We love summer, AND we love pumpkin spice. But we don’t know how I feel about seeing Halloween decorations in July. Yet here we are, and whether we’re ready or…
Someone found your chicken marsala recipe through Google last Tuesday. They made it that night. Their family loved it. They want to make your pasta next. But now they’re gone,…
AI crawlers have become one of the most talked-about topics in food blogging, and the conversation is confusing and full of conflicting advice. Should you block AI crawlers? Will blocking…
Someone has made your chicken soup recipe every winter for four years. 🥣 She knows your name. She types it into Google. And she finds you, but only after scrolling…
Caroline of Whipped the Blog added one plugin and watched traffic climb on recipes she hadn’t touched in months. She calls it “a glow up extraordinaire.” Judy Barbe, who described…
Your readers love your recipes, but they don’t always love lugging their pricey phones and tablets into the splash zone of a messy kitchen. Adding a print recipe button to…
If you’ve been blogging for a while, you probably look back at older posts and realize how much you’ve learned since then. Your site looks better, and your content has…
Your readers want recipes that fit their lives, regardless of the number of people at the table. And that number changes, just like life does. Cooking for one on a…
While “Less is more,” might not hold for a pan of gooey chocolate brownies, it does make sense for some of your recipes. Especially if you’re getting comments like: “Can…
The longer you wait to categorize recipes in WordPress, the messier things get. In this post, I’ll help you fix that. I’ll walk through the four types of recipe categories…
For Meryl at Sungrown Kitchen, running a food blog means juggling a lot — recipes, photos, kids, and even a garden. And her readers? They don’t just want her recipes.…
This post is going live on Black Friday, right in the middle of peak holiday chaos. 🤯 Lately I’ve had that classic mix of “I love this season” and “wow,…
When I asked Caroline how Whipped the Blog felt before the refresh, she laughed and said, “Like an old house that needs a remodel.” Whipped the Blog started in 2007…
It’s November, your to-do list is long, and you still haven’t made your holiday gift guide. Meanwhile, your readers are up at 11 PM searching “gifts for coffee lovers under…
Back in 2011, Veronika made small shifts to eat healthier — more plants, more whole foods, less processed stuff. She felt better, had more energy, and realized food could change…
When the Pinterest Button isn’t working, people don’t (or worse, can’t) pin your content. That’s fewer saves and lost traffic, and that hurts. Especially in the fall and holiday season…
Your blog should feel inviting, not eerie. If Pinterest buttons double, disappear, or float like ghosts, reach for the Pinterest potion! 🧪 Aka — the NEW Pin Buttons settings page…
Heard about the Instacart affiliate program and wondering what the buzz is about? 🍨 Here’s the scoop: it’s a way for bloggers to make money when readers shop ingredients through…
You know how your oven says 400 degrees, but it still takes forever to actually warm up? That’s what managing recipes in WordPress used to feel like. Slow. Clunky. Full…
Losing track of a recipe is the one of fastest ways to lose your blogging flow. You sit down to edit your ingredients section or give a seasonal post some…
Getting started with food blogging is fun… until it isn’t. Between plugins, settings, and “what’s recipe schema?” it’s easy to feel stuck. And that’s why we’re THRILLED to announce: Tasty…
Tasty Links vs Lasso: Which helps affiliate bloggers grow and earn a commission? If you’re using affiliate links on your blog or want to start, this post breaks down two…
You’re already creating content for your food blog. Why not add a little extra flavor and use Amazon affiliate links in your recipe cards? It’s an easy way to share…
Trying to choose the best social media plugins for your blog? Hubbub and Tasty Pins are two popular options. At first glance, Tasty Pins and Hubbub Social seem similar. But…
Go ahead, search for any recipe. Chances are, no matter which food blog you land on, you’ll see the same thing: a recipe card. It’s not just for aesthetics either.…
You’ve been showing up for your blog by writing posts, sharing what you know, and maybe even experimenting with search engine optimization (SEO) or Pinterest. But to grow a blog?…
Lori at The Kitchen Whisperer doesn’t just wear a chef’s hat — she wears a lot of hats. She’s a software engineer, trained chef, certified pizzaiolo, grill and pit master,…
We get this question a lot: “Can you put affiliate links in recipes?” And the answer is yes! Affiliate marketing is one of the easiest ways to make money from…
Are you tired of guessing the nutrition facts for your recipes? Your readers probably are too! But guess what? A recipe nutrition calculator can fix this. It helps you and…
You’ve probably noticed recipes on Google with star ratings, cooking times, and photos. Or maybe you’ve seen how-to guides with steps right on the search page. Those are Google rich…
Whether you’re just starting or already have a blog (or social media channel) and want to grow, guidance from a food blog course goes a long way. That’s why I’ve…
If you’re new to Pinterest, figuring out how to create a Pin and add it to Pinterest can be tricky. Picking the right picture AND writing a good description…it’s easy…
When it comes to Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for your blog, you know how it goes. Keywords, meta descriptions, catchy titles… the whole shebang. 💥 But here’s the thing —…
Open Google and search “lemon cake recipe with icing.” You’ll see a recipe carousel with food bloggers’ recipes shown with photos, star ratings, and cook time. All before anyone clicks.…
Affiliate marketing is still worth it for food bloggers because food blogs have a structural advantage most niches don’t. Your readers come for a recipe. They’re about to cook, and…
A reader who gets confused by your recipe format doesn’t leave a comment. They just leave. Clear recipe formatting is what keeps that from happening. You’ve put real work into…
Are you part of the Amazon affiliate program? If you add Amazon affiliate links to your WordPress site, you can earn every time a reader clicks and buys. But there’s…
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