
The Ultimate Blog Podcast
Amy Reinecke & Jennifer Draper
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!

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8 Benefits of Blogging
The Ultimate Blog Podcast
01/04/22 • 20 min
Today we wanted to chat with you about why we chose blogging over a traditional career. Blogging isn’t necessarily something that either of us planned on doing but when the opportunity presented itself, we went for it!
Although blogging isn’t a traditional career path, it is something that can be a career for you and provide a full-time income.
From flexibility to learning and growing, there are so many reasons why becoming a blogger is a great career path. Tune in to hear the top 8 of our favorite benefits of being bloggers!
Check out the show notes for links and resources mentioned in this episode.
Thanks for being here and a part of this community! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconcepts or share this episode with your friends!
Interested in starting a blog? Join our waitlist for the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp!
SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode2

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Success Story: How Jordan Smith went from hobby blogger to full-time blogger
The Ultimate Blog Podcast
01/04/22 • 43 min
Today we are chatting with Jordan. 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).
Jordan chats with us about her journey to start blogging, when she joined the Bootcamp and how it benefited her, and how she became successful with her blog. Jordan even shares how her day looks now as a full-time blogger and how blogging allows for the freedom and flexibility in her schedule. Jordan shares valuable advice that a new blogger would want to hear starting out. Join us today to hear Jordan’s success story.
Check out the show notes for links and resources mentioned in this episode.
Thanks for being here and a part of this community! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconcepts or share this episode with your friends!
Interested in starting a blog? Join our waitlist for the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp!
SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode3

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Welcome to the Ultimate Blog Podcast!
The Ultimate Blog Podcast
12/15/21 • 19 min
Welcome to the first episode of the Ultimate Blog Podcast! We are so excited you are here. This podcast is something we have wanted to do for a very long time and we have finally hit record.
Our goal is to share helpful tips and tricks with women who are wanting to start a blog or who already have a blog that they want to improve.
We are both bloggers and we want to have open and honest conversations with you about what it looks like to be a blogger and how you can grow and improve your blog.
Today we want to chat with you about our story and how we got started, how we met, and how the company we own together got started and how we can help you.
Check out the show notes for links and resources mentioned in this episode.
Thanks for being here and a part of this community! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconcepts or share this episode with your friends!
Interested in starting a blog? Join our waitlist for the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp!
SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode1

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Optimize Your Pinterest SEO with Michelle Stevens
The Ultimate Blog Podcast
01/09/24 • 47 min
Are you ready to optimize your Pinterest SEO? Well, get ready for this episode with Michelle Stevens, Pinterest manager and strategist. She is bringing tips and strategy to help you with your Pinterest SEO. She shares tips on optimizing your Pinterest profile with keywords and even gives her recommendations on things like number of boards, creation of video pins, and call-to-action prompts. If Pinterest has you feeling overwhelmed, this episode is a great one to check out!
Thanks for listening! Let us know your thoughts on Instagram: @sparkmediaconcepts
We would love to have you join us in the Ultimate Blog Membership in 2024. HERE is the link to join!
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/episode108

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Blogging Basics That Build Success with Corrie Morris of My Friend Meg
The Ultimate Blog Podcast
01/07/25 • 37 min
Want to start a blog in 2025? Tune in to this episode to get inspired! In this episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast, we’re chatting with Corrie Morris, owner of the blog, My Friend Meg, and a member of our Ultimate Blog Roadmap Community. She’s someone we’ve had the honor of helping on her blogging journey for quite some time now, and we’ve seen her grow from a brand new blogger to being accepted into the Grow by Mediavine Journey Program.
Tune in to hear how Corrie got started with her motherhood blog, how she grew her blog with the help of a community, and the key areas she’s focused on to find success. If you’re finally ready to start a blog this year, you need this episode!
Check out the show notes for Episode 160!

From Blogging to Writing a Book: Shaunda Necole’s Path to Becoming an Author
The Ultimate Blog Podcast
03/04/25 • 44 min
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!

Keyword Research Reinvented: A New Path with Outdoor Blogger Kate Cooper
The Ultimate Blog Podcast
12/10/24 • 32 min
Kate Cooper is joining us today to talk about how she started and grew her outdoor blog with the goal of helping people get more information on a topic she’s passionate about: hiking in Colorado and the American West. Not only is Kate the owner of Kate Outdoors, an outdoor blog, but she’s also an attorney for creators and owner of The Legal Influence, a business that helps creators navigate the legal side of their job.
Today, Kate is sharing all the details on her approach to SEO to drive more traffic to her blog, how she consistently creates blog content without having to constantly travel, and how she was approved for Journey by Mediavine to make a more consistent income. If you’re ready to be inspired to share more of what you love on your blog, you need to tune in to this one!
🔗Check out the show notes for Episode 156

Why Storytelling Matters and How to Do It Well with Jessica Graham
The Ultimate Blog Podcast
05/13/25 • 26 min
One of the most common reasons people start blogging is because they love to write.But we don’t often talk about how storytelling can actually make your blog (and your business) more impactful.
In this episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast, we interviewed Jessica Graham, brand story strategist for entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and small businesses, to explore why weaving personal stories into your blog posts matters – especially in a world filled with SEO strategies, algorithms, and AI-generated content.
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The PIGFEL System that Works for Dolly DeLong
The Ultimate Blog Podcast
07/09/24 • 39 min
We are thrilled to welcome Dolly DeLong back on the Ultimate Blog Podcast as she shares more about how she has SEO working for her using the PIGFEL system. Dolly shares her strategies for optimizing SEO through a structured weekly routine. She introduces this idea of the PIGFEL system, which stands for Pinterest, Instagram, Google, Facebook, Email, and LinkedIn to efficiently promote content. Whether you're a solo entrepreneur or have a small team, these insights will help you streamline your processes and enhance your online presence.
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Thanks for listening! Let us know your thoughts on Instagram: @sparkmediaconcepts
Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!
SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode134

Building a Decor Blog That Feels Like Home: Wendy Schneider’s Story
The Ultimate Blog Podcast
04/15/25 • 38 min
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.
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🏠Connect with Wendy on her blog, Instagram, and Pinterest
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How many episodes does The Ultimate Blog Podcast have?
The Ultimate Blog Podcast currently has 179 episodes available.
What topics does The Ultimate Blog Podcast cover?
The podcast is about How To, Courses, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on The Ultimate Blog Podcast?
The episode title '8 Benefits of Blogging' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Ultimate Blog Podcast?
The average episode length on The Ultimate Blog Podcast is 37 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Ultimate Blog Podcast released?
Episodes of The Ultimate Blog Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast?
The first episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast was released on Dec 15, 2021.
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