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Why Every Food Blogger Needs to Diversify Beyond The Blog
In this episode, we’re diving into why every food blogger needs to diversify beyond the blog in 2024. I’m sharing my personal journey, the impact of algorithm changes, and why balancing your blog with multiple income streams (especially via digital products using email marketing) is the key to long-term success. Tune in for practical tips on future-proofing your food blog!
→ JOIN THE EMAIL LIST HERE // Sign up to receive my weekly Sassy Sundays email series packed with SEO tips, traffic-scaling strategies, and tons of juicy gems on building a profitable food blog business, delivered–you guessed it–on Sundays.
→ MORE ABOUT JAMIE // I'm a multi-six-figure food blogger, digital entrepreneur, and online educator with 14+ years of digital marketing experience. In the last 9+ years, I've successfully scaled my food blog into a sustainable, profitable multi-six-figure business. My business has afforded me the freedom & flexibility to work for myself on my own terms and manifest the life of my dreams. Now, my mission is to guide experienced food bloggers down this same path.
→ WORK WITH ME // If you're an experienced food blogger looking to refine your niche, revamp your content strategy, and grow & monetize your email list, let's work together!
→ LET'S CONNECT // Instagram • LinkedIn • Email • A Sassy Spoon
→ RATE & REVIEW // Apple Podcasts
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18:35|In this episode of The Sassy Solopreneur Podcast, Jamie breaks down the 5 outdated blogging habits food bloggers need to unlearn in 2025 for SEO. She’s sharing what’s out—and what to do instead—to stay ahead of Google’s ever-changing algorithm. Tune in for a spicy, no-BS take on what actually works in blogging this year!→ JOIN THE EMAIL LIST HERE // Sign up to receive my weekly Sassy Sundays email series packed with SEO tips, traffic-scaling strategies, and tons of juicy gems on building a profitable food blog business, delivered–you guessed it–on Sundays.→ MORE ABOUT JAMIE // I'm a multi-six-figure food blogger, digital entrepreneur, and online educator with 14+ years of digital marketing experience. In the last 9+ years, I've successfully scaled my food blog into a sustainable, profitable multi-six-figure business. My business has afforded me the freedom & flexibility to work for myself on my own terms and manifest the life of my dreams. Now, my mission is to guide experienced food bloggers down this same path.→ EXPLORE COURSES & FREEBIES // Need a strategy refresh? Whether you’re refining your niche or optimizing your content, I’ve got resources to help you scale this year. Let's do this!→ LET'S CONNECT // Instagram • LinkedIn • A Sassy Spoon→ RATE & REVIEW // Apple PodcastsThe Most Underrated Food Blog SEO Strategy & How to Leverage It
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16:44|Niching down isn’t just about choosing a focus for your blog—it’s a total mindset shift. In this episode of The Sassy Solopreneur, Jamie dives into the mindset behind niching down and why so many food bloggers are afraid to do it. She explains why niching down is the very key to long-term growth. If you’ve been overthinking your niche or feel stuck, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to take the leap.→ JOIN THE EMAIL LIST HERE // Sign up to receive my weekly Sassy Sundays email series packed with SEO tips, traffic-scaling strategies, and tons of juicy gems on building a profitable food blog business, delivered–you guessed it–on Sundays.→ MORE ABOUT JAMIE // I'm a multi-six-figure food blogger, digital entrepreneur, and online educator with 14+ years of digital marketing experience. In the last 9+ years, I've successfully scaled my food blog into a sustainable, profitable multi-six-figure business. My business has afforded me the freedom & flexibility to work for myself on my own terms and manifest the life of my dreams. Now, my mission is to guide experienced food bloggers down this same path.→ WORK WITH ME // If you're an experienced food blogger looking to refine your niche, revamp your content strategy, and grow & monetize your email list, let's work together!→ LET'S CONNECT // Instagram • LinkedIn • Email • A Sassy Spoon→ RATE & REVIEW // Apple Podcasts5 Signs It’s Time to Pivot Your Food Blog Strategy
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