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The Ultimate Blog Podcast

Amy Reinecke & Jennifer Draper

Welcome to The Ultimate Blog Podcast- your go-to resource for turning your blog into a thriving business!If you"re ready to stop treating your blog like a hobby and start building a profitable, sustainable online business, you"re in the right place. Whether you"re just starting out or have been blogging for years and feel stuck, we"re here to help you navigate the technical side, grow your audience and monetize with confidence.Every Tuesday we bring you quick actionable tips and expert insights on

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28:23

Blog Trademarks Explained with Berkley Sweetapple

The Ultimate Blog Podcast ·

2025/01/14

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 tradem...

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39:04

Blogging Basics That Build Success with Corrie Morris...

The Ultimate Blog Podcast ·

2025/01/07

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 mother...

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25:51

2024 in Review: Must-Listen Moments (Part Two)

The Ultimate Blog Podcast ·

2024/12/31

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 blogg...

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42:55

2024 in Review: Must-Listen Moments (Part One)

The Ultimate Blog Podcast ·

2024/12/24

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 ...

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44:08

Passion to Profit: How Shaunda Necole Built her...

The Ultimate Blog Podcast ·

2024/12/17

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 narr...

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33:45

Keyword Research Reinvented: A New Path with Outdoor...

The Ultimate Blog Podcast ·

2024/12/10

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 driv...

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27:03

How to Optimize Images in WordPress

The Ultimate Blog Podcast ·

2024/12/03

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 ...

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40:30

Pivoting Through Content Updates with Melissa of...

The Ultimate Blog Podcast ·

2024/11/26

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...

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25:11

The Ultimate Blog Roadmap: How to Start and Grow Your...

The Ultimate Blog Podcast ·

2024/11/19

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...

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47:19

Build Your Blog with Podcasts with Christina Lenkowski

The Ultimate Blog Podcast ·

2024/11/12

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 g...

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45:30

Boost Your Pinterest Strategy with PinClicks

The Ultimate Blog Podcast ·

2024/11/05

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 strategy (even if you’re a new blogger and you don’t know where to start). This is a great episode to get reinvigorated about your blogging busines...

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37:36

Creating Meaningful Connections Through Blogging with...

The Ultimate Blog Podcast ·

2024/10/29

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 shares her journey from finding success on Instagram to growing her blog, finding a community of bloggers, and how a blogging community has changed th...

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38:27

Writing Emails that Sell with Allison Hardy

The Ultimate Blog Podcast ·

2024/10/22

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, and if you should ever extend your open cart period. If you want to start selling or increase your sales through email marketing, you’ll love this ...

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32:15

Monetizing Your Food Blog with Kayla Burton

The Ultimate Blog Podcast ·

2024/10/15

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 from her audience to create content they want, how she got brand partnerships as a new food blogger, what creative revenue streams a food blogger can ...

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49:48

Blogging Trends You Need to Know with Jillian Leslie

The Ultimate Blog Podcast ·

2024/10/08

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 like an entrepreneur in order to monetize your blog, easy ways to get started on your freebie, and how blogging is moving to be more personal in 2025...

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37:48

Using Quizzes to Grow Your Email List with Interact

The Ultimate Blog Podcast ·

2024/10/01

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 list, and how you can easily create quizzes with content you already have. If you want to grow your email list, attract new visitors, and connect wi...

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41:55

Building a Home Decor and Lifestyle Blog with Bluesky...

The Ultimate Blog Podcast ·

2024/09/24

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 the imposter syndrome). She talks about how she grew her blog with email marketing, how she makes smart financial decisions for her blog, and the v...

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28:32

144: Our Definition of Success

The Ultimate Blog Podcast ·

2024/09/17

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 talents, making an impact on others, and more. Tune in for a fresh perspective on measuring success and tips to celebrate your personal wins along the...

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32:48

143: How to Use Case Studies for Your Blogging...

The Ultimate Blog Podcast ·

2024/09/10

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 build case studies easily, how to avoid common mistakes in case studies, and how to incorporate SEO into your case studies. If you want to connect with...

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48:46

142. The Power of Digital Products in Your Blogging...

The Ultimate Blog Podcast ·

2024/09/03

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 ...

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