Welcome to The Ultimate Blog Podcast! This podcast is for you if you’ve ever wanted to learn blogging basics so that you can start your own blog or if you have been a blogger for years but are struggling to grow or need inspiration and community. Every Tuesday we will be sharing a new episode covering topics from the basics of starting a blog, monetizing, and growing your site, to finding the inspiration you need to keep going. You will also find guest interviews with experts on different bl ...
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131. Creating a Pinterest Ads Strategy with Heather Farris
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Are you using Pinterest ads? Pinterest is a powerful platform for bloggers and business owners looking to promote their content and products. We have Heather Farris, a Pinterest ads expert, on to provide insight on Pinterest ads. She shares her journey from Pinterest user to successful Pinterest strategist. Heather shares effective strategies, incl…
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130. 3 Ways to Stay Positive as You Grow Your Blog
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How is your mindset when it comes to your blog? Amy here, and I'm doing a solo on the importance of maintaining a positive mindset as you grow your blog. I want you to focus on staying connected to your purpose, avoiding negativity, and focusing on what works. It's important to also build a supportive community. I hope this episode encourages you t…
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129. Unlocking the Possibility of What a Membership Can Add to Your Blogging Business
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Have you ever considered starting a membership? We are joined by Jen Matichuk from Memberful, as she shares more about creating and managing memberships for content creators. We discuss the origin of Memberful, Jen’s work, and the importance of building a community and providing value to your audience. We dive into the membership components, such a…
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128. 100K Celebration: Your Questions Answered!
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You asked, and we answered! In celebrating over 100,000 downloads for the podcast, we wanted to hear from YOU! We asked you all to send in your questions via Speakpipe and today we are answer 5 of those questions right here on the podcast! Tune in as we answer your blogging questions! Thanks for listening! Let us know your thoughts on Instagram: @s…
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127. How Katie Kimball's Blogging Needs Inspired Her Husband to Create The Blog Fixer
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On this episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast, we have the pleasure of interviewing Katie and Kris Kimball, the dynamic duo behind The Blog Fixer, a service that aids bloggers with technical issues. Katie shares where story about her shift into the world of blogging and Kris shares how his expertise in technology provided support for her blog, which…
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126. Blogger Burnout: What it looks like and what to do about it
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Let’s talk about blogger burnout. On today’s episode, it’s Amy and I am coming at you with a solo episode. I am sharing my own personal struggle with burnout and offering advice on how to prevent and recognize the signs. I share the impact of burnout on professional and personal life and stress the importance of self-care, including taking breaks, …
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125. Mediavine Journey: How Bloggers Can Monetize Sooner
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We are excited to welcome Heather Tullos from Mediavine back on the show! She is sharing more about Journey, a new service that is aimed at helping smaller creators monetize their content. Heather also shares the benefits of Grow, Mediavine’s engagement tool suite. She is even sharing more about long-term planning and the onboarding process for Jou…
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124. Does Your Blogging Business Need a Reboot with Corry Frazier & Melissa Pepin
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We are so excited to have Corry Frazier and Melissa Pepin from The Business Reboot on! Each of these ladies have been on the podcast individually but today we invited them on together. We dive into how this duo helps empower small business owners and entrepreneurs to thrive while keeping a healthy balance in life. They focus on mindset, strategy, s…
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123. SEO for Travel Bloggers with Nina Clapperton
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Have you ever thought about travel blogging? We have Nina Clapperton on to share more about SEO for travel bloggers. Nina is a multi-6 figure travel blogger and the founder of She Knows SEO. Using her SEO and AI skills, she grew her travel blog to $30k/mo in 13 months! She shares more about her story and how she got here. She also shares more about…
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122. Roberta West on Using Ads to Market Your Blog
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Have you used ads to market your blog? We have Roberta West on to share more about how to use ads. Roberta is a writer and consultant who helps part-time entrepreneurs design automated digital products so they can create multi-income and money freedom. She is bringing tips for you to put into practice today! Tune in to hear all of the wisdom that R…
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121. The Top 3 Things You Can Do to Build Your Email List with Allea Grummert
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If you’ve listened to our podcast before, you know we believe in email marketing and the impact that it makes. That’s why we have brought Allea Grummert, email marketing strategist and conversion copywriter, back on to share more insight. Allea is here sharing ways that you can build your email list! We are diving deeper into the benefits of priori…
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120. Update Old Content to Grow Your Blog
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Welcome back to another episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast! It’s a solo episode today with me, Jennifer, and I am sharing more about updating old blog content with you on this episode. I advise you to develop a strategy for routinely assessing and enhancing your posts. I stress the importance of content quality, user experience, and competitivene…
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119. Creating a Purpose-filled Career Through Blogging with Tara Brewster
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It’s always a pleasure to chat with one of our students! Tara Brewster is here sharing about her bold move from a nineteen year corporate career to a purpose-filled career in blogging and freelance business strategy. She shares her personal journey of seeking a life that not only resonates with her but also uplifts other women. She dives into the h…
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118. Tips to Owning Your Own Freelance Business with Micala Quinn
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Have you ever heard of freelancing? On today’s episode, we are chatting with a fellow Kansas-City based entrepreneur, Micala Quinn. Micala teaches people, typically moms, how to start and run their freelancing businesses from home while having the flexibility to spend time with their babies, through her course The Live Free Academy. She shares her …
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117. Using URL Genius to Increase Conversions with Jackson Brodie
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Welcome back to another episode of the Ultimate Blog Podcast! We are interviewing Jackson Brodie, from URL Genius, today. We dive into the advantages that URL Genius offers to bloggers and how the platform elevates your affiliate marketing efforts. URL Genius enhances the user experience and boosts conversion rates. He shares the straightforward si…
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116. Let's Get Technical: SEO with Casey Markee
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It’s time to dive deeper into the technical side of SEO! We have Casey Markee, the owner of Media Wyse, here sharing his expertise with you. He dives into site audits, finding the balance between ad revenue and user experience, and the aspect of meeting core web vitals. He also offers guidance on focusing on your strengths as a blogger and seeking …
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115. Pinterest Predictions for 2024 with Kate Ahl
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Let’s talk Pinterest! With Pinterest ever-changing, it’s important to stay up to date. These are always popular episodes and we have Kate Ahl from Simple Pin Media to share more about her Pinterest predictions for 2024. We dive deeper into the platform’s expansion, its user demographics, and more on e-commerce. Kate also shares about video content …
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114. Growing an Online Business with Cooking Classes and Intentional Marketing with Chef Adam Sobel
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We have Chef Adam Sobel on to share more about growing an online business with cooking classes! Adam is the owner of Cinnamon Snail food truck and restaurant and has appeared on the Food Network, Cooking Channel, PBS, and several networks. Adam shares about his journey from food service to online ventures during the pandemic, focusing on his blog a…
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113. Systems and Workflows to Create Magic in Your Blogging Business with Dolly DeLong
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Are you using systems and workflows? Before you turn off this episode and decide that this is not what you’re needing, I want you to really take a listen today and know that systems and processes are vital in your blogging business. We have Dolly DeLong, a systems and workflow educator, to share more about implementing these systems and processes i…
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112. Creating Sweet New Roots: Cortney Sparkman's Blogging Story
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It’s always nice to chat with our former students. We had the pleasure of interviewing Cortney Sparkman about her significant shift from a corporate career to the world of blogging. Cortney opens up about the challenges she had, the common misconceptions surrounding the blogging industry, and stresses the importance of treating your blog like a bus…
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111. Taxes for Entrepreneurs with Stephanie Manley
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As an entrepreneur, you will inevitably have to look at your taxes. We brought on Stephanie Manley to share more about taxes for entrepreneurs and how you can get ready for tax season the right way from the beginning! Stephanie shares her wisdom on why it’s crucial to keep tabs on every dollar you have earned and spent, the advantages of using cert…
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110. Making SEO Make Sense with Faith Hanan
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Something that we are always trying to do on this podcast (and with our students in the bootcamp) is explain more to you and help you understand more in regards to your blog. We have brought on Faith Hanan to help SEO make more sense! Faith shares more about her personal journey into SEO and the importance of producing content that supports your bu…
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109. How Bloggers Can Leverage Digital Products with Jillian Leslie
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How can bloggers leverage digital products for their blog? In this episode, we have Jillian Leslie, an expert in online business and blogging on to share more about digital products. Jillian shares her personal journey in creating diverse income streams. Whether it's through affiliate marketing, digital products, sponsored content, or online course…
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108. Optimize Your Pinterest SEO with Michelle Stevens
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Are you ready to optimize your Pinterest SEO? Well, get ready for this episode with Michelle Stevens, Pinterest manager and strategist. She is bringing tips and strategy to help you with your Pinterest SEO. She shares tips on optimizing your Pinterest profile with keywords and even gives her recommendations on things like number of boards, creation…
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107. 7 Ways to Work Smarter & Be More Productive in 2024
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Happy New Year! We are sharing 7 ways to work smarter and be more productive in 2024 in your blogging business. We cover everything from batching tasks to hiring help to doing a time audit. This episode is going to help you focus on improving your efficiency and focusing on the impactful tasks to prevent burnout! Tune in to hear our 7 tips! Thanks …
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If you’re ready to start your blogging business but you are apprehensive about the price that you will have to pay for each thing you need, this episode is for you! We are breaking down the necessary assets and expenses that you will need in today’s episode so that you can confidently budget for you blog for 2024! Let’s get your blogging business u…
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105. Having a Life While Building a Business with Suzanne Acteson
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When you are building a business, it can seem hard to balance life and work. We had Suzanne Acteson on to share more about having a life while building a business. Suzanne is a business coach and she has created the life-first business model which helps to add in authenticity and joy into your life as an entrepreneur. We even chatted about the impo…
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104. Growing a Multi-Dimensional Blogging Business with Cynthia Samanian from The Culinary Boss™
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We have Cynthia Samanian from The Culinary Boss™ on to share more about her journey from finance and tech to food blogging and culinary business. Cynthia Samanian is the founder of The Culinary Boss, where she helps experienced solopreneurs grow their multi-dimensional dream businesses. She shares the importance of having a core revenue stream and …
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103. How to Get Your Blog Ready for the New Year
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Is your blog ready for the upcoming year? It's Jennifer here and I’m sharing tips with you as we head into 2024 on getting your blog ready! When thinking about your blogging business, you’ll have 3 different areas that you want to think about - blog preparation, financial management, and goal setting. I share the areas you need to focus on and what…
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102. How Domain Authority and Ahrefs Grew Rebekah Parr's Blogging Business
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We have Rebekah Parr, founder of the Two Mama Bears blog, on to discuss her blogging journey and the strategies that she has used to grow her blog. We talk more about the importance of EO and keyword research and Rebekah shares her experience with using Ahrefs for this. She shares the significance of domain authority and shares a hack for outrankin…
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101. Should You Start a Podcast or Blog First?
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Should you start a blog or a podcast first? It’s Amy here and I have a solo coming at you. I am giving you the benefits of both blogging and podcasting and then sharing (as both a blogger and a podcaster) whether I feel a blog or a podcast should come first! What’s your guess? Tune in to today’s episode to hear my answer and why! Thanks for listeni…
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100. 4 Tips to Capitalize on Viral Content with Ann Kent
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Are you wanting your blog posts to go viral? We’re guessing if you’re listening to this episode, you are! We have Ann Kent, registered dietitian and owner of her own private clinic Peas and Hoppiness, on the show to share her knowledge around viral blog posts and how to leverage the. Ann shares her journey from hobby blogger to private practice own…
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99. Creating an Intentional Experience With Email Marketing with Kyle Adams
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We have Kyle Adams, ConvertKit’s Creator Growth Manager on the podcast to share more about email marketing and why it’s such a crucial marketing tool. He shares more about the direct communication that email marketing provides along with higher conversion rates compared to other platforms such as social media. He shares the importance of providing …
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98. Downshifting from Corporate Career to Full-Time Blogger with Zhen Zhou
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We are chatting with Zhen Zou from Greedy Girl Gourmet, as she shares about how she downshifted from corporate career to full-time blogger. Zhen’s journey from the corporate world to blogging is a story of passion, persistence, and the power of community. It’s never too late to pursue your passion and success with blogging may not come quickly, but…
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97. How Do You Know When to Hire Someone with Allie Stewart
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Is it time to hire someone in your blogging business? We have Allie Stewart, a certified Director of Operations and Online Business Manager on to share the benefits of hiring help for your blogging business. As a blogger, you don’t have to handle all of the tasks alone. Hiring a team member may help with increased productivity and mental freedom wh…
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96. 5 Things You Can Do Today to Start Your Blog Tomorrow
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If you are ready to start your blog, we are giving our 5 top tips on this episode! Between deciding on your niche and having the right mindset and all of the tips in between, we are breaking down these down so that you can feel confident in starting your blog. Tune in to hear all of our tips and be sure to check out the show notes for more informat…
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95. Improving Your Email Deliverability with Alyssa Dulin from ConvertKit
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We have Alyssa Dulin, the leader of the Creator Growth Team at ConvertKit, on the show to share about improving your email deliverability. We define email deliverability, the importance of it, and Alyssa shares best practices for email marketing. She shares strategies to improve deliverability, such as keeping the email list clean and encouraging s…
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94. Misconceptions of Blogging with Cortney Sparkman
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Cortney Sparkman is back on the show today! If you haven’t checked out episode 85, be sure to take al listen to that one too! Cortney shares about her journey and the challenges of transitioning from corporate writing to blogging. She also shares about the misconceptions of blogging as a business. Cortney is a part of our Ultimate Blog Membership a…
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93. Blogging with AI: What You Need to Know with Collin Tate
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Have you tried out AI with your blog? Collin Tate, SEO manager at ConvertKit, is here sharing more about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and its effects on the blogging industry. We chat about the potential risks and benefits of using AI in blogging and how it can enhance your writing. We discuss the concerns for plagiarism and content s…
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92. Pinterest for Bloggers with Kayla Watkins
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Are you utilizing Pinterest for your blog? We interviewed Kayla Watkins, a Pinterest Strategist. She shares tips on marketing on Pinterest to your target audience such as using keywords in your Pinterest profile. She shares the importance of creating niche boards and finding those right keywords. Kayla explains the advantages of using Pinterest as …
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91. Food Bloggers: How to Utilize SEO & Keyword Research to Grow Your Blog with Natasha Levai
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Are you a food blogger who wants to learn more about SEO? Today we are joined by Natasha Levai, a food blogger in the gluten-free niche. She has a blog called Natasha’s home. She is also a stay-at-home mom living in Eastern Hungary with her husband and daughter. In today’s episode we are talking about the importance of SEO in blogging and how it ca…
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90. What We Would Tell Ourselves As Beginner Bloggers
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Today, we are sharing with you the things that we would go back and tell ourselves as beginner bloggers. Although it’s important to not dwell on the past and focus on the future in our blogs, we want to share these things with you early in your blogging journey in hopes that it will help you! Tune in to hear these helpful tips! Thanks for listening…
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89. Freelancing, Growth Mindset, and Authentic Entrepreneurship with Kirsti McNabney
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On today’s episode, we have Kirsti McNabney on the show to talk more about freelancing as another stream of income in your blogging business. Kirsti is a freelance marketing strategist and owner of Kirsti McNabney Creative, where she helps creative entrepreneurs strategize and create thoughtful content to connect with their ideal audience. We chat …
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88. Monetizing Your Blog with Digital Content and Courses with Molly Keyser
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Are you ready to monetize your blog using digital content and courses? Well, today’s episode is a great one for you! On today’s episode, we are joined by Molly Keyser, a successful business owner, to share her wisdom on using digital products and courses to scale your blogging business. Molly helps business owners add passive digital products to th…
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87. Secrets to Keyword Research Success with Aleka Shunk
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Are you wanting to learn more about keyword research for your blog? Today, we brought on Aleka Shunk to share more about keyword research with you. Aleka is the founder of Aleka's Get-Together and Keywords with Aleka. After keyword researching ineffectively for over two years, Aleka was finally able to triple her organic search traffic in under fou…
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86. Tips for Success: Getting on an Ad Network with Heather Tullos from Mediavine
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Are you a blogger who wants to learn more about getting on an ad network? This episode is just for you! In today's episode, we have Heather Tullos on from Mediavine. Heather is the Senior Vice President of Support and Customer Success at Mediavine. She is here to share her insight and wisdom behind ad networks. She is bringing all of the details of…
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85. The Benefits of a Blogging Community with Ultimate Blog Membership Students
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Are you a blogger looking for a community? In this episode, we hear more from four of our Ultimate Blog Membership students. They all share more about their journey of being in the membership and how it has benefited them. They share about how it has helped them build their knowledge, connect with other bloggers, and helped them gain confidence in …
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84. DIY, Home & Garden Blogging with Jennifer Howard
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Are you wanting to niche down into a DIY, home and garden blogger? Today, we are joined by Jennifer Howard to shed some light on the home and garden niche in blogging. Jennifer is the creator of the home & garden blog Cottage On Bunker Hill. She teaches her readers how to create a beautiful home on a budget by finding knock-off looks, DIYing, & upc…
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83. Getting Started with Video on Your Blog with Danielle Wallace
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Have you thought about adding video to your blog? Today, we are joined by Danielle Wallace to talk about all things video for bloggers. Danielle is a former TV news reporter and owner of Chayil Media Publishing, a copywriting and brand storytelling strategy business, where she helps online coaches flip facts into sales-driven narratives. She is als…
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82. What I've Learned in 10 Years of Blogging with LaKita Anderson
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What can you learn from 10 years of blogging? Today, we are joined by LaKita Anderson to talk all about her blogging journey over the last 10 years. LaKita is the creator of Simply LaKita, a food blog that shares simple weekly recipes with a modern twist on comfort food. What began as a creative hobby, developed into a small business and she was ab…
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