The Ultimate Blog Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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 years and what she’s learned along the way, from listening to your audience to understand what digital products they need from you, to pivoting when what you’re doing isn’t working. If you want to turn your blog and digital products into your main source of income, tune in to be inspired and learn practical tips from Tammy!

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SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode142

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 entrepreneurs facing burnout. She shares insights on eliminating distractions, perfectionism, and self-sabotage to maximize results. Penny introduces her new book, “The Reset Mindset,” and outlines a three-step practice: Recognize, Get Perspective, and Realign and Execute. We talk about the importance of managing focus and energy, nurturing existing connections, and adopting practical strategies like the 80/20 rule and daily planning methods to enhance productive and achieve greater satisfaction. If you feel like you are hitting a point of burnout, tune in to hear the insights that Penny has to share!

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SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode141

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 disabilities, causing 71% of disabled users to leave inaccessible sites. Nina provided practical tips, such as using alt text for images, employing color contrast tools, and ensuring clear markers for interactive text. She also introduced the “spoon theory” to explain the limited energy individuals with disabilities have for navigating websites, advocating for inclusive design. This episode was so impactful and one that every blogger needs to take a listen to!

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SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode132

Have you ever wished you had a community in blogging? If so, this podcast episode today is just for you. 

Since this episode aired, our original beginner program, The Blog Depot, has been retired. But the good news? It’s been completely reimagined and expanded into something so much better... The Ultimate Blog Roadmap! 

If you’re looking for updated guidance and the support to make it happen, check out our episode all about The Ultimate Blog Roadmap

What's inside The Ultimate Blog Roadmap?

• Step-by-step course content to help you launch or refresh your blog with confidence
• Live coaching calls to get personalized support at every stage of your blogging journey
• An engaging and supportive community inside our private Mighty Networks space
• Power hours to help you grow with intentional content
• No-pressure, cancel-anytime membership—get the help you need, when you need it for only $97/month

Join The Ultimate Blog Roadmap

SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode42

It’s Amy today and I’m here for a solo. A common question we get from students is “How will I know what to continue talking about?” or “Am I going to run out of things to talk about?” Today I am going to be talking with you about simplifying creating content. It does not have to be hard. I know it can feel that way when you sit down to write content but I want to help you break this down so that it is not difficult. I’m going to be going through the ways you can simplify this so that you don’t feel stuck when creating that content for your blog. 

Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in today's episode!

Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconcepts

Check out The Blog Depot. This is a community and course that we have set up for you if you need questions answered before you start your blog. 

Join the waitlist for The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.

SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode41

Hey there! It’s Jennifer and I’m doing a solo today. Today I’m talking all about creating content for your blog. We often get asked by people who are just getting started in blogging, “how do I write content?” Today I want to share some myths with you about content as well as address frequently asked questions and give you some tips on creating content for your blog.

Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in this episode!

Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconcepts

Check out The Blog Depot. This is a community and course that we have set up for you if you need questions answered before you start your blog. 

Join the waitlist for The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.

SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode40

Running a business and doing all of the other things you have on your plate can lead to burnout if we don’t have the right tools to prevent it. Today our guest, Vanda Aubrey, is here talking all about how to avoid burnout. We chat with Vanda about setting yourself up for success so you don’t experience burnout, having too many things on your plate, staying focused on your goals, signs of burnout and what to look for, what we can do when we feel that burnout, tips for prioritizing sleep, and how Vanda helps her clients. Understanding burnout and what we can do about it is so important when thinking about starting a blog. Tune in to hear all of the helpful tips that Vanda has to share.

Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconcepts

Check out The Blog Depot. This is a community and course that we have set up for you if you need questions answered before you start your blog. 

Join the waitlist for The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.

SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode39

Have you ever thought about the user experience with your blog? It is so important to be sure that you are providing a good user experience for your readers. If your blog is hard to read, the readers can’t find what they are looking for, or your page speed is slow, readers may click off. We want to share with you today seven ways to create good user experience for your blog. We hope you find these tips helpful!

Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconcepts

Check out The Blog Depot. This is a community and course that we have set up for you if you need questions answered before you start your blog. 

Join the waitlist for The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.

SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode38

Why are you blogging? What is your motivation behind it? What goals do you have? Do you think of it as a business or is it a hobby? Ashton Smith, founder of The Awakening Co and our business coach, is here today sharing more about the mindset behind blogging as a business, focusing on our goals, remembering the why behind our business (remembering that can change over time), and paying attention to our own motivations and what we want. She shares so much advice with us and we hope that you walk away from this episode encouraged and inspired when thinking about your motivations behind your blog.

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SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode37

If you are tuning in to this episode, it’s likely that you have considered starting a blog. We want to encourage you today on the reasons we feel like starting a blog may be the next best step for you. Whether you are newly thinking about starting your blog or have been thinking about it for some time, we hope that you walk away from this episode encouraged to take that leap of faith. As always, we are always here to answer any questions. Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconcepts or check out the show notes for more resources mentioned in this episode to help you along your journey!

Don’t forget! If you need questions answered before you start your blog and you aren’t quite ready to join the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, check out The Blog Depot, our online course and membership community!

SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode36