The Do You Even Blog Podcast

Jeff and Ben have figured it out. They run 3 revenue-producing blogs, including DollarSprout.com and BreakingTheOnePercent.com...and today we're diving into their pinterest marketing strategies, group board tips, and more.We also chat about why it's TOTALLY OK to blog for money!For show notes, head to https://doyouevenblog.com/podcast/benCiao bella.

UGH. Blog metrics, we check them every hour it seems. In today's blog post (found at https://doyouevenblog.com/blog-metrics) and podcast, we'll answer a few Fan Question Friday (FQF) stuff, then jump into blog metrics!We're going to be looking at WHICH metrics you should actually care about, as well as making the best use of your time checking this stuff so you can actually GROW.Enjoy!

Medium is an incredible platform, but how does it work? How can bloggers utilize it? Today we have the Medium master Tom Kuegler, who's going to fill us in on all the INCREDIBLE benefits of Medium, and how to get started!The full post is here: https://doyouevenblog.com/podcast/thomasEnjoy!!!

This podcast was initially recorded as a response to "the way things are" in the blogosphere. Specifically, a large blogging course launch that left my followers with mixed opinions. Enjoy. The post is at https://doyouevenblog.com/podcast/back-to-work

Grant Sabatier stops by to drop SERIOUS SEO bombs.He is an expert in SEO, as well as an incredible podcaster and blogger at Millennial Money.To read the entire blog post (loooooads of juicy takeaways and lessons on SEO and business building), head to https://doyouevenblog.com/podcast/grantEnjoy the episode (and if you DID enjoy it, leave me an iTunes review with your honest thoughts? I read em all, and it helps me a TON.Ciao :)

The “2nd page SEO strategy” can be an AMAZING way to update old blog posts in attempt to gain SEO rankings. And NO, it’s NOT just “adding more words.” That’s a useless strategy without important context!For the full post, head here: https://doyouevenblog.com/update-old-blog-posts-improved-seo/Enjoy, and DO THE HOMEWORK :) 

Jim is retiring early to Panama to blog. My hero!For shownotes and takeaways, head here: https://doyouevenblog.com/podcast/jimHe was one my favorite people to meet at FinCon (and if you've heard me talk about FC17 before you know that's saying something).Aside from being the nicest of dudes, witty as heck, and willing to shave his head into a full mohawk for a costume party, he's also a fantastic and real blogger, and overall impressive guy.I mean, he's retiring early to Panama.So there's that as well.We also chat about…letting your children blog for you ;-)Building better trust and loyalty from readersBalancing blogging/entrepreneurship with family (oh yeah, and work)Actually opting-in for the alternative lifestyle you dream of.Oh yeah, and for you FinCon-ers…you’ll find out what the *end result* of Jim’s mohawk costume ;-) I also found myself wondering what he did to his hair once he left lol.

Today's episode is very special. Enjoy!If you would like the visual guide to accompany this podcast, it can be found at https://doyouevenblog.com/i-believe-in-blogging

Desirae is a full-time content marketer at THE Shopify (in addition to her A+ personal finance blog Half Banked).For full takeaways from this episode, head to https://doyouevenblog.com/podcast/desiraeStraight-up, this conversation is amazing for anybody looking to make a full-time (and then some) living from writing and/or digital marketing.Desirae drops incredible knowledge bombs on what it takes to get hired as a full-time blogger, as well as the very specific skills you need to be able to prove in the process.And she should know!In this episode, we chat about:The 4 P's of Marketing - What they are and why they're importantHow to price your products :)SOLID tips for writingWhat matters for SEO in 2018How blogging develops critical skills that are in HIGH demand in the workforce (seriously high-paying and flexible roles too)This has quickly become one of my favorite interviews on DYEB, and you'll definitely see why. Desirae is so much awesome. #grammar. #hire-me-ShopifyEnjoy, and be sure to check out the takeaways below :) 

Burnout stinks! For bloggers, for entrepreneurs. In this episode (and blog post at https://doyouevenblog.com/blogger-burnout ), I got tips from several bloggers on how to avoid and combat blogger burnout.Enjoy!