those on the wait list or flash sale!
Click here to get on the waiting list now!
How awesome! And so very generous. I have wanted to do EBA for a couple of years now but have never had enough money to do so. So I am hoping that this year will be the one. Thank you so much for hosting the giveaway
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THanks so much for the chance to do this – I have been involved with crafts and teaching for a very long time – work hard as a Nurse but plan on starting my own you tube and blog soon – I think I have some great ideas just need the right knowledge and a kick to get going on it
This is what I’d like to do! I have crafted for years and would like to go back into selling Products That I Love. Thannks for sharing.
This is wonderful Jennifer! Thank you for doing this. I have no doubt that besides all of your hard work, part of your success is attributed to how generous you are. The universe brings it all back to you and more!
So funny – I run a Disney food blog and knew you from Passporter there. I started a craft blog and found your site by accident and remember thinking, man… that name looks familiar…. Small world! This is a great blog, and I’ve found the 30 day craft organization challenge to be very helpful!! Thanks for the opportunity you’re providing here!
Oh, how awesome is that, Vanessa — what a small world, indeed!!
Thank you for this opportunity. I appreciate it. I am having trouble showing that I have posted this to facebook and that I’ve shared it with friends. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong.
Thank you Jennifer for the chance at winning a scholorship! I’m sort of in the same positition as you were and hope that EBA will help me make big changes!
You are so beautiful, Jennifer! You are such an inspiration to so many, including me! I didn’t win your scholarship to EBA, but I’m not terribly disappointed because I haven’t even started a blog… yet! I will be commenting on your other posts and social media sites in order to ask specific questions on the topics you presented there. I just wanted to take a quick minute to say hi and let you know I appreciate you. Take care!
Hi Jennifer I am a member of the 30 day Craft room organization group. I think you know who I am. I am the person that makes all my own storage and I also did the Inventory control sheet in the files for the group. Anyway I didn’t know you were connected to EBA. I know everything was in March but I have a problem. I wanted to start a blog and I got a lot of info.,but it overwhelmed me. I don’t know what info is good and what info is bad. I wanted to start a blog about how to live on less and other stuff skills. I have a domain name but no webpage yet. it is called lifesstuffskills.com I have been writing content but don’t know how it should be presented on the site. I have spent 40 years helping others get their life on track. I have never been scared before but I think my age has done a number on me. LOL Is there anything that doesn’t cost money because I can’t afford anything. You are so great helping the other crafters get stuff organized. I am stuck with my blog can you help me get the right info.
Hi, Judy! I have a free mini blogging course that is delivered via email. If you want to sign up for it, just go to this post — — and fill out the form at the bottom. Or email me at [email protected]
This is so kind and generous of you! 🙂
Hey Jennifer, thanks so much for running this giveaway! I’ve alllllways wanted to do EBA. Love your blog, I’m considering becoming a crafty person when my daughter is a little older and we can do stuff together! But I might have to try out your glitter tumbler tutorial sooner than that. 😀
I am FLOORED by your generosity! What an amazing way to give back and share what worked for you with so many others! I am grateful to have found you as a mentor for blogging AND my new cricut crafting obsession!
Oh, thank you, Sondra!!
oh man, winning this would be awesome. That’s all i need to say.
You’re an amazing woman with an awesome story! An inspiration ❤
Aw, thank you, Angela!
Wow! This is oh so generous of you! 💞
Jennifer,
You are truly an inspiration and your story is so important in this era of seemingly self-centered meanness. If I were twenty years younger, I would be all over this opportunity to explore my creative and ambitious side. I am fortunate to have had a very successful and satisfying (if not artistically creative) career and can now just enjoy being motivated by your great projects which I am then able to gift to my family and friends.
Thank you for your wonderful work and know you are making the world a better place with your talent, grace and love!
Hi!, thanks again for your generosity!