The Branding Fix

💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:

We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.

🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.com

FREEBIES TO GET STARTED:

- Get 15 Free Brand Boards: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/branding-boards

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You Have 30 Days Before Q4 Starts & Nobody Wins the Super Bowl During the Super Bowl

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400

For bloggers and creators, one season makes most of the year's money: October, November, December. Holiday spending, gift guides, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, end-of-year everything. It's the Super Bowl of our whole business, and most people show up in mid-November, panic, throw up a few affiliate links, and miss it.

Pros don't wing the Super Bowl; they train and prepare for it in advance.

Today is the start of the last month of the offseason, so we're building your thirty days. If you're already monetized, this is your income plan. If you're not, it's still the biggest traffic window of your year and the best chance you'll get to grow an audience.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Q4 Is The Super Bowl

02:15 Create Less Promote More

03:26 Poll And Planning Check

06:06 Rookie vs Veteran Strategy

12:33 Workshop Audience Pillars

15:32 Repeat Yourself To Win

16:56 Pinterest Pinning Playbook

21:02 Seasonal Angles On Evergreen

25:58 Add One Social Platform

31:41 Short Video Visibility Mix

39:10 Show Your Opinions

40:22 Q4 Plan Poll

41:29 Why Showing Works

42:59 Super Bowl Season Mindset

45:12 Stop Using Stock Photos and AI

46:02 Personal Stories Convert

50:17 Audit Your Analytics

52:51 Traffic And Monetization

56:27 Rookie vs Veteran Strategy

01:00:46 Challenge Content Hubs

01:15:04 Next 30 Days Checklist

01:18:06 Final Thoughts and Tips

We are showing you we make 1 blog post do the work of 10 because repurposing is king!

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400

The reason you're burnt out isn't that you're not working hard enough; it's that you're making everything from scratch, from a blank page, every day. So watch this: in one hour, we take ONE blog post and turn it into a full week of content for Instagram, Pinterest, and your email newsletter, and we're doing it live, on screen, no new ideas.

This is a build-along. So open a second tab, grab one of your own posts, and make a week of content WITH us before the stream ends. Create once, promote forever.

WHAT WE GET INTO:

→ The repurposing mindset: you're a library with a billboard, not a content factory

→ One post → Instagram: the hook, the carousel angle, the reel, the story with a link stake

→ One post → Pinterest: multiple pins, each with its own hook

→ One post → Email: the newsletter that drives back to your blog HQ

→ LIVE: drop your post topic, and we'll repurpose YOURS on the spot

👇 Drop ONE blog post topic (or something you know a lot about) and follow along.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Burnout Content Fix

01:11 Why Repurposing Works

03:49 Live Poll And Setup

05:35 Screen Share Troubles

12:07 Blog Post Breakdown

13:30 Instagram Carousels

16:33 Instagram Reels Angles

23:31 YouTube Long Form Ideas

28:02 YouTube Shorts Strategy

30:47 Audience Examples Workshop

43:18 Weird Niches And Opinions

48:08 Post Your Personality

49:11 CEO Mom Podcast Strategy

54:14 Blog First Confidence

58:12 Blog Dates And Categories

59:11 Authentic Video Presence

01:03:26 Repurpose One Blog Post

01:03:57 TikTok And Facebook Angles

01:07:36 Pinterest Hook Pins

01:10:09 Email Newsletter Versions

01:12:12 Vibe Reels B Roll

01:16:51 Quote Graphics That Travel

01:18:27 Affiliate Income And Reuse

01:22:15 Batching And Wrap Up

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💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:

We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.

🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.com

FREEBIES TO GET STARTED:

- Get 15 Free Brand Boards: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/branding-boards

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We fell for the content creation MLM scheme and odds are you're in the downline too!

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Okay so if you're trying to make money as a content creator and the numbers just aren't numbering, sit with us for a second.

We were talking about this and realized the creator pitch and the MLM pitch are basically the same script. It's never been easier to start. Anyone can do it. Just get the course. And the presets. And the microphone.

Make it one time, collect money forever. And then eventually somebody tells you the real move is teaching other people how to do the thing you're doing. Like. That's a downline.

📌 What we cover:

So we went back and counted what we've actually bought over the years and it's bad. Presets we forgot the names of. Six social media templates from one company. Cameras, plural. Courses that told us nothing we didn't already know. We get into master resell rights and all the faceless digital marketing stuff too, because that's the same thing wearing a new outfit.

And then we talk about what does work, which is slower and way less fun to put on a thumbnail. But it holds.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Content creation and the MLM playbook

01:46 Why the creator pitch works on smart people

02:49 The laptop on the beach lifestyle sell

03:17 What we bought: presets, gear, courses

07:16 The batching myth: a month of content in an hour

09:07 Passive income isn't passive

12:36 Master resell rights and the downline

15:49 An actual MLM meeting, and LulaRoe

18:49 What a real content business looks like

22:00 How to actually make money as a creator

23:22 Free brand challenge and Monday coworking

☕ Pull up a chair. This is your monthly business check-in, and we're not sugarcoating anything.

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Your Instagram looks fake with all graphics and magazine styled photos, that's why it's flopping

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Pull up your Instagram grid right now and be honest: does it look like a personal brand or a billboard FOR a brand? Does it look like a magazine or a grid of Canva graphics? Because there's a difference, and it's quietly killing your reach.

Somewhere along the way creators started making content that looks like advertising and magazines from the 80s and 90s. Then they added polished graphics, Canva templates, stock photos, perfect carousels, and more; then both the algorithm and the audience scroll right past, because nobody stops for an ad.

In this live coworking session we fix your Instagram in real time: less graphic design, more human, and the hook rules that decide whether anyone stops at all. Then we audit YOUR grids live.

WHAT WE GET INTO:

→ The "uncanny ad" problem:why graphics and stock photos = instant skip → Hook University: everything needs a hook (feed, carousel, reel, caption) → Reels vs. carousels vs. photos: what the algorithm ranks and in what order → Captions are SEO now: helpful, not stuffed (the "tiny blog post" method) → The 5-hashtag cap and what it's really telling you → LIVE: drop your IG handle and we'll tell you if your grid looks like a brand or an ad

👇 Describe your Instagram in 3 words. We'll know instantly.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Brand or Billboard

01:12 Why Polish Kills Reach

01:51 Less Production More Person

02:27 How We Got Here

04:57 Poll Your Current Feed

05:32 Canva Features Tagged AI

08:38 Instagram Tells to Avoid

09:41 Ditch Templates and Stock

14:06 Stop Chasing Perfect Grids

16:36 Clean Up Your Content

18:11 Create Shareable Feelings

19:24 Stop Auto Promo Graphics

22:02 Avoid AI Clip Tools

23:48 Slow Down and Give Grace

26:06 Build Your Own Stock Library

30:42 Normalize Editing Time

31:40 Reels Without Hooks

35:39 Be Unique and Vulnerable

37:29 Boundaries and Storytelling

42:37 Formats and Reintroductions

47:21 Every Post Is First Impression

50:22 One Point Videos

51:34 Challenge Content Spiral

54:03 Start With The Answer

56:27 SEO Tricks And Give

01:06:50 No Recap Posts

01:11:17 Monthly Focus Content

01:16:19 Entertainment And Opinions

01:23:52 Captions And Community

01:30:35 Less Production Wrap

👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:

💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:

We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.

🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.com

FREEBIES TO GET STARTED:

- Get 15 Free Brand Boards: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/branding-boards

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SEO got EASIER in 2026 while everyone is telling you the opposite

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Everyone keeps telling you SEO got HARDER because of AI overviews, endless Google updates, "SEO is dead." We're telling you the opposite, and we mean it: SEO got EASIER. 2026 is the new 2010. All the exhausting stuff that scared people off like formatting, keyword stuffing, chasing search volume, writing for robots, etc, is exactly what's dying. What's left is almost embarrassingly simple.

In this live coworking session, we break down what actually works for SEO now (on your blog AND on social), why bloggers suddenly have an unfair advantage, and the genuinely simple checklist that replaces the old complicated version.

WHAT WE GET INTO:

→ What died vs. what's back (and why AI overviews CAUSED this shift) → The simple 2026 SEO checklist: what to DO and what to STOP doing → Why SEO moved to social: Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube are search engines now → The bloggers' advantage: you've done this for years, you just need to tweak it → "Blog like it's Tumblr" and why voice and experience beat keyword tricks → LIVE: drop your niche, and we'll tell you if it's an SEO goldmine (blog + social)

👇 On a scale of 1–10, how much does "SEO" stress you out?

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 SEO Is Easier Now

01:13 Tumblr Era Blogging

03:50 Deprogramming Old SEO

07:36 Stop Chasing AI Hacks

10:05 What SEO Killed

18:02 Ditch Keyword Tools

25:01 Purge Tools And Platforms

30:05 Human Experience Wins

30:19 Local Travel Blogging

34:30 Learn In Public Content

35:15 Depth Beats Keywords

36:08 Human Journey Content

39:01 Ditch SEO Checklists

40:47 Headings and Intent

44:06 Keyword Stuffing Example

50:36 Titles and Meta Descriptions

54:27 Social Media SEO Shift

01:00:56 Have Fun and Be Real

01:04:15 Wrap Up and Next Week

👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:

💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:

We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.

🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.com

FREEBIES TO GET STARTED:

- Get 15 Free Brand Boards: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/branding-boards

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How we revived our blogs and made more money because blogging isn't dead in 2026

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400

If you want to make money blogging in 2026, the strategy that used to work is now working against you. ☕

Here's the 8-step plan to rebuild.The old way of blogging is dead. Not evolving — dead. And if you're still writing keyword posts hoping the algorithm bounces back, you're rebuilding on the same foundation that already broke.

What content creators and bloggers need to understand: chasing clicks was always the fragile version. A real brand — one where people come looking for you by name — is the only thing AI can't replicate. It's the only answer to traffic loss that actually survives the next update.

We walk through the 8-step plan we're using to rebuild blogs from the ground up: content audit, brand clarity, social as a billboard (not a second job), and turning monetization back on in the right order.

📌 What we cover:

→ Why "fear posting" keeps you stuck (and what to do instead)

→ How to audit your content and cut what's diluting your brand

→ Why your email list is your only algorithm-proof asset

→ The social media strategy that actually drives blog traffic

→ The right order to turn blog monetization back on

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Blogging Crash Reality

01:46 Stop Chasing AI SEO

02:58 Own Your Platform

03:49 Real Brand Definition

05:31 Step One Pause Posting

06:07 Step Two Content Audit

08:38 Step Three Brand Challenge

09:17 Step Four Social Billboards

12:26 Step Five Pinterest Refresh

13:22 Step Six Build Newsletter

14:29 Step Seven Repurpose System

15:15 Step Eight Monetize Order

18:22 Blogging Rebuild Wrap Up

☕ Pull up a chair. This is your monthly business check-in, and we're not sugarcoating anything.

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💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:

We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.

🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.com

FREEBIES TO GET STARTED:

- Get 15 Free Brand Boards: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/branding-boards

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Squarespace raised their prices and your next platform will too, here's how to make moving easier!

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Squarespace raised their prices again. Here's how to move your blog to WordPress with a calm, portable exit plan that future-proofs you against the next platform price hike. ☕

If you're a blogger or content creator watching your platform costs climb, the answer isn't just switching, it's building for portability so you're never trapped again. We break down what actually changed with Squarespace pricing, why platform-hopping won't save you long-term, and the calm exit strategy that works whether you're on Squarespace, Wix, or any hosted platform.

📌 What we cover:

→ The real Squarespace price change (and why your next platform will do it too)

→ The migration reality check nobody talks about

→ Platform-hopping horror stories (including Kadence pricing drama)

→ How to build for portability from day one

→ WordPress isn't that hard, here's the calm exit plan

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Squarespace Price Shock

00:55 Why Switching Won't Save You

01:29 What Changed and Why

03:45 The Migration Reality Check

05:01 Platform Hopping Stories

07:36 Kadence Pricing Drama

09:22 Build for Portability

14:35 WordPress Isn't That Hard

15:25 Calm Exit Plan Steps

19:37 Final Thoughts and Wrap

☕ Pull up a chair. This is your monthly business check-in, and we're not sugarcoating anything.

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💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:

We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.

🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.com

FREEBIES TO GET STARTED:

- Get 15 Free Brand Boards: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/branding-boards

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We Opened Our Analytics Live and It Got Ugly

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Most creators show you the highlight reel, the wins, the screenshots, "look how well this did." We're doing the opposite. In this live coworking session, we're pulling up our REAL analytics: the flops, the embarrassing numbers, the month that didn't work, all unedited, on screen, and letting you roast us in the chat while we diagnose what to fix in real time.

Because you learn nothing from someone's best day. You learn everything from watching someone honestly diagnose their worst one. Then we help YOU audit yours, live.

WHAT WE GET INTO:

→ Our real flops on screen (a bombed video, a traffic dip, a launch that underperformed)

→ How to read your own analytics WITHOUT your feelings getting in the way

→ The 3-way diagnosis: was it the content, the promotion, or the wrong audience?

→ What we're actually changing this month based on the numbers

→ LIVE: drop your ugliest metric (a flop, a dip, a $0 month) and we'll tell you what we'd do 👇 What's your ugliest metric right now? Drop it, no judgment.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 No Highlight Reels

01:25 Why Fran Went Quiet

02:06 Google Search Console Update

04:42 Link Social Accounts

05:27 Instagram Search Clicks

07:46 Even Crappy Reels Rank

08:53 YouTube Traffic From Google

14:05 Brand Awareness In Search

15:51 Poll Ugliest Metric

16:42 Victoria Google Analytics

19:44 Fran Traffic Recovery

24:56 Fixing CTR And Titles

30:00 Kindle Post Comeback

33:14 Promote Pillar Content

35:43 Analytics Check In Habit

36:36 Summer Reading Guide Setup

37:13 Paywall Traffic Lesson

39:40 Channel Mix Breakdown

41:51 Helpful Content Wins

44:47 Pinterest Summer Slump

46:40 Pinterest Bare Minimum

48:52 Instagram Community Focus

55:50 Reels Versus Carousels

01:00:29 YouTube Search Insights

01:04:58 Google Drives Social

01:08:46 Build Brand Long Game

01:10:30 Poll Results Wrap Up

01:11:28 Final Takeaways Goodbye

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💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:

We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.

🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.com

FREEBIES TO GET STARTED:

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Sharing all the stuff we quit over the past year (and made more money)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Everyone in this space tells you to do MORE! So post more, add another platform, launch another product, buy another tool. We did the opposite. Over the last year, we quit a whole list of "best practices" and tools everyone swears you need and our income went UP, not down.

In this live coworking session, we're not adding to your plate; we're handing you the list of things you can put DOWN today and probably grow faster because of it. Then we're going live in the chat to tell YOU what you're allowed to quit.

⚠️ This isn't lazy advice. It's the difference between being busy and being paid.

WHAT WE GET INTO:

→ Why "do more" is the default advice (and who profits from it)

→ The 8 things we quit: batching, keyword chasing, daily posting, 5 platforms, paywalls, the "brand voice," the course treadmill, comparison

→ What actually happened to our traffic and income after each one

→ The test for what YOU should quit vs. keep

→ LIVE: drop the thing you're most exhausted by and we'll give you a verdict; quit it, tweak it, or keep it 👇 What's ONE thing you're quitting after today? Tell us in the chat.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Do Less Earn More

01:27 Letting Go of SEO

02:44 Poll What Exhausts You

04:36 Why Everyone Pushes More

10:18 Stop Over Optimizing

21:20 Things We Quit List

22:32 Ditch Quiz Lead Magnets

25:41 Cut Platforms and Posting

27:41 Kill Popups and Freebies

36:47 Stop Buying Templates Gear

43:24 Start Simple Promote Later

46:04 Name Brand Pricing

47:12 Duct Tape Creator Hacks

48:39 Search Traffic Comeback

50:25 Quit Paywalls Gatekeeping

51:55 Opportunity Income Stories

57:47 How To Know Quit

58:28 Podcast Cut Example

01:01:18 Stress Tools Analytics

01:05:22 Trim Platforms Focus

01:07:34 75 Hard Check In

01:10:50 Fall Content Planning

01:12:39 Million Dollar Myth

01:14:17 Virtual Assistant Reality

01:18:30 Decision Fatigue Advice

01:29:46 Wrap Up Next Live

Watch Next (links):

▶️ Fix Your Brand Challenge

▶️ We Stopped Batching Content (Here's What Happened)

▶️ We Stopped Chasing Keywords

▶️ We Removed All Paywalls

👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:

💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:

We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.

🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.com

FREEBIES TO GET STARTED:

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Let's lock in and make an extra $2000 online before the year ends without launching

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Let's make an extra $2,000 online together before the end of the year without launching a course, coaching program, or stressful product. In this live coworking session we are sharing the exact low-stress plan to make money online using affiliate marketing, and how to time it for the Q4 holiday season when spending is highest.

The strategy: stop scattering random product links and "lock in" on a handful of products you actually use, until you become the go-to person for them. Then push those products across LTK, ShopMy, Pinterest, Amazon, and social. And plant your gift-guide content NOW (it's July) so it ranks in time for the holidays.

No launch, no webinar, no convincing anyone of anything.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Q4 Money Window

00:59 Poll and Coworking

01:49 Stop Scattering Lock In

02:45 Why Courses Fail Now

04:25 Pick 3 to 5 Products

06:57 Become Known Organically

11:01 Community Check In

12:55 Content Capture Tips

14:27 Football Side Chat

17:18 Where to Put Links

23:11 Timing for Q4 Earnings

26:55 Make 2K Feel Real

27:41 Q4 Income Stacking

28:48 Set The 2K Goal

30:03 Niche Product Angles

31:31 Amazon Associates Q4

31:49 Pinterest Instagram Plays

36:35 Amazon Review Videos

37:36 Math Behind 2K

40:47 Pick Evergreen Winners

42:02 Cleaning Content Series

45:56 Bundle High Low

48:46 Lock In Homework

51:07 Wrap Up And Execute

✅ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Why courses, coaching & memberships are struggling in 2026 (fast)
The "lock in" strategy: become known for a handful of products
How to pick your products and get known for them without feeling salesy
How to use LTK, ShopMy, Pinterest, Amazon & social for affiliate income
The Q4 timing play: plant gift guides now so they rank for the holidays
How an extra $2,000 actually adds up by stacking small income streams

💬 COMMENT your niche + your lock-in products and we'll tell you if you're onto something. 🔔 We go LIVE every Monday for a coworking session. Subscribe so you catch the next one. 🔗 LINKS

Fix Your Brand challenge:
Our content system:

👋 We're The Branding Fix, two solo bloggers rebuilding our blogs out loud in the age of AI. Blogging, affiliate marketing, and making money online, every week.

📲 Say hi: @thebrandingfix

We had to be honest about why we were on Substack, name recognition or money?

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400

We had to get honest with ourselves. Were we on Substack to build name recognition or to actually make money? Because the strategy for each is completely different, and staying in the middle is why most creators stay stuck.

It's easy to tell yourself it's both. You're growing an audience, the subscriber count is ticking up, it feels like progress. You'll make money later.

We hit that fork in the road and had to pick a lane. This video is the conversation we had with each other and the math that made the answer unavoidable.

IN THIS VIDEO:

→ The real reason we're on Substack (and the question every creator needs to answer)

→ Why "both" isn't a strategy, it's a stall

→ The income ceiling built into the paywall model that nobody talks about

→ How we reframed Substack as a billboard instead of a bank account

→ The 7-step monetization blueprint we're actually following

This isn't a "Substack is bad" video. It's a "stop lying to yourself about why you're here" video.

☕ New videos every Friday & live coworking every Monday.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Substack Income Ceiling

00:45 The Fork in the Road

02:02 Three Reasons You're Stuck

03:20 Do the Substack Math

04:39 Paywall Model Problem

05:18 Substack as Billboard

07:09 Step 1 Pick Your Goal

08:05 Steps 2–4 Audit and Fix

10:04 Step 5 Start a Blog HQ

11:56 Step 6 Monetization Order

14:44 Step 7 Cost vs Earnings

16:06 Wrap Up and Next Video

☕ Pull up a chair. This is your monthly business check-in, and we're not sugarcoating anything.

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💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:

We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.

🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.com

FREEBIES TO GET STARTED:

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How we repurpose our content and make one post do the work of ten!

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Want to grow your blog traffic without making new content every single day? In this live coworking session we show you how we repurpose our content and how one blog post into a full week of content that actually drives traffic. First, the exact checklist to rebuild an old blog post so it ranks on Google and readers finish it. Then, how to promote your blog on social media using: Instagram carousels, Instagram reels, Pinterest, and Facebook as billboards that point back to your site. Because here's the mindset: your blog is the asset you own, and social media is the billboard. Most bloggers build the asset and never put up the billboard, so their best posts just sit there. Not anymore.

⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 One Post Ten-X Results

01:08 Rebuild and Promote Plan

03:43 Step One Answer Fast

05:33 Step Two Make It Yours

12:59 Step Three No Dead Ends

16:35 Poll Results Reality Check

19:14 Billboards Not New Content

22:23 Instagram Carousel Blueprint

27:20 Reels for New Reach

29:15 Pinterest Search Shift

32:12 Pinterest Hooks That Click

33:03 Gen Z Pins and Visuals

33:57 Facebook Value First

36:33 Groups Without Spamming

39:39 Threads X No Link Dumping

43:24 Platform Specific Strategy

45:17 Chat Sports Break

46:50 Better Blog Title Hooks

50:00 Pinterest vs Social Branding

57:58 Homework and Wrap Up

✅ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

How to rebuild an old blog post so it ranks and converts

The 3-step blog post checklist: answer fast, add experience, link the next step

How to repurpose one blog post across multiple platforms

Instagram carousels that tease the answer and earn the click

Reels that reach a cold audience and grow your following

Why online search is moving to Pinterest, and why pins need hooks now

How to promote your blog on Facebook without getting buried

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Here is your August 2026 content strategy to grow your audience and make money!

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Plan your August content strategy in 10 minutes: 3 content pillars, evergreen posts, and a weekly system to grow your audience and make money online. This repeatable content planning system works for bloggers, content creators, and service pros in any industry.

We break down the three jobs every post should do: discovery, authority, and connection. We map them across four weeks so you never stare at a blank calendar again. Each post serves a purpose: searchable how-to content that brings new people in, your unique take that builds trust, and story-driven human content that keeps them around.

The calendar structure is three posts per week with week four offering one optional seasonal post, plus a two-day "tail off" for repurposing and lining up September. We also cover how content ties to monetization and the one monthly growth move, like a lead magnet or email capture, that grows the audience you actually own.

☕ New videos every Friday & live coworking every Monday.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Plan August Fast

00:18 Choose Three Pillars

01:21 Build Evergreen Engine

01:51 Discovery Authority Connection

03:20 Make Once Promote Everywhere

03:37 August Posting Rhythm

04:06 Week One Discovery Lead

04:34 Week Two Go Deeper

05:09 Week Three Trust Posts

05:36 Week Four Seasonal Option

06:07 Maintenance And Month Tail

07:23 Seasonal Is Garnish

08:19 Find Trends Brand Filter

09:07 Monetize And One Growth Move

10:12 Homework And Resources

10:54 Consistency No Burnout

11:04 Subscribe And Coworking

11:41 Wrap Up

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Our accounts finally started to grow on Instagram and this is how you can and make money in 2026!

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400

This is exactly how to grow on Instagram in 2026 and finally make money from your content.

We stopped posting completely and our accounts started growing. In this video, we're walking you through the exact 5-step strategy to turn Instagram from a burnout hamster wheel into a real income machine using instagram monetization, affiliate marketing, brand deals, and your own blog as your business HQ.

Here's what we cover:

→ Why consistent posting hasn't been paying you

→ The two-week pause that actually builds momentum

→ How to audit content using saves & shares (not likes)

→ The one-page brand fix that ends "what do I post?" forever

→ Why Instagram is your billboard — not your business

→ Building an email list you actually own

→ The exact monetization order: platform ads → affiliates → brand deals → subscriptions

→ products

☕ New videos every Friday & live coworking every Monday.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Why You're Not Getting Paid

01:11 Stop Posting for Two Weeks

02:19 Audit Your Content

03:53 Fix Your Brand

05:32 Add a Blog (Your HQ)

08:41 Build an Email List

09:58 Monetize in Order

11:33 Affiliate Marketing & Brand Deals

13:29 Subscriptions, Then Products

17:11 Wrap Up & Next Steps

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🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.

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This is how you're going to lock in Q3 to cash in Q4 by resetting your content now!

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400

It's July, the year is half over, and instead of looking back at everything you didn't post, we're locking in our content strategy in Q3 to cash in Q4 by doing a content reset. In this live coworking session, we map the entire back half of 2026 so you can get consistent, build a real content library, and actually make money heading into Q4.

We break down two systems: 75 Fixed (get consistent WITHOUT burning out) and the Q3 Content Blueprint (evergreen-first, a light seasonal layer, timed to rank before the holiday money shows up). Works whether you're a food blogger, a coach, a photographer, or a service pro who blogs to get clients.

⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 Midyear Reset Mindset

01:52 Poll and Coworking Kickoff

03:57 Stop the July Report Card

06:29 Why July Beats January

08:44 Reset Now for Q4 Money

12:16 Push Through the Nerves

16:56 Introducing 75 Fixed

18:25 Weekly Loop and Rest Day

21:59 Three Content Jobs

25:19 Evergreen Content Library

26:59 Join the Challenge Together

29:02 Chat Check and Launch Delay

32:01 Stop Perfecting Start Posting

32:34 Astrology Tangent Mercury Retrograde

33:59 Woo Rituals And Launch Timing

36:16 Personal Essays Still Teach

39:18 Q3 Blueprint 90 Day Plan

41:00 Evergreen Engine Seasonal Garnish

45:05 Q3 Month By Month Examples

48:36 Four Moves To Execute Q3

51:21 Bad At Planning Keep It Simple

57:02 Discovery Authority Connection Split

59:28 Reset Lock In And Next Steps

✅ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Why resetting beats reviewing (and why guilt kills consistency)
The 75 Fixed weekly loop — plan, draft, publish, promote, REST
The 3 content jobs: Discovery, Authority, Connection — anchored in evergreen
How to plant content in Q3 so it ranks for the Q4/holiday money
How to batch a whole quarter without pre-filling your life away

💬 COMMENT your niche + the #1 evergreen post you're committing to this quarter — we read every one.

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75 Fixed full breakdown: https://www.thebrandingfix.com/75-har...
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This is exactly how you're going to grow on Instagram and make money without going viral

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400

In this Instagram growth strategy masterclass, you'll learn how a content creator with a 200-follower account hit a million views — and a 200,000-follower account got 800 views. That's not a glitch. It's the shift from social media to interest media, and it changes everything for bloggers and content creators trying to grow on Instagram and actually make money.

In this live we break down the Instagram strategies that will help you grow your account and drive real blog traffic in 2025 — all without needing to go viral. And why the algorithm change is the best thing to happen to bloggers in years.

🎁 FREE Fix Your Brand Challenge:

📆 Q3 Content Calendar (July, August, September 2025): • Here is the exact Q3 content calendar you ...

📺 The Interest Media deep-dive: • STOP Posting on Social Media Until You Und...

Deeper Dive: One Content Calendar for Every Platform: https://youtube.com/live/rsUs78s9sgw Instagram Algorithm Update from Adam Mosseri: https://youtube.com/live/Q2sHxsNopvY

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Reach Rules Changed

01:12 Masterclass Roadmap

03:06 Live Poll Check In

08:10 Followers Don't Matter

09:46 Interest Graph Explained

11:58 Content Audition Basement

14:48 Instagram As Billboard

17:51 Money And RPM Math

25:54 Peaceful Creator Strategy

28:01 Gro Trigger Words

33:21 Rotate Your Billboards

35:01 Instagram Is Search

36:07 Hashtags vs Search SEO

36:57 Captions Like Mini Blogs

38:49 Three Click Driving Posts

42:02 Stop Pushing Links Always

43:28 Authority Discovery Connection

45:58 Multiple Captions Feature

49:05 Instagram Search Recap

50:30 Analytics Search Insights

54:36 Auto DM Link Hack

58:00 Start From Scratch Mindset

59:53 Cohesive Feed Myth

01:01:00 Real Photos Not Graphics

01:04:49 Stories With Small Audience

01:06:43 Pets and Series Ideas

01:08:56 No Viral Needed System

01:10:18 DM Comment Automation

01:11:17 Earn Comments With Story

01:12:23 Stop Being Transactional

01:15:44 Stories Build Connection

01:20:28 Consistency After Updates

01:22:46 Quality Cadence Planning

01:24:45 Fix Your Brand Filter

01:28:03 System Recap And Rules

01:31:26 Poll Results Troubleshoot

01:32:25 Views No Clicks Fix

01:38:04 Q&A Comment And Bio

01:44:47 Final Recap And Wrap

☕ How Coworking Works: We share. Your questions go in the chat throughout. At every break, we stop and answer.

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Here is the exact Q3 content calendar you need to build a brand, grow and make money!

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Plan 3 months of content in one sitting in any niche using this content calendar for both content creators and bloggers!

Stop scrambling for content ideas every single week. This Q3 content calendar breakdown gives content creators and bloggers the exact system — the CPR Method (Categories, Profit, Rest) and AIM Framework (Archetype, Identity, Mission) — to plan evergreen content that builds your brand, grows your audience, and makes money. All in one sitting.

☕What we cover:

→ How to re-anchor your brand with the AIM Framework before planning a single post

→ The 3 evergreen content jobs: Discovery, Authority & Connection

→ Why your blog should always come first — then repurpose everywhere else

→ How to layer seasonal content without derailing your evergreen strategy

→ A full Q3 game plan: July summer pivots, August back-to-rhythm, September holiday prep → The Batch → Schedule → Rest method so you don't burn out by month two

🔗 Mentioned in this video:

→ Fix Your Brand: • Fix Your Content In 10 Days (Free Brand Ch...

Free co-working every Monday at 10AM ET

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Quarter Plan Promise

00:47 Anchor Your Brand

01:58 CPR Framework

03:11 Evergreen Content Jobs

04:35 Blog First Then Social

05:15 Cadence And Rest

06:11 Seasonal Timing Layer

07:48 July Game Plan

10:00 August Back To School

11:40 September Holiday Prep

13:24 Batch Schedule Rest

14:23 Homework And Wrap Up

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One Content Calendar for Every Platform: The One-Piece Rule + Content Audit + July Plan

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400

We're building your content calendar system live: the One Piece Rule that plans your entire month from a single idea, a live content audit framework to figure out what's worth repurposing vs. killing, and the social media content calendar that distributes everything without starting from scratch every week. Plus, the July content calendar, so you leave with a real plan for what to create, update, and promote next month.

content calendar for social media | content planning | content repurposing

☕ How Coworking Works:

We share. Your questions go in the chat throughout. At every break, we stop and answer.

📌 Watching the replay? Timestamps are in the comments — jump to the platform you need to plan first

.💬 Bring your "I don't know what to post" frustrations and your "how do I connect all my platforms" questions.

👇 What's your biggest content planning challenge right now? Drop it in the chat.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Too Many Calendars

01:56 Why We Chase Algorithms

03:15 Pick Your Main Platform

05:39 Traffic and RPM Sidebar

09:26 One Piece Rule Hub

13:59 Repurpose Into Spokes

19:00 Boredom Is Normal

21:20 Social Media ROI Reality

29:27 Content Audit Begins

30:40 Audit Filter Emotional Line

32:59 Audit Filter Future Topics

34:24 Keep Kill Refresh Test

35:40 Generic Advice Gets Cut

37:14 Brand Filter Recap

39:04 Homework Content Audit

41:35 You Are The Niche

43:58 Blogging For Services

48:47 July Content Calendar

53:53 Seasonal Sprinkle Strategy

58:29 Monetize Prime Day Leads

01:01:31 Own Your Platform

01:08:20 Blogging Farmer Mindset

01:09:20 Wrap Up And Next Steps

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💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX: We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.

🔔 Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.

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🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

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Here's what you should do to lock in and stay consistent with content creation

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Struggling to stay consistent as a content creator without burning out? It's not a discipline problem — it's a system problem. Here's how to be consistent with content, long-term. ☕ Victoria and Francesca break down why bloggers and content creators keep falling off their posting schedule — and it has nothing to do with laziness or discipline.

In this session, we walk through:

→ The 4-part loop keeping creators stuck (where are you in it?)

→ The AIM Framework: Archetype, Identity, Mission — to eliminate decision fatigue for good

→ Why 3 purposeful posts beat daily posting every time

→ The Discovery, Authority & Connection post system

→ How to plan rest BEFORE burnout hits — not after

If you're a blogger or content creator who keeps starting over, this is your reset moment.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Stuck in the Loop

02:12 Discipline Myth

05:51 Decision Fatigue Trap

10:52 Traction and Packaging

13:57 Rest Plan to Avoid Burnout

17:20 The Consistency Reframe

25:26 Why Clarity Drives Growth

27:59 Repeat Yourself on Purpose

31:45 AIM Framework Breakdown

39:45 Multi Passionate Through Line

43:15 Poll Results Check

44:06 Three Days Not Daily

46:11 Discovery Authority Connection

48:30 Journey From The Blog

50:42 Rest To Stay Consistent

53:07 Repurposing Cheat Code

55:32 Full Consistency Blueprint

56:59 Passion Fuels The System

59:32 Live Q And A Feedback

01:01:48 Discovery Post Examples

01:16:00 Mindset And Homework Wrap

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▶️ The Content Creator Gold Rush of 2026 No One Is Talking About: • The Content Creator Gold Rush of 2026 Nobo...

💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:

We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.

🔔 Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.com

Subscribe for more blogging tips: / @thebrandingfix

👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:

💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:

We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.

🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

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Your Content Has A Money Problem (And It's Not What You Think)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Make money online as a content creator — the income reality most people skip over. 68% of creators earn under $15K/year. We did the math. ☕

Half of all creators earn under $15,000/year. Only 4-6% ever crack six figures. Those aren't opinions — they're facts from across the creator economy data landscape. And understanding those numbers changes everything about how you build.

In this coworking session, we break down the real math behind creator income: what blogs, YouTube long-form, and podcasts actually pay per 1,000 views, how affiliate math actually works, and what's shifting in 2026 with AI search, softening brand deals, and changing ad networks.

We also walk through a full reverse-engineering framework — starting from your income goal and working backward to the traffic, conversions, and diversification strategy you actually need.

📊 What we cover:

→ The income reality check (it's not about follower count)

→ Blog display ad RPM vs YouTube RPM breakdown

→ Affiliate marketing math — the real click numbers

→ How to reverse engineer $5K/month from your content

→ AI overview impact on blog traffic in 2026

→ Podcasting revenue streams

→ Building a product suite without a high-ticket course

→ The "from zero" monetization playbook

→ Instagram consistency and growth strategy

📎 SOURCES — Creator Economy Statistics

→ https://www.hubspot.com/marketing-sta...

→ https://bloggingwizard.com/creator-ec...

→ https://affiliatebay.net/creator-econ...

→ https://archive.com/blog/creator-econ...

→ https://sqmagazine.co.uk/creator-econ...

→ https://www.demandsage.com/creator-ec...

→ https://behindthescenes.com/blogs/15-...

→ https://marketingltb.com/blog/statist...

→ https://linktr.ee/creator-report-23

⏱ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

02:36 The Business Mentality Shift

06:07 Community Check In

10:21 The Income Reality Check

17:05 Strategy Over Flashy Platforms

23:26 Poll Results and Chat

27:27 What Your Audience Is Worth

28:58 Blog Display Ad Revenue

33:36 YouTube RPM Breakdown

37:57 YouTube vs Blog RPM

39:09 Podcasting Revenue Streams

41:18 Affiliate Marketing Explained

44:37 Email List Monetization

46:39 Martha Stewart Content Strategy

51:11 Starting on Substack

56:22 Reverse Engineering Income Goals

58:32 Ad Network Math

59:38 Affiliate Sales Breakdown

01:02:58 Low Ticket Product Strategy

01:06:35 Building a Product Suite

01:07:40 Changes in 2026

01:08:58 AI Search Impact on Blogs

01:10:01 Building Your Brand Everywhere

01:12:17 Brand Deals Are Softening

01:13:51 Video Podcasting and Repurposing

01:15:29 Platform Strategy and Diversification

01:16:48 From Zero Playbook

01:20:44 Instagram Growth Strategy

01:24:18 Finding Your Brand Focus

01:29:07 Ad Network Transitions

01:29:45 Blending Multiple Passions

01:33:09 Grow Platform Success Stories

01:34:17 Instagram Consistency Pays Off

01:36:17 Wrapping Up and Next Week

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💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:

We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.

🔔 Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.com

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The SEO Era Is Over: Here's What Works Now

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Google AI Overview has changed SEO for bloggers forever. Plus: Instagram algorithm shift, Kadence WordPress news & your June content calendar. ☕

We pulled up to the board meeting and the agenda was heavy. Google rebuilt search around Gemini AI — ranking #1 is no longer the goal. Instagram quietly killed the social graph. And Kadence WordPress just got acquired (your unlimited license? Gone).

Monthly real talk. No fluff. Just the moves.

📋 WHAT WE COVERED THIS MONTH:

🔍 Google AI & Search — Why ranking #1 doesn't matter anymore, what "citable content" actually means, and how to survive zero-click search

📲 Instagram Algorithm Shift — The move from social graph to interest graph, the 3 key signals from Adam Mosseri (watch time, sends per reach + the metric he didn't mention), and what raw content beats polished for reach

🛠 Tool News Desk — Kadence WordPress acquisition breakdown (and what it means for your blog builds), video podcasting going mainstream, and Grocers List rebrands as Gro

📅 June Content Calendar — Create, Update, and Promote framework for bloggers this month: summer content, Amazon Prime Day prep, and what to archive now

⏱ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 AI Search Shockwave

00:38 June Board Meeting Agenda

02:58 Own Your Traffic

09:40 Zero Click Reality

12:25 Write For Humans

16:21 No Separate AI SEO

25:41 Update High Impression Pages

28:19 Instagram Reach Shift

29:35 Interest Graph Discovery

34:17 Metrics That Drive Reach

41:19 Quality Over Quantity

42:29 Caption Keywords Q&A

44:56 Summer Nail Story Hooks

46:32 Storytelling Beats Keywords

47:17 Algorithm Finds Your Audience

50:30 Stop Reposting And Ghosting

53:20 What Works On Instagram

55:12 Trial Reels And Stories

01:01:26 Chat QnA And Site Security

01:03:27 Promote While You Publish

01:11:37 Tools News Desk Kadence

01:18:11 Bare Bones WordPress

01:18:58 Ditch Heavy Galleries

01:20:30 Future Proofing Tools

01:23:42 Video Podcasting Boom

01:26:56 Video Podcast Setup

01:28:43 Gro Rebrand Explained

01:30:18 Gro For Bloggers

01:33:06 June Content Framework

01:34:44 Create June Content

01:39:44 Update Existing Posts

01:43:14 Promote What You Have

01:46:08 What We Are Cutting

01:50:34 Wrap Up And Next Week

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🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.

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Content Planning for Bloggers: You Don't Have a Content Problem, You Have a Planning Problem

Fri, 29 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Struggling with content planning for bloggers? Here's why your brand feels like chaos — and it has nothing to do with the algorithm. ☕ If your notes app is full of ideas, your content calendar keeps falling apart, and every platform you're on has a completely different vibe... you don't have a content problem. You have a clarity problem. And a content calendar won't fix it.In this coworking session, we're breaking down exactly how we plan our blog, YouTube, podcast, and social media all at once — without burning out or publishing into a void.

What we cover:

→ Why your content isn't connecting (it's your brand, not your posting schedule)

→ How to stop treating every post as a standalone piece

→ The shift from content calendar to audience journey planning

→ How to build content clusters and hubs that actually drive traffic

→ Why clarity beats consistency every time

→ What to do with roundup content in 2025

→ How to make every blog post tell your audience what to do next

This is for bloggers, content creators, and digital entrepreneurs who are tired of publishing and hoping. Let's plan with intention instead.

⏱ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Content Planning Mindset

01:21 Brand Clarity Across Platforms

03:24 Three Niche Examples Setup

05:56 Live Poll and Overwhelm

09:01 Calendar Myth and Consistency

10:30 Teacher Blogger Through Line

12:10 Sewing and Homestead Cohesion

17:15 Why Content Plans Fail

20:58 Action Plan Content Jobs

29:55 From Calendar to Journey

31:52 Teacher Journey Framework

34:45 Sewing Journey Begins

35:36 Make Content Less Boring

36:14 Storytelling Through Lines

37:25 Farmhouse Content Examples

39:45 What Should They Do Next

40:33 Fixing Old SEO Linking

44:50 Plan Progression Not Posts

46:32 Poll Results And Community

47:33 Consistency Comes From Passion

49:48 Roundup Content Reality Check

51:42 Turn Roundups Into Hubs

53:29 Platforms Penalize Reposts

55:42 Opinions Build Your Brand

01:05:13 Audits And Brand Challenge

01:05:59 Next Board Meeting Wrap Up

Questions go in the chat throughout if you're joining us live, leave them in the comments if you're watching the replay.

📌 Watching the replay? Timestamps are below.

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The Content Creator Skill AI Cannot Replace

Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

AI tools won't save content creators and here's why the most successful ones know this. This is the skill no one talks about. We went live to talk about the one thing AI genuinely cannot do for you: make you self-aware. And turns out, that's the whole game.

In this replay, we're covering:

→ Why using AI as a crutch is making your content worse, not better

→ The "Does this sound like me?" framework every creator needs

→ Why volume no longer wins — and what does

→ How your quirks, accent, and perspective are your actual monetization strategy

→ The real reason generic content fails to convert (brands AND audiences skip it)

→ Why bloggers are quietly winning the authenticity war right now

If you've been using AI for content creators as a shortcut around the hard parts — this one's for you.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Welcome and Warning

01:37 Authenticity Over Imitation

03:57 AI as Crutch

06:27 Stop Watching Competitors

09:21 Find Your Medium

11:52 Friend Group Clues

14:04 Hobby Blogging Tips

21:56 Video Without Burnout

26:35 Blogging Comeback

34:17 Healthy AI Uses

39:00 Trust Your Instincts

40:12 Trust Your Instincts

41:11 AI Clips Aren’t Strategy

42:31 Relevance Beats Volume

44:13 AI Voices Turn People Off

46:26 Real Cleaning Content

53:52 Discretion And Storytelling

56:48 Don’t Clone Your Voice

59:30 You Can’t Outsource Authenticity

01:03:17 Stop Internet Assimilation

01:06:58 Authenticity Makes Money

01:11:48 Creators Who Win Next

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How to Plan Blog Posts Without Overcomplicating Your Content Calendar

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Should you plan your blog posts for the whole year… or just go with the vibes?

In this episode of The Branding Fix, we’re talking about how to plan blog content in a way that gives you direction without locking you into a calendar you’ll abandon two weeks later.

We break down why your blog content should start with your brand strategy, not random ideas, trends, or panic posting. That means knowing your content buckets, your audience, what you’re helping people with, and how your blog fits into the bigger business you’re building.

We also talk about why quarterly planning can be helpful for the big-picture direction, but monthly planning is usually more realistic when you’re actually creating, updating, and promoting content.

Because yes, you need a plan. But no, it does not need to be so rigid that it falls apart the second your audience responds differently than expected.

In This Episode

Why yearly blog planning can feel overwhelming
How to use quarterly themes without planning every detail
Why monthly blog planning works better for flexibility
How brand pillars and content buckets make planning easier
Why your blog should come before social media
How to audit what worked before planning the next month
Why a content plan should guide you, not trap you

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How Bloggers and Creators Actually Make Money Online

Fri, 15 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Making money online sounds simple until you’re actually trying to do it with a small audience.

In this episode of The Branding Fix, we’re breaking down the real monetization order for bloggers and creators — especially if you’re under 1,000 followers, under 10,000 page views, or still figuring out how your content is supposed to turn into income.

Because the problem isn’t usually that monetization is impossible. It’s that most advice is made for people who already have the traffic, audience, trust, and data.

We talk about why attention has to come before selling, why “passive income” is not actually passive, and why jumping straight into products, memberships, or brand deals too early can make everything harder.

Then we walk through the monetization blueprint we’d follow from scratch: platform monetization, affiliate marketing, brand partnerships, audience subscriptions, and finally products or services. The episode also covers why your monetization plan should shape your content strategy from the beginning, even if you’re not ready to sell yet.

Watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/kWtGso9xZiQ

In This Episode

Why small creators need different monetization advice
Why attention comes before income
The truth about passive income
The right order to monetize your content
When to use ads, affiliates, brand deals, memberships, and products
Why your audience will usually tell you what to sell
How life stage affects your monetization strategy

Timestamps

00:00 Monetization For Small Creators

01:44 Why Beginners Get Stuck

03:34 Attention Before Money

06:12 Passive Income Reality Check

09:05 Burnout And Community

12:32 Is Blogging Still Working

15:39 Blueprint Starts Here

23:06 Monetize In The Right Order

25:13 Step One Platform Ads

30:44 Step Two Affiliate Marketing

32:11 Making Affiliates Actually Convert

35:35 Step Three Brand Partnerships

35:55 Proof Before Brand Deals

37:50 What Brands Want

40:24 Subscriptions That Sell

44:19 When To Sell Offers

49:38 Recap The Monetization Order

54:46 Grocers List DM Automation

57:21 Monetize By Life Stage

01:14:28 Stability Mindset And Wrap

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How to Drive Traffic from Instagram to Your Blog with Grocers List

Thu, 14 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

How do you actually get people from Instagram over to your blog?

In this episode of The Branding Fix, we’re talking about the Instagram strategy we’ve been testing to drive more traffic, clicks, and engagement using Grocers List, a DM automation tool that sends links automatically when someone comments with a trigger word.

We break down how bloggers can use carousels, reels, captions, stories, and comment-to-DM prompts to get people off Instagram and onto your site or email list.

We also talk about why captions matter more than ever, why hashtags are not the main discovery tool anymore, and how Instagram’s interest-based algorithm can help your content reach new people when you package it clearly.

If you’ve been posting on Instagram but wondering how to turn that attention into actual blog traffic, this episode is for you.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/bE4Wfj9s1gI

In This Episode

How Grocers List works for bloggers
Why comment-to-DM links can increase clicks
How to use carousels and reels to drive traffic
Why strong captions help Instagram understand your content
How stories can send warm followers back to your blog
The difference between ManyChat and Grocers List
Why Instagram is moving from social media to interest media

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Evergreen Content Strategy: Get More Life Out of Your Blog Posts, Videos, and Podcasts

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Do you really need to create brand-new content for every holiday, season, and trend?

Not always.

In this episode of The Branding Fix, we’re talking about the shift we’re making in our own content system: creating more evergreen content, then promoting it through seasonal angles.

Because one blog post, podcast episode, YouTube video, or newsletter can have way more than one life. A piece of content you shared once can be repackaged for Mother’s Day, summer, back to school, fall, the holidays, or whatever moment makes sense for your audience.

We’re breaking down the difference between create mode and promote mode, why your old content is probably not as “old” as you think, and how to use your existing content library instead of constantly starting over.

Plus, we’re sharing real examples from our coworking community and how different niches can use this same system.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/_wta2c2af7Y

In This Episode

Why evergreen content should do more of the heavy lifting
How to promote the same piece of content in different seasons
Why your audience probably did not see or remember it the first time
How to turn your content archive into a promotion system
Examples for bloggers, podcasters, YouTubers, and social media creators

Timestamps

00:00 Seasonal Content Overwhelm

00:25 Evergreen Seasonal Promo System

03:03 Creation vs Promotion Modes

04:33 People Forget Your Posts

06:20 Community Examples That Work

09:50 Package The Promo Angle

11:53 Simple Tagging Spreadsheet

15:19 Audience Seasons And Vibes

19:14 Execution And Lead Times

21:30 Refresh Reuse And Wrap Up

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Should Bloggers Use AI? Here’s Where It Actually Helps

Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of The Branding Fix, we’re answering a listener question about how we use AI for our blogs — and where we think bloggers should be careful.

We talk about why we do not recommend using AI to fully write blog posts, especially if your goal is long-term growth, search visibility, and standing out in a flood of generic AI content.

Instead, we break down the smarter ways bloggers can use AI: analyzing data, reviewing analytics, repurposing original content, pulling clips from videos, and turning your own words into social media ideas.

The key is to start with your real experience, your original thoughts, your photos, your stories, and your point of view. AI can help you process and package what already came from you, but it should not replace the human part of your content.

In this episode, we cover:

Why AI should not fully write your blog posts
How AI can help with analytics and content planning
Why original experience matters more than ever
How to use AI to repurpose your own content
Why AI-generated content can feel generic
How bloggers can use AI without losing their voice
Why your lived experience is the thing AI cannot replace

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The New Rules of Content, Search, and Shopping on Social Media

Fri, 08 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and TikTok are all moving in the same direction: they want shopping to happen directly on their platforms.

In this episode of The Branding Fix, we talk about how this shift is changing content strategy, reach, traffic, and monetization for creators, bloggers, and business owners. We break down why intent matters more than ever, how Instagram is becoming more search-driven, and why Pinterest may be a major opportunity again — especially for bloggers using affiliate content.

You’ll learn how to think about your content differently so every post has a clearer purpose, whether that purpose is traffic, sales, search visibility, or community building.

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Timestamps

00:00 Algorithms Feel Off

01:40 Platforms Go Shoppable

04:49 Poll Check And Priorities

05:30 Instagram Reach Shift

08:13 Instagram As Search

13:32 Pinterest Quiet Comeback

16:20 Pinterest Hooks And Clicks

24:05 Intent Equals Money

26:46 Monetization Plans And Community

31:01 Intent Examples In Practice

35:41 Stop Keyword Chasing

38:14 Stop Being Generic

39:21 Trend Talk With Personality

40:19 Budget Style And Upcycling

41:56 May Content Planning Board

43:08 May Observances And Holidays

44:42 Affiliate Ideas For May

46:55 Search Trends To Target

48:39 Promote Update Plan Ahead

51:07 World Cup Content Angle

52:04 Blog Audits And Roasts

58:31 Authenticity In The AI Era

01:01:29 Next Week Money Blueprint

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The Problem with Content Batching Too Far in Advance

Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Everyone says content batching is the secret to staying consistent online — but what happens when getting too far ahead starts working against you?

In this episode of The Branding Fix, we’re talking about why batching months of content in advance can make your posts, videos, blogs, or newsletters feel outdated before they ever go live. We share what happened when we created way too much content ahead of time, why most of it never got published, and how we now approach planning in a more flexible way.

Because content batching isn’t the problem. Batching so far ahead that you lose the ability to respond, adjust, and evolve? That’s where things get messy.

In This Episode

Why batching too far ahead can hurt your content
The difference between content planning and content batching
Why evergreen content is safer to batch
How we now plan without locking ourselves into outdated ideas
Why flexibility matters in blogs, newsletters, social, and YouTube

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/5jO9fXrj51s

Timestamps

00:00 Why Batching Fails

01:11 The 12 Videos Trap

02:56 Two Bad Outcomes

04:49 Buffer Becomes Liability

05:32 Evergreen Over Trends

07:42 A Better Batching System

09:44 Leave Room to Pivot

12:18 Planning vs Batching

14:00 Quarterly Themes Strategy

18:05 Intentional Batching Wrap Up

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Video Podcasting Is Here: Why Creators Need to Pay Attention

Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Apple Podcasts is rolling out video podcasting, and it could change how creators think about podcast strategy.

In this episode of The Branding Fix, we talk about what Apple adding video means for podcasters, why YouTube should not be the only place creators share video content, and how giving your audience more ways to consume your content can expand your reach.

We also discuss why video does not need to be overly produced. Sometimes the best move is simply turning on the camera, recording what you are already doing, and letting your audience choose whether they want to listen, watch, or switch between both.

In this episode, we cover:

Apple Podcasts adding video podcasting
Why this matters for creators and podcasters
How video could change podcast content strategy
Why relying only on YouTube can be risky
Why simple video is better than overthinking it

Listen in and let us know: are you planning to add video to your podcast or content strategy?

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Stop Writing More Blog Posts, Do This Instead to Make Money

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of The Branding Fix, we’re talking about one of the biggest mistakes bloggers are making right now: creating more content instead of making their existing content work harder.

We break down why constantly writing new posts can keep you stuck on the SEO hamster wheel, and why updating old posts, fixing orphan content, building content clusters, and improving internal links can often lead to faster results.

We also talk about why old-school keyword chasing is not enough anymore, how personal storytelling and original photos can help your content stand out, and why depth, brand, and community matter more than quick keyword grabs.

In this episode, we cover:

Why bloggers need to stop posting more just to post more
How updating old blog posts can help you make money faster
What orphan content is and how to fix it
Why content clusters build authority
How to repurpose content without simply reposting it
Why AI SEO “hacks” are not the strategy
How brand, depth, and community help your blog stand out
When to update, archive, noindex, or redirect old posts
How to build a seasonal blog audit plan

Listen in and ask yourself: are you creating more content, or are you making the content you already have work for you?

Watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/w3fgmbS6CVI

Timestamps

00:00 Stop Posting More

01:24 SEO Hamster Wheel

03:41 Fix Orphan Content

07:14 Updates Make Money

08:33 How To Update Posts

11:29 Storytelling And Photos

15:58 Repurpose Not Repost

20:54 AI SEO Myths

25:29 Depth And Brand Wins

31:25 Finding Search Topics

42:37 Community Over Keywords

43:42 Spotting Trends Early

44:28 Poll Check Strategy Reset

45:36 Content Clusters Explained

47:37 Internal Linking Intent

50:01 Brand Challenge Pitch

52:28 Archiving Noindex Redirects

57:45 Depth Beats Keyword Grabs

01:03:27 Audit Plan Seasonal Updates

01:07:04 Cluster Scheduling Warning

01:11:26 Keisha Q Posting Cadence

01:17:33 Routine Grace Wrap Up

01:18:48 Blog As Business Closing

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Stop Building Your Business on Rented Land

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of The Branding Fix, we’re talking about platform ownership, rented land, and why creators need more than social media to protect their business.

After hearing about a creator who was making $30,000 a month on YouTube and got demonetized overnight, we break down what it really means to build on platforms you do not own — including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Substack, and anywhere else your content depends on someone else’s rules.

We talk about why your blog and email list are still two of the most important assets you can build, how social media should support your content ecosystem, and why your audience journey needs to lead somewhere you control.

In this episode, we cover:

What “rented land” means for online creators
Why relying only on social media or YouTube is risky
The difference between borrowing an audience and owning a platform
Why your blog gives you more control, data, and freedom
How your email list helps you build trust and guide people through a journey
Why social media should be a traffic driver, not the final destination
How to think about your content ecosystem as a whole

Listen in and ask yourself: if your favorite platform disappeared tomorrow, what would you still have?

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/s58G9-dwjL4

Timestamps

00:00 Demonetized Overnight

00:44 Rented Land Explained

02:27 Why You Need Backups

05:09 Own Your Blog

06:42 Blog Freedom and Data

09:38 Stop Writing for Keywords

11:16 Email List Ownership

14:44 Segmentation and Journeys

17:04 Social as Traffic Driver

19:49 Content Ecosystem Strategy

23:10 If Platforms Disappear

24:32 Next Steps and Coworking

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Beehiiv vs Substack vs Flodesk: Best Email Platform for Bloggers and Creators

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Choosing an email platform sounds simple until you realize every platform is built around a different business model.

In this episode, we’re talking about Beehiiv vs Substack vs Flodesk, but this conversation is really bigger than those three platforms. It’s about understanding what you actually need your email list to do.

Are you trying to build an audience directly on a newsletter platform? Are you trying to drive traffic back to your blog? Are you creating a course, selling a service, running a content business, or building a brand ecosystem where your email list needs to guide people through a specific journey?

That distinction matters.

We talk about why built-in newsletter platforms can feel appealing, especially when they promise growth, monetization, ad networks, or paid subscriptions. But we also explain the trade-offs, especially if you already have a blog or website that should be your main content home.

One of the biggest problems with platforms like Substack or Beehiiv is that they can blur the line between newsletter and blog. Suddenly, you’re asking yourself: does this piece of content go on my site or inside the newsletter platform? And if it lives in both places, are they competing with each other?

For bloggers, creators, and brand owners who want to own their platform, that friction matters.

We also talk about why analytics and automations are not just “nice to have.” If you want to test content, understand what your audience clicks on, and create interest-based journeys, you need an email platform that gives you actionable data and lets you segment people based on what they actually care about.

And of course, we look at the money side, because platform pricing and monetization models should always be part of the decision.

The big takeaway: don’t choose an email platform because it’s trendy. Choose it because it supports your actual content strategy, business model, and audience journey.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/xbixLho_mjs

In This Episode, We Cover

Why Beehiiv may be a good starting point for some creators, but not the right fit for every business
The difference between a newsletter platform and a traditional email service provider
Why bloggers should be careful about putting long-form content on platforms they don’t own
How Substack and Beehiiv can create content strategy confusion
Why Flodesk works better for creators who already have a blog or independent website
The importance of automations, workflows, and interest-based audience journeys
Why analytics matter when testing content and improving your email strategy
How platform business models influence the features they prioritize
What creators should ask before choosing any email platform
Why “free” platforms still have a cost

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What’s Actually Working in Q2? Our Real-Time Experiments

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Q2 is where a lot of creators start second-guessing everything. In this episode, we’re unpacking what it looks like to test things in real time without perfect clarity yet. We talk about the experiments we’re running, how long we give strategies before judging them, why so many people quit in the messy middle, and how to keep going when you do not have obvious proof that something is working yet. It’s part strategy, part mindset reset, and part honest look at what content experimentation really feels like.

In this episode, we cover:

why Q2 often feels like the messy middle for content creators
what we’re actively testing right now in blogging, Pinterest, newsletters, Instagram, and traffic strategy
how long we give experiments before making decisions
the difference between something failing and something just needing more time
why delayed results are normal in blogging
how to stay consistent when you do not yet have proof something is working
why creators quit too early
how self-doubt and overanalysis can derail experiments
what to look at when assessing whether a strategy is working
how to think about goals, metrics, pivots, and sustainability
what we would do differently looking back over the last 12 months

Watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/UXTdAXQALko

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Welcome to Coworking

00:16 Q2 Messy Middle

01:47 Give Tests Time

04:55 Staying Consistent

08:05 Why People Quit

10:30 Poll and Community Check In

14:42 Expertise vs Learning

20:10 Go Deep Not Niche

24:45 Our 90 Day Experiments

28:09 Pinterest Newsletter Updates

31:45 Depth Over Keyword Chasing

32:49 Assessing Search Results

34:21 Traffic Dips Are Normal

35:17 How Long To Wait

35:59 Seasonality And Search Intent

37:13 Content Clusters And Depth

37:52 Reviving A Fallen Post

40:20 Why Experiments Fail

41:09 Set Goals And Metrics

46:08 Avoid Emotional Analytics

47:46 Taking Breaks Without Guilt

54:13 When An Experiment Works

55:44 Sustainable Content Systems

01:00:58 What We'd Change In A Year

01:06:32 Authenticity That Converts

01:09:09 Final Reminders And Wrap

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The Social Media Boundaries Every Creator Needs

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of The Branding Fix, we’re talking about why content creators need stronger boundaries with social media. We get into the real cost of endless scrolling, comparison, niche drama, overstimulation, and the pressure that comes from constantly consuming other people’s content while trying to create your own. We also share the specific boundaries we’re setting, the apps we’re deleting or putting on probation, how we think about scrolling versus creating, and why protecting your focus is one of the most important things you can do for your content. If social media has been making you feel behind, distracted, or creatively stuck, this episode is your reset.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/_6x_ktAFsXg

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Comparison Trap Spiral

00:42 Why Boundaries Matter

00:55 Productivity Light Trap

02:10 Imitation And Niche Noise

02:45 Drama And Negativity

03:58 Stop Scrolling For Inspo

05:14 Scrolling Is Not Self Care

06:23 Input Versus Output Check

07:05 Deleting Threads For Good

08:15 TikTok Time Sink

10:04 Instagram Weekend Probation

12:52 Tools To Limit Scrolling

14:25 Notifications And Focus Modes

16:48 Unfollow Without Guilt

18:13 Retrain Your Algorithm

20:35 Fix Your Brand Wrap Up

21:34 Final Call To Action

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If We Had to Start Over as Content Creators, We’d Do This

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of The Branding Fix, we’re answering a big question: if we had to start over today with no audience, but everything we know now, what would we do differently? We talk about the platforms we’d focus on, why blogging would still be central, the importance of building an email list early, why we’d prioritize platform monetization before asking an audience to buy, and how we’d create content with more depth and intention instead of chasing keywords or trying to be everywhere. We also get into lean category structure, simplifying your tools and design stack, and why video is now non-negotiable in some form. This is the episode for creators who want to build smarter from the beginning.

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Hobby or Business? The Content Creator Reality Check

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of The Branding Fix, we’re asking a tough but necessary question: are you actually building a business, or are you just posting content and hoping something happens? We talk about the biggest signs creators are treating content like a hobby instead of a business, including not having a revenue plan, not thinking through traffic strategy, not tracking what works, and making decisions based more on emotion than data. We also get into monetization paths, linking and repurposing content, affiliate opportunities, building deeper topic authority, and what we would do differently if we were starting over today. This is a real talk episode for creators who want more structure, more strategy, and a clearer path to making content pay off.

Watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/p87T-M4l5d4

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Tax Day Reality Check

00:52 Hobby Spending Traps

02:38 Revenue Plan Basics

05:04 Monetization Paths That Work

07:56 Traffic Strategy Experiments

09:48 Track What Performs

11:28 How Long To Test

16:03 Stop Leaving Money Behind

19:26 Affiliate Links And Proof

28:47 Tax Season Business Shifts

33:38 Separate Finances Like A Pro

36:05 DIY LLC And Banking Setup

37:50 Separate Business Finances

39:23 Costly Spending Confessions

42:31 Q2 Traffic Experiments

45:18 Update Content And Pillars

48:49 Create Content With Depth

51:07 Stop Batching Deep Posts

53:38 If We Started Over

57:38 Poll Results And Next Steps

01:01:37 Beehiiv Vs Email Providers

01:08:48 Platform Business Models

01:17:18 Wrap Up And Weekly Live

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Why Your Content Planning System Is Probably Too Complicated

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of The Branding Fix, we’re talking about the organization trap so many content creators fall into: building elaborate planning systems that look productive but actually eat up the time and energy you need to create. We share our completely different organizational styles, how one of us leaned too far into complex digital systems while the other stayed deeply analog, and how we’ve found a middle ground that actually works. We get into Notion, paper planning, notes apps, calendars, collaboration, and the real question behind all of it: is your system helping you publish, or is it just giving you more admin work? This is the episode for creators who want simpler, more functional ways to plan content without turning organization into a full-time job.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/cu0tPJEIQ5Y

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Why Our Content Organization System Failed

01:18 The "Second Brain" Trap (And Why It Backfires)

03:19 How to Simplify Your Content Workflow

04:17 Paper Planning for Content Creators

05:57 iPhone Notes + Calendar System for Creators

08:50 Index Cards for Fast Idea Capture

10:28 Why Tagging in Notion Is Overrated

12:40 Simple Notion Setup for Team Collaboration

14:00 How to Use Notion Without the Complexity

17:16 Creating More vs. Organizing More

19:44 Our New Content Organization System

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The Money Wake-Up Call Every Content Creator Needs

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of The Branding Fix, we’re talking about the money wake-up call that hits so many content creators during tax season. This conversation is really about the shift from casually creating content to thinking like a business owner. We get into why you need to track your expenses, make more intentional investments, think about return on investment instead of impulse decisions, separate your business finances early, and start building systems that support revenue instead of chaos. If you’ve been treating your content like “just a hobby” while still hoping it turns into income, this episode is the mindset reset.

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Q2 Creator Reset: Content Strategy, Email, Substack, and What’s Changing Now

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

This week, we’re covering a lot. We’re talking about what’s actually changing for creators right now and how to approach Q2 with more clarity.

Inside this episode, we discuss:

Apple Podcasts adding video and what that means for podcast strategy
why creators need more than one platform
what worked for us in Q1 and what didn’t
using Instagram and niche email segments to drive traffic and engagement
how to think about YouTube and blog content together
experimenting with Substack Notes as a promotional tool
making email feel simpler, more consistent, and less boring
why onboarding and list hygiene matter for deliverability
how to plan your blog content without overplanning yourself into a corner
shiny object syndrome, pivots, and giving yourself room to adjust
Google updates, AI content, and why depth matters more than surface-level content now

Watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/jszbZpzbfn4

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Welcome and Agenda

00:53 Apple Video Podcasts

04:59 Video Strategy for Creators

06:29 Q1 Wins and Fails

11:50 YouTube to Blog Traffic

17:00 Substack Notes Experiment

24:31 Substack Setup and Limits

28:10 Email Planning and Deliverability

37:31 Blog Planning Question

37:47 Themes and Buckets

39:48 Quarterly Planning Rhythm

42:04 Baseline and Community

43:50 April Content Calendar

47:14 Update and Publish Ahead

48:52 Creative Trend Angles

50:04 Shiny Object Syndrome

53:05 Grace and Come Back

58:43 Google Update Depth

01:10:54 Evergreen Rabbit Holes

01:13:38 Video Content Wins

01:14:36 Wrap and Next Week

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We Deleted 2,800 Subscribers. (Here's What Happened)

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

We deleted 2,800 subscribers from our email list and our open rate jumped to 65%. Here's exactly how we did it, and why we'll do it again.

Most people treat their email list like a trophy. We treat it like a business asset, which means cutting the dead weight on a regular schedule. In this video, we're breaking down our email list cleaning process: why ghost subscribers are quietly destroying your deliverability, how to know when it's time to purge, what a re-engagement email looks like before you cut people loose, and why we make the unsubscribe button impossible to miss.

We use Flodesk and purge every 3–6 months. No regrets. A smaller list that actually reads your emails beats a massive list that ignores them every single time.

If you've been scared to clean your email list because the numbers will drop, this one's for you.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/wkD4UwWRVYk

⏱ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

01:27 Why Purge Your List

02:26 Healthy Open Rate Goals

04:34 Unsubscribe Fear Mindset

06:44 Seasonal Subscribers Insight

09:17 How to Purge Step-by-Step

13:26 Automation and Easy Opt-In

14:15 Make Unsubscribe Obvious

17:22 Vanity Metrics vs Profit

20:10 Wrap Up

👇 When was the last time you cleaned your email list? Drop it below, we're curious where people are at with this.

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Watch Next:

▶️ We Started a Blog in a "Dead Niche" (Here's What Happened): https://youtu.be/dZv5eXcPNSE

▶️ Social Media is Dead, Interest Media is Here: https://youtu.be/YLOU0JilfvI

▶️ The Content Creator Gold Rush of 2026: https://youtu.be/QQohwtMrU4w

▶️ Is Blogging Dead in 2026? https://youtu.be/MTY7qcc_CLM

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Your Email Strategy Is Probably Too Complicated

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we’re simplifying email strategy. We talk about how to stay more consistent without forcing your messaging, why themes work better than overplanning, and how to make emails feel lighter for both you and your readers. We also get into deliverability basics like fewer images, stronger onboarding, encouraging replies, and cleaning up your list so your emails have a better chance of actually being seen.

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The "Content Creator" Era is Over. (Here's What's Next)

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

The content creator era is officially over and audiences already know it. The old playbook of curated lifestyles and hidden sales pitches? People can smell it from a mile away, and they're done with it.

We're breaking down exactly why the traditional "content creator" model is dying, what documenting your business actually looks like in practice, and why we believe content is still the best way to make money online, just not the way you've been told.

We cover:

- Why audiences have outgrown the influencer (and sales) playbook

- The "Document, Don't Create" mindset shift (and what it looks like in real life)

- Why we stopped gatekeeping information, and what happened when we did

- The new business model: content as the product, where corporations pay so your community gets it free

- What actually builds trust in an AI-saturated world

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/N3z7A2QWQcg

If you're tired of the hamster wheel of chasing algorithms while selling things you don't believe in, this one's for you.

⏱ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Influencer Era Is Over

00:30 Meet The Branding Fix

00:45 Audiences Know The Funnel

02:13 From Aspiration To Real

03:06 Document Dont Create

04:04 Coworking And Fly On Wall

06:11 Human Process Beats AI

08:19 Trust And No Gatekeeping

10:37 Ditching Paywalls Mindset

12:24 Serving Communities Win 2026

13:26 Challenge And Wrap Up

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Riverside vs Descript Reality Check for New Podcaster!

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Riverside vs Descript — which one should you actually use for your podcast in 2026? We answered a live question about Riverside vs Descript for podcasting and broke down exactly when to use each tool based on your show format.

Our take:

→ Use Riverside for remote guest recording: the audio/video quality is better and file capture is more reliable when connections drop. We've lost recordings with both Descript and SquadCast.

→ Use Descript for editing: text-based editing plus a traditional timeline, scenes, and reusable presets make it faster than anything else we've tried.

→ Solo video podcast? Skip Riverside entirely. Descript alone is enough, and minimal editing is better.

We also cover why the old one-click Riverside-to-Descript transfer is gone (you'll need to move files manually now) and why video podcasting is a smart play as part of your blog and content strategy.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/fkW1_wV1zbI

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Podcast Tools Question

00:17 Riverside for Remote Recording

01:32 Descript Editing Workflow

02:38 Riverside Descript Integration Ends

03:33 Why Video Podcasting Wins

05:06 Solo Show Setup Advice

05:28 Keep It Natural Minimal Edits

06:01 Final Recommendation Descript Only

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We Scrapped Our Course Model (Here's Why)

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

We're done with the course model, and we're documenting exactly why. The real truth about selling online courses, passive income, and what we're building instead.

Everyone's selling a course. We're not. In this video, we're breaking down why the passive income myth is exhausting creators and audiences alike, and what we chose to do about it.

We cover the expiration date problem with digital courses, subscription fatigue, and the business model shift we're making to keep our income stable without burning out our community.

This isn't a tutorial. This is us documenting the pivot in real time.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/N5krTYp3bMw

⏱ Timestamps:

00:00 – No Course, No Pitch

00:39 – Why Courses Expire Fast

01:33 – The Scrapped Curriculum

04:06 – From Course to Membership

05:23 – Scrapping Membership Too

06:05 – Content First Monetization

08:18 – Reality Check: Subscriptions

11:05 – Burnout and Paywalls

12:58 – New Model: Platforms & Sponsors

14:08 – Show Up as a Real Human

16:12 – The Work Behind Free

17:05 – Live Coworking Playbook

18:54 – Subscribe, Comment, Clock Out

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We Started a Blog in a "Dead" Niche (Here's What Happened)

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Everyone says blogging in 2026 is dead, especially in low RPM niches. We've been doing it for 10+ years and 90% of our income still comes from ads. Here's how to monetize a blog in a "dead" niche.

In this episode, we're breaking down exactly what happened, the strategy behind it, and why "dead" niches might actually be a smart place to start in 2026.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/dZv5eXcPNSE

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Low RPM Reality Check

0:41 Why We Stayed

1:50 Starting From Passion

2:47 Discovering Ad Networks

4:23 Win With Volume

5:31 Brand And Community

6:35 No Selling Required

7:30 Social Content Lasts

8:09 Blog As A Resume

11:25 Community Creates Opportunities

13:03 Real World Success Examples

15:27 Expand Beyond One Niche

16:40 Fix Your Brand Challenge

18:20 Key Takeaways On RPM

19:48 Wrap Up And Subscribe

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Forget The Trends, Try This Boring Money Maker

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

What if the smartest income stream isn't loud, viral, or flashy, but quiet instead?

In this episode, we break down how we're using blogging as a passive income stream to replace our 9-5 jobs without selling courses, chasing trends, or faking influence. We cover how to make money blogging with ad networks, why social media should be your free traffic engine (not your business), how to pick a profitable blog niche, starting a WordPress blog from scratch, and the real RPM math behind monetizing your blog. If you're a beginner looking for an online income stream that builds financial freedom over time, this is the side hustle to full time blueprint no one's talking about.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/XrfPgZ-iQqg

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 The Income Lie Nobody Talks About

00:29 Who We Are (& Why We Quit)

01:55 What Is "Quiet" Money?

02:17 Why Viral Income Is a Trap

03:36 Ad Network RPM Breakdown

04:28 How Blogs Make Money While You Sleep

05:42 Using Social Media as Free Traffic

07:06 How to Pick a Profitable Blog Niche

09:11 Define Your Brand in One Sentence

11:08 Starting a WordPress Blog (Step by Step)

12:53 Ad Networks vs. Google AdSense

14:35 The Long Game That Pays You Monthly

15:46 Our Accountability System

16:34 Why You Don't Own Your Social Media

18:11 What's Next + Join Our Lives

If you're tired of trading time for dollars and want to build something that works WITHOUT you, this one's for you.

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The "Spring Clean": Deleting 30% of our Content Strategy

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

It is time for a Spring Clean of our content strategy. In this monthly Board Meeting, we are auditing our business and deleting the tasks that are just distractions. We are also breaking down the massive shift happening in video podcasting and Instagram right now.

It is time for a Spring Clean. In this monthly Board Meeting, we are auditing our business and deleting the tasks that are just distractions. We are also breaking down the massive shift happening in video podcasting and Instagram right now.

Watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/OcGapB8Iavs

📝 On The Agenda:

The Audit: Exactly what we are quitting in Q1.

The Numbers: The truth about our February traffic & revenue.

The Plan: Our simplified, "essential-only" plan for March.

📊 The "News Desk" (Trends We Are Watching):

March Content Ideas: What you should be promoting, updating, and creating right now.

Instagram vs. Snapchat: The leaked "rival app" being testing—is the "Social" coming back to Social Media?

The Video Podcast War

Who is this for? Content creators and bloggers who feel overwhelmed and need permission to do less to grow more.

👇 Question: What is one thing you need to DELETE from your to-do list this month?

LINKS & RESOURCES

Fix Your Brand Challenge: https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90

75 Hard Challenge: https://youtu.be/J_UdE8wcWZ4

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 March Board Meeting Kickoff

01:08 February Audit Fran Check-In

03:02 Simplify and Post Less

06:45 Rank Your Core Platforms

08:53 February Traffic and Seasonality

10:01 March Plans and Repurposing

18:55 March Content and Traffic Trends

23:57 Video Podcasting Shakeup

28:02 Fran Tests Spotify Video

31:07 Spotify Clips Boosts

32:09 Why YouTube Differs

33:34 Go Live and Grow

34:25 Simple Video Setup

35:40 Short Form Supports Long

36:03 Podcast vs YouTube

38:22 YouTube Algorithm Example

41:24 Time Saving Repurposing

43:23 Netflix Apple Spotify Shift

47:06 Instagram Instance Test

49:45 Does Instance Make Sense

56:47 One Stop Shop Trend

59:34 Wrap Up and Coworking

SOURCES:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/netflix-video-podcasts-1236417771/

https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/02/apple-introduces-a-new-video-podcast-experience-on-apple-podcasts/

https://www.businessinsider.com/instagram-meta-working-on-internal-prototype-disappearing-messages-snapchat-2026-2

Why We Stopped Posting for 2 Weeks (And Why You Should Too)

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0400

We broke the #1 rule of content creation: never stop posting. Here is exactly what happened to our reach, our revenue, and our sanity when we ghosted the algorithm for 14 days.

They say consistency is key, and if you miss a day, the algorithm punishes you. But what if the "Consistency Trap" is actually keeping you stuck? In this video, we are documenting our 2-week "pattern interrupt"—why we did it, the scary reality of stepping away, and why stepping back was the only way to move forward.

This isn't just about taking a vacation; it's a strategic experiment in "Slow Productivity" and future-proofing our brand against burnout. If you feel like you are on a hamster wheel of posting without purpose, this is your permission slip to hop off.

In this episode, we cover:

• The "Guru Advice" we completely ignored

• Why "Maintenance Mode" is a valid business strategy

• How silence gave us clarity on our brand direction

• The difference between "ghosting" and a "strategic pause"

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/ZsiNoNYuehs

👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - The Consistency Trap

00:32 - Why We Went Dark

01:53 - The Danger of Posting Without Purpose

03:50 - Rebuilding Our Brand Direction

06:02 - What "Maintenance Mode" Actually Looks Like

09:49 - The Behind-The-Scenes Strategy

15:35 - How Clarity Creates Better Consistency

19:05 - Awareness & Breaking Content Patterns

20:57 - How to Come Back More Connected

21:47 - Wrap Up & Next Steps

Join the "Anti-Hustle" conversation:

Are you afraid to stop posting? Tell us in the comments what’s holding you back from taking a break.

💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:

We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.

🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.com

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My Instagram Strategy Stopped Working (Here’s Why)

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0400

I posted 2x daily on Instagram for 6 weeks. The first month was explosive... and then the Instagram strategy broke. Here is the autopsy of what happened.

For the first 4 weeks of 2026, our "Fix Your Brand" challenge was on fire. We drove massive reach, sent thousands of DMs, and had a high CTR on our links. The algorithm loved us.

Then, we hit the "30-Day Wall."

In weeks 5-6, our reach plummeted. If you just looked at the surface metrics, you'd think the channel was dying. But when we looked closer at the data, we realized this "crash" was actually proving our biggest theory about building a business on rented land.

In this episode, we break down the exact timeline of the crash, the difference between "Viral Reach" and "Community Reach," and why we’re pivoting our automation strategy.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/BzonN04hCcs

👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 The Instagram Experiment ‘Tanked’… or Did It?

0:57 Why We Went Silent for 2–3 Weeks

1:51 Stop Chasing Trends: Audience Journey & Transformation

3:38 The Big Early Wins: Connection & Reach Growth

6:46 Soft Content vs. Transactional Posts

8:42 The Exact Posting Rules: 2 Posts/Day

11:07 Tool Switch: ManyChat → Grocers List

13:09 What Actually Performed: Real Photos & Carousels

15:45 Storytelling Framework: Problem → Empathy → Solution

18:11 Reading the Dip: Why the Last 2 Weeks Dropped

19:51 Algorithm Boost + New Content Pillars

21:24 Views Dip vs. Engagement Rise

23:12 Clarity, Boundaries & Ditching Trend Calendars

24:59 Big Wins: Link Requests & Evergreen Posts

27:30 Traffic & Revenue Stack: Newsletter, Blog, Instagram

30:54 Instagram Stories as a Stealth Link Driver

33:04 Key Takeaways: Rest, Consistency & Trust

36:50 Wrap-up

💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:

We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.

🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.com

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Stop Trying to be an Influencer. Build This Instead.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Social media is rented land. If you are tired of performing for an algorithm that could disappear tomorrow, it’s time to stop trying to be an influencer and start building a business you actually own.

The "Influencer Model" is broken. We are documenting exactly why we trashed our old business plans to focus on "Content as Product" and long-term owned asset building (our blog). In this video, we break down the difference between performing for views and documenting for profit.

In today's episode of The Branding Fix, we cover why "performance" is dead, how to pivot from social media burnout to blogging stability, and the exact strategy we use to future-proof our income in 2026.

👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 The Aesthetic Influencer is Dead

0:37 Stop Performing, Start Building

1:18 Documenting vs. Creating (The Shift)

1:56 The "Fake Vlogging" Trap

3:54 Real Examples: Baking & Process Videos

5:59 Why "Human" Content Wins in 2026

7:07 3 Formats: Silent Vlogs to Chatty BTS

8:17 The "Rented Land" Problem

10:54 The Money: Blogs vs. Creator Funds

15:46 Brand Ecosystem > Influencer Following

17:01 The Fix Your Brand Challenge

18:13 Next Steps

Watch Next:

▶️ Social Media is Dead, Interest Media is Here: https://youtu.be/YLOU0JilfvI

▶️ The Content Creator Gold Rush of 2026: https://youtu.be/QQohwtMrU4w

▶️ Is Blogging Dead in 2026? https://youtu.be/MTY7qcc_CLM

💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:

We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.

🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.com

FREEBIES TO GET STARTED:

Get 15 Free Brand Boards: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/branding-boards
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The Brutal Truth About Starting a Business With Your Best Friend

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Starting a business with your best friend can either be the best decision you’ve ever made… or the fastest way to ruin a friendship.

In this video, we’re getting real about what it’s actually like to build The Branding Fix together as two very different bloggers turned co-workers. We’ll walk you through the fights, the friction, and the frameworks we use to protect both the friendship and the business. And how you can use these tips in any collaboration you do online.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/NunPn1KXQjs

We cover:

- The Operator Clash: What happens when "Vision" (Francesca) fights with "Workflows" (Victoria).

- The "Sell Nothing" Pivot: The exact moment we almost launched too early, and why stopping saved our brand.

- Past Failures: Why our previous collaborations with other creators fell apart (so you don't make the same mistakes).

- The Co-Founder Checklist: Our exact rules for keeping the friendship safe while chasing revenue.

If you’re a blogger, podcaster, YouTuber, or creator thinking about teaming up with someone you love, this is your reality check and your survival guide.

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 The Challenges of Working with Friends and Family

00:16 Meet Francesca and Victoria: The Branding Fix Duo

00:26 The Importance of Friction in Business Partnerships

01:29 Astrology and Business Dynamics

02:29 Balancing Vision and Structure

04:56 The Value of Complementary Skills

09:42 The Evolution of Our Business Strategy

13:19 The 75 Hard Challenge: A Case Study

15:31 The Importance of Chemistry in Collaborations

20:35 Practical Tips for Successful Collaborations

24:11 Join Us for Co-Working and Collaboration

👇 Tell us in the comments:

What’s YOUR biggest red flag when collaborating with others?

💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:

We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.

🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.com

FREEBIES TO GET STARTED:

- Get 15 Free Brand Boards: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/branding-boards

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The Real Reason Amy Porterfield & Jenna Kutcher Changed Everything

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Amy Porterfield closed her signature course business. Jenna Kutcher shut down her massive podcast. Why are the biggest names in the industry pivoting at the exact same time?

We've been students of both Amy and Jenna for years. Buying their courses, following their strategies, and building our own businesses based on their models. But recently, we noticed a massive shift in the market, and they didn't shift with it.

In this video, we break down the real reason the "Course Queen" era is ending and why information is no longer the most valuable currency online. We also share our honest story of why we demonetized our own business for 18 months to rebuild our brand the right way for 2026.

If you're still trying to sell courses like it's 2019, you need to watch this first.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/wukjvKJjo_Q

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction: Amy Porterfield and Jenna Kutcher's Big Announcements

01:06 Personal Experiences with Amy and Jenna

02:12 Learning from the Experts: Email Lists, Lead Magnets, and More

03:56 The Shift in the Industry: Are They Keeping Up?

04:31 Low Ticket Courses: Are They Worth It?

05:55 Transparency and Financial Realities

10:54 The Future of Online Business: Content is King

13:54 Conclusion: Adapting to the New Landscape

💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX: We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content in the age of AI.

🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.com

FREEBIES TO GET STARTED:

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The Content Creator Gold Rush of 2026 Nobody is Talking About

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

2026 is the most unprecedented time in history to build a content creator business. While everyone's screaming doom and gloom, five massive trends are converging right now that level the playing field for individual creators.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/QQohwtMrU4w

In this episode, we break down:

- Why AI makes YOUR authentic voice more valuable than ever

- The social live shopping revolution (TikTok Shop, WhatNot, Instagram)

- How interest media lets anyone reach millions organically

- Why authenticity is now non-negotiable for success

- How brand converts fleeting attention into lasting value

🎯 Ready to build your brand? Join our FREE 10-Day Fix Your Brand Challenge: https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90

Get step-by-step guidance to clarify who you are, who you serve, and what to post—with zero overwhelm. We cover: brand audit, North Star definition, archetype, identity, transformation, categories, pillars, profit path, and rest plan.

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Is Content Creation Dead? (The Truth)

00:08 The 2026 Content Creator Gold Rush

00:31 Who We Are (The Branding Fix)

01:01 Why It's Not Too Late to Start

01:56 Trend 1: How to Build a Personal Brand Empire

04:21 Trend 2: TikTok Shop & Social Commerce Waves

06:05 Trend 3: Interest Media (How to Get More Views)

07:52 Trend 4: Authenticity & Growing on Social Media

09:46 Trend 5: Why Personal Branding Matters Most

11:16 Your 2026 Content Creation Action Plan

💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX: We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content in the age of AI.

🔔 New videos every Friday!

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.com

FREEBIES TO GET STARTED:

- Get 15 Free Brand Boards: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/branding-boards

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We Left Substack, Shopify, and Paywalls (Here is Why)

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

After a year of experimenting with Substack and Shopify as side projects, we realized they were becoming major distractions from our core business. In this video, we explain why we are hitting "The Great Reset." We are demonetizing our content, deleting our paid newsletter, and closing our shop to return to the one thing that actually works: The Blog.

If you're feeling burnt out by the pressure to be everywhere at once, this Coworking session is your permission slip to simplify.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/BSf33FHaVss

In this video, we cover:

- Why we moved back to a standard newsletter provider

- The reality of "shiny object syndrome" with Shopify

- Why we are demonetizing to focus on authenticity

- The visual & mindset shift we need for the future

THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP THIS YEAR!

Fix Your Brand Challenge: https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction: The Great Reset of 2025

01:19 Breaking Down the Great Reset

01:49 Moved away from Substack and back to standard newsletter provider

02:29 Shut down our non essential Shopify store

02:57 Demonetizing everything except in platform ads

03:40 Visuals Makeover: Authenticity Over Perfection

04:44 Mindset Shift: Prioritizing Rest and Human Connection

06:02 Final Thoughts

👉 Join the Coworking Club: Subscribe for new videos every Friday documenting our journey to rebuild and future-proof our blog in the age of AI. And join us LIVE every Monday at 10am EST.

💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX: We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content in the age of AI.

🔔 New videos every Friday!

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.com

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If You Can’t Stay Consistent, This Is Why (Hint: It’s Not Laziness)

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400

You’re not lazy, and you’re not undisciplined. If you’ve been struggling to stay consistent with your blog or YouTube channel, there is a scientific reason why "hustling harder" is actually making it worse.

In this coworking session, we break down why your inconsistency is actually a symptom of a dysregulated nervous system. We explain the "Window of Tolerance," why scrolling on your phone isn't real rest, and how to actually refill your creative tank so you can execute your content strategy without burning out. Grab a coffee, get comfortable, and let's get back to work (the right way).

Watch this on video: https://youtu.be/AJspQSk9dBM

Join us in the 75 Fixed Challenge: https://youtu.be/J_UdE8wcWZ4?si=LWHvMNoCXe3csWxG

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Why You Are Not Actually Lazy

00:24 Welcome to The Branding Fix

00:51 Why Scrolling Is Not Rest

02:03 What Real Rest Actually Looks Like

03:04 The Science: Nervous System Regulation

03:46 Sustainable Content Strategy

04:04 How to Recharge Your Creative Battery

05:34 Conclusion: Breaking the Burnout Cycle

Watch Next:

▶️ Stop Posting and Fix Your Brand First: https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90?si=qHuuUwtqdjSJqZld

▶️ Social Media is Dead, Interest Media is Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLOU0JilfvI

▶️ Dark Truth of Creating Content: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz2TkDsD9Jg

▶️ Is Blogging Dead in 2026? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTY7qcc_CLM

💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:

We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content in the age of AI.

🔔 New videos every Tuesday and Friday!

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our website:

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#creatorburnout #nervoussystemregulation #contentstrategy #bloggingtips #burnoutrecovery

75 Hard for Creators: The "Anti-Burnout" Version (That Actually Works)

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Traditional consistency challenges are broken. If you've ever tried a "30-day challenge" only to crash by Day 4, it’s not your fault... it’s the system. We took the brutal framework of 75 Hard and re-engineered it into "75 Fixed": a sustainable, anti-burnout operating system designed specifically for bloggers and creators.

But before you get started with this challenge, let's look at the foundation.

🚀 START HERE: Free 10-Day Fix Your Brand Challenge https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90

(Do this BEFORE you start your 75 days to define your niche & categories!)

COWORK WITH US:

We are officially starting our round on January 12, 2026. Want to join? Use hashtag #75Fixed to share your "Week 0" prep and track your progress with us! Tag us on Instagram too (thebrandingfix)

IN THIS VIDEO: We break down the 4 pillars of the 75 Fixed Challenge:

Week 0: The planning hack that saves your executive function.
The Weekly Circle: A 5-day loop (Plan, Draft, Publish, Promote, Rest).
Category Rotation: How to build a diverse portfolio without getting bored.
Mandatory Rest: Why Day 7 is for nervous system regulation, not work.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 75 Hard for Creators (The Anti-Burnout Version)

00:49 Who We Are (The Branding Fix)

01:02 The 75 Hard Modified Rules

01:16 Week 0: Content Strategy Planning

02:03 The Weekly Content Workflow (5-Day Circle)

02:57 Preventing Burnout: Mandatory Rest & Categories

04:08 Free 10-Day Fix Your Brand Challenge

05:18 Join the #75Fixed Challenge

Watch Next:

▶️ Social Media is Dead, Interest Media is Here: https://youtu.be/YLOU0JilfvI

▶️ Dark Truth of Creating Content: https://youtu.be/Bz2TkDsD9Jg

▶️ Is Blogging Dead in 2026? https://youtu.be/MTY7qcc_CLM

💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX: We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content in the age of AI.

🔔 New videos every Tuesday and Friday!

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.com

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#75Fixed #75Hard #ContentCreator #BloggingTips #Burnout

STOP Posting on Social Media Until You Understand This

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400

STOP posting on social media until you understand this shift. The era of "Social Media" is dead, and "Interest Media" has taken over. If you are wondering why your views are tanking while small creators are getting millions of views, this video explains the new rules of the algorithm.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/YLOU0JilfvI

🚀 JOIN THE FREE "FIX YOUR BRAND" CHALLENGE:

https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/branding-worksheet

Build a brand that survives the algorithm shift.

👇 IN THIS VIDEO:

Your follower count is officially meaningless. In this video, we break down exactly why established accounts are dying and why the new "Interest Media" landscape is the biggest opportunity for small creators right now. We explain the difference between social graphs and interest graphs, and why building a strong brand is the ONLY way to future-proof your channel.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: The Death of Social Media

00:39 The Current Struggle: Why Your Views Are Tanking

01:55 The Shift to Interest Media

03:02 Key Differences Between Social and Interest Media

05:03 Implications for Content Creators

06:30 The Importance of Building a Strong Brand

09:28 Fix Your Brand Challenge

10:41 Conclusion and Call to Action

Watch Next:

▶️ Dark Truth of Creating Content: https://youtu.be/Bz2TkDsD9Jg

▶️ Is Blogging Dead in 2026? https://youtu.be/MTY7qcc_CLM

▶️ Why Our Dead Instagram Posts Are Suddenly Viral: https://youtu.be/XdLpEof0lww

💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:

We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content in the age of AI.

🔔 New videos every Tuesday and Friday!

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.com

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#InterestMedia #SocialMediaGrowth #BrandingTips #AlgorithmSecrets #SmallYouTuber #TheBrandingFix

Never Run Out Of Content Ideas (The C.P.R. Method)

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Day 3 of the 10-Day Brand Fix Challenge! 🎉

If you stare at your phone wondering "What should I post today?", you are doing it wrong.

Most creators burn out because they try to invent new ideas every single morning. The secret to consistency isn't more creativity—it's a better system.

In this video, I’m teaching you the C.P.R. Method (Categories, Pillars, Recurring). This is the exact framework I use to plan 30 days of content in just 20 minutes, so I never have to stress about the algorithm again.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/Rm--Sd2RxcY

👇 IN THIS VIDEO:

- Why "daily inspiration" is a trap

- The C.P.R. Method explained (Categories, Pillars, Recurring)

- How to define your Content Pillars

- Filling out the second part of your Brand Fix Template

🎁 Grab the free One-Page Brand Fix template

Download your copy and fill it out while you watch:

✉️ Join the 10-Day One-Page Brand Fix Challenge

Want help actually *finishing* this and sticking to it? Get daily prompts and examples in your inbox:

https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/fix-your-brand-challenge

✅ TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

1. Watch the video.

2. Fill out the "C.P.R." section of your template.

3. Post a comment with your top 3 Content Pillars!

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 The "What To Post" Problem (Day 3 Challenge)

00:17 Welcome to The Branding Fix

00:31 The C.P.R. Method Explained

01:38 C: Defining Your Brand Categories

04:04 P: Mapping Your Profit Path (How You Get Paid)

09:44 R: The Secret to Consistency (Your Rest Strategy)

12:15 completing Your One-Page Brand Fix Template

16:24 Conclusion & Day 3 Homework

We’ll be reading and replying to as many as we can. 💬

💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:

We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content in the age of AI.

🔔 New videos every Tuesday and Friday!

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.com

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#ContentStrategy #SocialMediaTips #ContentPlanning #TheBrandingFix

Create A Clear Brand In 15 Minutes (The AIM Method)

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Day 2 of the 10-Day Brand Fix Challenge! 🎉

If you feel like you're constantly throwing spaghetti at the wall—posting random content and hoping something sticks—today is where we stop the chaos.

Your content isn’t flopping because of the algorithm; it’s likely because your brand lacks a "North Star." Without one, you are just another creator making noise.

In this video, we are using the AIM Method (Archetype, Identity, Mission) to build your One-Page Brand Strategy. By the end of this video, you will have a single, powerful sentence that guides everything you create.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/T2ARhw_1TXw

👇 IN THIS VIDEO:

- How to identify if your brand is "Chaos"

- The AIM Framework explained (Archetype, Identity, Mission)

- How to write your "North Star" statement

- Filling out Page 1 of your Brand Fix Template

🎁 Grab the free One-Page Brand Fix template

Download your copy and fill it out while you watch:

https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/branding-worksheet

✉️ Join the 10-Day One-Page Brand Fix Challenge

Want help actually *finishing* this and sticking to it? Get daily prompts and examples in your inbox:

https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/fix-your-brand-challenge

✅ TODAY'S HOMEWORK:

1. Watch the video.

2. Fill out the "AIM" section of your template.

3. Comment your "North Star" sentence below so we can cheer you on!

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction to Brand Clarity

00:40 Understanding Brand Chaos

01:57 The AIM Method: Archetype

03:17 The AIM Method: Identity

07:18 The AIM Method: Mission

08:55 Creating Your AIM North Star Statement

10:35 Planning for Your Best Possible Outcome

13:20 Final Thoughts and Next Steps

We’ll be reading and replying to as many as we can. 💬

💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:

We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content in the age of AI.

🔔 New videos every Tuesday and Friday!

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

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Fix Your Content In 10 Days (Free Brand Challenge)

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Day 1 of the 10-Day Brand Fix Challenge! 🎉 Download your free template below and let's fix your content strategy. In this video, we’ll show you how to fix the *real* problem behind low views, no saves, and zero clicks… in ONE page.

We’re kicking off our One-Page Brand Fix series, where two solo creators (a blogger + a video/IG creator) rebuild their brands in public. You’ll see *before-and-after* examples and walk away with a simple page you can use to fix your own content today.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90

🎯 You’ll learn to:

- Diagnose why your content feels random (even if you’re posting all the time)

- Turn messy ideas into clear brand pillars that attract the right people

- Write a simple North Star sentence that guides every post, video, and email

- Stop blaming the algorithm and start making content that’s easy to binge, follow, and share

🎁 Grab the free One-Page Brand Fix template Download your copy and fill it out while you watch: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/branding-worksheet

✉️ Join the 10-Day One-Page Brand Fix Challenge Want help actually *finishing* this and sticking to it? Get daily prompts and examples in your inbox: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/fix-your-brand-challenge

⏱ Timestamps

00:00 Why your content is flopping (It's not the algorithm)

00:33 What is The Branding Fix?

00:59 Signs your personal brand is undefined

02:28 How to do a quick Content Audit

04:57 The AIM Framework: Finding your North Star

08:21 The C.P.R. Method: Pillars & posting strategy

11:54 Tutorial: Filling out the One-Page Brand Fix template

15:34 Your homework: The 10-Day Brand Challenge

👇 Your turn Pause the video, fill out your One-Page Brand Fix, then comment below with:

1. Your North Star sentence

2. Your 3 main brand pillars

We’ll be reading and replying to as many as we can. 💬

💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:

We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content in the age of AI.

🔔 New videos every Tuesday and Friday!

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.com

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Not Everyone Should Be a Content Creator (The Dark Truth)

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Content creation’s dark truth? Most creators never make real money. We spent years in the wrong niche, “following our passion” while our bank accounts bled… and in this video we’re breaking down exactly what went wrong and what we’d do differently now.

After 14 years of blogging and creating content, we’ve realized something nobody wants to say out loud: not everyone should be a content creator — at least not in the way the internet sells it. If you’re pouring your heart into content and still not seeing profit, this might be the wake‑up call you actually need.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/Bz2TkDsD9Jg

In this video, we’ll cover:

- Why “follow your passion” kept us broke for years

- How to tell if your niche will never make real money

- The difference between a fun hobby and a profitable content business

- A simple framework to decide if content creation makes sense for you

- What we’re doing now to rebuild our blogs and brands in a smarter way

🎯 This is for you if:

- You’re a blogger or creator who’s exhausted and underpaid

- You’re thinking about starting a YouTube channel, blog, or newsletter

- You’ve been told “just keep posting!” but the numbers don’t add up

- You secretly wonder if you picked the wrong niche (or the wrong platform)

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Content Creation Reality Check: The Harsh Truth No One Tells You

00:44 Our Painful Story: Years Stuck in a Non‑Profitable Niche

01:52 Passion vs Profit: Why Passion Alone Won’t Pay the Bills

02:12 Our Unprofitable Blog Niche: How We Wasted Years Making $0

03:59 Not Every Niche Is Profitable: How to Avoid Dead‑End Topics

05:27 Profitable Blog Ideas: Examples of Niches That Can Actually Make Money

08:49 Our Major Pivot: How We Shifted to Profitable Content

11:06 Who Should Actually Be a Content Creator? (Real Talk)

13:08 Passion vs Profit Framework: Find Your Unique, Profitable Angle

💬 COMMENT BELOW: Are you blogging for money or business? What's your niche?

🔗 IS BLOGGING DEAD in 2026? Watch next: https://youtu.be/MTY7qcc_CLM

💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:

We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content in the age of AI.

🔔 New videos every Tuesday and Friday!

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.com

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#ContentCreation #CreatorEconomy #PassionVsProfit #Blogging #MakeMoneyOnline #CreatorTruth #NotEveryoneShouldBeACreator

Is Blogging Dead In 2026? We Lost 50% Traffic & Here's What Happened

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Is blogging dead in 2026? We lost over 50% of our blog traffic after Google updates... and our revenue GREW by 30%. This is our 2026 update to the "Is Blogging Dead?" video we made in July 2025. We're sharing the real numbers from our blogs and honestly... the results might surprise you.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/MTY7qcc_CLM

📊 WHAT'S CHANGED:

• Lost 50%+ blog traffic after Google updates

• Revenue INCREASED by 30%

• Direct traffic now our #1 source

• Email list driving higher RPMs than Google ever did

💡 WHAT'S ACTUALLY WORKING NOW:

• Brand building over generic SEO

• Email list as primary traffic driver

• Quality over quantity content

• Multi-platform distribution

• Authentic human experiences

🎯 WHY 2026 MIGHT BE THE BEST YEAR:

• Less competition (everyone's quitting)

• Better tools than ever

• Multiple traffic sources beyond Google

• People craving REAL content more than ever

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Is Blogging Dead in 2026? Google Updates Reality Check

00:34 Our Traffic Story: Lost 50% Traffic, Grew 30% Revenue

00:46 Google Algorithm Updates: Surviving the SEO Apocalypse

01:45 Direct Traffic is King: Why Google Isn't Your Only Hope

02:19 Blog Strategy Revolution: What Changed in 2025-2026

04:40 Brand Building Over SEO: Community That Actually Stays

05:45 Traffic Diversification: Beyond Google Search Traffic

08:03 Quality Over Quantity: Content That Converts in 2026

10:49 2026 Blogging Gold Rush: Why Smart Bloggers Are Thriving

14:51 Step-by-Step Action Plan: Build Your Unshakable Blog Business

15:33 The Blogging Future: Your Next Move in 2026 and Beyond

📌 YOUR 2026 BLOGGING ACTION PLAN:

• Audit your traffic sources TODAY

• Start building your email list (even with 1 subscriber)

• Diversify beyond Google (Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram)

• Track engagement metrics, not just page views

💬 COMMENT BELOW: Are you blogging in 2026 or throwing in the towel? We want to hear your story!

🔗 WATCH OUR ORIGINAL "IS BLOGGING DEAD?" VIDEO: https://youtu.be/59dRFc-efFY

💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:

We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content in the age of AI.

🔔 New videos every Tuesday and Friday!

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.com

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Why Our Dead Instagram Posts Are Suddenly Going Viral Months Later

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Posts that got ZERO engagement months ago are suddenly exploding with traffic. One of our "dead" Instagram posts just hit 643,965 views - and we figured out exactly why this is happening (and how you can replicate it).

Instagram is now behaving like a search engine and blog platform combined. Old posts are getting discovered through search months (even years) later.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/XdLpEof0lww

In this video, we break down:

✅ Why Instagram's algorithm now prioritizes evergreen content over viral moments

✅ How to optimize your captions for long-term search traffic

✅ The exact strategy we used to turn "dead" posts into traffic magnets

✅ How one viral post created an internal linking effect across our entire profile

✅ What metrics actually matter for sustainable Instagram growth

This isn't about chasing trends or posting daily. It's about creating content that builds authority and gets discovered over time.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction: Strange Instagram Trends

00:26 Meet the Branding Fix Team

00:41 Instagram's Shift to SEO and Blog-Like Behavior

01:49 Seasonal and Evergreen Content Strategies

02:10 Optimizing Captions for Better Reach

02:56 Traffic Lift and Internal Linking on Instagram

03:53 Long-Term Strategy and Content Planning

04:59 Intentional Posting and Tracking Metrics

06:59 Conclusion and Call to Action

📊 MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:

- How Instagram search works in 2025

- Caption optimization for discoverability

- Evergreen vs. seasonal content strategy

- Profile traffic patterns and internal linking

- Long-term content planning for Instagram growth

This is part of our blog rebuild series where we're documenting how to future-proof our content strategy in the age of AI. New videos every Tuesday and Friday!

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💬 COMMENT BELOW: Have you noticed old Instagram posts suddenly getting traffic? Drop your experience below!

Watch Next:

→ The 4 Platforms We're Using Next Year: https://youtu.be/nsMyLdejBv8

→ We Stopped Chasing Followers and Driving Blog Traffic Instead: https://youtu.be/A_b-cEi2GU0

💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:

We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content in the age of AI.

🔔 New videos every Tuesday and Friday!

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.com

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#InstagramGrowth #InstagramTips #InstagramSEO #ContentStrategy #SocialMediaMarketing #ContentCreation #InstagramMarketing #BloggingTips

We're Dropping 6 Social Platforms in 2026 | Only 4 Made the Cut

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Our social media strategy for bloggers in 2026: We're cutting 6 platforms and focusing on just 4 that actually drive blog traffic. After analyzing our data we’ll show which are the only platforms worth our time.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/nsMyLdejBv8

📊 IN THIS VIDEO:

→ Which 4 platforms we're keeping and which 6 we're ditching for 2026

→ Why platform culture matters more than follower count when choosing where to invest your time

→ Where to focus your effort to get maximum results with minimum time investment

→ Our ultimate goal: driving clicks to our blog, and how these 4 platforms deliver that better than the rest

🕒 TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Social Media Strategy 2026: Which Platforms to Keep or Ditch

00:25 Blog Traffic Strategy: Our Platform Selection Process

00:47 Instagram Strategy for Bloggers: Why It's Our Top Priority

01:58 Facebook Marketing for Blog Traffic: The Unexpected Winner

02:51 YouTube Content Strategy: Long-Term Growth for Bloggers

04:09 Pinterest Marketing Strategy: Still Driving Blog Traffic in 2026

04:46 Social Media Platforms We're Ditching in 2026

06:59 Time Management for Bloggers: Platform Prioritization Framework

08:21 Next Steps: Content Strategy and Blog Growth Plan

This is part of our blog rebuild series where we're documenting how to future-proof our content strategy in the age of AI. New videos every Tuesday and Friday!

💬 COMMENT BELOW: Which platform drives the most blog traffic for you? Let's compare notes!

Watch Next:

→ Our 14 Year Monetization History: https://youtu.be/0znN_1sKL6o

→ How We Prepare for the Blogging Super Bowl Season: https://youtu.be/LqGpbBekG08

💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:

We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content in the age of AI.

🔔 New videos every Tuesday and Friday!

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.com

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We’re Removing All Paywalls and Memberships for 18 Months (Here's Why)

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

We're done asking our audience for money. No more memberships, no more paywalls, no more paid newsletters. For the next 18 months, we're betting everything on ad and affiliate revenue instead.

If you're a content creator exhausted from chasing brand deals or asking followers to subscribe to yet another thing, this video breaks down why we think blogging and ad networks like Mediavine or Raptive might be the passive income alternative you didn't know you needed.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/IqliDBJupMs

📊 IN THIS VIDEO:

→ The philosophy behind removing paywalls and memberships

→ Why blog ad revenue works differently than social media monetization

→ What metrics we're watching as we test this strategy in real time

This is the first episode of our 18-month experiment. Subscribe so you can follow along with our results before you decide if our method and blogging is right for you.

🕒 TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Our Most Controversial Decision Yet

00:50 The Problem with Traditional Monetization

01:47 Our Demonitization Strategy

03:03 Turning Off Memberships and Paywalls

03:50 Focusing on Value Over Revenue

05:09 How We'll Pay the Bills

08:51 Setting Expectations and Measuring Success

10:38 Conclusion and Next Steps

💬 COMMENT BELOW: What's your current monetization strategy and what's the most exhausting part about it?

Watch Next:

- Our 14 Year Monetization History: https://youtu.be/0znN_1sKL6o

- How We Prepare for the Blogging Super Bowl Season: https://youtu.be/LqGpbBekG08

💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:

We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content in the age of AI.

🔔 New videos every Tuesday and Friday!

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.com

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14 Years Monetizing Our Blogs: The Wins, The Fails, The Truth

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

After 14 years of blogging, we've tried every monetization method out there - and most of them failed spectacularly. In this video, we're pulling back the curtain on what actually worked, what was a complete waste of time, and the brutal lessons we learned the hard way.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/0znN_1sKL6o

📊 IN THIS VIDEO:

- Which monetization methods generated real income vs empty promises

- The biggest mistakes that cost us thousands of dollars

- Why some "proven" strategies completely flopped for us

- What we'd do differently if we started over today

- The truth about blogging income nobody talks about

🕒 TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction to Our Monetization Journey

00:44 Early Monetization Efforts

01:43 Platform-Specific Monetization

05:00 Product Launches and Merchandising

07:11 Service-Based Income and Virtual Events

08:57 Passive Income Strategies

13:15 Biggest Wins and Epic Fails

13:53 Conclusion and Future Plans

💬 Which monetization method are YOU currently using? Drop a comment and let us know if it's working or if you're struggling - we'll share our honest take!

Watch Next:

Get ready for blogging Super Bowl season: https://youtu.be/LqGpbBekG08

💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:

We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content in the age of AI.

🔔 New videos every Tuesday and Friday!

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

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We Tested Substack for 1 Year, Lost Thousands of Followers (What We Learned)

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

After spending a full year on Substack full-time, we're sharing our completely honest experience and why we're already planning our exit strategy. From why we avoided the platform for years to our hot takes on its future, this is everything we learned about Substack as creators.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/YJaDLfSucF0

📊 IN THIS VIDEO:

• Why we waited years to join Substack

• Our real follower loss numbers and what caused it

• Who Substack actually works for (and who should avoid it)

• Our complete exit strategy breakdown

• Predictions for Substack's future

🕒 TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:53 Why We Avoided Substack Initially

01:15 How to Make Money on Substack (Our Results)

03:55 Substack Problems and Struggles

06:34 Substack Growth Issues (Losing Followers)

10:47 Who Should Use Substack (and Who Shouldn't)

13:53 Why We're Leaving Substack (Exit Strategy)

16:03 Substack Future Predictions and Hot Takes

20:43 Conclusion and What's Next

💬 TELL US YOUR EXPERIENCE: Are you on Substack? Thinking about joining? Drop your questions or experiences in the comments - we read and respond to everything!

💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:

We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content in the age of AI.

🔔 New videos every Tuesday and Friday!

🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

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Why We Switched Email Providers + NEW Newsletter Strategy

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

We're completely changing our email marketing approach and sharing exactly why. Our content creator email strategy is changing, from switching email providers to redefining our newsletter goals. We're documenting our journey toward building genuine relationships with our community instead of just chasing clicks.

🎯 What we cover:

Why we switched email service providers
Our new value-first email strategy
How we're using newsletters to drive blog traffic authentically
Building loyal subscribers vs transactional relationships
Real behind-the-scenes of our email marketing reassessment

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/7JJIPkpQ-xA?si=6MPh_YlI3YMionh2

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Overhaul Announcement

00:41 Challenges with Substack

02:34 Switching Email Providers

03:47 Victoria's Email Provider Journey

04:32 Francesca's Email Provider Journey

07:58 New Email Strategy Goals

10:02 Implementing the New Strategy

11:58 Growing and Maintaining the Email List

17:00 Conclusion and Next Steps

🧠 New episodes weekly.

🛋 Cozy vibes. Honest convos. Real strategy.

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Intentional Social Media for Bloggers: Strategy Over Burnout

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Tired of creating endless social media content that gets you nowhere? We were too. For months, we burned ourselves out trying to build followers on every platform with no real strategy, posting the same content everywhere, and completely ignoring what actually works on each platform.

Then we made a crucial shift: we stopped chasing followers and started focusing on driving actual blog traffic. The transformation was incredible.

In this episode of The Branding Fix, we're sharing our complete social media strategy overhaul: how we went from scattered content creation to purposeful blog promotion, why understanding platform culture changed everything, and the exact approach that's now consistently driving readers to our blogs.

You'll learn how to audit your current social media approach, develop platform-specific strategies that actually work, and create content with a real purpose behind every post. No more posting just to post. this is about making your social media work for your blog.

Watch the video instead here: https://youtu.be/A_b-cEi2GU0

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: Our Social Media Struggles

00:55 The Old Way: What Wasn't Working

02:09 Burnout and the Mindset Shift

05:16 New Strategy: Promoting the Blog

07:42 Auditing and Analyzing Social Media

10:50 Conclusion and Next Steps

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Our Blog Post Update Checklist That Boosted Our Traffic 5x

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

We just cracked the code on blog post optimization, and the results have been incredible! In this episode of The Branding Fix, we're sharing our complete 8-step checklist for updating old blog posts that took our traffic from struggling to thriving.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/u3imIZLpW6A

What you'll learn:

Our exact step-by-step blog refresh process
How to optimize titles and meta descriptions for maximum clicks
The art of delivering value upfront to keep readers engaged
Why sharing your wins AND fails builds trust
How to remove fluff and keep only what converts
Strategic internal linking that boosts your entire site
Why original images beat stock photos every time

This isn't just theory, see real examples from our own blogs and the traffic results that followed. Whether you're a solo blogger or building a content empire, this checklist will transform your content optimization game.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:43 The Importance of Updating Old Blog Posts

01:21 Step-by-Step Blog Post Update Checklist

01:24 Step 1: Understanding Search Intent

01:55 Step 2: Updating Titles and Meta Descriptions

02:36 Step 3: Value-First Content

03:20 Step 4: Sharing Personal Wins and Fails

03:41 Step 5: Removing Fluff

04:44 Step 6: Strategic Interlinking

05:28 Step 7: Using Original Photography

06:23 Step 8: Final SEO Check

08:00 Real Results from Updating Blog Posts

11:24 Conclusion

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Blogging Strategy: How to Audit and Revamp Posts for Success

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Struggling to decide which blog posts deserve your time and which ones are holding you back? In this episode, we’re sharing our exact framework for auditing 500+ blog posts and making smart, strategic decisions about what to update, archive, or delete completely.

We’ll break down our systematic approach using real data from both our blogs, showing you how to analyze traffic trends, assess brand alignment, and calculate the ROI of every content update. You’ll learn which metrics actually matter, how to avoid wasting time on posts that will never perform, and how to future-proof your blog in the age of AI.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:33 Meet the Branding Fix Team

00:46 Content Strategy Session Begins

01:06 Analyzing Blog Post Performance

03:03 Deciding What to Update, Archive, or Delete

04:46 Personal Insights and Examples

07:04 Final Tips and Conclusion

08:22 Wrap-Up and Next Steps

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Blogging Super Bowl Season: Strategies to Boost Traffic and Income

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we unveil our 90-day blueprint to turn blogs into high-traffic platforms during the 'Blogging Super Bowl' season, which coincides with the NFL season from fall to winter. We'll cover strategies for updating and promoting content to maximize views and income, including content planning, holiday promotions, and leveraging social media and email marketing. We emphasize the importance of structure, user intent, and value in blog posts, while also sharing practical tips on interlinking, pruning unnecessary content, and engaging readers through strategic email campaigns. Join us to learn how to prepare and succeed in this high-traffic season.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/LqGpbBekG08?si=-7z4vZiGbDUUoQ3v

00:00 Introduction to the 90-Day Blogging Game Plan

00:43 Understanding Blogging Super Bowl Season

01:19 Content Planning and Promotion Strategies

02:19 Updating Holiday and Seasonal Content

04:25 Importance of Content Structure and Internal Linking

05:38 Focusing on Value and Search Intent

06:46 Real-Time Social Media Promotion

07:37 Leveraging Email Marketing

09:03 Final Blueprint and Key Takeaways

10:14 Conclusion and Community Engagement

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Our REAL Blog Traffic Revealed: 90-Day Analytics Showdown (+ Next Quarter Goals!)

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

We're pulling back the curtain on our REAL blogging analytics! In this quarterly review, we're sharing our current blogging journey and comparing our last 90 days of blog traffic to the previous quarter, sharing raw numbers, what actually worked (and what completely flopped), plus our ambitious goals for the next 90 days.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:54 Victoria's Blog Performance Breakdown

04:19 Francesca's Blog Performance Breakdown

07:23 Shocking Insights and Reflections

10:24 Goals for the Next 90 Days

13:43 Conclusion and Next Steps

If you want to see exactly how we're preparing our blogs for the busy season and achieving these goals, hit subscribe and join our journey rebuilding our blogs in the age of AI!

Drop your own blog goals in the comments, let’s co-work and grow together!

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Top 5 Must-Have Blogging Tools for Rapid Growth

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of The Branding Fix we share our five essential blogging tools to save time and grow our blogs effectively. We also discuss the vital role of each tool, starting with Canva for creative design, Notion for content planning, ManyChat for automated social media engagement, Descript for quick video and audio editing, and CapCut for on-the-go video editing. We provide insights into how these tools can streamline blogging tasks, enhance productivity, and boost audience engagement, making blogging more efficient and less overwhelming. Tune in to learn about each tool's benefit and discover hacks to optimize your blogging journey.

00:00 Introduction to Must-Have Blogging Tools

00:44 Tool 1: Canva - The Ultimate Design Tool

01:49 Tool 2: Notion - Organize Your Content Ideas

03:27 Tool 3: Many Chats - Automate Your Social Media

05:18 Tool 4: Descript - Simplify Video and Audio Editing

07:12 Tool 5: Cap Cut - Efficient Mobile Video Editing

08:53 Conclusion and Next Steps

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Plan Your Fall Curriculum for Blogging & YouTube: Strategies on Repurposing, SEO, Engaging Content

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0400

Join us as we create a personalized curriculum tailored for bloggers and YouTubers for the fall semester. We break down essential strategies from repurposing content to seasonal marketing, original photography, SEO tips, and community building. Learn how to breathe new life into your existing content, engage your audience, and what trends to focus on this season. Perfect for content creators looking to freshen up their approach and make the most out of their blogging and YouTube channels.

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10 Blogging Mistakes We Made Starting Our Blogs (That You Can Skip)

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:45:00 -0400

Are you starting a blog or looking to grow your existing one? Don’t make these 10 blogging mistakes we made! Learn from our mistakes because we're sharing the biggest pitfalls we’ve encountered (and still see others making) so you can set your blog up for success—especially in the age of AI.

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The ONE Thing Holding Back Your Blog! Find out How to Achieve A Stunning Blog & Make Money Fast

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 19:30:00 -0400

We're revealing the one thing holding you back from making money with your blog! Discover why overthinking your blog's design might be stalling your success and learn 9 amazing steps to fix it.

This episode covers the pitfalls of comparison, the importance of starting over perfection, and practical tips like limiting your color palette, using global styles, and leaning into original photography. So whether you're a newbie or a seasoned blogger, this video will help you elevate your blog game and kickstart your path to profitability!

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Feeling Stuck with Your Blog? Signs It's Time to Start Fresh and Without Losing Everything!

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:30:00 -0400

Feeling like your blog is outdated, slow, or just not growing? Before you hit the delete button, we are sharing the signs that indicate it's time to start fresh. Discover if your blog's setup is holding you back and learn the steps to restart without losing all your hard work.

So join us as we cover everything you need to know to give your blog a clean slate, improve performance, and possibly save your passion for blogging while setting it up for success so you can make money online.

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How to Do Free Keyword Research for Your Blog Using Google, Social Media, and More!

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400

In this video, you'll learn how to conduct keyword research for your blog without spending a dime on expensive tools. We'll explore free methods using Google, Pinterest, YouTube, and social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok to find what real readers are searching for.

Follow along as we use a baking and lifestyle blog as our example, covering everything from delicious recipes to crochet tutorials and mental health prompts. Perfect for beginners looking to create content that resonates and drives traffic to their blog.

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WordPress for Beginners [PART 7] FREE Kadence Page Designs to Get You Up Fast

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Learn how to customize and design your homepage, about page, and contact page using WordPress and Kadence blocks. We will also set up a dedicated blog page.

This tutorial takes you step-by-step through the design process, including setting background colors, adding images, adjusting text, and ensuring everything looks great on mobile devices while still being great for SEO. By the end of the video, your blog will be fully optimized and ready to engage your readers effectively.

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WordPress for Beginners [PART 6] Design Your Blog for Success NOW

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:15:00 -0400

In this WordPress for beginners tutorial, we'll guide you step-by-step on how to customize your blog's single post page, archive page, and create a sidebar for a better user experience.

Learn tips to improve website speed, boost SEO, and increase your blog traffic and revenue using the customizer for a more aesthetic and functional blog layout. Don't miss out on our tips on enabling/disabling features, setting up for future success, and getting everything ready for mobile and desktop views!

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WordPress Blog Tutorial for Beginners [PART 5] Create and Optimize Your First Blog Post Fast

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -0400

In this WordPress blog post tutorial for beginners, we're guiding you through the process of creating and optimizing your first blog post. We start by setting up the blog post with a personal origin story and then walk you through detailed steps on how to draft and structure your content.

We cover essential SEO practices, including the use of headings, meta descriptions, and keywords. Additionally, we demonstrate how to optimize images for SEO and ensure your post is search-engine-ready. Finally, we share instructions on categorizing and publishing your post.

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Wordpress Blog Tutorial for Beginners [PART 4] Master Categories for Traffic and Income Growth!

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Understanding WordPress categories and tags is crucial for your blog's success. Learn how these elements help search engines understand your site's structure, making your content more discoverable and increasing your traffic and income.

In this video, you will learn the differences between categories and tags, how to use them effectively without overloading your site, and gain insights into optimizing them for SEO. Additionally, we will be sharing a step-by-step WordPress tutorial on setting up categories, complete with real-world examples, to help you prepare your blog for higher traffic and increased income.

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WordPress Blog Tutorial for Beginners [PART 3] Get Your Site Ready for Success

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:30:00 -0400

Welcome to our WordPress Tutorial for Beginners series! In Part 3 of our course, we are sharing the essential WordPress plugins to supercharge your site and get your blog set up for success so you can make money online.

We share 9 essential plugins you need to start your blogging journey on the right path and ensure your site is optimized, secure, and ready for growth.

This step-by-step WordPress tutorial covers everything from security and optimization to backups, SEO, and analytics. Plus, we'll guide you through the installation and setup process step-by-step, ensuring you're fully equipped to take your blog to the next level. Don't miss out on these game-changing tools that will make managing your WordPress site a breeze!

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WordPress for Beginners [Part 2] Customize Your Blog FAST with Free Templates

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:15:00 -0400

In our WordPress tutorial for beginners, part 2, we are customizing your website and blog using the Kadence theme and free starter templates. We'll guide you step-by-step through installing the Kadence theme, importing a free blog template, and how to quickly clean up unnecessary pages, plugins, posts, and media from your installed template. Then we will walk you through creating your site icon and logo using Canva, and customizing your colors, fonts, header, and footer to ensure your blog is not only functional but visually appealing, helping you get started with your blogging journey.

Be sure to watch the next video in this series for plugins and more if you're serious about blogging to make money!

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Wordpress Tutorial for Beginners [PART 1] How to Start Your Money-Making Blog

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400

In this WordPress tutorial for beginners, we're sharing a step-by-step guide to get your money-making blog set up using WordPress.org. First, we'll discuss the significant differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org, especially in terms of hosting, customization, cost structures, monetization, scalability, and performance. Then we'll show you how to purchase a domain, set up hosting on Big Scoots, and get your WordPress installation up and running. Finally, you'll get an overview of the WordPress dashboard and essential settings to help you get started on the right foot.

Stay tuned for more in this series, where we’ll cover customization options and much more!

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Think ChatGPT Killed Blogging? Here's Why It’s More Alive Than Ever—and How You Can Profit in 2025!

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:30:00 -0400

If you're wondering if blogging is dead after ChatGPT and other AI platforms and advancements, especially if you want to start a blog to make money, that's a fair question. In this video, we explain how blogging and SEO are more alive than ever! If you want to start blogging to make money, we share insights on what can help, what to avoid, and how to effectively monetize your blog in today's digital landscape.

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Launch Your Blog in Just 60 Minutes: Easy Steps for Beginners!

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400

This clear roadmap is perfect for blogging beginners who are interested in setting up a blog to make money! We provide a step-by-step guide to help bloggers set up their blog and publish their first blog post in just 60 minutes.

The process includes selecting a domain name, setting up hosting, installing WordPress and the Kadence theme, removing unnecessary pages, making basic customizations, and writing your first blog post. The focus is on simplicity and speed, ensuring you get started without overthinking.

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How to Make Money Blogging: Monetization Blueprint!

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0400

If you're a blogger interested in blogging for money, you need a monetization plan from day one! So in this video, we share the exact strategies you need to start a blog that generates income in the age of AI and ChatGPT.

We discuss how to pick a profitable niche, create content, and effectively monetize your blog!

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How To Start a Blog for UNDER $50 per Month!

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:30:00 -0400

Beginner bloggers, listen up! You can start a blog to make money online without spending over $50 per month. The best part is that it includes setting up not just your blog, but also everything you need to start and run your podcast, newsletter, social media, and your YouTube channel too.

So, if you think you need thousands to start a blog? Think again! You'll learn about budget-friendly domains, hosting options, themes, and essential tools without breaking the bank. And this is based on the insights and experience of two bloggers who've spent years—and thousands of dollars—to figure out what you need to start blogging and make money. So don't let cost hold you back!

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Blogging Starter Kit for Beginners

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 20:30:00 -0400

This is your ultimate blogging starter kit for beginners where you'll get everything you need to know in one video! So if you're feeling stuck on how to start a blog and looking for tips on blogging for beginners? This ends today!

In this video, we provide a no-fluff blogging starter kit to help you start, grow, and monetize your blog the right way. From picking a domain to content strategy and building community, get ready for actionable steps and essential tools that you need (and ones you don't). Plus, hear real talk on overcoming perfectionism and boosting productivity with a supportive community.

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Is Blogging Dead in 2025?

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0400

We're answering the question is blogging dead in 2025! Learn what has changed, what still works, and how to build a thriving blog that connects with your audience and generates income. So if you're a blogger or someone who want to starting blogging, we're sharing practical tips to help your blog stand out and earn and income in the age of AI.

In this episode you'll discover how to still make money in the age of AI and ChatGPT while also dealing with Google updates. Changing your mindset around content creation and how to execute and still win. Plus, how to embrace multimedia platforms, and building a brand ecosystem. So if you're ready to start or revive your blog, this episode is filled with valuable insights and actionable steps.

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Go From ZERO to Monetization in The Age of AI with The Branding Fix

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400

What if your blog made you more money than your viral reels?

Welcome to The Branding Fix, a podcast and YouTube channel hosted by Francesca and Victoria—two former solo bloggers turned co-creators, sharing what actually works for content creators right now.

In this trailer, we break down:

✔️ Why SEO isn't dead, just evolving

✔️ The truth about AI, bro marketing, and multi-passionate brands

✔️ What to expect from our channel

This isn’t a course funnel or a preachy “niche down” lecture. We’re building sustainable digital platforms without hustle culture or toxic productivity.

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— Build a brand you actually love

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