100K Celebration: Your Questions Answered!

ByHannah Clark

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SHOW NOTES: Episode 128

You asked, and we answered! In celebrating over 100,000 downloads for the podcast, we wanted to hear from YOU!

We asked you all to send in your questions via Speakpipe and today we are answer 5 of those questions right here on the podcast! Tune in as we answer your blogging questions!

The first question we answered was on the importance of alt text for images in your blog posts. Alt text isn’t just a place to put in keywords but it’s a vital component for making your content accessible. It’s about ensuring that everyone can enjoy the full experience of your blog. Check out last week’s episode with Kris and Katie Kimball to hear how their platform The Blog Fixer can help you as well.

We opened up and shared our own personal struggles with blogging and times that we felt like throwing in the towel with one of the questions. There will be tough times, but it’s the passion for what we do that keeps us going.

A question about investing in your blog was asked and we can’t stress the importance enough of investing in the foundational elements of your blog. Whether it’s keyword research tools, domain names, hosting, themes, plugins, branding, design, or email marketing – these are the building blocks of your blogging business. 


For those of you who are overwhelmed by the technicalities, we’ve got you covered with our online course, the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp!

To the listener who asked about starting a lifestyle blog, we talked about getting specific, understanding your niche, and knowing your target audience.

A question was asked about the pros and cons of Squarespace for blogging. We recommend a self-hosted WordPress site for those looking to build organic traffic and to monetize. It’s ultimately about aligning your platform choice with your long-term goals.

Whether you’re a seasoned blogger or just starting, we hope that today’s episode can help!

Thank you for being a part of our journey to 100,000 downloads and beyond! We’re looking forward to the next milestone!

Keep blogging, keep growing, and never hesitate to reach out with your questions! We would love to hear what you thought of this episode! Send us a DM over on Instagram: @sparkmediaconcepts and let us know your thoughts!

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED:

  • Importance of alt text for images in blogging
  • Purpose of alt text for visually impaired individuals and SEO impact
  • Solution for quickly adding alt text to existing images using the Blog Fixer
  • Personal experiences of feeling like giving up on blogging
  • Overcoming challenges and finding purpose in blogging
  • Investing in foundational elements for blogging
  • Considerations for starting a lifestyle blog
  • Using Squarespace vs. self-hosted WordPress for blogging
  • Recommendations for aspiring bloggers

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MORE ABOUT THE ULTIMATE BLOG PODCAST:

Welcome to The Ultimate Blog Podcast! This podcast is for you if you’ve ever wanted to learn blogging basics so that you can start your own blog or if you have been a blogger for years but are struggling to grow or need inspiration and community.

Every Tuesday we will be sharing a new episode where we will cover topics from the basics of starting a blog, monetizing and growing your site, to finding the inspiration you need to keep going. You will also find guest interviews with experts on different blogging topics as well as interviews with bloggers who’ve been in your shoes.

Amy Reinecke and Jennifer Draper are bloggers themselves who want to encourage you to believe in your potential, step outside the norm and step into a life where you create your own schedule, your own success and your own story.

We’d love to connect with you on our other platforms so please visit us at www.sparkmediaconcepts.com or follow us on Instagram at @sparkmediaconcepts

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