Here are what previous students of Blogging Your Way have to say about their class experience:

“Before BYW, I was constantly borrowing content from other bloggers and felt that my blog was lacking originality. I knew I needed to do something more but didn’t know what or how…until I found out about BYW and I knew instantly it was for me. The course was thoughtfully planned out. Regardless of what your goal is with your blog, both Holly and Leslie are very knowledgeable, supportive and have all the advice you need to help you get there. Not only did I truly enjoy all their lessons, but I even discovered interests I didn’t know I had and am really starting to have fun with my blog! I am already anticipating for BYW 2!” - Jeanne Chan.

“The class was phenomenal. Rarely does a class far exceed my expectations so much. In a very short period of time, I learned loads about many aspects of blogging (protocol, getting ideas, advertising, growing readership, etc). Leslie’s lessons on photos and styling were invaluable, I am now so much more interested in taking photos because I realize it’s not impossible to make them look great. The most valuable thing I got out of this class, which was totally unexpected, was more the personal insight I gained from the lessons. We all only have x number of hours in the day to spend on work, so the advice to step back and really think about what we’re doing, why we’re doing it and where we want to go with it, really helped for me to focus and prioritize my time and energy. My advice to anyone even remotely thinking about starting a blog would be that you can’t afford to NOT take this class. It is incredible value for money, you will personally gain so much from it, and the resulting benefits to your blog and readership are immeasurable.” – Kristin Dennewill, Spain.

“Not only did I acquire the know-how of the blogging world, BYW reminded me how to live creatively through my blog. Holly and Leslie are the loveliest examples of kindness, sincerity and creativity. With such an inspiring duo teaching the ins and outs of blogging, they lead and teach by example which at times, seems more powerful than the material itself. BYW is a must!” – Jennie Prince.

“Blogging Your Way is much more than a how-to about blogging. Holly and Leslie have tons of ideas, tips, guidance and knowledge that they share, and their creativity and enthusiasm for blogging beautifully is inspiring. But it’s the way they lead you through thinking about who you are, what you can bring to blogging and what you can get out of it that make this course unique and so very helpful. Through the material and assignments, Holly and Leslie help you to ask and answer tough questions so you can figure out exactly where you want your blog to go, and feel the confidence to choose your path and follow it boldly. And they make it all such fun along the way. The course site is fantastic and the forum a buzzing place to ask and answer questions of Holly, Leslie and fellow students and learn even more. Blogging Your Way is a must-do, empowering and inspiring.” – Solange Whyman.

“When enrolling on the BYW course, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I’d never done a course of this kind before, nor any other online course for that matter, so was very skeptical. But I said to myself – even if I only learn one thing, it will have been worth it. Well, four weeks later and I am enthused to say the least! I can hand-on-heart say that I’ll be taking with me not one but dozens of valuable hints, tips, suggestions etc., not only about blogging, photography and styling but also about life in general. The course represents fantastic value for money; the tutorials are super rich in content with loads of practical advice and Leslie, Holly and Thorsten then also spend hours in the forum replying to students’ questions even if some of them are simply repetitions of what they’d just taught us! I think what probably distinguishes this course is the sheer enthusiasm of the teachers. As with any course, it is up to each individual how much they will ultimately get out of it, and with an online course especially it is so easy to simply skim through the content and then do nothing. Well, the way this course is taught literally makes you want to run off and implement everything there and then. Holly’s excitement, optimism and determination is such that it is almost contagious. It is seriously hard to not get excited, inspired and actively involved! Also, all classes are taught in a friendly, colloquial way so although the class is large, it feels as if Leslie and Holly are teaching you one-on-one.” – Katie, England

“I expected a course with some tips and tricks how to pimp up posts, a little bit about frames and doing some things with photos. What I got was a GREAT LESSON of business and life!” - Di Dolores Wally, Austria.

“Had this been a movie – it would have been a BLOCKBUSTER! Had this been a book – it would have been a BESTSELLER! This has been a BLOGGING course…and it has been an INSPIRATIONAL SOURCE. So much good has come from taking BYW… The wealth of this course not only revolved around blogging with the incredible experience and wisdom Holly shared, or the tips and skill that Leslie added or the support and backbone Thorsten provided… But it was a personal journey for each new, or old, blogger on the block to delve deep into why we blog, who we are, what we should and could and it challenged each of us to stay focused, stay positive and most of all to ENJOY! Holly, Leslie and Thorsten – a team I would put my money on again any day.” – Ilze Oosthuizen, South Korea.

“Holly, Thorsten and Leslie, you’re completely and utterly fantastic instructors. I highly respect you as speakers, coaches, and mentors. This e-class was so well thought out and explained. Very inspiring too! You made it easy for me to take all of this inspiration and put it to good use on my blog. This course was more than I had expected, and it’s not just technical knowledge I’ve learnt but what I really appreciated most is the motivation and inspiration that you have given me. The BYW tools has made it easy for me to improve my blogging and I feel like a brave blogger now that I know the guidelines of the blogging world.  I can’t believe how wonderful blogging is once you know the inside secrets. I would have never discovered any of this on my own – like everyone else, I always thought it was difficult. Well, it isn’t – thanks to BYW! As a photographer myself I higly recommend any photo enthusiasts to take this course, as the tips on photo editing and photo styling is execptionel helpful and loaded with dazzling ideas! I had high expectations but you surpassed them all. I loved every minute of this course and I wish you would do a part two course one day.” - Christina Greve, Denmark.

“Thank you for offering such a great course. I started my blog about 7 months ago and other than posting my photos of work I have done I really hadn’t offered up much real content. I always feared that my story isn’t interesting enough to share with the world so I just didn’t write anything. Taking BYW has given me some fantastic ideas and it’s also given me the courage to start to share my thoughts and life with others. I have since really increased my followers so it tells me that someone out there is interested in what I have to say and I can thank the course and the two of you for helping me find my voice. Thank you so much for offering such a wealth of information during the course and for allowing us, as students, such a great way to connect with other very talented people. I loved it and would highly recommend taking the e-course! The two of you are great at teaching. It was a pleasure!” – Lindy Harnarain, USA.

“As a brand new blogger, I signed up for the BYW e-course with some hesitation. I have always had endless amounts of passion for my topic – textiles and interior design – but as someone who has no professional experience in the field, I never quite knew how to harness it or what to do with it. I started my blog in April 2010 with really no idea of where I was headed but confidence in the knowledge that I would most certainly burst if I did nothing with my pent up creative energy. Shortly after I launched my fledgling endeavor, I stumbled upon the Blogging Your Way e-course. I was intrigued and signed up immediately. I had nothing to lose and everything to gain since I barely knew anything about blogging! Once the course began, I knew instantly that it was going to be so much more than I had anticipated – and it genuinely was, from start to finish. I simply can not say enough about the quality and caliber of information Holly, Leslie & Thorsten provided. I have learned so much, but perhaps the thing that I loved the best about the class was the overall positive tone of encouragement and support. I realized that the number one thing holding me back from pursuing my blog more seriously was not lack of knowledge about blogging (as I had been telling myself) but rather, it had everything to do with fear – fear that the blogging world was this close, tight knit community that I’d never be a part of, fear that I had nothing new or unique to say that hadn’t already been said a million times over, fear that I’d run out of things to say, fear that I wasn’t an established source in the design industry, and the list goes on and on! Throughout BYW, all of those fears were calmed, and replaced with a renewed sense of optimism and realism. I stopped thinking that I need to be an overnight success and realized that it will take time to develop a loyal following, and I’m now confident that I have something to offer that’s not currently out there in the blogosphere. Because of what I learned in BYW, I’m allowing myself the time to step back and truly think about how I want to structure my blog to best say what I want to say – and I now have no doubt that I am on my way to establishing a well read and successful blog. From a tactical standpoint as well, BYW was incredible. All of the resources provided would have taken me years to figure out and find on my own. BYW was the healthy does of inspiration, motivation and practical, actionable advice that I needed to fully spread my blogging wings and take off! Thank you, thank you, thank you for being so open and giving in this course. Please tell me that BYW part II is in the works?!” – Krista Nye Schwartz, USA.

“I can’t tell you how valuable the Blogging Your Way class has been for me. There was so much information that I was often reeling with a severe case of sensory overload (in a good way). I discovered during the course that I was writing a blog about something I’m not actually passionate about. I think this is the main thing I got out of the class – “blog about your passion”. Thanks to the three of you for creating such a beautiful, informative, and inspiring class.” – Nancy Javier, USA.

“Thank you for the opportunity to attend your BYW course! Today marks the first day of the rest of my blog. Even though I have been blogging for over 2 1/2 years, I feel like I am just beginning, only now I am starting on the right foot. Your course gave me all the information I needed to do it right and be successful. You gave me the tools to take what I wanted to do and make it reality.” - Joellyn Clark, USA.

“I run a newer but quickly growing blog where I focus on handcrafted celebrations. I have really enjoyed seeing my blog mature throughout this year, but was beginning to feel overwhelmed by the work and the many different facets involved in maintaining it. What I absolutely adored about BYW was the simple way that Holly and Leslie began to re-focus my ideals and my creative purposes. They shared hundreds of tips for continued blog growth, but even more than that they lead us in projects and taught in a way that brought a new found life to my passion and purpose for blogging.” – Vicky Hudgins, USA.

“Blogging Your Way is filled with inspirations and elements of motivation for you to better your blog as well as yourself as a person. How often do we have a chance to learn a lesson from someone as successful and talented as Holly and Leslie? BYW opened up my mind and way of thinking not only for blogging, but for who I want to be and what I want to achieve. It taught me the core of blogging in a sense that it forced me to face myself, which guided me to learn about myself deep inside to find out what I really want to achieve from my blog. The words and lessons Holly and Leslie give out in the class carry wisdom and methods to acquire necessary techniques to improve your blog. Not only do you benefit from the valuable lessons from them, you get to network with other fabulous and talented fellow bloggers who have the same ambition and goal to be a successful blogger as you do. The opportunity to interact with other bloggers and get to know them is as valuable as the skills you can learn from the class and I love the sense of belonging to a group. I hope to remain in contact with those whom I met through BYW and learn more from others who have previously taken the BWY course or will take the course in the future through the network group you’ll get to join after completing the course.” - Kahori Roskamp, Indonesia.

“I am delighted to report that despite my already high expectations, Holly and Leslie delivered a class that exceeded even my highest expectation. The material that this creative-duo presents is both rich in content and incredibly inspiring. They work brilliantly together and create a comfortable, cozy and approachable learning environment. This course has been some of the most educational and uplifting weeks to date, and the friends I’ve made here along with the material I’ve gathered will no doubt be referred to and referenced for years and years to come.” – Bonnie Forkner, USA.

“Thank you for your lovely e-course. It helped me stretch from my comfort zone, carried by the energy of the group, it helped me to open up while feeling secure. The course was carried out with professionalism, kindness, beauty and encouraged us to look deeper… I now look forward to have time to put in practice all I have learned through this inspiring course.” – Nathalie, France.

“I want to express my genuine gratitude for such an amazing experience. Blogging Your Way exceeded all my expectations on many different levels; from the well organized format and incredibly relevant content, to the extremely generous sharing spirit. In addition, I really appreciated Leslie and Thorsten’s expert contributions as well, it was the icing on the cake! And I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the amazing people I have met in this class – more icing! I would encourage anyone who is just starting out in the world of blogging, or maybe questioning who they are as a blogger, to sign up for your class! You will not be disappointed! – Renee Rodriguez, USA.

“Let’s just say I was a blind blogger before Holly and Leslie made me see the light during their super informative lessons!” – Steffi Luxat, Germany.

“This class was by-far one of the most valuable tools I have discovered to date for blogging. Holly is masterfully organized and has put so much thought into each aspect of the class, from the podcasts to her co-teachers, group projects and even the beautiful images she throws in for that added punch. She definitely over-delivered. Leslie’s lessons were exactly as I’d hoped — a guide to providing visual feasts without the jargon, expensive software and graphic design degree. Throwing Thorsten in the mix for tech support was like the icing on the cake. After each week I had new tools to put to use and I’m so proud of how my little blog has evolved so quickly thanks to Holly and her team. The sweetest surprise was getting to meet so many like-minded and talented people in this little online community. I made several new friends and have plans for collaborations with fellow BYW’ers in the future. Thanks millions.” – Katie Stephenson, USA.