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 t...
Balancing Instagram Strategy with Connection with Kimberly Espinel
In this episode: Is your Instagram strategy draining your creative energy? When today's guest, Kimberly Espinel realized almost all her content had become promotional, she took a bold step back - and discovered a better way forward. We're exploring what actually works on Instagram in 2025, from finding the right mix of content types to maintaining authenticity while growing your audience. If you're tired of feeling like every post needs to drive traffic or sales, you'll learn how to create content that not only performs well but keeps you creatively energized.   Key Points: The Wake-Up Call The power of personal connection Creating a sustainable content strategy Instagram trends for 2025 and beyond The path forward   Related content: The Crafted Website Experience Sign up to get podcast updates sent directly to you!  Connect With Madison Instagram | Website | Show Notes Work with Grace + Vine in 2025: Design Services for Food Bloggers Our newest way to redesign your website! Learn more here.
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Using AI to Support Your Blog Growth with Hanelore Dumitrache
In this episode: If you've been wondering whether AI could help or hurt your food blog, this episode will transform how you think about AI as a business tool. Join me for a great conversation with Hanelore Dumitrache as we dive into practical ways AI can streamline your workflow—from cutting blog post writing time by 75%, to uncovering hidden patterns in your analytics. Plus, you'll discover how to use this technology in a way that actually strengthens your brand, without sacrificing what makes your content unique.   Key Points: Ethical AI implementation for food bloggers Streamlining content creation with AI Leveraging AI for analytics and growth Additional AI applications for food bloggers Embracing the future of food blogging  Exclusive Offer! Receive 50% OFF Hanelore's ebook "AI for Food Bloggers!" Click the link below and enter discount code VINEPODCAST at checkout! AI for Food Bloggers Deal   Related content: The Crafted Website Experience Sign up to get podcast updates sent directly to you!  Connect With Madison Instagram | Website | Show Notes Work with Grace + Vine in 2025: Design Services for Food Bloggers Our newest way to redesign your website! Learn more here.
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A 90 Day Reels Challenge with Ansley Beutler
In this episode: What happens when you commit to posting Instagram Reels every day for 90 straight days? Today I’m chatting to a blogger who came up with the challenge to create and share daily recipe videos without batching content in advance. You’ll hear what she experienced instead of massive follower growth like you might expect! Whether you’re feeling disconnected from your audience or stuck in a content rut, you’ll learn practical strategies for how to break through those challenges without burning out.   Key Points: The Challenge: Going all in Breaking free from perfectionism Unexpected results Building authentic connections Content creation tips The power of consistency   Related content: The Crafted Website Experience Sign up to get podcast updates sent directly to you!  Connect With Madison Instagram | Website | Show Notes Work with Grace + Vine in 2025: Design Services for Food Bloggers Our newest way to redesign your website! Learn more here.
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SEO Still Matters in 2025 with Carl Ross
In this episode: Wondering if SEO still matters for food blogs in 2025? Despite what you might have heard, Google remains the largest source of traffic on the internet, and food blogs are still ranking prominently in search results. Today, I sit down with Carl Ross from Uku Digital for a discussion all about what's really working right now, from smart content strategy to the technical elements that can make or break your site's performance!   Key Points: Core web vitals deep dive Common technical issues Advanced technical SEO Future-proofing your site   Related content: The Crafted Website Experience Sign up to get podcast updates sent directly to you!  Connect With Madison Instagram | Website | Show Notes Work with Grace + Vine in 2025: Design Services for Food Bloggers Our newest way to redesign your website! Learn more here.
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New Rules for Pinterest Success with Kate Ahl
In this episode: Are you wondering if Pinterest is still worth your time in 2025? Here's the truth - Pinterest isn't just another social media platform, it's a powerful search engine that can drive consistent traffic to your site for months or even years. In today's episode, I sit down for a really insightful conversation with Kate Ahl from Simple Pin Media about breaking down what actually matters for success on Pinterest, which metrics to track and how to turn traffic into email subscribers.   Key Points: The evolution of Pinterest Current strategy deep dive Future-proofing your Pinterest strategy   Related content: Sign up to get podcast updates sent directly to you!  Connect With Madison Instagram | Website | Show Notes Work with Grace + Vine in 2025: Design Services for Food Bloggers Our newest way to redesign your website! Learn more here.
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.
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