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If you have been trying to gain traction on Pinterest but haven't been getting the pin discovery you've been after, you have come to the right place! In today's episode, Kate Ahl of Simple Pin Media, joins me for a conversation around the top Pinterest mistakes you might be making and how you can fix them. In this episode, I'll cover:  What's changed about Pinterest How to start using story pins T...

Let's talk about categories! One of the conversations I always seem to have with my clients is around how to properly use categories to organize their blog. In this episode, we discuss the importance of categories, how many you should have, and what to do if you've never considered your categories before. In this episode, I'll cover: When to use a category versus a tag What categories to get rid o...

As a food blogger, I can almost guarantee one of your goals is to increase your traffic. Often we think about getting NEW users to your site. But what about the ones that are already visiting? In this episode, I'll cover how to: * Get into the head of your reader * Make it easy to see related posts and/or links * Make sure the structure of your website is set up properly Instagram | Website | Show...

In today's episode, I'm going to be talking about a subject that makes a lot of people really uncomfortable, which is money . More importantly, I'm going to be talking about how you can pay yourself as a food blogger and how you can really make this a priority going forward. As you are structuring your business and really looking forward at what you want your food blog to do for you and your famil...

Reviewing your goals for your blog is so important to making sure that the hard work you're putting into your blog is working. Setting aside some time to do this every quarter is a great way to make sure you're routinely auditing your efforts. In this episode I'll share what you should be reviewing on a quarterly basis to make sure your blog is staying on track! In this episode we'll cover: Review...

In today's episode I'm sharing how important your homepage is for your food blog and how you can strategically plan what should go on it. The homepage of a food blog is often overlooked but it can be a huge key to turning random page views into raving fans! In this episode, we'll cover: What should your homepage do? What elements should your homepage have? What content should be on your homepage?...

Have you started using the Gutenberg editor on WordPress yet? If you haven't or you have no idea what it is, today's episode will help! I'm sharing what you need to know about Gutenberg, when you need to switch, and how it's revolutionizing the way people are blogging. In this episode we'll cover: Classic Editor Plugin no longer supported after 2021 Benefits of using Gutenberg How to make the swit...

Sometimes getting started with a blog post is the hardest part! Often bloggers are trying to reinvent the wheel every time they sit down to write a post, instead of having a basic outline they follow every time. In today's episode, I'm sharing 5 helpful tips you can include in your blog posts to provide more value for your reader and showcase your expertise. In this episode we'll cover: Specialty...

Have you ever struggled with making your blog posts longer, without just adding fluff to them? In today's episode, I'll share some easy ways you can make your blog posts longer to make them more engaging and help your readers stick around longer! In this episode we'll cover: Word Count and SEO What type of content to include in your blog posts? Style tips for longer blog posts Link to related post...

Having the right call to action can be the key to growing your email list, increasing your page views, and pretty much every other goal you may have for your blog! First, you need to understand how a call to action should work on your blog and then can experiment with these 11 ideas for calls to action on your blog!  In this episode we'll cover: What is the purpose of a call to action? Thinking ab...

Do you feel constantly pulled back onto your phone for work but want to distance yourself from more screen time? It can feel like a never ending cycle to try to reduce your screen time, without reducing your engagement on social platforms that require you to be active on them. Let's chat about how you can realistically reduce your screen time and focus more on creating content, rather than consumi...

Podcasting is one of the fastest-growing platforms for content and isn't slowing down. You may have wondered if starting a podcast could be a good move for your blog. In today's episode, I'll share a few things you need to know before starting a podcast and a few tips on getting started with podcasting! In this episode we'll cover: Questions to ask before podcasting  What you need to get started T...

Do you have a vision for your blog in the next year, five years or even ten years? For a lot of online business owners, we can get so caught up in the day to day work that we can forget to look towards the future and where we are going. In today's episode, we'll talk about how to create a vision for your blog so that you can be more intentional with the tasks you are doing today to grow your blog....

Are you feeling unmotivated or unproductive when it comes to your blog? Maybe you're feeling out of shape when it comes to creating content and publishing new recipes on your blog. Whatever reason your blog has fallen stale, in this episode, I'll be sharing a few ways that you can revive a blog that feels stale! In this episode we'll cover: Why a blog could have become stale Steps to take to reviv...

If the idea of planning your content is daunting, this episode is going to share some ideas for how you can create a content planning system that works for you and will help you to plan your content for the next month or quarter! In this episode we'll cover: How to review or create a list of content ideas How to do keyword research on your ideas How to create your content calendar Instagram  |  We...

If you've ever wondered how you can create meaningful connections with your audience, you're not alone! No matter what level of traffic you have, you have probably felt like you're speaking to no one when you aren't hearing anything in response to your new content.    Today we're going to talk about strategies you can use to connect more with your audience and start building those relationships! I...

As a content creator, it can sometimes be difficult to find the time to create MORE content. In today's episode, I'm going to share some really practical tips for finding more time and posting more content! In this episode we'll cover: Ways to get MORE time Setting goals to make progress Creating more content Instagram  |  Website  |  Show Notes Web Design for Food Bloggers

At the end of every year, I find myself naturally analyzing the year as a whole and starting to make a plan for the next one. Whether you typically review your year or this is your first time, this episode will guide you through the different areas to look at to do an end of year review for your business. In this episode we'll cover: What to review at the end of the year Reflecting on what went we...

Do you find it difficult to spend time working ON your business, instead of in it? If you find yourself spending all of your work time working on things like writing blog posts, developing recipes, or posting on social media, keep listening to hear how a CEO day can benefit your business. In this episode we'll cover: My experience with CEO time Why you need CEO time What CEO time entails Instagram...

Every holiday season provides a time to reset and be with family, but for food bloggers, it's also a time where your blog may see a big increase in traffic! In today's episode, we'll chat about how to make sure your blog is ready for the holidays! In this episode we'll cover: Getting your content ready for the holidays Getting your website ready for the holidays Getting your business ready for the...

If you are someone who loves to listen to podcasts, take courses or read books, but struggle with following through and implementing what you are learning, this is an episode you won't want to miss! I'll share some strategies you can use to make sure you are not just consuming content, but taking action on it and getting results. In this episode we'll cover: Evaluate what you are consuming Conside...

If you constantly feel like your wheels are spinning and you're not moving your business forward, you are not going to want to miss this episode. I'm talking about why leaving room in your schedule is SO important for building a sustainable business. You'll learn why margin is a key element to growing a successful blog. In this episode we'll cover: Why margin is important How to add more margin to...

Are you spending all of your energy worrying about growing your traffic? Here's the thing… getting more traffic is always a good idea, but what if you could get MORE out of the traffic you already have on your website? Let's talk about how you can improve the experience on your website and stretch the traffic you already have coming to your website! In this episode we'll cover: How to improve your...

In today's episode, I'm interviewing Emily Perron, a hiring specialist for food bloggers, about what you should know before hiring your first or next freelancer. She is an upcoming speaker in The Food Blogger Summit and I can't wait for you to hear her wealth of knowledge about hiring! In this episode we'll cover: How to know when it's time to hire a team member The rules of hiring your first team...

Do you ever wish you could just get all of the food blogging experts in one space to just learn their top tips and tricks for growing your food blog? Well, I'm so excited to share this episode with you today because I have gathered some of the top food blogging experts to share their number one tip for growing your food blog. These food blogging experts also have something else in common. They are...