Flood blogging takes more than just an inordinate love for food. Do you think you’re a born entrepreneur, but don’t know how to move forward with maintaining your own food blog? Even though creating your own website from scratch may seem like a daunting challenge, the truth is that with the tools available today, all you need is a pinch of creativity and an attitude that doesn’t know the meaning of quitting.

What is your final goal?
There are essentially two ways this can pan through; either make a fun blog for your entertainment or create a blog and then monetize it. So, you need to decide what your blogging purpose is.

Food blogging is not rocket science; you can gain a following quite easily if things work out they are relatively easy to monetize. But before diving right in, there are certain steps you need to follow like smart planning, following through, and keeping up persistently.

Getting started
Before snapping pictures of your first dish, it is essential to know the basics:

• Deciding your specialty
  The best way to begin choosing your area of expertise is by thinking of your niche. Some ideas you can play around with are specializing in gluten-free foods or vegan dishes. This way the users will feel confident about your content.
• Coming up with a great blog name
  Some of the best food blogs today are remembered by users because of their catchy blog names. Take your time to come up with something that is personal and does a stellar job at describing creatively what you do best.

Tip: Don’t back yourself into a corner while choosing a name because if you want to expand your blog later on, you might have a problem.

Technical aspects
The technical side of blogging can appear less fun for many, but this is a very crucial part of your food blog. There’s always the option to hire professional help, but you can just as easily create your blog on your own. Here are the basic steps you’ll need to follow:

• Domain name and web hosting services
  Even though there are many free web hosting services available online, the most successful food blogs have their own hosting. You can choose a web host that offers the WordPress software installation since it’s the easiest to learn.
• Choosing the correct theme
  Once the software installation is done, choose a theme that works best for your blog. Make it easily relatable to your content, but also ensure it’s user-friendly. Most themes are for free, but for enhanced features and customization, you can purchase one to your liking.
• Installing plugins for maximum efficiency
  The best plugins to help promote your work are social media tools. This provides the option for users to share your content on their social media accounts.
• Have a few posts in the pipeline
  Have about 15-20 recipes ready to deliver as soon as you launch your food blog. Even if you’re new to the game, users will know you’re here to stay.
• Promote yourself
  The first couple of months will require hard work on a steady basis. Be prepared to churn out at least a dozen recipes per week to stay in the game. Be creative and take pictures of your food. Vlogging has taken over the world recently, so don’t shy away from expanding your horizon and trying different things.