If the phrase “search engine optimization” makes you break into a sweat, you’re not alone. SEO feels intimidating for a lot of bloggers and small business owners… but it doesn’t have to be. On this episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast, we Interviewed Bekah Read, SEO educator and founder of Rebecca Read Creative, to talk about how to make SEO doable, effective, and stress-free. Tune in to learn how to use SEO without getting overwhelmed!📸 Grab your checklist for image optimization💻 Grab Bekah’s free SEO resources, learn her SEO strategy, and enroll in her SEO Course 🔗Start your blog today→ Join The Ultimate Blog RoadmapDo you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! 🔗Click here and check out the show notes for this episode!
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Your Summer Roadmap: How Teachers Can Start a Profitable Blog
Are you a teacher who wants a better way to make some extra money, or a creative outlet that helps people? Blogging might be perfect for you – and summer is a great time to get started. Tune in to hear why teachers are uniquely positioned to start profitable blogs, how to set yourself up for success this summer so you can maintain your blogging business year-round, and what resources you can use to get started. ☀️Get the Summer Startup Checklist🔗Start your blog today→ Join The Ultimate Blog Roadmap🏫 Register for the Teacher Seller’s SummitDo you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! 🔗Click here and check out the show notes for this episode!
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The Future of Blogging: AI, Productivity & Content Creation Hacks with Jenny Melrose
If 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, one of the biggest shifts she’s observed is the rise of AI- and she’s here to help us wrap our heads around how to use it without losing our voice or authenticity.🔗Start your blog today→ Join The Ultimate Blog Roadmap✔️Get our Successful Blogger Checklist💻Connect with Jenny Melrose and grab her Strategic Growth Plan GuideDo you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! 🔗Check out the show notes for episode 175
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Building a Decor Blog That Feels Like Home: Wendy Schneider’s Story
We love it when we get to chat with members of our Ultimate Blog Roadmap community — and today, we’re excited to introduce you to Wendy Schneider, the creative force behind Flairfully Yours. Wendy’s story is one of self-discovery, career pivots, and finding the courage to finally build something of her own. Tune in to hear why she started her blog, how she niched down, and what strategies she’s using to break up her big ideas into content that grows her business.🔗Start your blog today→ Join The Ultimate Blog Roadmap✔️Get our Successful Blogger Checklist🏠Connect with Wendy on her blog, Instagram, and Pinterest Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! 🔗Click here and check out the show notes for this episode!
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The 4C Method to Repurpose Your Content and Decrease Burnout with Krystle Straub
Content burnout is real, especially for bloggers juggling blog posts, social media, email marketing, and more. The pressure to constantly create fresh content can feel overwhelming. But what if you could get more content out of every blog post you write? That’s exactly what today’s guest, Krystle Straub, shared on the Ultimate Blog Podcast. She’s an expert in content repurposing who shares her best strategies for turning one blog post into multiple pieces of content – saving you time and helping prevent content burnout.🔗Start your blog today→ Join The Ultimate Blog Roadmap📷Get our 8 Step Guide to Image Optimization💻Grab Krystle’s guide on how to start a blogConnect with Krystle at Krystle Straub Co.Do you love this podcast? Say thanks by leaving a positive review and/or rating! 🔗Check out the show notes for episode 173
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 everything from setting up your blog the right way to monetizing, scaling, and creating content that attracts your ideal audience. You'll also hear inspiring guest interviews with successful bloggers and industry experts who share the strategies that helped them grow.We're Amy Reinecke and Jennifer Draper- bloggers, coaches and founders of Spark Media Concepts. We’ve helped countless bloggers navigate the journey, avoid common mistakes, and discover what truly works in their blogging business and we are ready to help you! We help you find your step-by-step roadmap for success and build a blogging business that provides you the freedom and flexibility you desire. Tune in to turn your blog into a business!