Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Ultimate Blog Podcast
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| A Grateful Goodbye: What This Journey Has Taught Us | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:14:58 | |
After nearly four years, more than 200 episodes, and countless meaningful conversations, The Ultimate Blog Podcast is coming to a close. In this final episode, Amy and Jennifer sit down to reflect on their incredible podcast journey. They’re sharing the lessons they’ve learned, the community they’ve built, and the gratitude they feel for everyone who’s tuned in along the way. If The Ultimate Blog Podcast has encouraged you on your blogging journey, please join the email list to stay in touch! | |||
| Your Blog, Your Pace: Creating Success That Fits Your Season | 14 Oct 2025 | 00:26:03 | |
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by blogging, from the endless to-do list, the constant stream of advice, or the pressure to be present on every platform… then this conversation is for you. In this 200th episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast, Amy and Jennifer share some encouragement and practical strategies about what blogging success really looks like – because you can have a successful blog and an enjoyable life! 🎧 Episode 193: Create a Weekly Blog Workflow That Works for Your Life 🎧 Episode 195: Content Batching for Bloggers (Even If You Don’t Feel Like a Planner) 🎧 Episode 199: The Heart of Blogging: Your Voice Matters More Than Perfect Strategy 🔗Click here and check out the show notes for this episode! Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! | |||
| The Heart of Blogging: Your Voice Matters More Than Perfect Strategy | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:12:26 | |
When you first start a blog, it’s easy to get caught up in all the advice out there. Strategies, algorithms, SEO tips, content calendars… it can feel like a never-ending list of things you “have to do” in order to succeed. But in this episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast, Amy is here to give you a pep talk: your blogging voice matters more than any perfect strategy. Tune in to reconnect with your “why” and get the encouragement you need to keep going on your blogging journey. 💻 Join The Ultimate Blog Roadmap 🔗Click here and check out the show notes for this episode! Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! | |||
| Plan Your Next 3 Months of Content Without the Overwhelm | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:25:02 | |
Do you have your content calendar ready for the next three months? If not, don’t worry! Whether you’re headed into Quarter 4 or you’re planning ahead for any season, looking at your blog through a 90-day lens can make content planning feel manageable instead of overwhelming. In this episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast, Amy walks you through a simple system for planning 3 months of content that keeps you consistent, gives you clarity, and (most importantly) leaves room for flexibility. 💻 Join The Ultimate Blog Roadmap 💌 Start your email list today with Kit! 🔗 Click here and check out the show notes for this episode! Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! | |||
| 3 Things to Let Go Of to Finally Make Progress With Your Blog | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:12:36 | |
If you’ve been putting in long hours on your blog but still feel stuck, you’re not alone. So many bloggers tell us, “I’m working so hard, but I’m just not seeing the progress I thought I would by now.” But the truth is that sometimes it’s not about doing more. It’s about letting go of the things that are secretly holding you back. In this episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast, Jennifer shares three things you can release right now to move forward and actually make progress with your blog. 💻 Join The Ultimate Blog Roadmap 🔗Check out the show notes for this episode! Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! | |||
| The 3 Tools That Save Our Sanity Every Week | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:21:17 | |
Blogging can feel like a juggling act. Without a plan or the right systems in place, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and feel like you’re always behind. That’s exactly why Amy and Jennifer have fallen in love with a few blogging tools that help them stay organized, focused, and sane. Tune into this episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast to hear three of their go-to tools they use every week. Whether you’re brand new to blogging or several years in, these are simple, beginner-friendly tools that can grow with you and make a real difference in your business. 🗺️ Get our free Blogging Systems Blueprint ✉️ Try Kit for email marketing 🖱️ Try ClickUp for project management 🔎 How to get started with Google Drive 💻 Join The Ultimate Blog Roadmap 🔗Click here and check out the show notes for this episode! Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! | |||
| Content Batching for Bloggers (Even If You Don’t Feel Like a Planner) | 09 Sep 2025 | 00:14:49 | |
When you’re a blogger, your to-do list can feel endless: researching, content creation, editing, social media, and more can take up all of your time. If you’ve ever found yourself weighed down with questions of what to work on today, or felt pressed for time… there’s a simple strategy that can help you feel more in control. Tune into this episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast to learn how content batching can help you feel more organized, less overwhelmed, and a whole lot more productive (even if you don’t consider yourself a planner). 🗺️ Get our free Blogging Systems Blueprint 💻 Join The Ultimate Blog Roadmap 🔗Click here and check out the show notes for this episode! Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! | |||
| From YouTube to Blogging: How Joyful Yessi is Building Both Platforms with Balance | 02 Sep 2025 | 00:38:51 | |
Building a blogging business takes passion, persistence, and a whole lot of planning – and no one embodies that better than today’s guest, Yessi, the creator of Joyful Yessi. What started as a YouTube channel has grown into both a thriving blog and a business, all while balancing her roles as a teacher, homeschooling mom, and wife. Amy and Jennifer had the joy of chatting with Yessi on The Ultimate Blog Podcast about her journey from YouTube to blogging, and how she’s intentionally growing both platforms with balance. 🔗Check out the show notes for this week's episode! 🍎 Get Yessi’s Beginner’s Guide to Homeschooling Freebie 🇵🇷 Sabor y Sabiduría - Yessi’s Puerto Rican Food & Study Guide Freebie 🎧 Tune into the Beginner Blogger Playlist 💻 Join The Ultimate Blog Roadmap Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! | |||
| Create a Weekly Blog Workflow That Works for Your Life | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:20:15 | |
Have you ever scribbled down endless blogging to-do lists on sticky notes, feeling scattered and like you’re holding everything in your brain? You’re not alone. Many bloggers start with great intentions in their workday, but end up overwhelmed, burned out, and unsure of what to prioritize. That’s why having a plan is so important. On this episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast, Amy and Jennifer share how to create a weekly blog workflow that works for your life. Tune in to learn the four key buckets of a weekly blog workflow, practical tips to build a plan customized to your life, and a resource can help you along the way. 🔗Check out the show notes for this week's episode! 🆓 Get our free Blogging Systems Blueprint 🖱️ Try ClickUp for better project management Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! | |||
| Snap, Style, Sell: Food Photography Tips for Bloggers with Melodee Fiske from Pretty Focused | 19 Aug 2025 | 00:44:40 | |
When it comes to the crowded world of food blogging, your photos can make or break your success. On this episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast, Amy and Jennifer chat with Melodee Fiske, founder of Pretty Focused and host of the Pretty Focused Podcast, about how food bloggers can take photos that not only look amazing but actually help their blogs grow. Whether you’re brand-new to photography or you’ve been snapping pics for years, Melodee’s food photography tips will inspire you to grab your camera and get cooking. 🔗Check out the show notes for this episode! 📸 Grab our 8 Step Guide for Image Optimization 💼 Hire a food photographer in the Pretty Focused Buyers Club 💻 Join the Food Photography for Bloggers Facebook Group 🍎 Join the Pretty Focused Food Photography for Bloggers Course- use code SPARK10 to save 10% Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! | |||
| Real Life, Real Blogging: Pam Worth on Growing The Lifestyle Notes as a Busy Mom | 12 Aug 2025 | 00:33:12 | |
If you’ve ever wondered how real moms manage to start and grow a successful blog while juggling work, family, and everything in between, this episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast is for you. We sat down with Ultimate Blog Roadmap member Pam Worth, the creator of The Lifestyle Notes, to talk about the ups and downs of blogging as a full-time teacher, busy mom of three, and passionate wellness advocate. Tune in for practical time management tips to help you finally start and grow the blog you’ve been dreaming of! 🗺️ Join The Ultimate Blog Roadmap ✉️ Subscribe to The Lifestyle Notes newsletter 📱 Follow Pam Worth on Instagram 🔗 Click here and check out the show notes for this episode! Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! | |||
| The Truth About Email Marketing for Bloggers (And What Actually Works) | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:22:36 | |
If you’ve ever felt like email marketing is dead, or like you need a huge email list to really dig into email marketing – you’re not alone. But the truth is that you can start utilizing your email list with just a few people on it – and in fact, you should! This episode of the Ultimate Blog Podcast is the final part of our email series. Amy is here to bust some common myths and share what’s actually working when it comes to email marketing for bloggers. Whether you're just getting started or looking to revive your email strategy, this episode is packed with simple, realistic tips to help you make email work for you (without feeling overwhelmed). Listen to Part 1 of our email series here: Episode 188: What to Send Your Email List When You’re Just Starting Your Blog! Listen to Part 2 of our email series here: Episode 189: 3 Easy Ways to Get More Email Signups this Month 🎉 Grab our free guide, Your First 500 Subscribers: A Simple Guide to Growing Your List with Purpose Check out the show notes for episode 190. Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! | |||
| 3 Easy Ways to Get More Email Signups this Month | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:11:08 | |
If you've been wondering why your email list isn’t growing – or feeling stuck because your freebie just isn’t converting – you’re not alone. We hear this all the time from both beginner and experienced bloggers: “I created a lead magnet, added a signup form to my site… but no one’s joining my email list!” Sound familiar? Here’s the good news: you don’t need to overhaul your blog or reinvent the wheel. This episode of the Ultimate Blog Podcast is the second part of our email series where we share 3 easy and actionable ways to get more email signups this month – even if your current freebie isn’t perfect (or you don’t have one at all!). And if you haven’t heard Part 1 of our email series, check out Episode 188: What to Send Your Email List When You’re Just Starting Your Blog!
Check out the show notes for this episode! ✉️ Try Kit for email marketing 🖱️ Try the Hubbub plugin for Wordpress 💻 Join Grow by Mediavine Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! | |||
| What to Send Your Email List When You’re Just Starting Your Blog | 22 Jul 2025 | 00:22:31 | |
alone. It's one of the most common questions from bloggers inside the Ultimate Blog Roadmap. So in this episode of the Ultimate Blog Podcast, Amy and Jennifer are kicking off a three-part email series to help you grow your list with purpose – starting with what to send when you’re just getting started. Tune in to take the pressure off and make email feel a little more doable! 🔗Check out the show notes for this episode! 🎉 Grab our free guide, Your First 500 Subscribers: A Simple Guide to Growing Your List with Purpose ✉️ Try Kit for email marketing 💻 Enroll in the Brand Blueprint course for ChatGPT Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! | |||
| From Clarinet to Clicks: Creating Passive Affiliate Income with Dr. Tonya Lawson | 15 Jul 2025 | 00:31:16 | |
Monetizing your blog doesn’t have to mean chasing trends or writing product reviews for things you’ve never even used. Just ask Dr. Tonya Lawson, a musician turned blogger, passive income strategist, and SEO educator who’s built a business by sharing what she truly cares about. In this episode of the Ultimate Blog Podcast, we interview Dr. Tonya Lawson about how she’s turned her blogs into income streams through passive affiliate income. From coffee to clarinets to garden beds, Tonya has figured out how to make affiliate marketing work in a way that feels both authentic and sustainable. 🔗Check out the show notes for this episode! 💻 Grab Dr. Tonya Lawson's SEO Cheat Sheet ☀️Join the Ultimate Blog Roadmap ✉️ Try Kit for email marketing Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! | |||
| Don’t Wait to Monetize: Here’s What to Do Now (Even If You Don't Have Traffic Yet) | 08 Jul 2025 | 00:11:59 | |
If you're holding off on monetizing your blog until you have more traffic, a bigger email list, or a massive social media following, take this as your wakeup call. This episode of the Ultimate Blog Podcast is part three of our three-part series all about making your first $100 blogging. Amy and Jennifer are busting the myth that you have to be a “big” blogger before you can start earning money, and sharing how you can monetize from day one. Check out the show notes for this week's episode! Make sure to listen to Episode 184, to learn how beginner bloggers actually start making money, and Episode 185, to learn which monetization method is right for you! 💵Your First $100: 5 Beginner-Friendly Ways to Monetize Your Blog Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! | |||
| Which Monetization Method Is Right for You? | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:14:44 | |
If you’ve been thinking about how to start making money from your blog but aren’t sure where to begin, you’re in the right place. In this episode of the Ultimate Blog Podcast, you’ll hear part two of our three-part series all about making your first $100 blogging. We’ll break down three beginner-friendly monetization methods to help you find the one that fits your niche, strengths, and style. Check out the show notes for this week's episode! If you haven’t listened to part one, make sure to listen to Episode 184 to learn how beginner bloggers actually start making money! 💵Your First $100: 5 Beginner-Friendly Ways to Monetize Your Blog Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! | |||
| How Beginner Bloggers Actually Start Making Money | 24 Jun 2025 | 00:14:30 | |
If you’re a beginner blogger wondering when – or if – you’ll ever start making money, you’re not alone. Whether you’ve been blogging for a few weeks or a few years, turning your blog into a source of income might feel like something only the bloggers with a big following get to do. But the truth is you don’t need thousands of pageviews or a huge amount of content to start earning money. In this episode of the Ultimate Blog Podcast, we’re kicking off a three-part series all about making your first $100 blogging – and we’re busting the myth that you have to “wait” to be profitable. 💵Your First $100: 5 Beginner-Friendly Ways to Monetize Your Blog Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! | |||
| What Bloggers Need to Know About Pinterest Today with Tony Hill | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:49:48 | |
If there’s one thing bloggers can’t get enough of, it’s Pinterest talk – especially when it comes with expert insights. That’s why we’re so excited to welcome back Pinterest expert Tony Hill on The Ultimate Blog Podcast to talk about the state of Pinterest today. Tony is here to break down current trends, how things are evolving, and what bloggers can do this summer to get ahead. Whether you’ve been pinning for years or you’re wondering if it’s still worth the effort, this episode is packed with helpful tips, tools, and updates. 📌Subscribe to Tony Hill’s free newsletter ☀️Get the Summer Startup Checklist 🔗Start your blog today→ Join The Ultimate Blog Roadmap 🔗Click here to check out the show notes for this episode! Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! | |||
| The State of SEO in 2025 with Casey Markee | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:56:23 | |
If the world of SEO is feeling like the wild, wild west to you right now, you’re not alone. That’s why we are thrilled to welcome back SEO expert Casey Markee of MediaWyse on The Ultimate Blog Podcast to break down what’s really going on – and how bloggers can thrive despite the volatility of SEO. Tune in to hear the latest on Google’s updates, what types of blogs are most affected, and what you can do to improve your rankings. Whether you’re just getting started or have been blogging for years, this episode is packed with truth bombs, practical advice, and great encouragement to continue to adapt. 💻 Schedule an SEO Site Audit with Casey 🔗Start your blog today→ Join The Ultimate Blog Roadmap 🔗Click here and check out the show notes for this episode! Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! | |||
| From Pitch to Partnership: Navigating Brand Deals with Bree Pair | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:41:47 | |
On this episode of the Ultimate Blog Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Bree Pair – podcast host, blogger supporter, and founder of Thrive. Bree is a coach for content creators, founder of Thrive, and host of the Thrive Podcast. We dove into one of the biggest topics bloggers are curious about but often struggle with: brand deals. If you’ve ever wondered about what to charge, how to get started working with brands, or the red flags of brand deals to avoid, tune in to this one! ☀️Get the Summer Startup Checklist 🎧 Listen to Bree Pair’s Thrive Podcast 🔗Start your blog today→ Join The Ultimate Blog Roadmap 🔗Click here and check out the show notes for this episode! Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! | |||
| Using Data to Make Decisions in Your Blogging Business with Ally Anderson | 27 May 2025 | 00:36:02 | |
If looking at the data on the backend of your blog overwhelms you, you’re not alone. But using data to make decisions in your blogging business is crucial – and on this episode of the Ultimate Blog Podcast, Ally Anderson is breaking down the basics you need to know. Ally is a data-backed marketing strategist who helps business owners figure out what’s working in their marketing – and what’s not – so they can stop wasting time and start seeing results. Tune in to hear why knowing your data is important, what data to start tracking, and how using data helps you choose the best strategies and content. 🎧 Listen to our Beginner Blogger Tips Playlist on Spotify 🎁 Get a free gift from Ally: Google Analytics Self-Audit Training & Checklist 🔗Start your blog today→ Join The Ultimate Blog Roadmap 🔗Click here and check out the show notes for this episode! Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! | |||
| The Neuroscience of Storytelling and Why Our Brains Crave Stories with Susan Lovett | 20 May 2025 | 00:42:40 | |
If you’ve ever gotten lost in a book, teared up during a movie, or felt instantly connected to a stranger online because of something they shared – you’ve felt the power of storytelling in action. But did you know there’s actual science behind why our brains respond so strongly to stories? In this episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast, we interviewed writer and storytelling expert Susan Lovett about the neuroscience of storytelling – why our brains are hardwired for it, how it shapes our decisions, and how bloggers and content creators can harness that power to truly connect with their audience. ☀️ Grab our free Summer Startup Checklist 🔨 Get Susan’s freebie: 19 Reasons Your Stories Aren't Working and How to Fix Them 🔗Start your blog today→ Join The Ultimate Blog Roadmap 🔗Check out the show notes for episode 179 Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! | |||
| Why Storytelling Matters and How to Do It Well with Jessica Graham | 13 May 2025 | 00:26:24 | |
One of the most common reasons people start blogging is because they love to write.But we don’t often talk about how storytelling can actually make your blog (and your business) more impactful. In this episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast, we interviewed Jessica Graham, brand story strategist for entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and small businesses, to explore why weaving personal stories into your blog posts matters – especially in a world filled with SEO strategies, algorithms, and AI-generated content. ☀️ Grab our free Summer Startup Checklist 🗣️ Check out Jessica’s Free Storytelling Community for female entrepreneurs and creatives 🔗Start your blog today→ Join The Ultimate Blog Roadmap Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! 🔗Click here and check out the show notes for this episode! | |||
| SEO Without the Stress with Bekah Read | 06 May 2025 | 00:26:28 | |
If the phrase “search engine optimization” makes you break into a sweat, you’re not alone. SEO feels intimidating for a lot of bloggers and small business owners… but it doesn’t have to be. On this episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast, we Interviewed Bekah Read, SEO educator and founder of Rebecca Read Creative, to talk about how to make SEO doable, effective, and stress-free. Tune in to learn how to use SEO without getting overwhelmed! 📸 Grab your checklist for image optimization 💻 Grab Bekah’s free SEO resources, learn her SEO strategy, and enroll in her SEO Course 🔗Start your blog today→ Join The Ultimate Blog Roadmap Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! 🔗Click here and check out the show notes for this episode! | |||
| Your Summer Roadmap: How Teachers Can Start a Profitable Blog | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:22:47 | |
Are you a teacher who wants a better way to make some extra money, or a creative outlet that helps people? Blogging might be perfect for you – and summer is a great time to get started. Tune in to hear why teachers are uniquely positioned to start profitable blogs, how to set yourself up for success this summer so you can maintain your blogging business year-round, and what resources you can use to get started. ☀️Get the Summer Startup Checklist 🔗Start your blog today→ Join The Ultimate Blog Roadmap 🏫 Register for the Teacher Seller’s Summit Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! 🔗Click here and check out the show notes for this episode! | |||
| The Future of Blogging: AI, Productivity & Content Creation Hacks with Jenny Melrose | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:28:24 | |
If you’ve been in the blogging world for a while, you know how much things have changed—and if you’re just getting started, you might be overwhelmed by everything you “think” you need to do. In this episode of the Ultimate Blog Podcast, Amy and Jennifer sit down with blogging and business coach Jenny Melrose to dive into the future of blogging and how AI can be a game-changer for creators. Jenny, who started blogging in 2010, has seen blogging shift from casual content sharing to strategic, business-building efforts. Now, as the digital landscape continues to change, one of the biggest shifts she’s observed is the rise of AI- and she’s here to help us wrap our heads around how to use it without losing our voice or authenticity. 🔗Start your blog today→ Join The Ultimate Blog Roadmap ✔️Get our Successful Blogger Checklist 💻Connect with Jenny Melrose and grab her Strategic Growth Plan Guide Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! | |||
| Building a Decor Blog That Feels Like Home: Wendy Schneider’s Story | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:38:28 | |
We love it when we get to chat with members of our Ultimate Blog Roadmap community — and today, we’re excited to introduce you to Wendy Schneider, the creative force behind Flairfully Yours. Wendy’s story is one of self-discovery, career pivots, and finding the courage to finally build something of her own. Tune in to hear why she started her blog, how she niched down, and what strategies she’s using to break up her big ideas into content that grows her business. 🔗Start your blog today→ Join The Ultimate Blog Roadmap ✔️Get our Successful Blogger Checklist 🏠Connect with Wendy on her blog, Instagram, and Pinterest Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! 🔗Click here and check out the show notes for this episode! | |||
| The 4C Method to Repurpose Your Content and Decrease Burnout with Krystle Straub | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:25:55 | |
Content burnout is real, especially for bloggers juggling blog posts, social media, email marketing, and more. The pressure to constantly create fresh content can feel overwhelming. But what if you could get more content out of every blog post you write? That’s exactly what today’s guest, Krystle Straub, shared on the Ultimate Blog Podcast. She’s an expert in content repurposing who shares her best strategies for turning one blog post into multiple pieces of content – saving you time and helping prevent content burnout. 🔗Start your blog today→ Join The Ultimate Blog Roadmap 📷Get our 8 Step Guide to Image Optimization 💻Grab Krystle’s guide on how to start a blog Connect with Krystle at Krystle Straub Co. Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! 🔗Check out the show notes for episode 173 | |||
| The Recipe for Blogging Success with Sweet Savory and Steph | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:34:30 | |
On this episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast, Amy and Jennifer are bringing things full circle with someone they helped with their blog years ago– and who continues to inspire them today. Stephanie Bruno, owner of Sweet Savory and Steph, is here to share how she grew a thriving blog from scratch, while juggling work, family, and life – and how she’s even created her own greens powder product. Tune in to be inspired on your blogging journey! 🔗Try Kit for email marketing Get our 8 Step Guide to Image Optimization If you are ready to start your blog, join us in The Ultimate Blog Roadmap today! Try Steph’s Green Powder- green3 Find Steph’s delicious recipes at Sweet Savory and Steph Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! 🔗Click here and check out the show notes for this episode! | |||
| SEO Expert Advice from Yoast: Simple Strategies to Grow Your Blog | 25 Mar 2025 | 00:42:02 | |
If you’ve spent any amount of time blogging, you’ve probably heard about SEO (search engine optimization) and how important it is for improving your blog’s ranking on Google. But how do you make SEO work for you now and in the future? On today’s episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast, Amy and Jennifer interviewed Carolyn Shelby, a Principal SEO from Yoast, to break it all down. Carolyn is sharing Yoast SEO basics, simple tips to improve your ranking and get more readers, and how we can arm ourselves for the future to make a blogging business that lasts. 🔗Try Yoast and use the code ubp15 to save 15% 🎧Get our Beginner Blogger Tips Playlist on Spotify 💻Try Keysearch for keyword research and SEO 🔗Check out the show notes for episode 171 | |||
| Unexpected Benefits of Blogging: Skills That Go Beyond the Blog | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:37:14 | |
If you’ve been thinking about starting a blog but feel unsure about whether or not you can do it, you’re not alone. Many aspiring bloggers face doubts about their skills, tech knowledge, and ability to build a successful online presence. But as Amy, co-host of The Ultimate Blog Podcast, shares in this special episode, blogging is about so much more than just writing posts — it’s a journey of growth, confidence, and opportunity. Tune in to be inspired by all the unexpected things Amy has learned from blogging – and listen until the end for Amy’s best advice for new bloggers! If you haven’t heard how Amy got started with blogging in Episode 15, check it out here! 🔗Get the Beginner Blogger Playlist 🔗Click here and check out the show notes for this episode! | |||
| Pinterest in 2025: Strategies for Growth & Success with Kate Ahl | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:42:19 | |
Pinterest is always evolving, and as we head into 2025, you have to stay ahead of the latest trends and strategies. In this episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast, Jennifer and Amy sit down with Pinterest expert Kate Ahl from Simple Pin Media to talk about everything you need to know about Pinterest in 2025. Tune in to hear what the most recent Pinterest data is telling us, how to better cater your Pins to your audience, and sustainable Pinterest strategies for success. 🔗Check out the show notes for Episode 169 here! | |||
| From Blogging to Writing a Book: Shaunda Necole’s Path to Becoming an Author | 04 Mar 2025 | 00:44:19 | |
Have you ever dreamed of writing a book? For many bloggers, the idea of becoming an author is a natural extension of their love for writing, but sometimes their dreams of getting published stay on a bucket list. In this episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast, Jennifer and Amy are excited to have Shaunda Necole back on the show to talk about how she actually made it happen. If you haven’t checked out Episode 157, Passion to Profit: How Shaunda Necole Built Her Multi-Blog Business, Shaunda’s first episode on The Ultimate Blog Podcast, be sure to listen to that! 🔗 Check out the show notes for episode 168! | |||
| Why You Need Email Marketing Systems in Your Blog Business with Allea from Duett | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:35:04 | |
Email marketing is one of the most powerful tools bloggers can use to grow their audience and drive traffic to their websites. But without the right systems in place, it can feel overwhelming. In this episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast, Jennifer and Amy welcome Allea Grummert from Duett back to the show. As their resident email marketing expert, she’s sharing practical ways to implement email marketing systems at any stage of your blog business. 🔗Click here and check out the show notes for this episode! | |||
| One Year In: Natalie Kalmar’s Journey to Growing a Fitness & Foodie Blog | 18 Feb 2025 | 00:41:24 | |
Are you thinking about making the leap into blogging, but feeling nervous? Or maybe you’re in the early stages of your blogging journey and need a little encouragement. Take this episode as the inspiration you’ve been looking for! In this episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast, Jennifer and Amy sit down with Natalie Kalmar, a fitness and foodie blogger and member of the Ultimate Blog Roadmap community. Now that she’s one year into blogging, she’s sharing her journey from the corporate world into blogging, how she’s grown, and the lessons she learned along the way. 🔗Click here and check out the show notes for this episode! | |||
| Authentic Blogging in the AI Era: Leverage AI Without Losing Your Voice with Kinsey Soderberg | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:40:17 | |
AI is still a hot topic in the blogging world. It has the potential to revolutionize how we create content, but some people are concerned about how it can lead to inauthentic blogs that sound robotic. In this episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast, Jennifer and Amy chat with Kinsey Soderberg about how bloggers can use AI authentically to save time and creative energy, while maintaining their unique voice. 🔗Click here and check out the show notes for this episode! | |||
| Cooking Up Success: How Jennifer Draper Scaled her Food Blog for Growth | 04 Feb 2025 | 00:53:30 | |
Are you a food blogger who’s ready to scale your blog? You’ll love this special episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast. Today, Jennifer Draper steps into the guest seat to share how she scaled her food blog for growth. She’s explaining how she got started, what worked and didn’t work in the beginning, the shifts she’s made through the years, and how she’s positioned her food blog for growth and long-term success. 🔗Check out the show notes for Episode 164! | |||
| Blogging on a Time Budget with Diana Rice | 28 Jan 2025 | 00:38:06 | |
Do you want to start a blog, but you’re not sure how to fit it into your schedule? This episode is for you! Today on The Ultimate Blog Podcast, we’re thrilled to chat with Diana Rice, a licensed mental health counselor and a blogger – so she understands the challenge of balancing blogging with a full schedule firsthand. Diana’s here to share how she manages blogging alongside her counseling practice, and give you real, practical ways that you can blog on a time budget. | |||
| Backlink Boost: How to Grow Your Blog's Reach with Brittany Herzberg | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:38:46 | |
When it comes to growing your blog, we know that SEO – and namely, backlinks – can be a confusing topic. Today on The Ultimate Blog Podcast, we’re so excited to welcome back Brittany Herzberg to talk about everything you need to know about backlinks. Brittany is an SEO expert, and she’s sharing what backlinks are, why they’re essential, and how to use them to boost your blog traffic in 2025. And if you haven’t checked out Episode 143 with Brittany Herzberg on How to Use Case Studies in Your Blogging Business be sure to listen to that episode as well! | |||
| Blog Trademarks Explained with Berkley Sweetapple | 14 Jan 2025 | 00:28:22 | |
Are you unsure about blog trademarks – if you need to trademark, how to do it, or what it really means to trademark? Today on The Ultimate Blog Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome back attorney Berkley Sweetapple for a conversation about all things blogging trademarks. She’s sharing everything you need to know about trademarks: why they’re important, how to monitor them, and how you can use your trademark to monetize. Whether you’re a seasoned blogger or just starting out, understanding trademarks is crucial to setting your blogging business up for success! | |||
| Blogging Basics That Build Success with Corrie Morris of My Friend Meg | 07 Jan 2025 | 00:39:03 | |
Want to start a blog in 2025? Tune in to this episode to get inspired! In this episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast, we’re chatting with Corrie Morris, owner of the blog, My Friend Meg, and a member of our Ultimate Blog Roadmap Community. She’s someone we’ve had the honor of helping on her blogging journey for quite some time now, and we’ve seen her grow from a brand new blogger to being accepted into the Grow by Mediavine Journey Program. Tune in to hear how Corrie got started with her motherhood blog, how she grew her blog with the help of a community, and the key areas she’s focused on to find success. If you’re finally ready to start a blog this year, you need this episode! | |||
| 2024 in Review: Must-Listen Moments (Part Two) | 31 Dec 2024 | 00:25:50 | |
We’re giving you the best moments of 2024 from The Ultimate Blog Podcast. If you haven’t already listened to Part One, make sure you tune in to that episode first! In Part Two, our past guests are sharing wisdom about how to turn your blog content into a “need to have” for your audience, what to do if you’re unsure what topic to start blogging about, why being an entrepreneur comes with a commitment to life-long self-development, and SEO basics every blogger needs. If you want some blogging inspiration for 2025, this is the episode you need to hear! 🔗Click here to check out the show notes or Episode 159! | |||
| 2024 in Review: Must-Listen Moments (Part One) | 24 Dec 2024 | 00:42:54 | |
Now that 2024 is coming to a close, we’re pulling together our best moments all in one place. In this first part of must-listen moments from 2024, we’re sharing how to grow your email list (and why growing your list is a step you can’t skip to monetizing your blog), how to monetize sooner with Journey, inspiration to pivot through content updates, and a tool to boost your Pinterest strategy next year. Tune in for a compilation of Amy’s must-listen moments from this year on The Ultimate Blog Podcast! | |||
| Passion to Profit: How Shaunda Necole Built her Multi-Blog Business | 17 Dec 2024 | 00:44:07 | |
Today, we’re sitting down with Shaunda Necole, a successful lifestyle blogger from Las Vegas. Shaunda is sharing how she went from running a brick and mortar cheerleading business to building a blogging empire built from multiple passions. Tune in to hear how she got started in blogging, why niching down into multiple blogs was a game changer for her success, and how she has monetized those blogs without being salesy. If you have many passions you want to blog about but don’t know how to narrow down your focus, this episode is for you! | |||
| Keyword Research Reinvented: A New Path with Outdoor Blogger Kate Cooper | 10 Dec 2024 | 00:33:44 | |
Kate Cooper is joining us today to talk about how she started and grew her outdoor blog with the goal of helping people get more information on a topic she’s passionate about: hiking in Colorado and the American West. Not only is Kate the owner of Kate Outdoors, an outdoor blog, but she’s also an attorney for creators and owner of The Legal Influence, a business that helps creators navigate the legal side of their job. Today, Kate is sharing all the details on her approach to SEO to drive more traffic to her blog, how she consistently creates blog content without having to constantly travel, and how she was approved for Journey by Mediavine to make a more consistent income. If you’re ready to be inspired to share more of what you love on your blog, you need to tune in to this one! 🔗Check out the show notes for Episode 156 | |||
| How to Optimize Images in WordPress | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:27:02 | |
While blog image optimization might not be the most fun topic, it’s very important for improving site speed, SEO, and keeping your readers engaged and interested. If you want your blog to have the best possible images without slowing down your website, learning how to optimize your blog images is a step you can’t afford to skip. In this episode, we’re sharing what exactly blog optimization is and why you need it, where to find high-quality images, specific tools and tips on how to resize your images, and a new free resource that walks you through image optimization. Whether you’re new to blogging or you’re hundreds of blogs in, this episode is full of actionable tips you won’t want to miss! Check out the show notes for Episode 155! | |||
| Pivoting Through Content Updates with Melissa of Bless This Mess | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:40:28 | |
2024 was a challenging year for many bloggers. Content updates have affected so many bloggers, discouraged them, and made them wonder if it’s possible to find success after so many challenges. Melissa Griffiths, founder of the highly successful food blog for moms Bless This Mess, is here today to give her perspective on how she’s pivoting to stay afloat. After more than a decade of blogging, Melissa is sharing how she’s pivoting to work through the challenges of dropping traffic this year, how she keeps her readers engaged with approachable content, and how her passion and connection with her readers are a big part of her success. Tune into this one to be inspired. | |||
| The Ultimate Blog Roadmap: How to Start and Grow Your Blog with a Community | 19 Nov 2024 | 00:25:11 | |
Jennifer and Amy are sharing something special today: The Ultimate Blog Roadmap is now live! If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or isolated in the world of blogging, you’re not alone. It’s easy to read about all the information you need to start and grow your blog, but have no one to hold you accountable to implement. That’s where The Ultimate Blog Roadmap comes in! It’s a monthly membership with a step-by-step course, live calls with Jennifer and Amy, and a community of other bloggers to bounce ideas off of and get help. If you’re ready to build your blog alongside a community, this is the piece you’ve been missing! | |||
| Build Your Blog with Podcasts with Christina Lenkowski | 12 Nov 2024 | 00:47:19 | |
In this episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast, we're sitting down with Christina Lenkowski, podcast publicity strategist and trainer. Christina shares how you can pitch yourself on podcasts to get in front of new audiences and build your blog. We know that getting behind the microphone can be intimidating, but Christina is here to share the benefits of guesting on podcasts, tips to get comfortable guesting, how to find and pitch yourself to the right podcasts, and what next steps you need to give podcast listeners when you do guest on a podcast. If you want to grow your blog in a fun, authentic way, you need to hear this episode! | |||