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The Ultimate Blog Podcast

Amy Reinecke & Jennifer Draper

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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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Dr. Jennifer Ashton, ABC News' Chief Medical Correspondent, draws from her own tragic experience to explore the aftermath of suicide and sudden loss, and, like her new book "Life After Suicide," the podcast is a roadmap to survival, offering inspiring insight on how to regain balance and get back to life. She speaks with people living with loss who have moved through guilt, anger and hopelessness to a new normal as well as with survivors and specialists in medicine, faith and more on how to ...
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In Utah, there are over 450 unsolved cases including homicides, missing individuals, and unidentified deceased persons. Their stories are more than statistics—they're about lives interrupted and families left without closure. Join us on this journey as we tell the stories of these victims, highlighting their cases, and working towards the answers their families deserve. Whether you're a local Utah resident or a true crime enthusiast from afar, our podcast offers a unique perspective on the o ...
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Attorney, host and creator Paul Townsend examines some of the most famous and infamous - and often misunderstood - court cases to make headlines across America. In doing so, he provides listeners with a true and unbiased understanding of the underlying facts as the judge or jury would have heard them at the time, explains what the role of each party was, breaks down the legal arguments presented, and gives the final word on who ultimately prevailed and why.
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In this episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast, we’re welcoming Tony Hill, creator of the Pinterest keyword research tool and rank tracking tool, PinClicks. Tony shares his journey as a seasoned tech entrepreneur and how he got into Pinterest-based traffic strategies. Tune in to hear what exactly PinClicks is and how it can help boost your Pinterest …
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Today is a special episode where we’re sitting down with a student from our membership, The Ultimate Blog Membership! Katy Purivance is a passionate furniture refinisher and blogger who took her love for DIY projects online. She discusses how a sense of blogging community can make all the difference when navigating the journey of blogging. Katy sha…
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In this episode, we get to talk with Allison Hardy, email marketing strategist. Allison shares why evergreen email funnels are a great strategy for bloggers, how to shift your mindset to get comfortable with selling, and how to sell to all types of buyers in your audience. She also gives us her thoughts on how long the ideal open cart should last, …
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Thank you guys so much for your support. I just wanted to explain why I will no longer be releasing episodes. Support the show If you like the show & want to support us in a no-cost way, please leave us a 5 star review! This helps the reach out the podcast, allowing more visibility for the cases we cover. Follow us on Instagram: @utahtruecrimepod E…
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Mary had recently found out that her ex-husband had passed away the year before and was upset. She stated she wanted to go visit his grave in American Fork, Utah. She was last seen June 20, 1979. She was reported missing on July 5. Her car was found on the back side of Mount Timpanogos, beyond the Timpooneke campground. She has never been heard fro…
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In this episode, we’re excited to chat with Kayla Burton, the creator of the food blog Broken Oven Baking Company and a coach for food bloggers. Kayla shares her journey of starting a food blog because she loved web design and baking, and how she monetized and grew it until she could quit her 9-5 job. Today, Kayla explains how she gets feedback fro…
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On October 8, 2000 duck hunters discovered human remains near Saltair (concert venue) near the Great Salt Lake. Investigators, as well as the coroner, believed that the woman had been dead for one to two years before she was found. It took twelve years to identify the remains, nicknamed “Saltair Sally.” The remains belonged to twenty-year-old Niki …
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Today, we’re thrilled to welcome back Jillian Leslie to talk about blogging trends you need to know. Jillian has been building businesses on the internet since 2009, from her first blog Catch My Party to MiloTree, which helps bloggers create freebies and pop-ups. In this episode, Jillian shares the problem with relying on SEO alone, how to think li…
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Shelby’s sister and mother join us today for this episode. Shelby Campbell was last seen leaving her home at 7:45 a.m. in Roy, UT on September 8, 2020. She left to hike the North Ogden Divide Trailhead in North Ogden, UT. She was last seen wearing a hat, jacket, pants, and a hiking backpack. She has a tattoo across her shoulder blades with some typ…
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We’re chatting with Jackie from Interact all about growing your email list with Interact quizzes! Interact is a powerful AI quiz platform that can create a quiz for your brand in minutes. Today, Jackie is sharing why Interact quizzes are a great tool for understanding what your audience wants, how Interact helps you segment and nurture your email l…
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April 21, 1984, 26 year old Pam Page went running with her beloved bassett hound, but did not return home. Her dog was found, but Pam was not. Despite extensive searches, Pam’s family went months without answers. Her decomposed body was found months later embedded in tangled tree branches in Hobble Creek. Pam’s murder is still unsolved to this day.…
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Today, we’re excited to welcome Carol Lander to the podcast! Carol is the creative force behind Bluesky at Home, a successful home decor and lifestyle blog. Carol shares her journey from the culinary arts into starting a home decor and lifestyle blog, and offers advice to anyone wanting to start and monetize their own blog (even if they’re feeling …
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On February 7, 2017, Jimmy Barney walked away from his house, all of his belongings, even his beloved dog, and has never been seen since. Extensive efforts to find Jimmy were conducted, but turned up nothing. If you know anything about Jimmy’s disappearance and/or possible remains, please Contact Garfield County Sheriff Office 435-676-2678. Cold Ca…
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In this episode, we’re redefining what it means to be a successful blogger. We’re challenging the idea that success is solely tied to how much money you’re making, and instead, encouraging you to create your own personal definition of success. We’re sharing our own definition of success, like having control over your schedule, using your unique tal…
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Hello Loyal Listeners, In Summation returns with a thorough explanation of one of the most truly absurd cases to take place in recent memory. Rapper/Hip Hop artist Young Thug burst into the music industry around 2013 and quickly became one of the most fresh and innovate voices in the genre. He did several collaborations with world famous talent and…
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Phillip Francis was last seen in 1975 and then was later was found murdered in Tooele County in 1978 but was not identified for over a year. He was assigned to the Naval Air Station at Lemoore, CA when he was given a special service assignment at the naval air station in Fallon, Nevada. It's a mystery as to what exactly happened to Philip and who m…
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Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Brittany Herzberg to the podcast! Brittany is a massage therapist turned SEO and case study copywriter. She shares how any blogger can use case studies to connect with their audience and build trust, no matter what niche they’re in. She explains how paying attention to what your audience is saying will help you buil…
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Alyssa Maxwell is the author of the acclaimed Gilded Age, Newport mystery series featuring Emmaline Cross. She’s a Vanderbilt by heritage, a Newporter by birth and a force to be reckoned with. Each book is set in a famous Newport Gilded Age mansion, some of them still open for viewing. Welcome to the Joys of Binge Reading, the show for anyone who e…
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Jenny Klein was a happy three year old camping with her family near Moab, Utah on Memorial Day weekend in 1974. A family camping trip turned into a nightmare when Jenny disappeared while at the campsite. Jenny has not been seen since May 25, 1974 and her family is still searching for answers. Where is Jennifer Klein? Jennifer is a white female. She…
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Today, we’re excited to welcome our guest, Tammy Overhoff! Tammy is the owner and author of the successful blog Organize Yourself Skinny. She shares the journey of building her blog from a hobby in 2011 to a career that allowed her to leave her full time job and spend more time with her kids. She’s sharing how she built her blog over the past 13 ye…
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Frank Verucchi was last seen in Draper, Utah on April 17, 2016. He lived in the Suncrest development and liked going hiking in the Corner Canyon area. He left his vehicle and identification behind at home and has never been heard from again. Verucchi's cellular phone hasn't been turned on since April 20, three days after he was last seen. Few detai…
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We are excited to welcome Penny Zenker on today! She is sharing more about focus and productivity which is crucial for entrepreneurs facing burnout. Penny Zenker is known as “The Focusologist.” She’s a sought after international keynote speaker and best-selling author. Penny is sharing more about focus and productivity which is crucial for entrepre…
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We’re celebrating a milestone with this podcast, the 300th episode of The Joys of Binge Reading show. And it’s wonderful to be able to share it with best-selling author Helen Brown. Helen is a good friend and a former colleague who is appearing on the show for the second time, so it’s just like all the stars are aligned. She has a remarkable gift f…
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Rachael Runyan was kidnapped from a park in Sunset, Utah on August 26, 1982. Three weeks later, her body was found in a creek bed in a nearby county. One of Utah's most notorious cold cases, Rachael's murder ultimately proved a catalyst to establish the "Rachael Alert" child abduction alert system, which remained in use in the state of Utah until 2…
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It’s Amy here and I have a solo for you on my review of Joe Pulizzi’s book “Content Inc.”. I’m really emphasizing the impact of community and how it can increase your impact as a content creator. It’s important to build a loyal audience and community over chasing vanity metrics like social media followers. I share more about understanding your audi…
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Two teens disappear from Salt Lake City in June of 1985 and are never seen again. Lloyd Reese and David Jaramillo left Lloyd’s house on June 3, 1985 to go boating on East Resevoir. At some point during the day, David and Lloyd became separated from their companions and disappeared. Neither of them has been heard from again. They were last seen driv…
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Hey there! It’s Jennifer and I’m doing a solo. In our membership, we hosted a book club event and we chose the book “Content Inc.” by Joe Pulizzi. Amy and I have both decided to share our key takeaways from the book in the next few episodes. I’m sharing about “finding your content tilt", meaning the importance of identifying a unique niche in blogg…
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On July 31, 2017 a hiker named Melvin Heaps went for a hike off of the majestic mirror lake highway in the high uintas. He went hiking in the Crystal Lake area, but Melvin did not return home like planned. His car was located in the parking lot at the trailhead. Despite numerous and vast searches, Melvin has not been located. He was last known wear…
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Do you feel like you are low on time? As summer comes to a close, we know that summer may have looked different for you in your blogging business. We are talking about the challenges that bloggers often face during these busy seasons. We share our personal experiences of balancing family responsibilities and blogging and we are offering actionable …
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A boy scouts camping trip turns into a nightmare when one of the scouts, Garrett Bardsley, vanishes into thin air. Numerous searches started immediately but Garrett has never been seen again. Did Garrett get lost or is there something more sinister at play? Garrett was last seen on August 20, 2004 in the Cuberant Lake area in the high Uinta Mountai…
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Are you wanting to be a travel blogger? Join us as we chat interview Gina Corley, a student of ours and a travel blogger from "Gina on a Plane." Gina shares her journey into travel blogging and shares more about her solo travel experiences. She discusses the challenges of balancing a full-time job with blogging, the realities of monetization, and t…
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May 20, 1946 was the last time anyone saw Frances Sessions. While hiking with her sons and nephew, there was a slide of loose shale and they slid off of a cliff. One of her sons did not survive the hiking accident. Frances disappeared and has not been seen since. Frances was described as “Probably overcome with grief.” Ogden Police Investigators pu…
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We are talking all things 3rd party cookies on this episode! In this episode, we have Tiffany Graves and Ben Rodriguez on from Mediavine. They explain 3rd party cookies and their role in target advertising. Ben shares more about Mediavine’s Grow platform and we talk about the importance of privacy and adapting to a more privacy-centric web. We know…
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At this point, it's become difficult to keep track of all the different places that former (and possibly future) President Donald Trump has been indicted. To recap: he has been indicted in New York County by District Attorney Alvin Bragg. That case has already gone to trial and he was convicted of nearly three dozen counts of falsifying business re…
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Sunday, May 25, 2003 was the last time 19 month old Acacia Bishop was seen. Acacia was abducted by her grandmother in Salt Lake City, Utah. Acacia was last seen together in Idaho Falls, Idaho on May 26, 2003 near the Snake River. Authorities believe Acacia drowned in the Snake River; they have classified her case as a homicide. They do not feel tha…
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A topic that we love to discuss here is email marketing and that’s because it is a crucial part of your blog! We welcomed Matt Molen from Email Crush as he dove into email marketing for bloggers and content creators. We discuss strategies for growing an email list, creating effective lead magnets, and setting up email automation sequences. Matt sha…
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Hello everyone, I've missed you. Due to a confluence of factors which I won't waste time or energy going into here, we had a slightly longer hiatus than I expected, but we are back and I expect the content to be a little more regular going forward. This episode is meaningful for a number of reasons. First, I bring on my law partner, Bob Gottlieb of…
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David Stack was 18 years old in 1976 and found himself hitchhiking from his home in Broomfield, Colorado to California to visit his sibling. David made it as far as Wendover, Utah on his travels but was found murdered on June 9, 1976. He had been shot twice in the head. At the time, David was unable to be identified and remained a John Doe (unident…
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We are thrilled to welcome Dolly DeLong back on the Ultimate Blog Podcast as she shares more about how she has SEO working for her using the PIGFEL system. Dolly shares her strategies for optimizing SEO through a structured weekly routine. She introduces this idea of the PIGFEL system, which stands for Pinterest, Instagram, Google, Facebook, Email,…
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So sorry for no episode this week! I came down with a gnarly headcold and my voice and sinuses are out of whack. I hope to release an episode next week if I can get my normal voice back! Thanks! Support the show If you like the show & want to support us in a no-cost way, please leave us a 5 star review! This helps the reach out the podcast, allowin…
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We had Ansley Beutler on the podcast. Ansley has a unique perspective because she is a CPA and a food blogger. She is sharing her journey from accounting to running her blog, The Fit Peach, and founding Pitch Perfect Financials, an accounting firm for bloggers. She emphasizes the importance of setting up a business correctly, maintaining clear fina…
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Jeff Carson is the Amazon-Bestselling author of the David Wolf series, thrillers set in the high country of Colorado, chock-full of action, mystery, thrills, and suspense. With millions of copies sold internationally, he’s regularly recommended as suitable for fans of David Baldacci and Daniel Silva. Hi I’m your host Jenny Wheeler and today on the …
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June 6, 2022 was the last time 29 year old Casey Bokslag was seen. He was seen on a camera at a Wells Fargo ATM in Salt Lake City, Utah. He did not show up for work for two days and it alerted his boss and family that something was wrong. His car was found days later on a remote road at the Castle Rock exit of I80 in Summit County, Utah. Despite se…
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Is your blog ADA compliant? We welcomed Nina Clapperton, SEO expert and travel blogger, back on to share more about the critical importance of website accessibility. She shares her personal experiences with disabilities and highlights the tools she uses to navigate websites. She emphasized that 97% of websites are not accessible to people with disa…
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Darrel Nichols was just 19 years old when he went missing from Park City, Utah. It is believed that Darrel went into the hills near Park City with friends. A redditor claiming to be Darrel's cousin states it was "family involved" and "cops had what they believed happened, but everyone one has died and gone," but this is not verified. Did Darrel's f…
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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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Irish magic from Jennifer Deibel – the best- selling and award-winning author of a series of charming Emerald Isle novels combining history, family, faith and romance. Her newest book, The Irish Matchmaker…introduces matchmaker Catriona Daly. Hi I’m your host Jenny Wheeler and today on Binge Reading Jennifer talks about how a US born gal fell in lo…
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Most Utahns are enjoying summer by enjoying sun on the beaches of Bear Lake, hiking in the Wasatch mountains, or flying somewhere exotic for family vacation. Private investigator Jason Jensen tackles something else for his summer: searching for Ted Bundy’s missing Utah victims. Jensen is a Utah-based private investigator who helped found the Cold C…
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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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Kiplyn was a bright 15 year old student at Spanish Fork Highschool in 1995. She was last seen at school but never returned home. Kiplyn was reported missing that day. After months passed without her return or any clues as to her whereabouts, police began to suspect foul play in her disappearance. After her disappearance there were various rumors th…
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