Starting A Food Blog

 

how to start a food blog

So let me guess: You love to cook. And you love reading food blogs.

Can I guess one more thing? People keep telling you that you should start a blog, and you’ve thought about combining your love of food and your love of blogs as a place to share your recipes.

Don’t wait. Today is your day to start a food blog!

Put things on hold for the next 15 minutes and follow the three steps below. You’ll be up and running with your own food blog before you know it.

Let’s go!

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THE THREE STEPS TO FOOD BLOGDOM:

1. Domain Name and Hosting
2. Installing WordPress
3. Making it Pretty

1) DOMAIN NAME AND HOSTING

This part is fun!

What do you want your domain name to be?

Mine is (um, obvi) pinchofyum.com. Here’s what worked for us –> Brainstorm as many different ideas as possible. Once you’ve thought of some possible names, head to Bluehost to see if your domain name is available by entering it in the box that looks like this:

If you’re asked to pick your plan level I’d suggest the Starter Plan, which is paid in one lump sum instead of monthly, but it’ll save you quite a bit of cash.

You’ll also need to host your domain name. Hosting is like renting space on the web to display your blog. Bluehost has great rates and gives you your domain name for free if you decide to host with them.

You know how I love a good deal!

Below is a screenshot of what I use for package information settings.

The Domain Whois Privacy shields your personal address and phone number from being displayed to the public.

2) INSTALLING WORDPRESS

Once you’ve completed registration with Bluehost you’ll need to go through the process of installing WordPress.

WordPress is a blogging software. It’s the software that I use for pinchofyum.com. The best part is that it’s SUPER easy to use and it’s also super easy to install on your website. BINGO.

Here’s how:

Login to Bluehost and find the Website Builders section. Click on the WordPress logo.

On the next page click the “Install” button in the “Do it yourself FREE” section.

Click the “Check Domain” button.

Check the terms and conditions box and then click the “Install Now” button.

Once you get the message that says “Your install is complete!” you’ll want to click on the “View Credentials” button and write down your Admin URL, Username, and Password. You can change these to something more memorable later, but you’ll need them for your first time logging in.

Type your Admin URL into your web browser. You’ll see a login screen like the one below. Enter your Username and Password you copied down from the previous step.

You’ve officially logged into your blog. Congrats!

3) MAKING IT PRETTY

At this point, you officially have your own food blog! Wahooooo! How does it feel? Welcome to the blogosphere, my friend!

You’re minutes away from sharing your famous double-chocolate-marshmallow-peanut-butter cookie recipe with the world (SEND ME ALL OF THEM).

Before you jump into the kitchen there are a few things you can do to beautify your blog. It’s time to pick your theme! WordPress has tons of free WordPress themes to pick from. You can scan through the options here. If you’re looking for a premium theme, check out these options:

1. The Thesis Theme – This was the first theme that we used with Pinch of Yum. We loved it and still highly recommend it.
2. The Genesis Framework – This is the current framework we’re using with Pinch of Yum. You’ll also want to look into the available StudioPress Themes, like the Foodie Theme.
3. Elegant Themes – I think Elegant Themes looks great, is easy to use, and has quite a few different options. It’s also a bit cheaper then the other premium themes listed here. Take a look and see what you think.

3B) OPTIONAL STEP – LEARN HOW A BLOG CAN MAKE SOME MONEY

Did you know that there are tons of opportunities to make money from food blogging? It’s true!

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What To Avoid In Tenerife

 

Locations to Avoid

If architecture or an historical environment is important to you then you may feel more suited to staying in the north of the island - the south of the island has been described as a concrete jungle on more than a few occasions.

If you’ve hired a car and will be driving around the island, do note that it will be a safer and easier drive to keep to the coast rather than try to brave the mountain roads. These are often narrow, with lots of sharp bends and precarious corners.

Because of its volcanic background, most beaches in Tenerife are volcanic with black sand which can be hot under the feet. If you’re after a traditional sandy beach head to Los Cristianos and leave the southern resorts alone.

Playa la Arena is also notorious for pickpockets. Keep your money and bags close to you at all times; never put your wallet in your back pocket and wear your bag across your body if possible.

How To Avoid Potential Problems

If you are in Tenerife in high season and visiting El Tiede, the island’s volcano, do try to be there as early as possible - queues and crowds gather quickly. Try to arrive by 9.30am at the latest to beat the queues. It’s also worth taking into account the weather that day too. If it’s overcast or misty, the trip might be best saved for a different day when you’ll actually be able to see something from the top.

People with monkeys, parrots and even snakes also frequent Puerto de la Cruz. They’ll pop one onto your or your child’s shoulder, let you take a photo and then make outrageous demands for money. The best thing to do is to walk on and not let them come near you - they will soon move onto someone else.

Timeshare touts are the perennial tourist hassle. They’ll be charming, assure you that you’ve won a lovely prize or gift after sitting through a one-hour presentation before whisking you away somewhere to waste a few hours of your life. Avoid getting stuck into conversations with these touts.

Scam And Crime Protection

Some of the electronics shops have been found to sell fake goods, such as cameras, or even second-hand goods which they pass off as new. Be sure to check your goods before buying and keep your wits about you.

Ladies wander some of the beaches in the south of the island braiding hair as you sunbathe. What you may not realise is that afterwards they sometimes demand a huge price for their work. You can insist on paying them before, but you may find that they stop half way through and ask for more. It’s your call!

You’ll see the same thing happen with hawkers selling slices of pineapple: letting you eat it and then demanding as much as eight Euro for a piece. You may see street sellers touting lottery cards too. Funnily enough, you’ll find out that you’ve won every time! The scam is that you’ll need to pay a deposit by credit card to claim your prize. Don’t.

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The Magic of Fuerteventura

 

Fuerteventura is, above all, most famous for its beaches: it boasts over 150km of stunning white and golden sands. Despite Tourism arriving relatively recently on the island, there’s a well-developed infrastructure with Marinas, Golf Courses, a Zoo, a Water Park and an expanding motorway system. The island caters especially well to those seeking an active holiday and is famous for its great Surfing, Windsurfing and Kitesurfing as well as Big Game Fishing, Whale Watching and Diving.

If you just want to take it easy, then the miles of white sandy beaches make for a perfect getaway, where you can always find a secluded spot for yourself – even during peak season.

The island is located less than 100km off the coast of the Sahara Desert on Africa’s North-west coast (near the border of Western Sahara and Morocco). It enjoys a dry subtropical climate with average daily maximum temperatures ranging from 20°C in January to 28°C in August (often higher in the South). The island receives an average of just 141mm of rain per year and here’s the best bit: approximately 300 days of sunshine per year.

Fuerteventura was declared a Biosphere Reserve and Starlight Reserve by UNSECO in May 2009 and according to UNESCO also offers a rich fossil record, spread around 50 palaeontological sites of global importance. The island is also home to Europe’s largest area of desert and semi-desert!

The arid interior of Fuerteventura shares much with its neighbours in Saharan Africa with low rainfall, a rocky-desert landscape (those baking rocks can reach 67°C on a hot day!) and Desert wildlife such as Egyptian Vultures and the introduced Barbary Ground Squirrel (often mistaken for Chipmunks).

Each of the main tourist resorts has its own distinct appeal; Corralejo, in the north of the island, has a surfer appeal and great nightlife, Caleta de Fuste offers sheltered beaches and easy access to the airport, Costa Calma has a great beach and attracts mostly German visitors, while Morro Jable/Jandia has the best weather and beaches.

There really is something for everyone – families, couples, chilled-out surfers, cyclists, fishing enthusiasts and even training for professional athletes.

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