Monetization strategies, thriving on social media, and ignoring comparison with Bjork Ostrom.

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Welcome to episode 160 of the Food Blogger Pro podcast! This week on the podcast, we’re sharing a recording from our most recent Live Q&A on Food Blogger Pro.

A Sneak Peek into an FBP Live Q&A

You are getting a sneak peek into one of our favorite perks that comes with a Food Blogger Pro membership: Live Q&As!

We hold a Live Q&A for our members every month, and they’re a chance for our members to get answers to their toughest blogging questions…live.

Our Q&As are the perfect opportunity to invite our experts to chat about a specific topic, but they’re also great for picking Bjork and Lindsay’s brains.

This month’s Q&A was an “Ask Bjork Anything,” and Bjork answered our members’ questions about email lists, photography, monetization strategies, and more. Enjoy this sneak peek into Food Blogger Pro Live Q&As!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Bjork and Lindsay monetized Pinch of Yum in the early days
• The difference between profit and revenue
• Strategies for new bloggers who want to reach out to brands
• How to handle new social media platforms like IGTV
• The ideal Pinterest image size
• How Lindsay stores her photography props
• The best ways to grow your email list
• How Pinch of Yum started to build a team
• How to not get discouraged while you’re growing your blog
• How to promote products on your blog
• What you should do with old content
• How we set up our bootcamps

Resources:

• Apply for our Member Success Agent position!
• Pinch of Yum income reports
• 149: How to Get Your Content to Stand Out on Pinterest with Yuka Ohishi
• 10 Mistakes that Bloggers Make and How to Fix Them
• 7 Essential Tools You Need to Shoot Your Own Recipe Videos
• Wayback Machine
• Zoom

If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for interviews, be sure to email them to podcast@foodbloggerpro.com.

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