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Did anyone tell you that being a food blogger meant wearing all the hats, including the hat of a graphic designer? In today's episode, we're covering how you can simplify design work for your blog. Whether it's your Pinterest graphics, eBooks, or simply creating blog graphics that feel cohesive but don't drain hours from your workday, you're sure to learn something new in today's episode.

In this episode we will cover:

• Making sure you're starting with consistent branding
• Using programs that you're familiar with
• Creating templates out of your designs
• Purchasing templates
• Outsourcing your design work

Resources:

• Canva
• My Template Shop
• Design Support

Growing your food blog? Grab the free guide: 3 Reasons Your Food Blog Isn't Growing

Instagram | Website | Show Notes

Web Design for Food Bloggers

Did anyone tell you that being a food blogger meant wearing all the hats, including the hat of a graphic designer? In today's episode, we're covering how you can simplify design work for your blog. Whether it's your Pinterest graphics, eBooks, or simply creating blog graphics that feel cohesive but don't drain hours from your workday, you're sure to learn something new in today's episode.

In this episode we will cover:

• Making sure you're starting with consistent branding
• Using programs that you're familiar with
• Creating templates out of your designs
• Purchasing templates
• Outsourcing your design work

Resources:

• Canva
• My Template Shop
• Design Support

Growing your food blog? Grab the free guide: 3 Reasons Your Food Blog Isn't Growing

Instagram | Website | Show Notes

Web Design for Food Bloggers

Today we're continuing the conversation about all things branding. I'm shifting, specifically, into how to be consistent with your brand. With these tips you can take any branding you have, whether you did it yourself, paid $5 or $5,000 and use it consistently.

In this episode we will cover:

• Why it's hard to be consistent with your brand
• Why it's important for your branding to be consistent
• How to keep your branding consistent
• How to be consistent on Instagram

Brand Board

Grab the free guide: DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers

Instagram | Website | Show Notes

Web Design for Food Bloggers

Today we're continuing the conversation about all things branding. I'm shifting, specifically, into how to be consistent with your brand. With these tips you can take any branding you have, whether you did it yourself, paid $5 or $5,000 and use it consistently.

In this episode we will cover:

• Why it's hard to be consistent with your brand
• Why it's important for your branding to be consistent
• How to keep your branding consistent
• How to be consistent on Instagram

Brand Board

Grab the free guide: DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers

Instagram | Website | Show Notes

Web Design for Food Bloggers

The biggest misconception I hear about branding is that a logo and branding are the same. Most bloggers understand their need for a logo, but a logo is not a complete brand.

In this episode we will cover:

• What branding is
• Why you need it
• Specifics on what food bloggers need to have for their branding

Resources mentioned:

• Clear & Strategic Messaging for Your Blog
• Defining Your Ideal Reader

Growing your food blog? Grab the free guide: 3 Reasons Your Food Blog Isn't Growing

Instagram | Website | Show Notes

Web Design for Food Bloggers

The biggest misconception I hear about branding is that a logo and branding are the same. Most bloggers understand their need for a logo, but a logo is not a complete brand.

In this episode we will cover:

• What branding is
• Why you need it
• Specifics on what food bloggers need to have for their branding

Resources mentioned: 

• Clear & Strategic Messaging for Your Blog
• Defining Your Ideal Reader

Growing your food blog? Grab the free guide: 3 Reasons Your Food Blog Isn't Growing

Instagram | Website | Show Notes

Web Design for Food Bloggers

If you're a food blogger, you know that traffic spikes happen throughout different parts of the year. When you know a seasonal traffic spike is coming soon or as soon as one begins, there are a few things that you can do to get the most out of that traffic! Learn how to capitalize on that traffic with these tactics.

In this episode, we will cover:

• Updating individual posts for seasonal traffic
• Preparing your website for traffic spikes
• What to do when a blog post starts picking up traffic
• Sharing about promotions when your posts are getting traffic

Resources mentioned:

• DIY website audit for your food blog
• Mediavine RPM Challenge
• Pinterest's Seasonal Content Guide

Growing your food blog? Grab the free guide: 3 Reasons Your Food Blog Isn't Growing

Instagram | Website | Show Notes

Web Design for Food Bloggers

If you’re a food blogger, you know that traffic spikes happen throughout different parts of the year. When you know a seasonal traffic spike is coming soon or as soon as one begins, there are a few things that you can do to get the most out of that traffic! Learn how to capitalize on that traffic with these tactics.

In this episode, we will cover:

• Updating individual posts for seasonal traffic
• Preparing your website for traffic spikes
• What to do when a blog post starts picking up traffic
• Sharing about promotions when your posts are getting traffic

Resources mentioned:

• DIY website audit for your food blog
• Mediavine RPM Challenge
• Pinterest's Seasonal Content Guide

Growing your food blog? Grab the free guide: 3 Reasons Your Food Blog Isn't Growing

Instagram | Website | Show Notes

Web Design for Food Bloggers

When was the last time you went to your website only to realize that something was broken? I'm breaking down how to conduct your own website audit to make sure that your blog is running smoothly and you can make the most of the website you already have.

Grab the download for this episode to follow along: DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers

In this episode, we'll walk through a self website audit that will ensure that the following things are running smoothly.

This episode covers:

• How to prioritize website fixes
• Above the fold real estate on your blog
• Branding and visuals
• Navigation Menu
• Search bars
• Newsletter sign ups
• Recipe cards
• Plugins
• Broken Links
• Contact Page

Resources Mentioned:

• DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers Checklist
• My Favorite Plugins for Food Bloggers
• Broken Link Checker Plugin
• WP Support

Growing your food blog? Grab the free guide: 3 Reasons Your Food Blog Isn't Growing

Instagram | Website | Show Notes

Web Design for Food Bloggers

When was the last time you went to your website only to realize that something was broken? I’m breaking down how to conduct your own website audit to make sure that your blog is running smoothly and you can make the most of the website you already have.

Grab the download for this episode to follow along: DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers

In this episode, we'll walk through a self website audit that will ensure that the following things are running smoothly.

This episode covers:

• How to prioritize website fixes
• Above the fold real estate on your blog
• Branding and visuals
• Navigation Menu
• Search bars
• Newsletter sign ups
• Recipe cards
• Plugins
• Broken Links
• Contact Page

Resources Mentioned:

• DIY Website Audit for Food Bloggers Checklist
• My Favorite Plugins for Food Bloggers
• Broken Link Checker Plugin
• WP Support

Growing your food blog? Grab the free guide: 3 Reasons Your Food Blog Isn't Growing

Instagram | Website | Show Notes

Web Design for Food Bloggers