The school yearbook is more than just a collection of photos. It’s the capturing of a moment in time, a memorial to a year that will soon be a distant memory. In today’s digital, social media-focused world, we sometimes forget the value of the keepsake. Something that does not belong to a tech platform that is owned by a large corporation or lives on a smartphone that can be hacked, misplaced or damaged before things make it to the “cloud.” Why Buying a School Yearbook Matters 1.) It’s the record of the entire year. Of course, the students will have some photos on their smartphone camera of ev ..read more

Creating the perfect yearbook often hinges upon getting the timing right. Arming your yearbook staff with a clear understanding of your project timeline should keep your yearbook staff moving forward throughout the design process, so everything is ready to go when it’s time to go to print. While keeping the calendar of “yearbook to dos” might seem like a daunting task, YearbookLife has you covered with the things you and your yearbook staff can be doing right now to be successful. Now that winter break has ended and the sluggish, catch-up period has (hopefully) come to a close, it’s time to ju ..read more

Your yearbook cover sets the tone for the look and feel of your entire yearbook. It can be overwhelming to start from a blank page and design a cover that is creative, enticing and, most importantly, memorable. Whether you are an experienced yearbook designer or this is your first time, following these tips can help you design a fantastic yearbook cover. Keep these 3 tips in mind when designing your yearbook cover: 1.) Catch their eye!  Your yearbook cover should be unique and eye-catching. It should excite and entice the reader to check out what’s inside. It’s the gateway to what’s insid ..read more

Your yearbook comes to life through pictures, and candid photos capture the moments that make each year different and memorable. Capturing candid photos that include more students in the yearbook, however, can seem like a daunting task without a plan. Yearbook editors make a few common missteps when it comes to candid photos. One common misperception is that candid photos are captured through stealth activities (like hiding behind bushes). Another mistake is not thinking about candid photos throughout the school year. A thorough understanding of how to capture those candid moments, along with ..read more

The end of the school year is approaching. Many of us are looking forward to the long days of summer. At YearbookLife, we’re enjoying our favorite time of the year too: yearbook printing season!  That means only one thing: It’s almost time for your yearbooks to be delivered. We’re excited already, are you?   If your parents and students aren’t yet excited about the yearbook, they soon will be!  3 Ways to Get Parents & Students Excited About the Yearbook When it comes to marketing your yearbook, you may have focused your efforts on the student body. While this is a good ..read more

Spring is here! Flowers are starting to bloom, the birds are singing. You know what else happens in spring? Yearbook deadlines. In order to make sure that your yearbooks are delivered on time, it’s important to make your yearbook deadline.  It can be a hectic time of the year. Late evenings and weekends spent working to ensure that yearbook deadlines are met. But it doesn’t need to be this way.  When planned correctly, your yearbook deadline should be seen as an accomplishment, rather than a dreaded date hanging over you. That’s why we’ve put together these 5 tips to help meet your y ..read more

Students may sometimes wonder, “When am I ever going to use this in real life?” Well, that’s not the case with yearbook class. Yearbook class helps students to learn a variety of skills that will likely be useful to them in the future, especially when pursuing their careers. This includes how to communicate more effectively, handle problems, grow as a leader, manage your time, and meet important deadlines. These are important skills to have as students continue their schooling, and they become even more critical as they enter post-secondary schools and/or the workforce. Here are a few ways tha ..read more

With Christmas and New Years approaching, students are probably preparing for winter break, and in anticipation of this time off, it may be difficult to keep your yearbook staff on task in order to meet those December and January deadlines. On top of that, after the long break, it’s common for students to come back to school and need help refocusing. So what can you do? Don’t fight the holidays, embrace them! To keep the yearbook class motivated through the holidays, yearbook advisers often try to mix in some fun with the work that still needs to get done. This can help keep the spirit alive i ..read more

At YearbookLife, we’re always looking for ways to enhance your yearbook creation experience. We’re also focused on improving our customer experience. That’s why YearbookLife offers online school storefronts.  What is an Online School Storefront? YearbookLife’s online school storefronts are a convenient way to allow parents, students and staff to purchase their yearbooks online Reasons to set up Your Online School Storefront There are a number of reasons to set up an online school storefront. Here are just a few!  Maximize Yearbook Sales An online storefront can give you a head start ..read more

Summer is just around the corner. Long, lazy summer days relaxing with friends and family. It’s definitely something to look forward to!  As the relaxed atmosphere of summer sets in, it can be easy to forget about planning ahead. School, homework, even yearbooks can all wait. Right? You may be tempted to think so. But let’s be realistic. Procrastinating now can make for a panicked and stressful rush when it comes to crunch time.  When it comes to planning ahead for your yearbook, a few simple steps is all it takes. Here are 3 yearbook planning steps yearbook advisors should take for ..read more