If 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 new bloggers!

If you haven’t heard how Amy got started with blogging in Episode 15, check it out here!

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Pinterest 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.

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Have 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 listen to that!

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Email 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.

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Are 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 way. 

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AI 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. 

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Are 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.

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Do you want to start a blog, but you’re not sure how to fit it into your schedule? This episode is for you! Today on The Ultimate Blog Podcast, we’re thrilled to chat with Diana Rice, a licensed mental health counselor and a blogger – so she understands the challenge of balancing blogging with a full schedule firsthand. Diana’s here to share how she manages blogging alongside her counseling practice, and give you real, practical ways that you can blog on a time budget.

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When it comes to growing your blog, we know that SEO – and namely, backlinks – can be a confusing topic. Today on The Ultimate Blog Podcast, we’re so excited to welcome back Brittany Herzberg to talk about everything you need to know about backlinks. Brittany is an SEO expert, and she’s sharing what backlinks are, why they’re essential, and how to use them to boost your blog traffic in 2025. And if you haven’t checked out Episode 143 with Brittany Herzberg on How to Use Case Studies in Your Blogging Business be sure to listen to that episode as well!

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Are you unsure about blog trademarks – if you need to trademark, how to do it, or what it really means to trademark? Today on The Ultimate Blog Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome back attorney Berkley Sweetapple for a conversation about all things blogging trademarks. She’s sharing everything you need to know about trademarks: why they’re important, how to monitor them, and how you can use your trademark to monetize. Whether you’re a seasoned blogger or just starting out, understanding trademarks is crucial to setting your blogging business up for success!

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