Food blogs are most commonly recipe repertoires, although some go the route of restaurant and other food-related reviews. Regardless of your approach, here are the most important elements of a food blog:
Clear, readable recipes: Readers shouldn’t have to hunt for or decipher your recipe. Use consistent formatting to make the recipe eye-catching for everyone. (If you do reviews, the same principle applies.)
High-quality, original images: Food blog followers want to see how your recipe came out, not how a staged stock photo looks. Use original images for sharing on social media, showing up in Google search results, and showing your readers exactly what they can expect when they make your recipes.
Resources for finding ingredients or kitchen tools: Whenever you call for a particular item or brand that readers may not be familiar with, direct them to your favorite sources for it. This makes it more likely that they’ll return to your blog, and it can be a great avenue for earning money via affiliate partnerships.
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