Blogging Isn't Dead: Why Content Creators Need a Blog

Women of Influence by SheSpeaks

Alexandria Drzazgowski was able to take six months off from her business to plan a wedding and still made a full-time income. Her international food blog: The Foreign Fork, made it all possible.
In this episode, Alexandria comes on to talk to us about the unique way her website makes her money. She shares that blogging isn't dead. In fact, it is one of the most lucrative ways to monetize your content creation and have full authority over it. She also shares with us her experience going viral in Australia due to a mistake on one of her videos. Buzzfeed and hit Australian morning shows impacted her business and led her to the success she sees today.
We cover in today's episode:

• Why blogging gives you more control than other platforms as a content creator
• The importance of SEO and Domain Authority to create a lucrative blog
• How to make money off ads as a blogger and land brand deals
• How Alexandria turned a negative experience into something positive tht helped launch her career.

To Check Out The Foreign Fork:
Website: The Foreign Fork
Instagram: @theforeignfork
TikTok: @theforeignfork
Pinterest
Youtube

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1. Blogging Isn't Dead: Why Content Creators Need a Blog (00:00:00)

2. How Did Alexandria Get Started? (00:03:20)

3. How Blogging Gives You Control Over Your Content Unlike Others (00:05:25)

4. How Alexandria Was Able To Take Off Work And Make A Full-Time Income Off Ads (00:07:00)

5. Why SEO Is KEY For A Successful Blog (00:09:41)

6. Instagram Or TikTok? Which Is Better For A Creator (00:12:52)

7. How To Land Brand Deals As A Blogger (00:13:54)

8. Accidently Going Viral In Australia ( And Making It Work For Her Brand) (00:14:52)

9. The Good, Bad, and Ugly Of Going Viral (00:17:44)

10. What Is Domain Authority And Why is It Essential For A Successful Blog? (00:21:04)

11. How Does Alexandria Source Her Content For Recipes Around The World? (00:25:08)