If you are looking to supercharge your productivity and get more done with less effort, this episode is for you! Task batching is the idea of doing similar tasks together to increase your efficiency. I'm sharing 3 tasks you can do in bulk as a food blogger to boost your blogging workflow. In this episode, I'll cover:  Recipe Development and Testing Content Creation and Photography Social Media and Engagement  Instagram | Website  Show Notes | Podcast Updates Web Design for Food Bloggers Resources: 3 Things to Make More Time How to Create More Content  Time Management: How to Save Time with Batching Tasks

If you are looking to supercharge your productivity and get more done with less effort, this episode is for you! Task batching is the idea of doing similar tasks together to increase your efficiency. I'm sharing 3 tasks you can do in bulk as a food blogger to boost your blogging workflow. In this episode, I'll cover: <ul> <li>Recipe Development and Testing</li> <li>Content Creation and Photography</li> <li>Social Media and Engagement</li> </ul> <a href="https://instagram.com/graceandvine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://thevinepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/3-tasks-you-can-do-in-bulk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> | <a href="https://grace-and-vine-studios.ck.page/cc5aa83423" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Updates</a> <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/design-services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Web Design for Food Bloggers</a> Resources: <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/3-things-make-more-time/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3 Things to Make More Time</a> <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/how-to-create-more-content/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Create More Content</a> <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/time-management-how-to-save-time-with-batching-tasks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Time Management: How to Save Time with Batching Tasks</a>

3 Tasks You Can Do In Bulk

Does it ever feel like there just isn't enough time in the day to get all of the things done? As food bloggers, we wear lots of hats, but there are some ways to get more time in your day and maximize your results. Today I'm sharing three powerful time management tips to boost your productivity and create more time in your day. In this episode, I'll cover:  Stay focused Streamline your process Outsource  &gt;&gt; Wait List for Food Blogger Template Shop

Does it ever feel like there just isn't enough time in the day to get all of the things done? As food bloggers, we wear lots of hats, but there are some ways to get more time in your day and maximize your results. Today I'm sharing three powerful time management tips to boost your productivity and create more time in your day. In this episode, I'll cover: <ul> <li>Stay focused</li> <li>Streamline your process</li> <li>Outsource</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/template" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Wait List for Food Blogger Template Shop</a>

3 Things to Make More Time

Have you started your Q4 plan yet? I know it's only summer, but quarter 4 always sneaks up on us. In this episode, we'll chat about getting started on your Q4 plan and creating amazing content for the end of the year. It's never too early to start planning and preparing for the holiday season, so let's dive in! In this episode, I'll cover:  Why You Need a Q4 Plan Mini Audit of Holiday Content Finding Low Hanging Fruit Creating Content to Fill Your Gaps Get Started ASAP  Resources: How to Create More Content Instagram | Website  Show Notes | Podcast Updates Web Design for Food Bloggers

Have you started your Q4 plan yet? I know it's only summer, but quarter 4 always sneaks up on us. In this episode, we'll chat about getting started on your Q4 plan and creating amazing content for the end of the year. It's never too early to start planning and preparing for the holiday season, so let's dive in! In this episode, I'll cover: <ul> <li>Why You Need a Q4 Plan</li> <li>Mini Audit of Holiday Content</li> <li>Finding Low Hanging Fruit</li> <li>Creating Content to Fill Your Gaps</li> <li>Get Started ASAP</li> </ul> Resources: <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/how-to-create-more-content/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Create More Content</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/graceandvine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://thevinepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/start-your-q4-plan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> | <a href="https://grace-and-vine-studios.ck.page/cc5aa83423" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Updates</a> <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/design-services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Web Design for Food Bloggers</a>

Start Your Q4 Plan

It is always so exciting when you see a blog post that is increasing in ranking and starting to drive more traffic. Ever wondered how you could boost a post even further? Try these strategies to boost the rankings even higher! In this episode:   How to Find the Posts Creative Ways to Boost A Post’s Rankings Creating a System to Repeat  Connect with Madison Instagram | Website | Show Notes Work with Grace + Vine in 2023:   All Design Services   Web Design for Food Bloggers  

It is always so exciting when you see a blog post that is increasing in ranking and starting to drive more traffic. Ever wondered how you could boost a post even further? Try these strategies to boost the rankings even higher! In this episode:  <ul> <li>How to Find the Posts</li> <li>Creative Ways to Boost A Post’s Rankings</li> <li>Creating a System to Repeat</li> </ul> Connect with Madison <a href="https://instagram.com/graceandvine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://graceandvinestudios.com/creative-ideas-to-boost-a-posts-ranking/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> Work with Grace + Vine in 2023: <ul> <li> <a href="https://graceandvinestudios.com/services" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All Design Services</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/design-services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Web Design for Food Bloggers</a> </li> </ul>

Creative Ideas to Boost a Post’s Ranking

We are halfway through the year, which means it’s time to check in on your goals for the year! Today’s episode is a check in on my own blog growth plan and the biggest lessons I’ve learned so far this year. In this episode I'll share lessons learned including:   Does more blog content lead to more traffic? The importance of systems Hiring and building your team Other lessons  Other episodes and resources mentioned:   My 2023 Blog Growth Plan  Using Asana to Manage Your Blog Posts  The Systems and Standards Your Food Blog Needs  Connect with Madison Instagram | Website | Show Notes Work with Grace + Vine in 2023:   All Design Services   Web Design for Food Bloggers  

We are halfway through the year, which means it’s time to check in on your goals for the year! Today’s episode is a check in on my own blog growth plan and the biggest lessons I’ve learned so far this year. In this episode I'll share lessons learned including:  <ul> <li>Does more blog content lead to more traffic?</li> <li>The importance of systems</li> <li>Hiring and building your team</li> <li>Other lessons</li> </ul> Other episodes and resources mentioned:  <ul> <li><a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/my-blog-growth-plan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My 2023 Blog Growth Plan</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/how-to-manage-your-blog-projects-in-asana/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Using Asana to Manage Your Blog Posts</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/the-standards-and-systems-your-food-blog-needs-with-jillian-dolberry/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Systems and Standards Your Food Blog Needs</a></li> </ul> Connect with Madison <a href="https://instagram.com/graceandvine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/blog-plan-check-in/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> Work with Grace + Vine in 2023: <ul> <li> <a href="https://graceandvinestudios.com/services" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All Design Services</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/design-services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Web Design for Food Bloggers</a> </li> </ul>

2023 Blog Plan Check In

If you want to work with brands and make money through brand partnerships with your food blog, then your work with me page is a must have. But what should go on that page and how can you put your best foot forward through it? On this episode we'll chat about 3 things your work with me page should have. In this episode:   Your 3 Brand W’s: who, what, why Types of Work You Accept (and examples) Contact Information  Other episodes mentioned:   3 Things For Your Homepage  3 Things for Your Recipe Index  3 Things For Your About Page  Connect with Madison Instagram | Website | Show Notes Work with Grace + Vine in 2023:   All Design Services   Web Design for Food Bloggers  

If you want to work with brands and make money through brand partnerships with your food blog, then your work with me page is a must have. But what should go on that page and how can you put your best foot forward through it? On this episode we'll chat about 3 things your work with me page should have. In this episode:  <ul> <li>Your 3 Brand W’s: who, what, why</li> <li>Types of Work You Accept (and examples)</li> <li>Contact Information</li> </ul> Other episodes mentioned:  <ul> <li><a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/3-things-for-your-homepage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3 Things For Your Homepage</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/3-things-for-your-recipe-index/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 3 Things for Your Recipe Index</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/3-things-for-your-about-page/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 3 Things For Your About Page</a></li> </ul> Connect with Madison <a href="https://instagram.com/graceandvine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/3-things-for-your-work-with-me-page/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> Work with Grace + Vine in 2023: <ul> <li> <a href="https://graceandvinestudios.com/services" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All Design Services</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/design-services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Web Design for Food Bloggers</a> </li> </ul>

3 Things for Your Work With Me Page

Your recipe index can be an amazing tool for your audience but can sometimes be confusing to organize! Here are 3 things to consider, update, or check on to make the most out of your recipe index. In this episode:   Building your recipe index for SEO What you should focus on What to add to improve user experience  Resources mentioned:    Other recipe index episodes  Organize Your Blog Categories 

Your recipe index can be an amazing tool for your audience but can sometimes be confusing to organize! Here are 3 things to consider, update, or check on to make the most out of your recipe index. In this episode:  <ul> <li>Building your recipe index for SEO</li> <li>What you should focus on</li> <li>What to add to improve user experience</li> </ul> Resources mentioned:  <ul> <li><a href="https://graceandvinestudios.com/episode-sprint-all-about-that-recipe-index/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Other recipe index episodes</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/organize-your-blog-categories/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Organize Your Blog Categories</a></li> </ul>

3 Things for Your Recipe Index

Your about page is one of the most important pages of your food blog to make a connection with your audience. In today’s episode, I’ll be diving into 3 things to do to refresh your about page and provide you with some tips and tricks to make it stand out and connect with your audience. In this episode:   Your expertise Your favorite posts Call to action  Episodes mentioned:  3 Things for Your Homepage  Resources:   Search Engine Land Article by SEO Casey Markee Writing an About Page  Connect with Madison Instagram | Website |  Show Notes Work with Grace + Vine in 2023:   All Design Services   Web Design for Food Bloggers  

Your about page is one of the most important pages of your food blog to make a connection with your audience. In today’s episode, I’ll be diving into 3 things to do to refresh your about page and provide you with some tips and tricks to make it stand out and connect with your audience. In this episode:  <ul> <li>Your expertise</li> <li>Your favorite posts</li> <li>Call to action</li> </ul> Episodes mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/3-things-for-your-homepage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3 Things for Your Homepage</a></li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="https://searchengineland.com/top-wordpress-technical-seo-issues-395782?fbclid=IwAR3o-bxYHC_tjW4_8Zi2NW-XZ-OYKOOAbBVKt7UaUf_xUHdBdZliLvdPgh0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Search Engine Land Article by SEO Casey Markee</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/writing-an-about-page/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Writing an About Page</a></li> </ul> Connect with Madison <a href="https://instagram.com/graceandvine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/3-things-for-your-about-page/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Show Notes</a> Work with Grace + Vine in 2023: <ul> <li> <a href="https://graceandvinestudios.com/services" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All Design Services</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/design-services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Web Design for Food Bloggers</a> </li> </ul>

3 Things For Your About Page

A few quick tweaks to your homepage can take it from dull to fantastic!  Today I'll be discussing three effective ways to update the homepage of your food blog and enhance its overall appearance and functionality. Whether you're a seasoned food blogger or just starting out, these tips are sure to help you attract more readers and keep them coming back for more delicious recipes! In this episode:   Optimize for EEAT Brand Message Seasonal Content  Episodes mentioned:    How Often Should You Update Your Homepage    What Should Be on the Homepage of Your Food Blog    Tools to TRULY Know Your Audience   Resources:   Custom Website Design   Branding Intensive   Connect with Madison Instagram | Website | Show Notes Work with Grace + Vine in 2023:   All Design Services   Web Design for Food Bloggers  

A few quick tweaks to your homepage can take it from dull to fantastic!  Today I'll be discussing three effective ways to update the homepage of your food blog and enhance its overall appearance and functionality. Whether you're a seasoned food blogger or just starting out, these tips are sure to help you attract more readers and keep them coming back for more delicious recipes! In this episode:  <ul> <li>Optimize for EEAT</li> <li>Brand Message</li> <li>Seasonal Content</li> </ul> Episodes mentioned: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/how-often-should-you-update-your-homepage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How Often Should You Update Your Homepage</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/what-should-be-on-the-homepage-of-your-food-blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> What Should Be on the Homepage of Your Food Blog</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/tools-to-really-know-your-audience/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Tools to TRULY Know Your Audience</a> </li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/design-services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Custom Website Design</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/brand-design/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Branding Intensive</a> </li> </ul> Connect with Madison <a href="https://instagram.com/graceandvine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://thevinepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/3-things-for-your-homepage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> Work with Grace + Vine in 2023: <ul> <li> <a href="https://graceandvinestudios.com/services" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All Design Services</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/design-services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Web Design for Food Bloggers</a> </li> </ul>

3 Things For Your Homepage

Everyone is talking about AI and ChatGPT. The big question on everyone’s mind is, “Will AI make blogging obsolete?” Today we’re talking about how AI can be a useful tool for food bloggers, what the future might look like, and how to leverage AI in your business right now.  In this episode:   Why bloggers are worried about AI AI for writing blog posts AI for SEO AI for Social Media AI for Writing AI for Graphic Design Risks of AI   Resources mentioned:   Cupcake Photo  The Pope in a puffer jacket AI Engine Ghostwriter Pingenerator  Google on Using AI Content  Connect with Madison Instagram | Website | Show Notes Work with Grace + Vine in 2023:   All Design Services   Web Design for Food Bloggers  

Everyone is talking about AI and ChatGPT. The big question on everyone’s mind is, “Will AI make blogging obsolete?” Today we’re talking about how AI can be a useful tool for food bloggers, what the future might look like, and how to leverage AI in your business right now.  In this episode:  <ul> <li>Why bloggers are worried about AI</li> <li>AI for writing blog posts</li> <li>AI for SEO</li> <li>AI for Social Media</li> <li>AI for Writing</li> <li>AI for Graphic Design</li> <li>Risks of AI </li> </ul> Resources mentioned:  <ul> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CqF7Q2BuJcb/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cupcake Photo</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/chrisstokelwalker/pope-puffy-jacket-ai-midjourney-image-creator-interview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Pope in a puffer jacket</a></li> <li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/ai-engine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AI Engine</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tailwindapp.com/ghostwriter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ghostwriter</a></li> <li><a href="https://pingenerator.com/generate/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pingenerator</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.seroundtable.com/google-on-using-ai-to-write-content-35169.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Google on Using AI Content</a></li> </ul> Connect with Madison <a href="https://instagram.com/graceandvine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://thevinepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/ai-for-food-bloggers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> Work with Grace + Vine in 2023: <ul> <li> <a href="https://graceandvinestudios.com/services" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All Design Services</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/design-services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Web Design for Food Bloggers</a> </li> </ul>

AI For Food Bloggers

The Vine Podcast is a show designed for food bloggers who want to spend more time creating content for their audience and less time feeling overwhelmed on how to make their brand and website work for them. Each episode is designed to give you strategies and tools to build your brand and website and get back to why you started a food blog in the first place. Join host Madison Wetherill as we explore how to build a food blog that serves you and your audience.

Madison does a great job of getting to the information.  She is straight forward and doesn’t throw in any fluff. It’s all concrete action steps that can be taken.

Fabulous tips and style

I am not a food blogger the content in this podcast can be applied to so many niches. It helps you prepare your blog for page view spikes, get your readers to stick around, and how to do blog audits to make sure your site is reader-ready. This is a no-nonsense podcast that gives you actionable tips to take to help you grow your blog and attract readers that want to stick around!

Such valuable information

The Vine Podcast

Hear from 6 food bloggers who are each on their own unique journey on what worked in 2019 and what they are focusing on in 2020!  Each of these bloggers have such a unique perspective and we can all learn a lesson from two from each other!  Special thanks to the bloggers who joined in for this episode:  Liz Falcigno from The Clean Eating Couple  Lindsay Moe from The Live-In Kitchen Meghan Yager from Cake N Knife Bita Arabian from Oven Hug Erin Parker from The Speckled Palate Kelly Anthony from The Anthony Kitchen  Grab the free guide: DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers Instagram | Website | Show Notes Web Design for Food Bloggers

Hear from 6 food bloggers who are each on their own unique journey on what worked in 2019 and what they are focusing on in 2020!  Each of these bloggers have such a unique perspective and we can all learn a lesson from two from each other!  Special thanks to the bloggers who joined in for this episode: <ul> <li>Liz Falcigno from The Clean Eating Couple </li> <li>Lindsay Moe from The Live-In Kitchen</li> <li>Meghan Yager from Cake N Knife</li> <li>Bita Arabian from Oven Hug</li> <li>Erin Parker from The Speckled Palate</li> <li>Kelly Anthony from The Anthony Kitchen</li> </ul> Grab the free guide: <a href="https://grace-and-vine-studios.ck.page/8fe1d6f658" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/graceandvine" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="../../../content/thevinepodcast.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/it's-okay-to-let-it-go" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.graceandvinestudios.com%2Fdesign-services%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHPbCWUC2fDNGbeN7BGyqHN9_4x3Q" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Web Design for Food Bloggers</a>

Lessons Learned in 2019 from 6 Food Bloggers

When was the last time you went to your website only to realize that something was broken? I’m breaking down how to conduct your own website audit to make sure that your blog is running smoothly and you can make the most of the website you already have. Grab the download for this episode to follow along: DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers In this episode, we'll walk through a self website audit that will ensure that the following things are running smoothly. This episode covers:  How to prioritize website fixes Above the fold real estate on your blog Branding and visuals Navigation Menu Search bars Newsletter sign ups Recipe cards Plugins Broken Links Contact Page  Resources Mentioned:  DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers Checklist  My Favorite Plugins for Food Bloggers Broken Link Checker Plugin WP Support  Growing your food blog? Grab the free guide: 3 Reasons Your Food Blog Isn't Growing Instagram | Website | Show Notes Web Design for Food Bloggers

When was the last time you went to your website only to realize that something was broken? I’m breaking down how to conduct your own website audit to make sure that your blog is running smoothly and you can make the most of the website you already have. Grab the download for this episode to follow along: <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/004download/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers</a> In this episode, we'll walk through a self website audit that will ensure that the following things are running smoothly. This episode covers: <ul> <li>How to prioritize website fixes</li> <li>Above the fold real estate on your blog</li> <li>Branding and visuals</li> <li>Navigation Menu</li> <li>Search bars</li> <li>Newsletter sign ups</li> <li>Recipe cards</li> <li>Plugins</li> <li>Broken Links</li> <li>Contact Page</li> </ul> Resources Mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/004download/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers Checklist</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/top-wordpress-plugins-for-food-bloggers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> My Favorite Plugins for Food Bloggers</a></li> <li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/broken-link-checker/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Broken Link Checker Plugin</a></li> <li><a href="https://graceandvinestudios.com/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WP Support</a></li> </ul> Growing your food blog? Grab the free guide: <a href="https://www.thevinepodcast.com/grow-your-food-blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3 Reasons Your Food Blog Isn't Growing</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/graceandvine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://thevinepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.thevinepodcast.com/diy-website-audit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/design-services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Web Design for Food Bloggers</a>

DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers

Writing strategic and clear messaging for your blog can take your brand to the next level of connection with your readers. Learn what brand messaging is, why it's essential to a strategic brand and where to infuse clear messaging onto your website so you can connect on a deeper level with your audience! In this episode we'll cover:   What is brand messaging? Why is brand messaging important? How to Figure Out Your Brand Messaging 5 places to add your messaging on your website  Grab the download for this episode to follow along: 5 Places to Add Strategic Messaging  Growing your food blog? Grab the free guide: 3 Reasons Your Food Blog Isn't Growing Instagram | Website | Show Notes Web Design for Food Bloggers

Writing strategic and clear messaging for your blog can take your brand to the next level of connection with your readers. Learn what brand messaging is, why it's essential to a strategic brand and where to infuse clear messaging onto your website so you can connect on a deeper level with your audience! In this episode we'll cover:  <ul> <li>What is brand messaging?</li> <li>Why is brand messaging important?</li> <li>How to Figure Out Your Brand Messaging</li> <li>5 places to add your messaging on your website</li> </ul> Grab the download for this episode to follow along: <a href="https://thevinepodcast.com/003download" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5 Places to Add Strategic Messaging</a> Growing your food blog? Grab the free guide: <a href="https://www.thevinepodcast.com/grow-your-food-blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3 Reasons Your Food Blog Isn't Growing</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/graceandvine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://thevinepodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://thevinepodcast.com/clear-strategic-messaging" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/design-services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Web Design for Food Bloggers</a>

Clear and Strategic Messaging for Your Blog

The biggest misconception I hear about branding is that a logo and branding are the same. Most bloggers understand their need for a logo, but a logo is not a complete brand. In this episode we will cover:  What branding is Why you need it Specifics on what food bloggers need to have for their branding  Resources mentioned:   Clear &amp; Strategic Messaging for Your Blog Defining Your Ideal Reader  Growing your food blog? Grab the free guide: 3 Reasons Your Food Blog Isn't Growing Instagram | Website | Show Notes Web Design for Food Bloggers

The biggest misconception I hear about branding is that a logo and branding are the same. Most bloggers understand their need for a logo, but a logo is not a complete brand. In this episode we will cover: <ul> <li>What branding is</li> <li>Why you need it</li> <li>Specifics on what food bloggers need to have for their branding</li> </ul> Resources mentioned:  <ul> <li><a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/clear-strategic-messaging/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Clear &amp; Strategic Messaging for Your Blog</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/defining-your-ideal-reader/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Defining Your Ideal Reader</a></li> </ul> Growing your food blog? Grab the free guide: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevinepodcast.com%2Fgrow-your-food-blog%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHgvDfGGZUwFMxSdV1RJ8XO0qpVBg" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">3 Reasons Your Food Blog Isn't Growing</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fgraceandvine&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNGSZZn5uNoUrnbaXXYEj79yNsDWUw" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fthevinepodcast.com&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNGV52WIBYJgbR2kxwZ_9snHm13JQA" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/branding-for-food-bloggers/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.graceandvinestudios.com%2Fdesign-services%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHPbCWUC2fDNGbeN7BGyqHN9_4x3Q" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Web Design for Food Bloggers</a>

Branding for Food Bloggers

Can you see into the future at where your blog is headed? Does goal setting for your blog seem mysterious or impossible? Let’s break down how to set strategic goals for your food blog in today’s episode.  In this episode we'll cover:  What are your goals for your blog? What do you want to do with your blog?  Growing your food blog? Grab the free guide: 3 Reasons Your Food Blog Isn't Growing Instagram | Website | Show Notes Web Design for Food Bloggers

Can you see into the future at where your blog is headed? Does goal setting for your blog seem mysterious or impossible? Let’s break down how to set strategic goals for your food blog in today’s episode.  In this episode we'll cover: <ul> <li>What are your goals for your blog?</li> <li>What do you want to do with your blog?</li> </ul> Growing your food blog? Grab the free guide: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevinepodcast.com%2Fgrow-your-food-blog%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHgvDfGGZUwFMxSdV1RJ8XO0qpVBg" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">3 Reasons Your Food Blog Isn't Growing</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fgraceandvine&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNGSZZn5uNoUrnbaXXYEj79yNsDWUw" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fthevinepodcast.com&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNGV52WIBYJgbR2kxwZ_9snHm13JQA" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/how-to-strategically-set-goals-for-your-food-blog" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.graceandvinestudios.com%2Fdesign-services%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHPbCWUC2fDNGbeN7BGyqHN9_4x3Q" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Web Design for Food Bloggers</a>

How to Strategically Set Goals for Your Food Blog

Have you ever wondered how to find the BEST ideas for new blog posts? In this post, you'll learn how to strategically plan your content so that you can find the posts that will connect with your audience and perform well and bring in more traffic. In this episode we will cover how to strategically plan your content including:  Starting with your ideas Reviewing your previous year's content Reviewing your brand messaging and niche Three questions to ask about every idea Asking your audience  Why you should make your brand messaging a priority  Grab the free guide: DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers Instagram | Website | Show Notes Web Design for Food Bloggers

Have you ever wondered how to find the BEST ideas for new blog posts? In this post, you'll learn how to strategically plan your content so that you can find the posts that will connect with your audience and perform well and bring in more traffic. In this episode we will cover how to strategically plan your content including: <ul> <li>Starting with your ideas</li> <li>Reviewing your previous year's content</li> <li>Reviewing your brand messaging and niche</li> <li>Three questions to ask about every idea</li> <li>Asking your audience </li> <li>Why you should make your brand messaging a priority</li> </ul> Grab the free guide: <a href="https://grace-and-vine-studios.ck.page/8fe1d6f658" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/graceandvine" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="../../../content/thevinepodcast.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/how-to-strategically-plan-your-content" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.graceandvinestudios.com%2Fdesign-services%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHPbCWUC2fDNGbeN7BGyqHN9_4x3Q" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Web Design for Food Bloggers</a>

How to Strategically Plan Your Content

Have you heard that you should have a freebie, or lead magnet, for capturing new email subscribers? Whether you already have one or you’re looking to create one, this episode will help you decide what your freebie should be and then I will share my tips for designing a freebie for your blog! In this episode we will cover:  10 examples of freebies for food bloggers Tips for creating a freebie for your blog Your audience's journey Design tips for an email freebie You have a freebie, now what do you do with it?  10 Examples of Freebies for Food Bloggers:  Checklist Hack Shopping List Meal Plan Recipe ebook Swap list Cuisine guide Timeline Holiday menu Printable  Resources: Convertkit (affiliate link) Grab the free guide: DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers Instagram | Website | Show Notes Web Design for Food Bloggers

Have you heard that you should have a freebie, or lead magnet, for capturing new email subscribers? Whether you already have one or you’re looking to create one, this episode will help you decide what your freebie should be and then I will share my tips for designing a freebie for your blog! In this episode we will cover: <ul> <li>10 examples of freebies for food bloggers</li> <li>Tips for creating a freebie for your blog</li> <li>Your audience's journey</li> <li>Design tips for an email freebie</li> <li>You have a freebie, now what do you do with it?</li> </ul> 10 Examples of Freebies for Food Bloggers: <ul> <li>Checklist</li> <li>Hack</li> <li>Shopping List</li> <li>Meal Plan</li> <li>Recipe ebook</li> <li>Swap list</li> <li>Cuisine guide</li> <li>Timeline</li> <li>Holiday menu</li> <li>Printable</li> </ul> Resources: <a href="https://convertkit.com?lmref=icSH7Q" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Convertkit</a> (affiliate link) Grab the free guide: <a href="https://grace-and-vine-studios.ck.page/8fe1d6f658" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/graceandvine" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="thevinepodcast.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/how-to-design-a-freebie-for-your-blog" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> <a href="https:/www.graceandvinestudios.com/design-services/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Web Design for Food Bloggers</a>

How to Design a Freebie for Your Blog

Let this be the year of working smarter not harder! These 5 tips will show you how to make the most impact when working on your blog. Links mentioned in this episode: How to Time Batch Design Support for Your Blog Grab the free guide: DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers Instagram | Website | Show Notes Web Design for Food Bloggers

Let this be the year of working smarter not harder! These 5 tips will show you how to make the most impact when working on your blog. Links mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/time-batching/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Time Batch</a> <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/design-support/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Design Support for Your Blog</a> Grab the free guide: <a href="https://grace-and-vine-studios.ck.page/8fe1d6f658" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/graceandvine" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="../../../content/thevinepodcast.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/5-ways-to-work-smarter/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> <a href="www.graceandvinestudios.com/design-services/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Web Design for Food Bloggers</a>

5 Ways to Work Smarter in 2020

In today’s episode we are talking about your niche! A niche does SO much more than just put you in a box and tells you what recipes you can or can’t share. We’re going to define your niche and then I’ll show you how to put it into action. In this episode we'll cover:  What is a niche? The three step process to defining your niche Using your niche to write your mission statement Thinking about your brand messaging  Resources mentioned:  Get my Brand Identity Guide for FREE Taking the Kitchen article on number of food blogs Define your ideal reader Define your brand messaging My interview with Eat Blog Talk  Grab the free guide: DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers Instagram | Website | Show Notes Web Design for Food Bloggers

In today’s episode we are talking about your niche! A niche does SO much more than just put you in a box and tells you what recipes you can or can’t share. We’re going to define your niche and then I’ll show you how to put it into action. In this episode we'll cover: <ul> <li>What is a niche?</li> <li>The three step process to defining your niche</li> <li>Using your niche to write your mission statement</li> <li>Thinking about your brand messaging</li> </ul> Resources mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/018" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get my Brand Identity Guide for FREE</a></li> <li><a href="https://takingthekitchen.com/2012/05/31/how-many-food-blogs-are-there-anyway/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Taking the Kitchen article on number of food blogs</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/defining-your-ideal-reader/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Define your ideal reader</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/clear-strategic-messaging/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Define your brand messaging</a></li> <li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/060-maintain-your-unique-blogging-voice-madison-wetherill/id1471783930?i=1000461670528" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">My interview with Eat Blog Talk</a></li> </ul> Grab the free guide: <a href="https://grace-and-vine-studios.ck.page/8fe1d6f658" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/graceandvine" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="../../../content/thevinepodcast.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/figuring-out-your-niche-as-a-food-blogger" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> <a href="../../../content/www.graceandvinestudios.com/design-services/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Web Design for Food Bloggers</a>

Figuring Out Your Niche as a Food Blogger

Creating stunning Pinterest graphics for your blog doesn't have to be difficult! Find out how to design Pinterest graphics for your blog including what you should and shouldn't do for fonts, colors and which images to choose. In this episode we will cover:  General layout and size for your Pinterest Graphics How to choose images for your graphics Putting text on your Pinterest graphics Colors and the balance of colors How on brand should your graphics be Tips for designing Pinterest graphics  Resources mentioned:  Episode 8: How to simplify design work for your blog My Design Support services  Growing your food blog? Grab the free guide: 3 Reasons Your Food Blog Isn't Growing Instagram | Website | Show Notes Web Design for Food Bloggers

Creating stunning Pinterest graphics for your blog doesn't have to be difficult! Find out how to design Pinterest graphics for your blog including what you should and shouldn't do for fonts, colors and which images to choose. In this episode we will cover: <ul> <li>General layout and size for your Pinterest Graphics</li> <li>How to choose images for your graphics</li> <li>Putting text on your Pinterest graphics</li> <li>Colors and the balance of colors</li> <li>How on brand should your graphics be</li> <li>Tips for designing Pinterest graphics</li> </ul> Resources mentioned: <ul> <li>Episode 8: <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/how-to-simplify-design-work-for-your-blog/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">How to simplify design work for your blog</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/design-support/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">My Design Support services</a></li> </ul> Growing your food blog? Grab the free guide: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevinepodcast.com%2Fgrow-your-food-blog%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHgvDfGGZUwFMxSdV1RJ8XO0qpVBg" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">3 Reasons Your Food Blog Isn't Growing</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fgraceandvine&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNGSZZn5uNoUrnbaXXYEj79yNsDWUw" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fthevinepodcast.com&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNGV52WIBYJgbR2kxwZ_9snHm13JQA" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/how-to-design-pinterest-graphics" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.graceandvinestudios.com%2Fdesign-services%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHPbCWUC2fDNGbeN7BGyqHN9_4x3Q" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Web Design for Food Bloggers</a>

How to Design Pinterest Graphics

If you want to make money with your blog, the very first step is creating a media kit. This post breaks down what a media kit is, what should be included and how you can design one for your blog! In this episode we will cover:  What is a media kit Why do you need one When should you create a media kit What needs to be in one How to design your media kit  Resources mentioned:  My Design Services Episode Two: Defining Your Ideal Reader Episode Seven: How to Be Consistent with Your Branding Episode Eight: How to Simplify Design Work for Your Blog My Template Shop  Growing your food blog? Grab the free guide: 3 Reasons Your Food Blog Isn't Growing Instagram | Website | Show Notes Web Design for Food Bloggers

If you want to make money with your blog, the very first step is creating a media kit. This post breaks down what a media kit is, what should be included and how you can design one for your blog! In this episode we will cover: <ul> <li>What is a media kit</li> <li>Why do you need one</li> <li>When should you create a media kit</li> <li>What needs to be in one</li> <li>How to design your media kit</li> </ul> Resources mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/services/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">My Design Services</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/defining-your-ideal-reader/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Episode Two: Defining Your Ideal Reader</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/how-to-keep-your-branding-consistent/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Episode Seven: How to Be Consistent with Your Branding</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/how-to-simplify-design-work-for-your-blog/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Episode Eight: How to Simplify Design Work for Your Blog</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/shop/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">My Template Shop</a></li> </ul> Growing your food blog? Grab the free guide: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevinepodcast.com%2Fgrow-your-food-blog%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHgvDfGGZUwFMxSdV1RJ8XO0qpVBg" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">3 Reasons Your Food Blog Isn't Growing</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fgraceandvine&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNGSZZn5uNoUrnbaXXYEj79yNsDWUw" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fthevinepodcast.com&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNGV52WIBYJgbR2kxwZ_9snHm13JQA" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/how-to-design-a-media-kit" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.graceandvinestudios.com%2Fdesign-services%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHPbCWUC2fDNGbeN7BGyqHN9_4x3Q" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Web Design for Food Bloggers</a>

How to Design a Media Kit

Today I'm interviewing Jenny Melrose, who you may all know from her podcast Influencer Entrepreneurs. In this episode we chat about what holds bloggers back from treating their blog like a business and the steps they can take to start thinking more strategically about their business growth. We also chat about how to connect to your audience and why that is a crucial part of treating your blog like a business.  In this episode, we will cover:  The one thing keeping bloggers from viewing their blog as a business How you can take your blog more seriously - even before it's profitable How to handle hearing crickets when you create new content Jenny's advice on how to connect more with your audience Balancing looking like a real person and a professional expert  Grab the free guide: DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers Instagram | Website | Show Notes Web Design for Food Bloggers

Today I'm interviewing Jenny Melrose, who you may all know from her podcast Influencer Entrepreneurs. In this episode we chat about what holds bloggers back from treating their blog like a business and the steps they can take to start thinking more strategically about their business growth. We also chat about how to connect to your audience and why that is a crucial part of treating your blog like a business.  In this episode, we will cover: <ul> <li>The one thing keeping bloggers from viewing their blog as a business</li> <li>How you can take your blog more seriously - even before it's profitable</li> <li>How to handle hearing crickets when you create new content</li> <li>Jenny's advice on how to connect more with your audience</li> <li>Balancing looking like a real person and a professional expert</li> </ul> Grab the free guide: <a href="https://grace-and-vine-studios.ck.page/8fe1d6f658" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/graceandvine" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="../../../content/thevinepodcast.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/how-to-treat-your-blog-more-like-a-business" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> <a href="../../../content/www.graceandvinestudios.com/design-services/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Web Design for Food Bloggers</a>

How to Treat Your Blog More Like a Business

Does your food blog have a tagline? It should! This episode is perfect for you if you’re unsure whether your tagline is clear enough or you don’t have one at all. Stay tuned to learn my quick steps to choosing a strategic tagline for your blog! In this episode, we will cover:  Do you need a tagline for your blog? General tips for writing a tagline  Resources mentioned:  Episode 2 Episode 18 Episode 3  Grab the free guide: DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers Instagram | Website | Show Notes Web Design for Food Bloggers

Does your food blog have a tagline? It should! This episode is perfect for you if you’re unsure whether your tagline is clear enough or you don’t have one at all. Stay tuned to learn my quick steps to choosing a strategic tagline for your blog! In this episode, we will cover: <ul> <li>Do you need a tagline for your blog?</li> <li>General tips for writing a tagline</li> </ul> Resources mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/defining-your-ideal-reader/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 2</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/figuring-out-your-niche-as-a-food-blogger/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 18</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/clear-strategic-messaging/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 3</a></li> </ul> Grab the free guide: <a href="https://grace-and-vine-studios.ck.page/8fe1d6f658" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/graceandvine" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="../../../content/thevinepodcast.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/how-to-get-clear-on-your-blog's-tagline" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> <a href="../../../content/www.graceandvinestudios.com/design-services/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Web Design for Food Bloggers</a>

How to Get Clear on Your Blog's Tagline

If you're using a premade theme for your blog and looking for inspiration and the how to on making it feel more custom and less out of the box, this post is for you! I'll share the steps you need to start customizing your premade theme so it feels less cookie-cutter and more like your own unique blog! In this episode, we'll cover:  Know Your Brand Customize your colors, branding and fonts Utilizing Widget Areas Changing Your Site Icon and Footer Text Customizing Your Pages  The Brand Strategy Workshop  Live, hands-on workshop March 31, 2020 12 PM EST Only 15 spots available.  Get $50 off the Branding Workshop with promo code thevinepodcast. Get the full details of the workshop here.  Instagram | Website | Show Notes Web Design for Food Bloggers

If you're using a premade theme for your blog and looking for inspiration and the how to on making it feel more custom and less out of the box, this post is for you! I'll share the steps you need to start customizing your premade theme so it feels less cookie-cutter and more like your own unique blog! In this episode, we'll cover: <ul> <li>Know Your Brand</li> <li>Customize your colors, branding and fonts</li> <li>Utilizing Widget Areas</li> <li>Changing Your Site Icon and Footer Text</li> <li>Customizing Your Pages</li> </ul> The Brand Strategy Workshop <ul> <li>Live, hands-on workshop</li> <li>March 31, 2020 12 PM EST</li> <li>Only 15 spots available.</li> </ul> Get $50 off the Branding Workshop with promo code thevinepodcast. Get the full details of the workshop <a href="https://graceandvinestudios.com/branding-workshop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.  <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fgraceandvine&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNGSZZn5uNoUrnbaXXYEj79yNsDWUw" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fthevinepodcast.com&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNGV52WIBYJgbR2kxwZ_9snHm13JQA" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/5-ways-to-level-up-a-premade-theme" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.graceandvinestudios.com%2Fdesign-services%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHPbCWUC2fDNGbeN7BGyqHN9_4x3Q" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Web Design for Food Bloggers</a>

5 Ways to Level Up a Premade Theme

Did anyone tell you that being a food blogger meant wearing all the hats, including the hat of a graphic designer? In today's episode, we're covering how you can simplify design work for your blog. Whether it's your Pinterest graphics, eBooks, or simply creating blog graphics that feel cohesive but don't drain hours from your workday, you're sure to learn something new in today's episode. In this episode we will cover:  Making sure you're starting with consistent branding Using programs that you're familiar with Creating templates out of your designs Purchasing templates Outsourcing your design work  Resources:  Canva My Template Shop Design Support  Growing your food blog? Grab the free guide: 3 Reasons Your Food Blog Isn't Growing Instagram | Website | Show Notes Web Design for Food Bloggers

Did anyone tell you that being a food blogger meant wearing all the hats, including the hat of a graphic designer? In today's episode, we're covering how you can simplify design work for your blog. Whether it's your Pinterest graphics, eBooks, or simply creating blog graphics that feel cohesive but don't drain hours from your workday, you're sure to learn something new in today's episode. In this episode we will cover: <ul> <li>Making sure you're starting with consistent branding</li> <li>Using programs that you're familiar with</li> <li>Creating templates out of your designs</li> <li>Purchasing templates</li> <li>Outsourcing your design work</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="https://canva.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Canva</a></li> <li><a href="http://thevinepodcast.com/shop" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">My Template Shop</a></li> <li><a href="http://thevinepodcast.com/support" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Design Support</a></li> </ul> Growing your food blog? Grab the free guide: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevinepodcast.com%2Fgrow-your-food-blog%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHgvDfGGZUwFMxSdV1RJ8XO0qpVBg" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">3 Reasons Your Food Blog Isn't Growing</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fgraceandvine&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNGSZZn5uNoUrnbaXXYEj79yNsDWUw" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fthevinepodcast.com&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNGV52WIBYJgbR2kxwZ_9snHm13JQA" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/how-to-simplify-design-work-for-your-blog/%E2%80%8E" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.graceandvinestudios.com%2Fdesign-services%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHPbCWUC2fDNGbeN7BGyqHN9_4x3Q" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Web Design for Food Bloggers</a>

How to Simplify Design Work for Your Blog

If you’ve been feeling a tug to let something go as the year comes to a close, today’s episode will encourage you to let it go and free up space for something better! In this episode we will cover:  Analyzing What’s Not Working Ask Yourself Why Replace what you’re letting go Your Permission to Let It Go  Grab the free guide: DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers Instagram | Website | Show Notes Web Design for Food Bloggers

If you’ve been feeling a tug to let something go as the year comes to a close, today’s episode will encourage you to let it go and free up space for something better! In this episode we will cover: <ul> <li>Analyzing What’s Not Working</li> <li>Ask Yourself Why</li> <li>Replace what you’re letting go</li> <li>Your Permission to Let It Go</li> </ul> Grab the free guide: <a href="https://grace-and-vine-studios.ck.page/8fe1d6f658" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/graceandvine" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="../../../content/thevinepodcast.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/it's-okay-to-let-it-go" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.graceandvinestudios.com%2Fdesign-services%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHPbCWUC2fDNGbeN7BGyqHN9_4x3Q" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Web Design for Food Bloggers</a>

It's Okay to Let It Go

Reflecting back on this past year, I realized this year accidentally became my best year. As I’ve looked back, I’ve been able to find a few key things that I think directly correlated to this year being my most successful and my most joyful year in business. In this episode we will cover: - Cutting back my hours - Investing in coaching - Leaned into my niche - Started using my team - I stopped making excuses Grab the free guide: DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers Instagram | Website | Show Notes Web Design for Food Bloggers

Reflecting back on this past year, I realized this year accidentally became my best year. As I’ve looked back, I’ve been able to find a few key things that I think directly correlated to this year being my most successful and my most joyful year in business. In this episode we will cover: - Cutting back my hours - Investing in coaching - Leaned into my niche - Started using my team - I stopped making excuses Grab the free guide: <a href="https://grace-and-vine-studios.ck.page/8fe1d6f658" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/graceandvine" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="../../../content/thevinepodcast.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/how-this-year-accidentally-became-my-best-year" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.graceandvinestudios.com%2Fdesign-services%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHPbCWUC2fDNGbeN7BGyqHN9_4x3Q" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Web Design for Food Bloggers</a>

How This Became My Best Year Ever

Does it feel like you're hearing crickets whenever you try to engage with your audience? If you are craving connection with your audience, you will definitely want to stick around! In this episode we will cover:  Mistake #1: sharing the same exact content in all of the places Mistake #2: Not knowing where your audience hangs out Mistake #3 is giving up on a platform or a method of connecting with your audience too quickly. Mistake #4: only following what you see other people doing How can you connect more with your audience?  Know Your Audience Make your content about your audience Go where your audience is Be a regular person and be yourself. Test out strategies    Resources mentioned:  Defining Your Ideal Reader The Food Blogger Summit How to Treat Your Blog More Like a Business Clear &amp; Strategic Messaging for Your Blog  Growing your food blog? Grab the free guide: 3 Reasons Your Food Blog Isn't Growing Instagram | Website | Show Notes Web Design for Food Bloggers

Does it feel like you're hearing crickets whenever you try to engage with your audience? If you are craving connection with your audience, you will definitely want to stick around! In this episode we will cover: <ul> <li>Mistake #1: sharing the same exact content in all of the places</li> <li>Mistake #2: Not knowing where your audience hangs out</li> <li>Mistake #3 is giving up on a platform or a method of connecting with your audience too quickly.</li> <li>Mistake #4: only following what you see other people doing</li> <li>How can you connect more with your audience? <ul> <li>Know Your Audience</li> <li>Make your content about your audience</li> <li>Go where your audience is</li> <li>Be a regular person and be yourself.</li> <li>Test out strategies</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Resources mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/defining-your-ideal-reader/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Defining Your Ideal Reader</a></li> <li><a href="https://thefoodbloggersummit.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Food Blogger Summit</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/how-to-treat-your-blog-more-like-a-business/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">How to Treat Your Blog More Like a Business</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/clear-strategic-messaging/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Clear &amp; Strategic Messaging for Your Blog</a></li> </ul> Growing your food blog? Grab the free guide: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevinepodcast.com%2Fgrow-your-food-blog%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHgvDfGGZUwFMxSdV1RJ8XO0qpVBg" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">3 Reasons Your Food Blog Isn't Growing</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fgraceandvine&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNGSZZn5uNoUrnbaXXYEj79yNsDWUw" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fthevinepodcast.com&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNGV52WIBYJgbR2kxwZ_9snHm13JQA" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/how-to-connect-more-with-your-audience" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.graceandvinestudios.com%2Fdesign-services%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHPbCWUC2fDNGbeN7BGyqHN9_4x3Q" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Web Design for Food Bloggers</a>

How to Connect More with Your Audience

If you’re a food blogger, you know that traffic spikes happen throughout different parts of the year. When you know a seasonal traffic spike is coming soon or as soon as one begins, there are a few things that you can do to get the most out of that traffic! Learn how to capitalize on that traffic with these tactics. In this episode, we will cover:  Updating individual posts for seasonal traffic Preparing your website for traffic spikes What to do when a blog post starts picking up traffic Sharing about promotions when your posts are getting traffic  Resources mentioned:  DIY website audit for your food blog Mediavine RPM Challenge Pinterest's Seasonal Content Guide  Growing your food blog? Grab the free guide: 3 Reasons Your Food Blog Isn't Growing Instagram | Website | Show Notes Web Design for Food Bloggers

If you’re a food blogger, you know that traffic spikes happen throughout different parts of the year. When you know a seasonal traffic spike is coming soon or as soon as one begins, there are a few things that you can do to get the most out of that traffic! Learn how to capitalize on that traffic with these tactics. In this episode, we will cover: <ul> <li>Updating individual posts for seasonal traffic</li> <li>Preparing your website for traffic spikes</li> <li>What to do when a blog post starts picking up traffic</li> <li>Sharing about promotions when your posts are getting traffic</li> </ul> Resources mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/004download/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">DIY website audit for your food blog</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.mediavine.com/mediavine-rpm-challenge/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mediavine RPM Challenge</a></li> <li><a href="https://business.pinterest.com/sub/business/insights/PinterestSeasonalInsights-2019.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest's Seasonal Content Guide</a></li> </ul> Growing your food blog? Grab the free guide: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevinepodcast.com%2Fgrow-your-food-blog%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHgvDfGGZUwFMxSdV1RJ8XO0qpVBg" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">3 Reasons Your Food Blog Isn't Growing</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fgraceandvine&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNGSZZn5uNoUrnbaXXYEj79yNsDWUw" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fthevinepodcast.com&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNGV52WIBYJgbR2kxwZ_9snHm13JQA" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.thevinepodcast.com/how-to-prepare-your-blog-for-traffic-spikes/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.graceandvinestudios.com%2Fdesign-services%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHPbCWUC2fDNGbeN7BGyqHN9_4x3Q" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Web Design for Food Bloggers</a>

Prepare Your Blog for Traffic Spikes

This is the time of year that we naturally start to wind down from working and it is the perfect time to reflect on your last year in business. Learn how to review the past year for your blog so you can strategize for your next best year ever! You'll review everything that worked and discover what didn't work, too. In this episode we will cover:  Your Goals General Review of what you’re doing Content Review Review the numbers (analytics and finances) Emotion Review  Grab the free guide: DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers Instagram | Website | Show Notes Web Design for Food Bloggers

This is the time of year that we naturally start to wind down from working and it is the perfect time to reflect on your last year in business. Learn how to review the past year for your blog so you can strategize for your next best year ever! You'll review everything that worked and discover what didn't work, too. In this episode we will cover: <ul> <li>Your Goals</li> <li>General Review of what you’re doing</li> <li>Content Review</li> <li>Review the numbers (analytics and finances)</li> <li>Emotion Review</li> </ul> Grab the free guide: <a href="https://grace-and-vine-studios.ck.page/8fe1d6f658" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/graceandvine" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="../../../content/thevinepodcast.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.graceandvinestudios.com/how-to-review-your-year" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.graceandvinestudios.com%2Fdesign-services%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHPbCWUC2fDNGbeN7BGyqHN9_4x3Q" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Web Design for Food Bloggers</a>

How to Review Your Year

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