More than ever, the internet is influencing what people eat—90% of people in one survey admit that they go online looking for recipes and nearly 1/3 of the general population reports that they post photos of their food online from time to time. The internet's obsession with food is also turning into a money-making venture for a lot of ordinary people as they learn how to monetize their blogs and turn their enthusiasm for food into cash. This is how to start.
1.) Figure out your niche.
While there are some very successful food blogs that take a general approach, some of the true superstar food bloggers out there have found their fame by focusing on a niche market. For example, Sally Quinn found her power by focusing on baked goods, while foodies like Aine Carlin found a market by focusing on the growing vegan population.
Try to figure out what sort of food appeals most to you and consider concentrating your blog around that idea, whether it's how to create delicious dishes that are gluten-free or decadent desserts for chocoholics. That gives you an easy place to start and can help keep you from losing focus as your expand your body of work.
2.) Make sure you know how to take attractive photos.
You've probably heard that people eat with their eyes first—and when it comes to your blog, people are going to judge your food based on what they see on your blog. Buy a decent digital camera and learn how to use it, and watch every video you can find online about taking food photos. You need to be able to capture the true colors of your food with crisp visuals and learn how to edit your photos like a pro for the best results.
3.) Keep the posts coming on a regular basis.
More than anything else, you need regular content if you want regular traffic to your website. Whether you decide to blog once a week or three times a week, set a schedule and stick to it. You can combine your original recipes with other types of content that will help you successfully monetize your site:
Food blogging can be a wonderfully rewarding experience—both emotionally and financially, but it takes time and effort to craft a site that will really appeal to all those hungry foodies out there.
Share17 August 2016
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