This episode is sponsored by Member Kitchens and Raptive. Welcome to episode 521 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Joanie Simon from The Bite Shot. In this week’s episode, Joanie gets real about the not-so-glamorous side of turning a creative passion into a full-on business. She shares how her love for food photography grew into something much bigger (and messier!) than she expected, from hiring a team to navigating the financial and emotional...
8 days ago • 3 min read
We're excited to send new Food Blogger Pro blog posts to you via email! We'll share our latest and greatest blog posts with you where we'll talk about tips and strategies for growing your audience, creating great food content, and monetizing your blog, as well as updates on new courses available for Food Blogger Pro members! Updated Course: Blog Monetization 101 Published on May 29, 2025 Happy Thursday, FBP Members! Today’s an exciting day! Why? Because we updated our Blog Monetization course...
12 days ago • 1 min read
This newsletter is sponsored by Raptive. Raptive is more than just ads—they're a true partner for creators, helping you grow traffic, boost revenue, and safeguard your content in an AI-driven world. What if your content could earn more and do more for your business, audience, and your future? Raptive customizes strategies for each creator, no matter what stage they're in, whether you’re growing a niche food blog or running a multi-site business. They offer expert support in SEO, email, and...
13 days ago • 4 min read
This episode is sponsored by Yoast. Welcome to episode 520 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Erin Clarke from Well Plated by Erin. In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome back Erin Clarke (after 9 years!!!) to dive into the behind-the-scenes journey of traditionally publishing a cookbook — from developing the recipes and managing timelines to copy-editing and more. Erin opens up about how she balanced her cookbook projects with her ongoing blog...
15 days ago • 2 min read
Hi, Reader! We made it to Friday! In the US, Memorial Day is coming up on Monday, so we'll be out of the office for the long weekend. Anyone have any fun plans coming up this weekend? Are you trying out some new recipes for an upcoming cookout? 😋 The Food Blogger Pro Podcast 🎙️ If you enjoy one of our podcast episodes, we would really appreciate it if you shared the episode with your audience! Include a link in an email newsletter, re-share the Reel on Instagram... anything goes! It helps get...
19 days ago • 2 min read
This episode is sponsored by Clariti. Welcome to episode 514 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! For part two of our Diversifying Income Series, Bjork interviews Jess Smith from Inquiring Chef. Jess Smith launched her blog, Inquiring Chef, in 2010 and has slowly but steadily transformed it into a thriving multi-six-figure business. In recent years, she’s expanded her income streams by publishing her debut cookbook, Start with a Vegetable, and launching Inquiring Chef Academy, which offers...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
We're excited to send new Food Blogger Pro blog posts to you via email! We'll share our latest and greatest blog posts with you where we'll talk about tips and strategies for growing your audience, creating great food content, and monetizing your blog, as well as updates on new courses available for Food Blogger Pro members! If you'd prefer to not receive these emails, click here to unsubscribe from blog post emails. 3 Ways to See Long-Term Success as a Food Blogger Published on April 10,...
2 months ago • 4 min read
This episode is sponsored by Member Kitchens and Cookie Finance. Welcome to episode 513 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Adam Sobel. In this week’s episode, Adam Sobel of Cinnamon Snail shares his journey from owning a restaurant to launching successful online cooking classes after the pandemic. He reveals how building a loyal community was key to his growth, along with using content marketing, lead magnets, and split testing to attract and convert...
2 months ago • 3 min read
This episode is sponsored by Clariti and Cookie Finance. Welcome to episode 512 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Riz Asad from Chocolates and Chai. This week, we’re chatting with Riz of Chocolates and Chai, who shares some amazing insights on balancing creativity with monetization. It can feel like a compromise when you’re trying to make money from your blog, but Riz breaks down how ad revenue, affiliate marketing, and licensing can actually work...
2 months ago • 3 min read
