9 Things I'd Do Differently If I Was Starting A Blog Today

In this episode: Have you ever looked back at your blogging journey and thought, "If only I knew then what I know now"? If you've been blogging for more than a year, you've probably had that exact moment of reflection. The food blogging industry has transformed dramatically over the past decade, and what worked five years ago might not be the best strategy today. Whether you're just starting out or you've been blogging for years, these nine strategies can help you build a more sustainable, profitable, and engaging food blog that truly connects with your audience. Listen along as I share my honest take on what I'd do differently if I were starting a food blog from scratch today! The 9 points I discuss: Start on self-hosted WordPress from day one Build your audience with strategic opt-ins Email your list consistently and more often Focus on video content Connect with your audience and understand their pain points Create a system for maintaining content updates Hire out writing sooner Build multiple revenue streams from the beginning Build authority through podcasting or YouTube 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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9 Things I'd Do Differently If I Was Starting A Blog Today is an episode from The Vine Podcast by Madison Wetherill.

This episode is 00:23:43 long.

This episode was published on May 27, 2025.

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