Is 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 downloads by December 31 and we need your help! Share an episode you love with a friend and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would be so grateful!Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode103

We have Rebekah Parr, founder of the Two Mama Bears blog, on to discuss her blogging journey and the strategies that she has used to grow her blog. We talk more about the importance of EO and keyword research and Rebekah shares her experience with using Ahrefs for this. She shares the significance of domain authority and shares a hack for outranking higher authority websites. We talk more about the need for genuine content, tracking blog performance, and making data-informed decisions for your blog. Tune in to learn more from Rebekah’s journey!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 episode you love with a friend and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would be so grateful!Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode102

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 episode you love with a friend and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would be so grateful!Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode101

Are you wanting your blog posts to go viral? We’re guessing if you’re listening to this episode, you are! We have Ann Kent, registered dietitian and owner of her own private clinic Peas and Hoppiness, on the show to share her knowledge around viral blog posts and how to leverage the. Ann shares her journey from hobby blogger to private practice owner, sharing that her goal is to simplify meal planning for busy families. Ann shares the importance of having a strategy for when a post goes viral, and shares her 4 tips on capitalizing on viral content. We loved this conversation with Ann and hope that it helps you! ConvertKit is the email marketing hub for creators like you. Check out our affiliate link for more information.Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode100

We have Kyle Adams, ConvertKit’s Creator Growth Manager on the podcast to share more about email marketing and why it’s such a crucial marketing tool. He shares more about the direct communication that email marketing provides along with higher conversion rates compared to other platforms such as social media. He shares the importance of providing valuable content to your subscribers and repurposing your content to reach a wider audience. This was a powerful conversation with Kyle on something we believe is so crucial when blogging! Tune in and let us know your thoughts on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsConvertKit is the email marketing hub for creators like you. Check out our affiliate link for more information.Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode99

We are chatting with Zhen Zou from Greedy Girl Gourmet, as she shares about how she downshifted from corporate career to full-time blogger. Zhen’s journey from the corporate world to blogging is a story of passion, persistence, and the power of community. It’s never too late to pursue your passion and success with blogging may not come quickly, but with hard work and the right mindset, it is achievable. She even shares some tips for you if you are looking to transition to full-time blogging. We hope that Zhen’s story inspires you. Share a key takeaway from today’s episode with us on Instagram @sparkmediaconcepts!Check out Cooking with Keywords  HERE!  Use code UBP10 for 10% off!Get 20% off of Keysearch Starter Plan using this link and code: KSDISCCheck out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode98

Is it time to hire someone in your blogging business? We have Allie Stewart, a certified Director of Operations and Online Business Manager on to share the benefits of hiring help for your blogging business. As a blogger, you don’t have to handle all of the tasks alone. Hiring a team member may help with increased productivity and mental freedom when you delegate those tasks. We discussed the signs that it might be time to start hiring, such as feeling overwhelmed or approaching burnout. We talked about the role of a virtual assistant (VA) in the blogging space and suggested some roles that they could help with in your business. If you want to learn more about hiring for your business, tune in to this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out Tailwind, the Pinterest scheduling tool we recommend.Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode97

If you are ready to start your blog, we are giving our 5 top tips on this episode! Between deciding on your niche and having the right mindset and all of the tips in between, we are breaking down these down so that you can feel confident in starting your blog. Tune in to hear all of our tips and be sure to check out the show notes for more information!If you are ready to start your blog, join the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp today!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!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode96

We have Alyssa Dulin, the leader of the Creator Growth Team at ConvertKit, on the show to share about improving your email deliverability. We define email deliverability, the importance of it, and Alyssa shares best practices for email marketing. She shares strategies to improve deliverability, such as keeping the email list clean and encouraging subscribers to reply to emails. We chat about metrics such as open rates and click rates as well. If you are wanting to learn the best practices to improving your email deliverability, this is an episode you are going to want to tune into!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsConvertKit is the email marketing hub for creators like you. Check out our affiliate link for more information.Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode95

Cortney Sparkman is back on the show today! If you haven’t checked out episode 85, be sure to take al listen to that one too! Cortney shares about her journey and the challenges of transitioning from corporate writing to blogging. She also shares about the misconceptions of blogging as a business. Cortney is a part of our Ultimate Blog Membership and we talk a lot about the importance of that community and Cortney shares the impact that it has had on her! Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsApply to the Ultimate Blog Membership! We would love to have you!Check out Tailwind, the Pinterest scheduling tool we recommend.Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode94

Have you tried out AI with your blog? Collin Tate,  SEO manager at ConvertKit, is here sharing more about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and its effects on the blogging industry. We chat about the potential risks and benefits of using AI in blogging and how it can enhance your writing. We discuss the concerns for plagiarism and content scraping including the importance of providing context to AI platforms to prevent this. In this fast paced world we live in, it’s important to continue learning and growing in the blogging industry, and AI may be the next thing for you to learn more about in your business.Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out Cooking with Keywords  HERE!  Use code UBP10 for 10% off!Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode93

Are you utilizing Pinterest for your blog? We interviewed Kayla Watkins, a Pinterest Strategist. She shares tips on marketing on Pinterest to your target audience such as using keywords in your Pinterest profile. She shares the importance of creating niche boards and finding those right keywords. Kayla explains the advantages of using Pinterest as a long-term traffic source and recommends repurposing old blog posts with it. We even discussed using a scheduler, such as Tailwind, and how that can help you when using Pinterest! Tune in to hear more about Pinterest and how it can benefit your blog!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out Tailwind, the Pinterest scheduling tool we recommend.Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode92

Are you a food blogger who wants to learn more about SEO? Today we are joined by Natasha Levai, a food blogger in the gluten-free niche. She has a blog called Natasha’s home. She is also a stay-at-home mom living in Eastern Hungary with her husband and daughter. In today’s episode we are talking about the importance of SEO in blogging and how it can benefit your business. Natasha shares more about her story of starting her blog and finding her niche in the competitive word of food blogging. She also shares the basics of keyword research, more about themes, backlinking, the plugins she recommends, and important things to include in your recipe blog posts. Natasha provided so much value today and we hope you enjoyed today’s episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out Cooking with Keywords  HERE!  Use code UBP10 for 10% off!Check out Restored 316's Templates here!Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode91

Today, we are sharing with you the things that we would go back and tell ourselves as beginner bloggers. Although it’s important to not dwell on the past and focus on the future in our blogs, we want to share these things with you early in your blogging journey in hopes that it will help you! Tune in to hear these helpful tips!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsApply to the Ultimate Blog Membership! We would love to have you!Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode90

On today’s episode, we have Kirsti McNabney on the show to talk more about freelancing as another stream of income in your blogging business. Kirsti is a freelance marketing strategist and owner of Kirsti McNabney Creative, where she helps creative entrepreneurs strategize and create thoughtful content to connect with their ideal audience. We chat more about freelancing opportunities alongside blogging, more on growth mindset, and authentic entrepreneurship in general. We hope this episode helps you and encourages you to think outside of the box when thinking about blogging and adding in another stream of revenue through freelancing. Tune in to hear this great conversation with Kirsti!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsApply to the Ultimate Blog Membership! We would love to have you!Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode89

Are you ready to monetize your blog using digital content and courses? Well, today’s episode is a great one for you! On today’s episode, we are joined by Molly Keyser, a successful business owner, to share her wisdom on using digital products and courses to scale your blogging business. Molly helps business owners add passive digital products to their businesses so they can stop trading their time for money and help even more people by sharing their knowledge with the world! Tune in to hear Molly’s guidance and tips that she shares in today’s episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsJoin The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.Apply to the Ultimate Blog Membership! We would love to have you!ConvertKit is the email marketing hub for creators like you. Check out our affiliate link for more information.Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode88

Are you wanting to learn more about keyword research for your blog? Today, we brought on Aleka Shunk to share more about keyword research with you. Aleka is the founder of Aleka's Get-Together and Keywords with Aleka. After keyword researching ineffectively for over two years, Aleka was finally able to triple her organic search traffic in under four months by changing a few simple research strategies! She dives deep into keyword research and creating top-ranking content with us today. If you are looking to grow your blog, keyword research is a must. Tune in to hear more!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsJoin The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.Apply to the Ultimate Blog Membership! We would love to have you!Check out Cooking with Keywords  HERE!  Use code UBP10 for 10% off!Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode87

Are you a blogger who wants to learn more about getting on an ad network? This episode is just for you! In today's episode, we have Heather Tullos on from Mediavine. Heather is the Senior Vice President of Support and Customer Success at Mediavine. She is here to share her insight and wisdom behind ad networks. She is bringing all of the details of ad networks and how you can set yourself up for success to get on an ad network. We hope that you enjoy today's episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsJoin The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.Apply to the Ultimate Blog Membership! We would love to have you!Get 20% off of Keysearch Starter Plan using this link and code: KSDISCCheck out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode86

Are you a blogger looking for a community? In this episode, we hear more from four of our Ultimate Blog Membership students. They all share more about their journey of being in the membership and how it has benefited them. They share about how it has helped them build their knowledge, connect with other bloggers, and helped them gain confidence in blogging. Tune in to hear how this community has truly helped them and how it can help you too!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsApply to the Ultimate Blog Membership! We would love to have you!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode85

Are 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 Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out Cooking with Keywords & Blogging with Keywords HERE!  SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode84

Have you thought about adding video to your blog? Today, we are joined by Danielle Wallace to talk about all things video for bloggers. Danielle is a former TV news reporter and owner of Chayil Media Publishing, a copywriting and brand storytelling strategy business, where she helps online coaches flip facts into sales-driven narratives. She is also the founder of Virtuous Creative, an online magazine for Christian women creatives in business. If you are thinking about adding video to your blog, you don’t want to miss this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode83

What can you learn from 10 years of blogging? Today, we are joined by LaKita Anderson to talk all about her blogging journey over the last 10 years. LaKita is the creator of Simply LaKita, a food blog that shares simple weekly recipes with a modern twist on comfort food. What began as a creative hobby, developed into a small business and she was able to grow her creative passion into a full-time business and leave her corporate career. Tune in to hear more from LaKita! Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode82

Welcome back to the Ultimate Blog Podcast!  Today, we are talking all about organizing your blog business. If you have goals and you are wanting your blog to grow, it's good to start thinking about and creating some intentional ideas of how you want to spend your time and what kind of structure you want to implement for your business. Tune in to hear more about organizing your blog business!   Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsSave 20% off of Berkley Sweetapple's templates using code SPARK20 on her website: berkleysweetapple.comCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode81

How 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 our affiliate link to see what plan is best for you for your blog!Check out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode80

Do 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: @sparkmediaconceptsConvertKit is the email marketing hub for creators like you. Check out our affiliate link for more information.SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode79

Welcome 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 Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsReady to set up the blog you have been dreaming of?  Good news! You can join the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp TODAY! Join today to receive instant access to this self-paced course, 4 weeks of slack support,  2 free weeks inside of our membership, AND $50 off making it only $747 to get started!  Use code SPARK50 and sign up HERE! Check out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned  in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode78

Ready 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 feel empowered and knowledgeable about contracts, negotiations, and protecting your work in the blogging world!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 Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.Check out BigScoots plans using our affiliate link to see what plan is best for you for your blog!Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode77

Today, 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 community and course that we have set up for you if you need questions answered before you start your blog. Join The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.Get 20% off of Keysearch Starter Plan using this link and code: KSDISCCheck out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode! SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode76

Today, 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 questions answered before you start your blog. Join The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode! SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode75

Are 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! Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsConvertKit is the email marketing hub for creators like you. Check out our affiliate link for more information.Check 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 Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode! SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode74

Welcome 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 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 Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode! SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode73

Do 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 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.comCheck 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 Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode! SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode72

Today, 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 community and course that we have set up for you if you need questions answered before you start your blog. Join The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.Restored 316's TemplatesGet 20% off of Keysearch Starter Plan using this link and code: KSDISCCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode71

We 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.comCheck 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 Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode70

Grayson 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. Join The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.Check out BigScoots plans using our affiliate link to see what plan is best for you for your blog!Restored 316's TemplatesSHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode69

Today, 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: @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 Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.Check out BigScoots plans using our affiliate link to see what plan is best for you for your blog!Check out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode! SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode68

Part 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! 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 Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.Get 20% off of Keysearch Starter Plan using this link and code: KSDISCSave 20% off of Berkley Sweetapple's templates using code SPARK20 on her website: berkleysweetapple.comCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode! SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode67

Mindset 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! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsHere's the link to sign up for a free one hour coaching call with Jessie: https://calendly.com/jessietllc/clarity-callGet 20% off of Keysearch Starter Plan using this link and code: KSDISCCheck 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 Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.SHOW NOTES:  www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode66

Hey 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 for more information.SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode65

We 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 our affiliate link for more information. Check 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 waitlist for The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode64

Today 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 Keysearch Starter Plan using this link and code: KSDISCJoin the waitlist for The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode63

Andrea 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 you!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 Keysearch Starter Plan using this link and code: KSDISCJoin the waitlist for The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode62

Welcome 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 HERE! Get 20% off of Keysearch Starter Plan using this link and code: KSDISCJoin the waitlist for The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode61

How 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: @sparkmediaconcepts Check 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 here: https://courses.sparkmediaconcepts.com/the-blog-depotGet 20% off of Keysearch Starter Plan using this link and code: KSDISCJoin the waitlist for The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode60

Today 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 waitlist for The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode59

Do 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 before you start your blog. Join the waitlist for The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode58

Do 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 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 waitlist for The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode57

Today 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 set up for you if you need questions answered before you start your blog. Join the waitlist for The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode56