Hi there Reader,

How’s it going? It’s been a month (maybe even a year?), so wherever this finds you, we’re hoping you're catching some glimmers of joy — both personally and professionally.

On the professional (or side hustle) front, we’re back in your inbox with fresh updates, smart strategies, and upcoming events just for food creators.

This month’s roundup is filled with informative reads, must-listens, and a special event invitation you won’t want to miss — scroll to the bottom for the details!

1. Google’s AI-powered SERPs: Strategies for recipe, travel, and lifestyle bloggers

Food Blogger Pro SEO Expert Casey Markee wrote this article filled with news on the latest core updates, information about AI Overviews, and strategies to keep your content visible and engaging in today's rapidly changing search landscape.

​Read the full article on Search Engine Land here.​

2. Tariffs and Self-Employment Economics 💸

To put it lightly, the economy has been a bit tumultuous lately. As a creator (especially if this is your main source of income), the will-they-won't-they tariffs and talk of a recession can be doubly stressful.

This podcast from our friends at Tastemaker is a great summary of the current state of creator economics and will help you make more informed decisions as an entrepreneur.

​Listen to the episode on Tastemaker Talk here.​

3. Where is the Visit Site Button on Pinterest?

If you’ve noticed the “Visit Site” button missing from your Pinterest pins lately, you’re not imagining things. Pinterest has quietly changed how users navigate from a pin to your website, and it’s making creators do a double-take (and maybe panic a little).

In this article, our Pinterest Expert, Kate Ahl, explains that Pinterest is making the link more prominent only when the Pin matches the landing page well (think: relevant images, helpful info, no spammy vibes). If your content is a little off, the button might be harder to find. But fear not! There are steps you can take to remedy the situation if your pins have been impacted. ⬇️

​Read Kate's explanation and her tips on Simple Pin Media here.​

4. Google Confirms: Structured Data Still Essential In AI Search Era

At Google's Search Central Live conference in Madrid earlier this month, they (obviously) chatted a lot about AI.

One takeaway relevant for food bloggers? Structured data (like using a recipe plugin) is still important and will give you an advantage in search results.

​Read the full article on Search Engine Journal here.​

5. Pinterest Keywords: The Ultimate Guide 📍

If you're a food blogger, chances are you know all about keyword research for search engines. But what about keyword research on Pinterest? Now, more than ever, it's important to diversify your traffic sources, and Pinterest is a great way to do just that.

In this super comprehensive guide, you can learn about where to do keyword research (the Pinterest search bar and Pinterest Trends tools are easy places to start), where to place your keywords, and the types of keywords on Pinterest.

​Read the full guide here.​

6. Upcoming FREE Live Q&A: AI Strategies for SEO Success

Join Food Blogger Pro and Yoast on Thursday, May 15 at 1pm ET/12pm CT/10am CT for a FREE Live Q&A all about how to incorporate AI into your content creation and SEO workflow.

​Register here to attend!​