Eat Blog Talk

Chef Dennis is the food blogger behind Ask Chef Dennis, as well as a chef, social media enthusiast and travel blogger. He has a passion for sharing restaurant-style recipes and he enjoys figuring out how to get the most out of his new and existing blog content. Inside this episode, Dennis shares his favorite secrets and tips that shed light on SEO, help you prioritize your time and ultimately accelerate your growth. - Get on podcasts. The world needs your voice and this is also a great way to get backlinks. - Learn the ins and outs of optimizing your recipe posts and create a template that you can use on repeat. - Dennis' most coveted secret weapon is Reconalist, a course that will help you automate your traffic strategy in an individualized fashion. - Remember that you have to invest money in order to make money. - Comb through your email list and don't worry about vanity metrics. You don't want people on the list who aren't list-worthy.

Renee is the blogger and podcaster behind Awesome on 20. She blogs about comforting recipes for witches who love junk food and she hosts a podcast about everyday spirituality and wellbeing. A strength that she carries into all aspects of her business and that has helped her to continue creating and delivering great content, is to never give up. Join us in the episode to hear Renee's encouragement so that you continue moving forward on the path you've started on. - It's ok to put on your blinders and block out the competition when needed. - Find those people who trigger you in a good way! Scroll back through their feed to discover the elements you're most connecting with. - Follow your creative ideas to keep from getting bored. - Find supportive peers and make intentional time to discuss goals with them regularly. - Everything becomes possible and magical when you believe in yourself. - Remember that you have desires for a reason!

Stephanie is the food blogger behind StephaniesSweets.com. She went from hobby blogger to business woman after being furloughed from her job. After spending a year focusing on improving her photography skills, it only took 4 months to go from 5k to 50k page sessions and to be accepted into a major ad network. Join us in the episode to learn Stephanie's growth secrets! - People eat with their eyes, so prioritize constantly improving your photography skills. - Show up consistently where it matters most. - Pinterest is not dead! Figure out how to gain traction on the platform for an extra traffic boost. - Optimize your site and your content. - Learn SEO strategies and dig into keyword research. RankIQ and Keysearch are Stephanie's secret weapons. - Web stories are a great option to explore for extra traction. - Don't forget that your mindset matters!

Gina is the recipe developer and party planner behind the food blog Intentional Hospitality. Inside this episode, she talks through her 5-year journey with cancer and how this coincided with being an empty nester and discovering her place in the world both inside and outside of being a blogger. Her creative journey has blossomed into a beautiful blog that has grown very quickly in a year's time. Come learn from Gina and be inspired! - Connecting with your "why" will nudge you to keep going. - Eventually we need to put our learning into action and start doing. - The success trio that moved Gina from 18k to 112k page views in one year: Eat Blog Talk, RankIQ and web stories. - Community plays such a huge role in getting traction, so find your people!

In this episode, Megan talks through her top 10 takeaways after attending her first in-person blogging conference since the pandemic (over 2 years ago!). In-person gatherings are super valuable for entrepreneurs who "go it alone" most of the time. They are imperative for growth, connection and so much more. - Connecting with people in person is EVERYTHING. - Investing in yourself and your business needs to be a priority. - The amount of self-educating we've done collectively since the pandemic started is incredible and that was evident at the conference. - Collaboration is way cooler than competition. There's room for every single person to shine in their unique way. - Doing scary things is scary, yes, but the rewards far outweigh the fears. - Join us in the episode for the remaining 5 takeaways!

Amy Katz is the creator of Veggies Save The Day where she shares easy vegan recipes inspired by a Mediterranean diet. She feels that so many bloggers discount the power of something that is sitting right in the hands of all of us: EMAIL. She has tapped into strategies to use her email subscriber list to grow her blogging business and in this episode, she shares 5 common mistakes food bloggers make with email marketing and how to fix them. - Stop making it hard for people to sign up! - Send those emails! - Find your voice and be consistent with showing up. - Repurpose your content. You have so much of it! - Use that list to generate revenue.

Amanda is the chef, writer and photographer behind Saporito Kitchen. As a mom of 4 kids, she runs her blogging business efficiently and stays organized by batching her content and her work schedule. In this episode, she gives tangible tips so you can accomplish your goals! - Batching is a power and underutilized resource for bloggers. - It may seem daunting, but with just a bit of planning you can tap into the magic of FLOW that comes from batching both your content and your schedule. - This is a process! Strive for progress, not perfection. - Providing consistent, quality content to your audience is the most important thing.

Shinta is the food blogger behind Caramel Tinted Life. In the last 2 years she has managed to make the blog a steady source of income while having a busy personal life. She has applied what she learned in her previous career as a marketing strategy consultant to her blogging business, and has a streamlined approach to getting results with an SEO focus. - There is a lot going on in the world of SEO, but if growing traffic is a goal for you it is worth learning on- and off-page SEO and implementing it on your blog. - It's all about your user, all the time. - A focus on social media may lead to constant disappointment. - Invest your time and money in learning SEO in order to future-proof your business. - Create a 2x2 matrix for your business for clarity.

Mika and Dan have been running Joy to the Food since early 2020, while also working full-time jobs. In the process of building their brand, they have learned a ton about criticism, awareness and efficiency. In this episode they share what has worked for them to grow their business quickly! - If schedule freedom is an ultimate goal for you, working with a partner is a great way to accelerate your growth. - Content management tips. - Ways to accept criticism and how to critique gently. - Comedic relief should play a role in the process! - Play on one another's strengths. - Establish processes, systems and always strive to be more efficient.

Casey Markee is the founder of digital consultancy company MediaWyse. He is a well-known SEO professional who helps bloggers take their businesses to the next level through his expertise and website audits. Listen to this episode to hear about the state of SEO in 2022 in the realm of food blogging. - There have never been more food bloggers than there are now and what this means for you. - Upcoming GDPR issues to have on your radar. - Deferred ad loading defaults and how to navigate what is right for your blog. - Casey addresses some recent inaccurate SEO advice given to food bloggers. - So much more gold inside the episode. See you there!