Eat Blog Talk
Megan Porta
Eat Blog Talk is the one-stop podcast for food bloggers, delivering value and instilling confidence so you can level up in your business. The podcast features interviews with food bloggers and other experts who deliver valuable and relevant information and insights to the blogging space.
We cover all the hot food blogging topics such as SEO, social media strategies, keyword research, how to pitch yourself to brands and which keyword research tools to use. We also focus on improving your mindset, as this will help improve your job performance, creativity, productivity and add value to your business.
Eat Blog Talk publishes new episodes every Monday and Thursday.
We cover all the hot food blogging topics such as SEO, social media strategies, keyword research, how to pitch yourself to brands and which keyword research tools to use. We also focus on improving your mindset, as this will help improve your job performance, creativity, productivity and add value to your business.
Eat Blog Talk publishes new episodes every Monday and Thursday.
Episodes
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Jul 6, 2020 • 42min
112: Develop Killer Food Photography Skills with Jena Carlin
Food photography is an ART! There are many ways to hone your skills in order to tell a more complete story about the food you're capturing. Jena talks us through a few GREAT tips and tricks: - Consider photographing a few weddings! This will immediately make you a better photographer and business owner. - Practice practice practice (then practice some more)! - Surround yourself with people who can teach you and encourage you. Networking is such a huge part of the equation. - Jena also gives advice for monetizing food photography!
Jul 2, 2020 • 51min
111: Creating Tasty Style Videos - HOW and WHY with Veronika Grove
Tasty style videos (aka "hands in pans" style) are still important for your food blogging business! Join us in this episode to get the HOWs and WHYs. - Tips about how to start making Tasty style videos. - How to monetize. - Be entertaining in order to stand out! - Use the "see and smell" concept to make your videos more appealing.
Jun 29, 2020 • 23min
110: Best Business Books to Dive Into with Megan Porta
There are many business books available that contain a ton of helpful information and insights. There is no reason not to dig into a few new books that will help you grow your business. Here is a small sampling of our favorites: - Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller - Launch by Jeff Walker - The 4 Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss - The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran - Atomic Habits by James Clear - The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron We have 40 total recommendations for you so listen in!
Jun 25, 2020 • 1h 13min
109: Web Accessibility for Food Bloggers with Bethany Smith
Making our blogs, social channels and videos more accessible is a hot topic and for good reason. Join us inside the episode to hear a user experience design expert talk about how to make your content more accessible. - Bethany talks about the background of web accessibility and why it is important and relevant. - Add alt text to all blog images. - Jump to recipe buttons are a must! - Videos should be captioned. - Consider adding alt text to photos on social media, as well. There's so much more information waiting for you in the episode!
Jun 22, 2020 • 54min
108: Turn Your Blog Into a Sustainable Business with Laurie Buckle
Having a sustainable blog and business is so important right now! Laurie from Cook It Media joins us in the episode to help us figure out ways to stay relevant and sustainable. - Laurie defines what is required to be a successful blogger now and what the future holds. - Strategy is so important and understanding your brand story is crucial. - How influencers can better understand and grow their target audience. - Advice for influencers on how to build a solid content strategy.
Jun 18, 2020 • 60min
107: Make More and Do Less by Creating ebooks with Kelly McNelis
If you have ever considered creating an ebook, this episode is a must-listen! Kelly's story with creating successful ebooks as a way to create a lucrative passive income stream is inspiring. Her goal: work less and make more $. - Do not wait until you are an expert. Get started NOW! - Find a topic by asking your audience what they want. Kelly has a specific strategy for this part of the process! - Kelly provides all the details, from pricing to length to marketing tactics and more!
Jun 15, 2020 • 12min
106: Best Practices for Storing and Backing Up Your Data with Megan Porta
Data is our world! As content creators we need to protect our data by storing and backing it up efficiently and regularly. Here are a few pointers from the episode, but be sure to listen for more! - Get AppleCare+ or other warranty for every laptop you purchase. - Business insurance policies can save you if equipment is lost, damaged or stolen. - Utilize the cloud as much as possible. - Use a combination of external hard drives and cloud backup services for properly backing up your data.
Jun 11, 2020 • 43min
105: How Food Science and Holistic Nutrition Play a Role in Food Blogging with Giuliana Bernini
Food science and holistic nutrition are important pieces of our businesses as food bloggers, with all of the food we make, eat and write about. Giuliana has a passion for food and her perspective is inspiring! - Mind, body and soul should all be involved when we consider what foods we eat and share. - Everything that involves preparing and consuming food is a science! - Consider experimenting with ingredients and taking your audience with you on your journey. - See your kitchen as a science lab! Join us in the episode to hear how the recent quarantine turned up something GOOD and inspiring for Giuliana!
Jun 8, 2020 • 49min
104: How to Create Foodie Courses with Jason Logsdon
Jason takes us for a deep dive into creating free or paid courses that support our food blogging content. - The first step is figuring out what your audience wants and needs from you (this part is KEY!). - You have options about how you convey your knowledge. Free or paid video courses, in-person courses, articles or email series. - Put thought into your launches. Offer tiny bites of your course to pull your audience in. So much more inside the episode, including pricing and discounts!
Jun 4, 2020 • 49min
103: Managing Anxiety in Times of Stress with Deborah Thompson
Deborah shares her insights about how to manage anxiety, particularly during times that are extra stressful. This episode is a must-listen for food bloggers. - The magic "trinity" must work together for each of us to relieve anxiety: sleep, diet and exercise. - Morning routines and routines in general can open up mental space so you can manage other areas of your life better. - Remember that comparison robs joy. - Consider taking social media breaks to help eliminate anxiety.
