Eat Blog Talk

Nicole Johnson works for Mediavine, an ad management company that works closely with food bloggers. She gives her best tips about why having display ads on your blog is a great idea and how you can make that happen. - Why Mediavine ads are different from the rest. - What you should expect from a quality ad manager. - Tips to getting to 50k sessions/month (the threshold for applying to have Mediavi...

Shooting photos for a blog is different than shooting for a cookbook. Lori Rice is a photographer who teaches food creators how to shoot their own food photos through her online courses. She shares valuable advice inside this episode so you can feel more confident launching into taking photos for a cookbook. - Why blog photos are different from cookbook photos. - Why you should never use the camer...

Jumprope is a new innovative platform that makes the process of producing video easier! Edit and share how-to content within the Jumprope app. Then export your videos in the formats you need for YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest, blog posts and more. - Learn the ins and outs of Jumprope so you know where to get started (and what to focus on). - Foodie creators are seeing success with Jumprope, so down...

Don't underestimate the power of mental blocks. They are sneaky and often we don't even know they exist, but they can be the reason we are unable to find success, money, opportunities and quality people. Listen in to figure out how to uncover your own blocks and how to rewrite your stories in order to invite success to flow freely into your business! - Acknowledging blocks exist is the first step!...

As a weekly guest on her local ABC affiliate, Marie knows what it takes to be a stellar guest. She helps food bloggers connect with their local TV stations and learn how to cook on TV. - Finding the right people is key, so figure out who those people are and reach out to them. - Cooking on TV can give you visibility, credibility and social proof for your food blog. - Shake the nerves and be a stel...

After taking a long break from blogging and enduring personal challenges, Siri used blogging as a way to combat depression. This episode provides inspiration for anyone who has taken a break or is struggling to stay in the game and it is jam-packed full of self care and blogging tips. - If blogging is a passion of yours, allow it to bring clarity and happiness into your business and life. - Nichin...

Tech addiction can be a very real problem for entrepreneurs! We rely on tech to get our jobs done, allowing addiction to creep in. Amy is a psychotherapist and has insights about the effects of tech addiction and advice about how to combat it. - To gauge where you stand with it, evaluate your relationships. - Use tech to your advantage! There are many apps that can help you replace damaging tech t...

Implementing one tiny idea repeatedly and consistently over time can lead to massive results. Taking small steps that require just a few minutes of your day can add up over time. Success doesn't require constant sprinting! 1. Determine a goal you are going to take really seriously (something you are passionate about and that also has payout potential). 2. Simplify an idea for achieving your goal....

Hashtag Jeff joins us in this episode to impart knowledge on the topic of SEO. He covers a broad range of topics that fall under the umbrella of SEO. - When to update content and when not to update content. And why you should stop fearing the Google recrawls (and Google in general)! - How and where to do keyword research and how to manage your titles and headings. - Best practices for using Yoast....

This popular EBT replay dives into how to work with, approach, pitch and negotiate with brands you know and love. - Employ Alyssa Brantley's tactic known as the Pantry Pitch to figure out which brands to reach out to! - Learn how to find a brand's contact info and know you are talking to the right person. - Stay on top of your deliverables and contract terms in order to develop long-term partnersh...

Join us in this compilation of audio clips from previous EBT episodes where a handful of guests (Jena Carlin, Alyssa Brantley, Kelly McNelis and more!) take a deep dive into the many ways food bloggers can monetize their businesses. - Working with brands is a great way to connect with your audience! - Contributing content to other bloggers' sites is a way to earn money. - Learn the SECRET about ho...

Pinterest is a super important platform for food bloggers to be on. It provides so much opportunity for traffic and therefore revenue. Melissa works for Tailwind and has insider information about how food bloggers can make the most of Pinterest. - What the new Pinterest algorithm changes are all about. - How to adapt to the seemingly constant changes as a blogger. - Tools, tips and advice about ho...

This episode is PACKED with inspiring nuggets, including stories about Candice's incredible adventure around the world and how it impacted her life and inspired her to become a food blogger. - Start planning your next big adventure NOW (it's the perfect time!). - Food blogging, travel and enjoying food all fit together perfectly. so get out there and explore. No more excuses! - Candice's stories &...

One of the biggest road blocks that can hinder us from success and happiness is tossing all of that mental garbage around in our minds. There are actionable steps you can take to STOP the garbage and get on with creating the life and business of your dreams. Jenny Melrose gives us her very best advice on this topic: - Guess what! You actually DO have the time. - You are not an imposter. - Negative...

Earning revenue through display advertising can be a lucrative monetization option for food bloggers. Megan Tenney from AdThrive talks directly to food bloggers who aim to earn money in this way. Listen in for some great tips! - WHY you should consider running ads, even if you're earning revenue through other means - Benefits of partnering with an ad management company - Minimum requirements for a...

Self care plays a vital role in your food blogging journey because the better you are taking care of yourself, THE MORE SUCCESSFUL YOUR BUSINESS WILL BE! The more creativity will flow through your content. The more money you will make. The clearer your visions will be and the more productive you will be. In this episode we cover 20 ways you can start practicing self love: - Schedule self care into...

If you find yourself overwhelmed by the process of creating a blog on Wordpress, this episode is for you! This is part 2 of 2 on the topic. Inside part 2 you will learn: - How to optimize blog posts for search engines - How to incorporate your primary keyphrase into your post - How to submit each post to Google - Best practices for tracking the performance of each post And more!

Self-publishing a cookbook is not as daunting a task as you might think! Jason talks us through the easy steps involved so you can get started TODAY. He has self-published 14 books of his own and has generated a healthy income from doing so. He shares so much value in this episode: - Determine goals, consider audience and also your niche. - How many recipes, page size, how to create the book and w...

If you find yourself overwhelmed by the process of creating a blog on Wordpress, this episode is for you! This is part 1 of 2 on the topic. Inside part 1 you will learn: - Where and how to purchase a domain and find reputable hosting - Which theme to use - The difference between pages and posts - How to set up categories - Which plugins are most important And more!

Interactive virtual events are HUGE right now and we've been pulled into this new format because of everything that has transpired in 2020. There is so much opportunity for food bloggers to tap into this new format of connecting with their audiences. - Virtual interactive events have evolved quickly, so dive in while this is a relatively new(ish) concept. - Test out the waters on a small scale and...

Search Engine Optimization is a biggie for food bloggers! Whether you are just starting to educate yourself about SEO or you've been in the game a while, this episode will shed light on the hot topic! - How to strategize through keyword research. - Optimization through headers and titles. - Keep your user on your site as long as possible! - External linking, featured snippets and so much more!

Don't get caught up in the month to month changes within Pinterest. Employ the tips inside this episode to help your Pinterest account gain momentum that will never go away: - Mouth-watering food photography is a Pinterest necessity (THE most important tip of all!) - Utilize the new features (even when you don't want to). - Be consistent, be consistent, be consistent. - There's so much to experime...

Creating recipe videos does not have to be a daunting task! Lindsay brings to this episode reasons WHY food bloggers should be creating videos. She also talks through HOW to make it happen easily and with little to no stress. - Don't disrupt your routine! Incorporate video creation into your recipe creation and photography workflow. - First determine which style of video suits you best. - Find out...

The online world is FILLED with noise and it can come in the form of social media, competition, constant changes and even help for your business. Join us in this episode to get Madison's best advice about how to filter out the noise. - What do you truly enjoy and what you are good at? - Discover what the number one best monetization model is for your blog. - Attend Madison's FREE summit for food b...

This episode is jam-packed with encouraging nuggets about how to find what YOUR things are and how to stay focused on them in order to run a super streamlined business. Dawn brings such an inspiring story to the table! - Imposter syndrome is normal, but don't give into it! - Figure out who your people are, what they want from you and most importantly figure out who YOU are as a brand and a content...