Eat Blog Talk | Megan Porta

My Emissions was started as a way to research and collect the average emissions of each food. About 2/3 of people claim to be doing "everything they can to reduce their carbon footprint," but without clear information it's hard to reduce the impact of their diet. My Emissions provides the first carbon label for food blogs. This allows sites to display the carbon footprint of recipes in a simple and understandable way. Learn WHY this information should be in your recipe cards and HOW to implement it!

Out of sheer necessity, Debbie Gartner figured out a way to overcome a massive debt. She learned affiliate marketing strategies and developed a fresh perspective on blogging. In 3.5 years, she erased a $238K debt! Listen to the episode to find out how! - There is a lot of money to be made through affiliates, but it’s about so much more than that. It’s just one piece of a much larger puzzle. - DIVERSIFY! Don’t just rely on ads or affiliates. Allow some breathing room for your business.

Wrenn and Arturo work as a team in every area of their lives, from ranching and parenting to blogging. They have learned valuable lessons that have kept all areas of their lives afloat and healthy, so learn from them! - Stop over-analyzing the work you do. Better yet, over-analyze the right things. - A little distraction is healthy and can keep you focused on what really matters. - Communication is key when working together with a spouse or team member, but also find ways to be as efficient as possible.

Sometimes the most difficult stretches teach us the greatest lessons. 2020 was a year to learn from! Join us in the episode to hear the good parts (from the eyes of a food blogger) that emerged from a challenging year. - Technology can be our friend. - Food bloggers are needed! - It’s not all about you. - White space creates safety margins which protect us. - Diversifying streams of revenue is a good stress reliever! - Being adaptable is vital. - Listen to the episode for the remaining takeaways!

Casey Markee is the founder of digital consultancy company MediaWyse. He is an SEO professional who helps bloggers take their businesses to the next level through his expertise and website audits. Here are a few SEO priorities that should be on your radar in 2021: - Web stories: what and why - Passage Indexing: How it is different from featured snippets - Best (affordable) options for doing keyword research - Best practices for blog post optimization - May 2021 Page Experience Algorithm: What to expect

Lucy’s passion for Japanese food launched her into becoming a foodie creator. She has explored the different avenues available to food bloggers and wants others to be aware of them, as well! - Find out what your true passion is in the world of food blogging and immerse yourself in it. Are you passionate about photography? A certain type of food? - From there, other opportunities will begin appearing before your eyes. Be ready to see them! - There is so much opportunity out there!

Food blogging is no joke. There is never a shortage of things to accomplish, so utilize your time as best you can! Megan imparts her tricks for reaching an optimal level of productivity as a food blogger. - Learn to be laser focused. - Work concentrated. - Learn to say no. - Plan and schedule as much as you possibly can. - Make the most of every minute of your work day. Every minute counts. - Push yourself to accomplish more because it is POSSIBLE. - Commit to finishing everything you start.

Laura and her husband grew their Six Hungry Feet food blog quickly by utilizing a few underrated (and very smart) strategies. Inside the episode, Laura shares how they started and how they grew so quickly. - Focus on creating quality content and learn the many ways you can offer up content that is packed with quality. - Promotional strategies for getting your content SEEN. Don’t underestimate Facebook, Pinterest and the power of your friends! - So many more gems are packed inside!

Nicole Johnson works for Mediavine, an ad management company that works closely with food bloggers. She gives her best tips about why having display ads on your blog is a great idea and how you can make that happen. - Why Mediavine ads are different from the rest. - What you should expect from a quality ad manager. - Tips to getting to 50k sessions/month (the threshold for applying to have Mediavine ads on your site). - Just keep moving forward and try not to get hung up on the numbers!

Shooting photos for a blog is different than shooting for a cookbook. Lori Rice is a photographer who teaches food creators how to shoot their own food photos through her online courses. She shares valuable advice inside this episode so you can feel more confident launching into taking photos for a cookbook. - Why blog photos are different from cookbook photos. - Why you should never use the camera on your phone to photograph a cookbook. - How to create ideal cookbook photos. - How to organize it all!

Jumprope is a new innovative platform that makes the process of producing video easier! Edit and share how-to content within the Jumprope app. Then export your videos in the formats you need for YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest, blog posts and more. - Learn the ins and outs of Jumprope so you know where to get started (and what to focus on). - Foodie creators are seeing success with Jumprope, so download the FREE app and get started! - Save hours on each video you create, opening up time for other projects.

Don’t underestimate the power of mental blocks. They are sneaky and often we don’t even know they exist, but they can be the reason we are unable to find success, money, opportunities and quality people. Listen in to figure out how to uncover your own blocks and how to rewrite your stories in order to invite success to flow freely into your business! - Acknowledging blocks exist is the first step! - Rewrite the stories (aka the lies)! - Know that YOU ARE WORTHY. - Invite success in!

As a weekly guest on her local ABC affiliate, Marie knows what it takes to be a stellar guest. She helps food bloggers connect with their local TV stations and learn how to cook on TV. - Finding the right people is key, so figure out who those people are and reach out to them. - Cooking on TV can give you visibility, credibility and social proof for your food blog. - Shake the nerves and be a stellar guest. - How to choose the right recipe to showcase.

After taking a long break from blogging and enduring personal challenges, Siri used blogging as a way to combat depression. This episode provides inspiration for anyone who has taken a break or is struggling to stay in the game and it is jam-packed full of self care and blogging tips. - If blogging is a passion of yours, allow it to bring clarity and happiness into your business and life. - Niching down and refocusing is a great way to re-enter blogging after a break. - Combat the comparison trap!

Tech addiction can be a very real problem for entrepreneurs! We rely on tech to get our jobs done, allowing addiction to creep in. Amy is a psychotherapist and has insights about the effects of tech addiction and advice about how to combat it. - To gauge where you stand with it, evaluate your relationships. - Use tech to your advantage! There are many apps that can help you replace damaging tech time with relaxation. - Start a small habit to gain momentum with increasing mental strength.

Implementing one tiny idea repeatedly and consistently over time can lead to massive results. Taking small steps that require just a few minutes of your day can add up over time. Success doesn’t require constant sprinting! 1. Determine a goal you are going to take really seriously (something you are passionate about and that also has payout potential). 2. Simplify an idea for achieving your goal. 3. Set a period of time when you will follow through with the idea CONSISTENTLY. 4. Reap the reward!

Hashtag Jeff joins us in this episode to impart knowledge on the topic of SEO. He covers a broad range of topics that fall under the umbrella of SEO. - When to update content and when not to update content. And why you should stop fearing the Google recrawls (and Google in general)! - How and where to do keyword research and how to manage your titles and headings. - Best practices for using Yoast. - An overview of using Categories in Wordpress. See? Tons of great topics covered! See you inside!

This popular EBT replay dives into how to work with, approach, pitch and negotiate with brands you know and love. - Employ Alyssa Brantley's tactic known as the Pantry Pitch to figure out which brands to reach out to! - Learn how to find a brand's contact info and know you are talking to the right person. - Stay on top of your deliverables and contract terms in order to develop long-term partnerships. - Do the work for the brand! Make their job easier to make yourself more appealing.

Join us in this compilation of audio clips from previous EBT episodes where a handful of guests (Jena Carlin, Alyssa Brantley, Kelly McNelis and more!) take a deep dive into the many ways food bloggers can monetize their businesses. - Working with brands is a great way to connect with your audience! - Contributing content to other bloggers’ sites is a way to earn money. - Learn the SECRET about how to make money through ebook sales. - Start hosting virtual cooking classes today! - And more!

Pinterest is a super important platform for food bloggers to be on. It provides so much opportunity for traffic and therefore revenue. Melissa works for Tailwind and has insider information about how food bloggers can make the most of Pinterest. - What the new Pinterest algorithm changes are all about. - How to adapt to the seemingly constant changes as a blogger. - Tools, tips and advice about how to grow while also preserving precious time and energy. - So much more inside, so be sure to listen in!