Monday, October 28, 2013

HOW TO START A FOOD BLOG/BASIC TIPS FOR FOOD BLOGGERS

HAPPY DAY EVERY ONE..IAM WITH AN INTERESTING POST AGAIN IN FRONT OF YOU ALL

*Are you in plan to start blog???.Then you are in RIGHT place.Yes..Today I  would like to share some basics points/steps about HOW TO START A BLOG

So,without late I will give easy steps to you..

First, Think/Decide which kind of  blog you want to start?

For example In my case Being a food lover I thought to share my recipes and started a FOOD BLOG..




So,like that what is the Basic category?? I will give some options for easy understanding...

1.Food blog
2.Education
3.Health
4.Fashion
5.Beauty
6.Kids
7.Fun

Or Personal of you.....

STEP-1

1.Open your browser..Type Blogger..A page will open.Then If you have G mail ID Just sing in..Other wise create an account and sign in.

2.After signing name your blog..It appear with blogspot..Later you can change it to COM OR NET..

3.Select Template of your choice..According to the category you can see so many different templates..In that select one and be sure about it..

4.I prefer white colour template with 2 side bars..You can go with your choice.

5.In the blogger you have some GADGETS like followers,pageviews,pages,translate,search box,image,text..etc..Add whatever you feel Important to blog..

6.Create a blog name header with attractive images or banners.You can create by your own using PICASA or PICMONKEY..

If you are going to start a food blog then here the tips are:

(A) Think first about the purpose of starting blog.Is it your interest,hobby or serious??

In my case I started food blog like a hobby.but,now concentrated  very much and working really hard.

(B) Add PAGES According to food  category..Like RICE,ROTIS,CURRIES,RASAM,BAKING,SNACKS etc.

(C) If you like/ are professional in HTMLS then create RECIPE INDEX for each particular category.

(D) Write little bit to Introduce your self in ABOUT ME PAGE..Also you can write  purpose of blog,about ur native and If you like about family etc.

(E) Be honest in each post..Means write what ever you feel but not  lengthy notes..people are busy in day to day works and they don`t have so much of time to spend in reading..

(F) For example write how u cooked the recipe or how it born in kitchen or how u family received it...

(G) Try to click step wise pictures while cooking..It reaches visitor right to heart and he/she will connect soon.

(H) If the recipe is simple click pictures in different angles.This step also increases your page views.

(I) Always upload pictures in large size..By using PICASA you can trim your pictures and you can give the border,name.

(J) Follow you co blogs and add them in READING LIST to get their updates.Try to visit number of  blogs..

(K) In a post the write Intro little bit and about recipe little bit..Then ingredients and method of cooking..This is the pattern of publishing of a post.

(L) If you are noted down from other space then give a link of original space.It shows your good manners.

(M) Introduce yourself in other blogs in the starting few days and write always true,original comments instead of copy n paste.

(N) Add several lables for a recipe.One of the easy way to reach visitors or who are in search..

(O)Before completing the writing don`t post it..Just take rest and relax for 10 minutes at least.Then again start reading.ALWAYS READ LOUD.definitely you will find at least 2-3 spell mistakes.

(P) People also searches for healthy recipes.So,try to cook/bake healthy stuffs like no butter/no sugar or single bowl recipes.

(Q)Answering to comments/doubts of  also gives a good result..

(R) Participating in events,giveaways and roundups and Conducting events also gives high page views..

(S) You can add FUNCTION DISABLE HTML to blog.Nobody can copy your pics or other work.

(T) When the time you start BLOG also start a FACE BOOK PAGE FOR it..You can get fans and likes..

(U) Add your recipes with links in groups which your co bloggers started to get more page views.

(V)Never write a detailed recipe in your personal FB account.It`s not a good manners.

(W) Try to cook your own recipes to attract the people.

(X) Be friendly with co bloggers and keep in touch always..Conduct parties/programs If any one is near to your place.

(Y) Don`t paste your recipe links or events links in others BLOGS comments box.They may dis like/Irritate.

(Z) Last but not least,Don`t expect any thing high and with a limit time spend on blog..

Cook for your self/family..Not for blog purpose...Write few words but beautiful to reach others..

With my experience I wrote and Hope these tips helps you all.

Thank you for reading with PATIENCE..

NEXT POST HOW TO CREATE A SIMPLE RECIPE INDEX

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2 comments:

  1. hi maha iam new to ur blog i have visited so many food blogs even popular blogs but seeing ur knowledge and resources i was astonished and i kept opened my mouth aaah! yes truly i have never seen such simple easily understandable how to start food blog tutorial, thank u so much dear wondered that this was posted by an indian food blogger so useful to me i wanted to start my food blog and sent my ueries to some indian food blogs they helped me really but ur tutorial is detailed honestly that made me comment immediately though my 1 and 1/2 yr old baby is disturbing me would like to learn a lot from u d but iam not a s knowledgeable as u


    thanks a lot how can i contact u i want ur guidane and tips this is my mail id geethnags @gmail.om

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    1. Thank you so much for ur kind words..Please,follow the other posts which r very helpful if you want to start a food blog and U can catch my at www.mahaslovelyhome.com for any queries..Thanx once again n happy weekend :)

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