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The Ultimate Blog PodcastThe Future of Blogging: AI, Productivity & Content Creation Hacks with Jenny MelroseIf 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, on...2025-04-2228 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastThe Recipe for Blogging Success with Sweet Savory and StephOn 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 marketingGet our 8 Step Guide to Image OptimizationIf you are ready to...2025-04-0134 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastSEO Expert Advice from Yoast: Simple Strategies to Grow Your BlogIf 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 bloggi...2025-03-2542 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastUnexpected Benefits of Blogging: Skills That Go Beyond the BlogIf 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 n...2025-03-1837 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastPinterest in 2025: Strategies for Growth & Success with Kate AhlPinterest 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!2025-03-1142 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastFrom Blogging to Writing a Book: Shaunda Necole’s Path to Becoming an AuthorHave 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 liste...2025-03-0444 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastWhy You Need Email Marketing Systems in Your Blog Business with Allea from DuettEmail 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!2025-02-2535 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastOne Year In: Natalie Kalmar’s Journey to Growing a Fitness & Foodie BlogAre 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 w...2025-02-1841 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastAuthentic Blogging in the AI Era: Leverage AI Without Losing Your Voice with Kinsey SoderbergAI 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!2025-02-1139 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastCooking Up Success: How Jennifer Draper Scaled her Food Blog for GrowthAre 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!2025-02-0452 minThe Ultimate Blog Podcast2024 in Review: Must-Listen Moments (Part One)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! 🔗Click here and check out the show notes f...2024-12-2441 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastThe Ultimate Blog Roadmap: How to Start and Grow Your Blog with a CommunityJennifer 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...2024-11-1925 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastHow Community Connection Can Increase Your Impact as a Content CreatorIt’s Amy here and I have a solo for you on my review of Joe Pulizzi’s book “Content Inc.”. I’m really emphasizing the impact of community and how it can increase your impact as a content creator. It’s important to build a loyal audience and community over chasing vanity metrics like social media followers. I share more about understanding your audience needs, genuinely connecting with others, and leveraging your email list for deeper engagement. Tune in to hear more!Thanks for listening! Let us know your thoughts on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsSign up for our n...2024-08-2013 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastYour Content TiltHey there! It’s Jennifer and I’m doing a solo. In our membership, we hosted a book club event and we chose the book “Content Inc.” by Joe Pulizzi. Amy and I have both decided to share our key takeaways from the book in the next few episodes. I’m sharing about “finding your content tilt", meaning the importance of identifying a unique niche in blogging. I'm sharing that with you on today's episode. I hope this episode inspires you to create meaningful, impactful content that resonates with your audience and helps grow your blog!Thanks for listenin...2024-08-1314 minThe Ultimate Blog Podcast3 Ways to Stay Positive as You Grow Your BlogHow is your mindset when it comes to your blog? Amy here, and I'm doing a solo on the importance of maintaining a positive mindset as you grow your blog. I want you to focus on staying connected to your purpose, avoiding negativity, and focusing on what works. It's important to also build a supportive community. I hope this episode encourages you to stay resilient, make data-driven decisions, and continuously adapt to achieve success! Blogging is such a gift but we can have bad days with any job, so I hope that this episode helps you to keep a p...2024-06-1120 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastBlogger Burnout: What it looks like and what to do about itLet’s talk about blogger burnout. On today’s episode, it’s Amy and I am coming at you with a solo episode. I am sharing my own personal struggle with burnout and offering advice on how to prevent and recognize the signs. I share the impact of burnout on professional and personal life and stress the importance of self-care, including taking breaks, saying no to excessive commitments, and delegating tasks.I also talk about redefining success, incorporating movement, prioritizing sleep, eating well, and managing stress. I provide practical tips on time management and adjustments for bloggers to mai...2024-05-1438 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastUpdate Old Content to Grow Your BlogWelcome back to another episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast! It’s a solo episode today with me, Jennifer, and I am sharing more about updating old blog content with you on this episode. I advise you to develop a strategy for routinely assessing and enhancing your posts. I stress the importance of content quality, user experience, and competitiveness in search rankings. I also discuss practical aspects of content updating, such as using plugins for revision and doing minor tweaks versus major overhauls. This short episode was packed full of valuable content that you aren’t going to want to m...2024-04-0216 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastHow to Get Your Blog Ready for the New YearIs your blog ready for the upcoming year? It's Jennifer here and I’m sharing tips with you as we head into 2024 on getting your blog ready! When thinking about your blogging business, you’ll have 3 different areas that you want to think about - blog preparation, financial management, and goal setting. I share the areas you need to focus on and what is important to empower you to feel prepared and in control for the new year!Thanks for listening! Let us know your thoughts on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsWe have a goal to reach 100,000 down...2023-12-0518 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastShould You Start a Podcast or Blog First?Should you start a blog or a podcast first? It’s Amy here and I have a solo coming at you. I am giving you the benefits of both blogging and podcasting and then sharing (as both a blogger and a podcaster) whether I feel a blog or a podcast should come first! What’s your guess? Tune in to today’s episode to hear my answer and why!Thanks for listening! Let us know your thoughts on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsWe have a goal to reach 100,000 downloads by December 31 and we need your help! Share an epi...2023-11-2119 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastDIY, Home & Garden Blogging with Jennifer HowardAre you wanting to niche down into a DIY, home and garden blogger? Today, we are joined by Jennifer Howard to shed some light on the home and garden niche in blogging. Jennifer is the creator of the home & garden blog Cottage On Bunker Hill. She teaches her readers how to create a beautiful home on a budget by finding knock-off looks, DIYing, & upcycling thrift store finds. If you are curious what it would be like to niche down into a home and garden blog, this episode is for you! Thanks for listening! Connect with us on I...2023-07-2549 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastTips for Working with Brands with Courtney PaigeHow do bloggers make money? Today, we are talking about money and working with brands with Courtney Paige, the friendly face behind the food blog A Paige of Positivity. Courtney wears multiple hats but her favorites are recipe development, food photography, and taste testing. After 3 years of working in Corporate America, Courtney quit her commercial interior design job to pursue food blogging full-time. If you are looking to find ways to make money as a blogger, this episode is for you! Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out BigScoots plans using ou...2023-06-2756 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastNurturing Your Email List with Amy KatzDo you know how important email marketing is for your blog? Amy Katz joins us today to talk about the importance of email marketing. On today's episode Amy explains how she ultimately left her job in accounting to be a full-time blogger with her blog, Veggies Save The Day. She shares her email marketing tips and shares more about email marketing in general to drive traffic to your blog. If you are wanting to learn more about email marketing, you won't want to miss this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCo...2023-06-2049 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastHow To Use Categories On Your BlogWelcome back to the Ultimate Blog Podcast! It’s Jennifer here today and I am going to share with you how to set up categories correctly on your self-hosted WordPress site to have a seamless user experience. Whether you are a new blogger or someone who has been blogging for a while, setting up categories correctly and occasionally reviewing them is an important part of making sure your site is organized and easy to navigate. Tune in to find out more about setting up categories for your blog!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Ins...2023-06-1320 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastMastering Contracts and Negotiations: Empowering Bloggers in Brand Collaborations with Rob FinkelsteinReady to tackle the world of legal contracts and feel confident in your negotiations with brands? Today, Rob Finkelstein is here to share more about that with us! Rob is a practicing lawyer who, several years ago, became a pastry chef, food blogger and food photographer. He created an online course, Understanding Food Photography Contracts, to provide food bloggers with a form contract and to teach them what all the legalese means, how to use that knowledge to leverage negotiations, and how to work from a contract form provided by a client. By the end of this episode, you'll f...2023-06-0650 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastHow Using Video on Instagram Skyrocketed Growth with Cari Garcia from FatGirlHedonistToday, Cari Garcia is joining us to talk all about Instagram, a topic we don’t normally touch on. Cari is a licensed clinical social worker turned food blogger and influencer. She has been blogging for over 13 years and has been active on Instagram since 2011. She shares everything from recipes to local south Florida restaurants and has over 200,000 followers. If you are wanting to use Instagram to help build your blog, tune in to hear more! Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out The Blog Depot. This is a co...2023-05-3031 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastUltimate Blog Bootcamp Success Story: Cynthia ChristensenToday, we are excited to chat with one of our old Ultimate Blog Bootcamp students, Cynthia Christensen, about where she is now in her blogging journey. The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp is a course that we have designed to help those who are wanting to start a blog or who have started but need extra help. Join us to hear more from Cynthia! Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out The Blog Depot. This is a community and course that we have set up for you if you need qu...2023-05-2336 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastKeep Creating! Scaling Your Content Business with Books with Matt BrielAre you looking for other ways to monetize your brand and your blog? Today, we are joined by Matt Briel, the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Lulu.com, to talk about another way to monetize your brand or blog. After more than 15 years leading sales and marketing teams in the media and publishing spaces, Matt has developed a unique passion for helping creators become more successful by leveraging books as a catalyst for opportunities and sustainable revenue. If you are wanting to monetize your blog, tune into today’s episode to hear more! 2023-05-1643 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastImportant Tips for a Lifestyle BlogWelcome back to The Ultimate Blog Podcast! It’s Amy here and today I am sharing four foundational tips to help you if you are wanting to start a lifestyle blog. A lot of bloggers want to start with a lifestyle blog and there are some things we think you should know before creating your own. If you are considering starting a lifestyle blog, you won’t want to miss this episode! Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out Restored 316's Templates here!Check out The Blog D...2023-05-0919 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastFinding Your Target Audience with Erin Trusner FischerDo you know who your target audience is? Today, we are excited to have Erin Trusner Fischer, the owner of Trusner Designs, join us to talk about how to find your target audience. Trusner Designs is a full service marketing, branding and graphic design firm. Erin’s specialty is working with small businesses to create stand out, branded imagery that reflects their authentic brand voice and showing them how to thread this throughout their business aesthetic via her e-course suite, Business: Engage. If you are struggling to find ways to reach your target audience, you don’t want to miss...2023-05-0249 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastPreparing for the Summer Slump in BloggingToday, we are talking all about the summer slump and how to navigate through those summer months when traffic to your site slows down. We want to assure you that it is completely normal for a summer slump to happen and let you know what to expect so you are prepared for it. If you are worried about what will happen to your business in the summer slump, you don’t want to miss this episode! Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out The Blog Depot. This is a...2023-04-2522 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastAffiliate Contracts with Berkley SweetappleWe are excited to welcome back Berkley Sweetapple, a business and trademark attorney, to talk all about the legal side of working with brands in terms of agreements and contracts. She specifically works one-on-one with bloggers, coaches, online course creators, and business owners. If you are wanting to work with brands but don”t know the legal side of it, you’ll want to tune in to this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsSave 20% off of Berkley Sweetapple's templates using code SPARK20 on her website: berkleysweetapple.com2023-04-1822 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastWhy Wordpress is Best for Bloggers with Grayson BellGrayson Bell, owner of iMark Interactive is joining us today to talk about all things WordPress. iMark Interactive is a Wordpress support and development company that helps WordPress clients with technical support, maintenance, and development. If you aren’t sure if WordPress is right for you, don’t miss this episode! Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck 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. ...2023-04-1144 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastTime Management & Productivity Tips with Jaimee CampanellaToday, we are talking all about time. Joining us is Jaimee Campanella, a time strategist and productivity consultant who mentors and guides parents, professionals, and entrepreneurs to take control of their time. Jaimee is the creator and principal facilitator of the Time Power Program that gives people the essential tools and strategies to avoid overwhelm and tame chaos so they can regain control of their time for good. If you are looking for ways to regain control of your time, tune into today’s episode! Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconcepts2023-04-0442 minThe Ultimate Blog Podcast4 Ways to Increase Visibility with Emily AbornPart of being a blogger means being visible to people. Today, we have Emily Aborn on the show to talk all about visibility and how you can use it to promote your blog to become even more successful. Emily is a content writer for creative women entrepreneurs and helps them unlock their one-a-kind voice and bring it out with creative content and website copywriting that reaches the hearts and minds of those whom they are meant to serve and help. If you’re looking for ways to bring more visibility to your business, this episode is for you! ...2023-03-2837 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastHow Your Thoughts Can Be Roadblocks and How to Change Them with Jessie TheulenMindset is a huge part of blogging. Today, Jessie Theulen is here with us to talk about demoting your inner critic and setting yourself up with a positive mindset so you can achieve the things that you want to. Jessie is a transformational life business coach with a background in clinical mental health counseling. She helps her clients build unshakeable confidence while ditching limiting beliefs and negative patterns so they can breakthrough to their next level of success. This is an episode you are going to want to hear! Tune in!Thanks for listening! C...2023-03-2139 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastWhy We Use ConvertKitHey there and welcome back to the Ultimate Blog Podcast! It’s Jennifer here and today I am sharing the reasons why we use ConvertKit to manage all of our email marketing. Email marketing is one of the most important tools to use when sharing your content. If you are wanting to learn more about how ConvertKit can help your business, this episode is for you! Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsConvertKit is the email marketing hub for creators like you. Check out our affiliate link f...2023-03-1410 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastThe Blueprint for Creating E-books with Jordan SmithWe are so excited to welcome back Jordan Smith to the podcast! Jordan is a former student of the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, a course that we have designed to help those who are wanting to start a blog or who have started but need extra help, and is now a successful full-time blogger. She is here to share more about creating e-books with us. Join us to hear more from Jordan! Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsConvertKit is the email marketing hub for creators like you. Check out ou...2023-03-0749 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastHow Systems Can Build Success with Kaci AckermanToday we are excited to have Kaci Ackerman, a ClickUp and systems expert, on the show! Kaci helps people save time and build efficiency in their business so they can build their business around their life versus letting their business dictate their life. If you are looking for tools to help organize your business, you don’t want to miss this episode! Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsYou can join the Blog Depot for $9 a month using code: BLOGGER. Sign up HERE!Get 20% off of...2023-02-2843 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastDo you need an LLC for your blog with Andrea SagerAndrea Sager, a small business attorney and owner of Legalpreneur is here with us today to share all about LLC’s. If you aren’t sure whether an LLC is right for your business, this episode is for youGet 20% off of Keysearch Starter Plan using this link and code: KSDISCJoin us in our blogging membership, The Ultimate Blog Roadmap!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode622023-02-2133 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastThe Best Blog Marketing IdeasWelcome back to the Ultimate Blog Podcast! It’s Amy here today and I am going to talk with you about the best blog marketing ideas. If you are looking for ways to take a little more control of your content and put it out there in a way that people who need your content can find it, then you aren’t going to want to miss this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsYou can join the Blog Depot for $9 a month using code: BLOGGER. Sign up HE...2023-02-1428 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastHow To Use Pinterest to Grow Your Blog in 2023 with Kate AhlHow can you use Pinterest to grow your blog in 2023? Today we welcome back our friend Kate Ahl, Pinterest guru and owner of Simple Pin Media to talk all about Pinterest. If you are interested in learning about the shifts Pinterest is making in 2023, this episode is for you!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!You can join the Blog Depot for $9 a month using code: BLOGGER. Sign up...2023-02-0743 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastChoosing Your Best Business Life with Jen PotterToday we are joined by Jen Potter, a serial entrepreneur and venture builder. Jen currently owns and operates four businesses and helps other people create the businesses of their dreams. If you need inspiration to start your own business, then this is the episode for you! Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck 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 wai...2023-01-3146 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastImportance of a Privacy Policy with Berkley SweetappleDo you know the basics of what a blogger needs on their website in order to be protected? Berkley Sweetapple, a business and trademark attorney who works with bloggers, is on the podcast today to talk about all the legal things that you need on your blog. Tune in to hear all that Berkley has to share!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out The Blog Depot. This is a community and course that we have set up for you if you need questions answered...2023-01-2429 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastEmail Sequences with Allea GrummertDo you have a welcome sequence in your email marketing? On today’s episode we welcome back Allea Grummert where we talk specifically about email sequences. Allea is the owner and CEO of Duett. She is an email marketing strategist and conversion copywriter who helps online business owners make a killer first impression through automated welcome and nurture sequences.If you are wanting to add a welcome sequence to your email marketing or want to learn a little more about email sequences, tune in to today's episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us o...2023-01-1741 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastBlogging as a BusinessToday we are talking with you about creating a mindset in which you treat your blog like a business. Whether you are looking to blog as a hobby or replace your income, we want to give you some tools to think about right from the start and give you the information on what it would look like to build a business of blogging. Tune in to hear more! Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out The Blog Depot. This is a community and course that we have se...2023-01-1029 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastContent, Connection, and Getting Back to the BasicsHappy New Year and welcome back to another episode of the Ultimate Blog Podcast! It’s Amy here today and I have a solo episode for you. It’s an exciting time because the podcast has officially been launched for one year! Jennifer and I set a goal to be consistent and release a new episode each week in 2022 and we did it! On today’s episode I want to share more with you about consistency, content, connection, and getting back to the basics! Tune in to hear more!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on...2023-01-0316 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastWhat is the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp?What is the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp? In this episode, we are breaking down exactly what the bootcamp is and what you can expect when you sign up. If you have wanted to start your blog and want a course that will break it down step by step for you, have someone there to answer your questions, and find the community of others doing this same, this course is for you! Take a listen to this episode to learn more!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out The Blog Depot. This...2022-12-2732 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastPromoting your blog on LinkedIn and creating intentional relationships through social media with Brittany MillerWe’ve brought Brittany Miller on the podcast today to chat more about promoting your blog on LinkedIn. Brittany is a social media consultant coach and manager that helps heart centered impact driven business owners and service providers become more visible on social media. Brittany shares more about promoting your blog on LinkedIn, how LinkedIn can benefit you as a blogger, connecting with others on social media, creating intentional relationships, and overall shares a lot of tips for you to utilize in your blogging business. Be sure to tune in to hear all of the value that Brittany provides!2022-12-2043 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastGoal Setting for the New YearOn today’s episode we are talking with you about goal setting for 2023.Whether you are an experienced blogger or brand new, we believe that goal setting is so important for your blogging business. Tune in to hear more tips and tricks to start 2023 off right!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck 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. J...2022-12-1351 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastSetting up website themes with Lauren Dierschke of Restored 316On today’s episode we are chatting with Lauren Dierschke of Restored 316 about website themes. We chat with Lauren about what website themes are including the difference between a parent theme and a child theme, the theme that we all recommend for bloggers and why, the things you should look for when choosing a theme, the investment that you make with building your website, and some encouragement for someone who is worried about taking that first step to start their blog business.Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconcepts...2022-12-0637 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastHow to audit your own websiteIt’s Jennifer today and I am sharing with you how to audit your own website. Auditing your own website is going to help you identify any issues that could be preventing growth or visibility of your site. If you are wanting to grow your blog, auditing your website is so important. Today I am sharing the tools that you need, the steps that you need to take, and and the basic technical things you need to be aware of. Auditing your website is so important whether you are a new blogger or an experienced blogger. Tune in to he...2022-11-2931 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastSuccess Story: Kristina Cadelina on blogging while also working a full-time jobToday we are interviewing one of our Ultimate Blog Bootcamp students about her blogging journey. Kristina Cadelina joined the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp in 2021 after she started a blog on her own in 2020. We chat about the difference that joining the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp made in her blogging business, how she is able to find time to blog and work a full-time job in addition to being a mom of two, and the things she loves about blogging. If you have wondered how you can add a blogging business to your busy life, this is an episode you are going...2022-11-2238 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastHow Google web stories can benefit your blog with Lauren CasolaroHave you ever heard of Google web stories? Did you know that they can benefit your blog whether you are a new blogger or have been a blogger for years? Today we have Lauren Casolaro from A Pinch of Parsley on the podcast sharing her knowledge of Google web stories and how they can benefit your blog. Tune in to hear all of the helpful information she has to share!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out 2022-11-1556 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastEmail Marketing with Allea GrummertDo you use email marketing along with your blog? Today on the podcast we have Allea Grummert talking about one of our favorite blogging subjects - email marketing. Allea is an email marketing strategist and she is here to bring all of the tips and share so much insight into email marketing and how you can use it with your blog. Tune in to hear more!Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconcepts...2022-11-0844 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastDiversifying your blog businessHave you thought about diversifying your blog business but aren’t sure where to begin? Well, today’s episode is for you! On today’s episode, we are talking with you about how you can diversify your blogging business, taking your blog seriously, and setting goals. Whether you are a new blogger or have been blogging for a while, this is an episode you are going to want to hear!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out The Blog Depot. This is a community and course that we have set up for yo...2022-11-0123 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastSuccess Story: Raising a family while growing a blog with Kelsie BrownAre you a mama who wants to start or grow your blog? Today we are joined by Kelsie Brown, a former student in the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp. Kelsie shares how she has grown her blog while raising a family. She shares how her blog has changed and pivoted over the years and how she now has integrated blogging into her family. If you are a mama and are scared to start a blog or wondering how to grow your blog while also being a mom, this episode is going to be one you want to hear!Check...2022-10-2540 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastIntegration over balance in bloggingOn today’s episode, we want to dive into balance. As entrepreneurs, the term “work-life balance” comes up often. Is that something that can actually exist in our lives? Today we are sharing more about this and how we can use the term “integration” instead. This means integrating all of the different hats your wear in your life as a business owner, blogger, mama, full-time employee, etc. Tune in to hear more about this and always remember, you can’t be all things all the time fully and that’s ok. Give yourself grace. We can’t wait to hear what you th...2022-10-1820 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastBeing intentional in your online business with Sarah HagstromHey there! Today we are interviewing Sarah Hagstrom with Coach and Grow Co. We are chatting all about how she got started in her coaching business and the shifts that helped her show up with intention which is SO important in entrepreneurship. We talk a lot about how to be intentional in your online business including keeping boundaries with ourselves to show up (especially on social media). Sarah even shares how much time we should devote to growing our social media for our business, creating valuable content with intention, and what platforms are really helping your information get seen...2022-10-1132 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastFind your blogging community with The Blog DepotHave 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 RoadmapWhat's inside The Ultimate Blog Roadmap?Step-by-step course...2022-10-0415 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastSimplifying Creating ContentIt’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 t...2022-09-2720 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastMyths, FAQs, and tips on creating content for your blogHey 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: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck ou...2022-09-2023 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastHow to avoid burnout with Vanda AubreyRunning 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. Unde...2022-09-1330 minThe Ultimate Blog Podcast7 ways to create a good user experience for your blogHave 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: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out The Blog Depot. This is a community an...2022-09-0624 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastRunning your blog as a business and the goals and motivations behind your blog with Ashton SmithWhy 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...2022-08-3046 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastWhy you need to start a blogIf 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 re...2022-08-2325 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastHow to Pitch Yourself to Work With Brands with Candice WardAre you a blogger who has been wanting to work with brands? If so, this is the episode for you. Candice Ward is a self-made baker, food photographer, and blogger. With 10 years of experience in corporate sales prior to being a blogger, she has the skills to teach us how to pitch to work with brands. She shares her expertise on the show today!Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsIf you need questions answered...2022-08-1640 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastThe Importance of a Self-Hosted WebsiteShould you have your blog on a self-hosted website? What does that mean and why is it important? Today, we are breaking it down for you and sharing why it is important that your biog is on a self-hosted website. We share the advantages and things to consider when choosing between hosted or self-hosted and why we believe you should be on a self-hosted site from the beginning. If the tech side of this overwhelms you, listen in and know that you can do this — and we can help!Check out the show notes (link below) for li...2022-08-0925 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastHow to Use a Podcast With Your Blog with Hannah ClarkIs launching a podcast something you plan to do to go along with your blog? If so, you are going to want to tune in to this episode. Today, we have our very own podcast manager on the podcast sharing how to use a podcast with your blog. Hannah Clark has been managing our podcast since the beginning. She helped us with launch and handles the overall management of it and we wanted her to come share her knowledge of podcasting today. We chat with Hannah about the niche of your podcast, how people consume content, the...2022-08-0234 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastThe Foundations of BloggingHey there! Today we are going to be talking with you about the foundations of blogging. The foundations of blogging are so important. When you first think about blogging, you may not think of these things so we want to be sure you know the importance of these foundations of blogging and we also share with you why these foundations are important when creating a blog. If you are thinking about starting a blog, be sure to tune in to make sure you have these foundations in place. All of these foundations are taught in the Ultimate B...2022-07-2633 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastAn Ultimate Blog Bootcamp Success Story: Liz OlberdingToday we are chatting with Liz Olberding. Liz is an alum of the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our course for teaching you how to start your blog. She is also now a member of our membership community and we love having her as a part of it! Liz has been blogging for 6 months now and today she shares with us her journey to blogging, how the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp helped her in her journey, the growth that happens as a blogger. Liz shares how she navigates her schedule with kids at home, a job, and blogging, too! She shares her...2022-07-1942 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastWhitney Bower shares why your blog should be trademarkedShould your blog be trademarked? These are the things that we don’t always want to think about but realizing how important it is can help. Our guest today, Whitney Bower, is an intellectual property lawyer who specializes in trademark and copyright. She has made it her mission to help the social media entrepreneurs, including bloggers. Whitney shares why bloggers need to be trademarked, how to find out if your blog name is already taken, when we should start the application process (earlier the better), how long it takes to become trademarked, intent to use (ITU) filing, the...2022-07-1240 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastJamie Lieberman shares her insight on the legal side of having a blogJamie Lieberman, the owner and founder of Hashtag Legal, is here today to share her expertise on the legal side of having a blog. Hashtag Legal is a law firm that works with business owners in the online space and provides legal services for bloggers. Jamie shares the three things that she recommends a beginner blogger have in place to protect themselves, thinking about your blog as a business vs. a hobby, LLCs, trademarks, naming your blog, copyright law, what to do if someone copies your blog post, and the things to have in place legally when s...2022-07-0543 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastMoney mindset & habits to keep in mind when building your blogging business with Angela HaccheToday we have money coach, Angela Hacche, on the Ultimate Blog Podcast talking with us about money mindset and money habits. Angela shares with us how to have positive thoughts surrounding money, limiting beliefs that come up when talking about money, setting money goals, long-term vision for your business, mindset, and small money habits to set you up for success. If you are wanting to start a blog but wondering if this investment is the right one for you, check out this episode to hear Angela share lots of insight!Check out the show notes (link below...2022-06-2859 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastA conversation about mindset, confidence, and encouragement to push forward in your blogging business with Melissa PepinMelissa Pepin is a confidence coach for female founders and she is on the podcast today sharing a lot about mindset, confidence, and encouragement that can help you push forward with your blogging business.Melissa has been in entrepreneurship for nearly 17 years, starting out as a photographer and then moved into coaching as a confidence coach. She is so motivating in today’s episode and shares so much value that we know will help you whether you are thinking about blogging or already a seasoned blogger.Check out the show notes (link below) for links an...2022-06-2142 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastCreating an Online Course with Lindsay BowdenHave you ever thought about creating an online course in addition to your blog? Lindsay Bowden is here today to chat with us about how creating an online course is a great tool. We chat about how she got started, who is a good candidate to be a course creator, figuring out the topic of your online course, and if you should have a certain amount of blog traffic or social media traffic before creating a course. We also chat about having the course completely ready vs. building it based on feedback from your beta launch, pricing, market research...2022-06-1437 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastAn Ultimate Blog Bootcamp Success Story: Brittany GlynnOn today’s episode of the Ultimate Blog Podcast, we had the opportunity to chat with Brittany Glynn. Brittany is one of our former students from the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, and part of our Ultimate Blog Membership. Today we have a very real and honest conversation about blogging and motherhood. Brittany shares her journey to blogging (down to the exact moment that she knew she needed to start a blog), shares how she loves being a voice for others through the encouragement and inspiration of blogging, how she manages her time blogging and taking care of her family, and th...2022-06-0739 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastAmy Williams Shares Her Insight on BloggingToday we are chatting with Amy Williams from “My Name is Snickerdoodle”. Amy has so much insight into blogging. She has been blogging since 2005 and today she is sharing her journey, insight, and perspective into blogging.Tune in as we chat with Amy about community, comparison, mindset, your why for your business, and the two tips that she would share with a new blogger!Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsThinking about starting a bl...2022-05-3148 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastSpillt - A New Wordpress Plugin for Food Bloggers with Ann and Maddy BaumAnn and Maddy Baum have created a Wordpress plugin, Spillt, that is going to be a game-changer for food bloggers. Tune in as they explain how this plugin not only benefits consumers of blogs but the blogger as well!Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsThinking about starting a blog? Check out the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode232022-05-2434 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastAn Ultimate Blog Bootcamp Success Story: Jennifer AlastanosToday we are chatting with Jennifer Alastanos. Jen is a former student of ours in the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp. We chat all about the success that she has had since joining and launching her blog in November 2021. Jen shares how she structures her blogging schedule with still having a full-time job, how she stays motivated to keep going, and offers encouragement to a new blogger. If you are wondering how you can get started blogging, listen in to Jen’s story!Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in this episode!...2022-05-1728 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastHow to Find the Confidence to Start a Blog and Battle Imposter Syndrome with Life Coach, Lyndsey ChambersDo you want to start a blog but don’t feel that confidence in yourself? Maybe you are thinking about it but imposter syndrome is sneaking in. Our guest today is here to help you with that. Lyndsey Chambers is a mindset and life coach who loves helping women find their authentic selves and to be unapologetic and confident. She gives advice on how to find the confidence to start a blog and to battle the imposter syndrome that comes along with starting your own business.We chat about how the comparison to others that we put on...2022-05-101h 00The Ultimate Blog PodcastCorry Frazier on Brand Photography and How It Can Impact Your BlogWhat is brand photography and how can it impact your blog? We have brand photographer, Corry Frazier, on the podcast today sharing that and so much more. Corry works with different types of business owners, including bloggers, and she is here sharing her knowledge and expertise on the importance of brand photography, the five branding questions you should ask and share with your photographer when taking brand photos, tips for finding the right photographer, how often she recommends getting brand photography, and tips for feeling more comfortable at a brand photography session. Corry provides so much insight into brand...2022-05-0344 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastSocial Media and Your Blog with Ashleigh HenryWe are so excited to share this episode with you all today. Ashleigh Henry is our guest today and she is a marketing and sales consultant - a social media guru. She shares so much insight on social media and how it relates to your blog, how consistency can look different for everybody, how often you should show up on social media, and where to focus your efforts on social media. We also chat about social media scheduling tools, boundaries, the purpose of having a “close friends” list on Instagram, and the first step to getting started and being more...2022-04-2654 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastHow to Create a Cookbook with Chelsea ColeChelsea Cole is back on the podcast today chatting with us about how to create a cookbook. Chelsea self-published 2 cookbooks and now teaches others how to self-publish their own cookbooks through her program, The Cookbook Lab. In today’s episode we cover, how Chelsea self-published her cookbooks, what she teaches her students in the Cookbook Lab, what it looks like to self-publish, and the benefits of creating a cookbook. If you have ever thought about creating a cookbook or just want to learn more about what it takes, tune in to today’s episode!Check out the show...2022-04-1941 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastAn Open and Honest Conversation about Starting a BlogHey there! Today we are diving into some deep feelings that we have about being a blogger.This is an open and honest conversation about what it takes to be a blogger, the sacrifices that you have to make, and the responsibilities that you take on with blogging. We want you to hear the commitment that is so important to make when you are starting a blog but how very possible this life can be for you too. This episode is packed full of tips and helpful content for those of you thinking about starting a blog or even...2022-04-1228 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastTime Management Tips with Courtney WolfOn today’s episode we are chatting with Courtney Wolf. Courtney is a certified time management coach and a mom to four kids under five. Courtney shares valuable advice on how we can work on time management in our lives, how implementing structure can actually allow freedom in your life and how to keep our schedule when other things come up. She also shares how to work on goals or plans when we don’t follow through with, the mindset shift that we need to start making better habits that help us be productive with our time, and h...2022-04-0544 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastAmy's Blogging JourneyHey there! It’s Amy here and today I am solo. I am sharing with you all about my blogging journey and what led me to where I am today. It is truly amazing how things worked out and the things that led me to starting my blog, Beautifully Broken Journey, and the business that I run with Jennifer, Spark Media Concepts. Listen in as I share this journey with you!Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconcepts...2022-03-2926 minThe Ultimate Blog PodcastFrom Chef to Food Photographer and Full-time Blogger with Krista StechmanFormer student, Krista Stechman, is joining us on the podcast today. Krista is a blogger for “In Krista’s Kitchen” and joined the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp in 2021. We talk about her success as a now full-time blogger.Krista has a unique journey to blogging that led her to becoming a successful now full-time blogger. Take a listen as we chat with her about Foodtography school, her success as a full-time blogger, and tips that she has to share.Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out the show notes (link below...2022-03-2233 minThe Ultimate Blog Podcast8 Habits for SuccessToday we are talking all about habits! We have 8 habits for success that we want to share with you. Whether you are just starting your blogging journey or have been on it for a while, we believe it is important to develop habits for success. Listen in and utilize a few of these to help you on your journey. Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Thinking about starting a blog? Check out the Ultimate Blog B...2022-03-1532 min