- 31 Weeks to a Better Genealogy Blog
- #31WBGB: Write an Elevator Pitch for Your Blog
- #31WBGB: My Elevator Pitch
- #31WBGB: Make List Posts Work for Your Genealogy Blog
- #31WBGB: Promote a Blog Post
- #31WBGB: Analyze a Top Genealogy Blog
- #31WBGB: Contact a Reader
- #31WBGB: 27 Must-Read Tips for Genealogy Bloggers
- #31WBGB: Write a Link Post
- #31WBGB: Interlink Your Old Blog Posts
- #31WBGB: Participate in an Online Genealogy Group
- #31WBGB: Set Up Monitoring Alerts
- #31WBGB: Come Up With 10 Post Ideas
- #31WBGB: Develop an Editorial Calendar
- #31WBGB: Update a Key Page
- #31WBGB: Find a Blog Buddy
- #31WBGB: Solve a Problem
Our first challenge in “31 Weeks to a Better Genealogy Blog” is writing an elevator pitch – a short introduction to your blog that can be expressed in the space of an elevator ride. This was much harder than I anticipated, but I think it will all be downhill from here.
My Elevator Pitch
At Tonia’s Roots, I write about my adventures as a 21st-century genealogy hobbyist, striving to do professional-quality work. This is my journal, my scrapbook, and my research notebook. I cover all the things that intersect with my genealogy world – technology, tools, research, repositories, social media, educational experiences, and of course, those elusive ancestors.
If we have ancestors in common, then you’ll want to visit the “Family Tree” section, because I keep everything online – names, photos, documents, research notes, sources – it’s all there.
Whether you’re a fellow genealogist or a relative, I hope you’ll visit and have a look around.
Other Versions
I updated my Twitter Profile with a play on this and retooled my “About” page.
Your Thoughts
What did you think about this task? Was it harder or easier than you anticipated? Constructive criticism on my pitch? Tell us in the comments.
