If you're holding off on monetizing your blog until you have more traffic, a bigger email list, or a massive social media following, take this as your wakeup call. This episode of the Ultimate Blog Podcast is part three of our three-part series all about making your first $100 blogging. Amy and Jennifer are busting the myth that you have to be a “big” blogger before you can start earning money, and sharing how you can monetize from day one.

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Make sure to listen to Episode 184, to learn how beginner bloggers actually start making money, and Episode 185, to learn which monetization method is right for you!

💵Your First $100: 5 Beginner-Friendly Ways to Monetize Your Blog

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If you’re a beginner blogger wondering when – or if – you’ll ever start making money, you’re not alone. Whether you’ve been blogging for a few weeks or a few years, turning your blog into a source of income might feel like something only the bloggers with a big following get to do.

But the truth is you don’t need thousands of pageviews or a huge amount of content to start earning money. In this episode of the Ultimate Blog Podcast, we’re kicking off a three-part series all about making your first $100 blogging – and we’re busting the myth that you have to “wait” to be profitable.

💵Your First $100: 5 Beginner-Friendly Ways to Monetize Your Blog

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If there’s one thing bloggers can’t get enough of, it’s Pinterest talk – especially when it comes with expert insights. That’s why we’re so excited to welcome back Pinterest expert Tony Hill on The Ultimate Blog Podcast to talk about the state of Pinterest today. Tony is here to break down current trends, how things are evolving, and what bloggers can do this summer to get ahead. Whether you’ve been pinning for years or you’re wondering if it’s still worth the effort, this episode is packed with helpful tips, tools, and updates.

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If the world of SEO is feeling like the wild, wild west to you right now, you’re not alone. That’s why we are thrilled to welcome back SEO expert Casey Markee of MediaWyse on The Ultimate Blog Podcast to break down what’s really going on – and how bloggers can thrive despite the volatility of SEO. Tune in to hear the latest on Google’s updates, what types of blogs are most affected, and what you can do to improve your rankings.

Whether you’re just getting started or have been blogging for years, this episode is packed with truth bombs, practical advice, and great encouragement to continue to adapt.

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On this episode of the Ultimate Blog Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Bree Pair – podcast host, blogger supporter, and founder of Thrive. Bree is a coach for content creators, founder of Thrive, and host of the Thrive Podcast.

We dove into one of the biggest topics bloggers are curious about but often struggle with: brand deals. If you’ve ever wondered about what to charge, how to get started working with brands, or the red flags of brand deals to avoid, tune in to this one!

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If looking at the data on the backend of your blog overwhelms you, you’re not alone. But using data to make decisions in your blogging business is crucial – and on this episode of the Ultimate Blog Podcast, Ally Anderson is breaking down the basics you need to know.

Ally is a data-backed marketing strategist who helps business owners figure out what’s working in their marketing – and what’s not – so they can stop wasting time and start seeing results. Tune in to hear why knowing your data is important, what data to start tracking, and how using data helps you choose the best strategies and content.

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If you’ve ever gotten lost in a book, teared up during a movie, or felt instantly connected to a stranger online because of something they shared – you’ve felt the power of storytelling in action. But did you know there’s actual science behind why our brains respond so strongly to stories?

In this episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast, we interviewed writer and storytelling expert Susan Lovett about the neuroscience of storytelling – why our brains are hardwired for it, how it shapes our decisions, and how bloggers and content creators can harness that power to truly connect with their audience.

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