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    Home » How to Grow Your Food Blog

    How to Grow Your Food Blog

    You've launched a food blog, have been working on it for a while, but are not seeing the results that you expected? Here are a few tips on how to grow your food blog.

    1) Post quality content, regularly

    Post quality content and post regularly. Set yourself a posting schedule so that you are posting consistently. For example, plan to on Tuesday and Friday. It gives your readers an idea of what to expect. Posting 2-3 times a week is a good number. Don't make your readers wait a month between posts.

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    2) Improve your food photography

    Your photos are what draws people to your website. The better your photos, the more views your posts will get. The formula is that simple.

    There’s nothing better in the morning than thick, soft, fluffy blueberry pancakes, loaded with fresh berries, topped with butter, and soaked in maple syrup. | aheadofthyme.com

    3) Submit your photos to foodie submission websites

    Once your photography improves, foodie websites will accept your submissions to their websites. This will drive more people to your website. It's basically free advertising.

    Foodie websites to submit to include:

    • Foodgawker
    • Tastespotting
    • Tasteologie
    • Finding Vegan
    Homemade falafel are delicious, golden brown and crispy on the outside, fluffy tender and soft inside. Plus, they're vegan, loaded with plant-based protein. | aheadofthyme.com

    4) Advertise on social media

    I share every blog post on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Pinterest. Make sure you have social media icons to allow your readers to follow you on social media sites easily.

    Use Pinterest! Pinterest is HUGE for blog traffic. I highly suggest creating special Pinterest photos for your posts. This means creating a photo that contains both text and images to make the  pin look nicer to draw more people in. See some examples on my Pinterest board.

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    5) Keep learning and connect with other bloggers

    The way to grow your blog is to never stop learning. If you keep researching different resources and ideas on blogging, the only thing that you can do is to improve. Connect with other blogs and leave comments. Gain inspiration from others who have been in the business for much longer that you have.

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    6) Monetize your blog

    Make money from your blog.

    • Set up ads. This is the easiest way to make money by doing nothing! I recommend an Ad Network like Gourmet Ads. They make it so easy!
    • Join affiliate programs
    • Work with companies to create sponsored posts
    • Freelance photography
    Minestrone soup is a hearty, healthy, nourishing, and delicious classic Italian soup, packed with vegetables and pasta simmered in a rich tomato broth. | aheadofthyme.com

    Don't have a food blog yet? Learn how to get started today!


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    1. Vaishnavi says

      October 17, 2016 at 12:14 am

      These are cool tips for beginners and great reminders for every blogger - new or old!

      Reply
    2. Mamaguru says

      October 16, 2016 at 6:01 am

      I've focused too much on content creation and not enough on marketing. Thanks. I'm saving these tips!!

      Reply
    3. Yandra @ She Blogs About Jobs says

      October 15, 2016 at 1:58 pm

      You presented some great tips here. I am not a food blogger, but I am fairly new to blogging and I definitely agree with posting more content. The challenge is finding the time to create as much as I want!

      Reply
    4. Teri@The Freshman Cook says

      September 09, 2016 at 6:36 pm

      These are all great blog basics! Although I am not a new blogger, I love reminding myself of the basics and checking my blog to make sure it is in line.After reading this tonight, I need to make some changes!

      Reply
    5. Paige Strand says

      September 09, 2016 at 8:05 am

      From what I've witnessed, #4-6 are pretty underrated but so necessary! Great pics by the way!

      Reply
    6. Holly says

      September 09, 2016 at 7:10 am

      This is a great read for any blogger. Pictures and content can make or break your blog.

      Reply
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