I’m always looking for good information in regards to tips and tricks on how to make my blog successful, and I get an awful lot of emails asking for advice on food blogging.  So here’s a round-up of fabulous tips and tricks from fabulous food blogs and elsewhere that have been very helpful to me.  There’s an enormous amount of talent in the food blogging world, and when everyone contributes their expertise, it’s appreciated and helpful.  I’m happy to share with you… 150+ links for pretty much everything you want to know about food blogging.


  • After having MANY problems with some of the big name companies, I opted for using a smaller company called YellowFiber Networks (great, quick, responsive service, they know WordPress- and they keep my site up and running with few, if any, problems!)
  • Other recommended hosting companies from blog friends: Liquid Web  and BlueHost

 

  • The Importance of Blog Backups by The Blog Maven
  • Carbonite (I used to use Carbonite before I got a MAC.  This company does not back up external hard drives)
  • CrashPlan (This is what I use to back up all of the content on my MAC.  I love Crashplan because it backs up external hard drives too…and the cost is reasonable.  I bought a plan for all of the computers in my house, and it was about $150 for a year with unlimited computers).  My hosting company auto backs-up my blog content daily.
  • Sucuri:  I don’t use this one, but a lot of people have recommended it for malware detection, cleanup and protection.
  • Last Pass:  Remembers ALL of your passwords for you, so you don’t have to.  I have this, and it has been a lifesaver.


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Disclosure:  There are a few Amazon affiliate links included in this post (where recommended products are shared) and other affiliate links too.

Have I forgotten a fabulous resource that you’re aware of?  Please share in the comments below…

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194 Comments

  1. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says:

    This is just amazing ….unbelievably comprehensive. I’m definitely including a link to it on my food blogging resources page. Thanks so much!

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  2. Kelly says:

    This was very helpful! I am a new blogger and this is a really comprehensive list.
    Thanks!

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  3. LyndaS says:

    WoW! This is an incredible list. Thanks for the compilation.

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  4. Soumya@ Oishi Recipes says:

    Thanks for sharing such a huge list. You might have spend a lot of time composing this. This is very helpful for beginners like me.

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  5. Karista says:

    Found a link to this post on Averie Cooks Pinterest page. What a wonderful gift you’ve given. Such a comprehensive list and things I never would have considered. Thank you for taking the time to share all this valuable information!

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  6. Marie | FeelingFoodish says:

    This is such an amazing post – I’m booking this for sure! I’ve been blogging to over a year now and there is still so much to learn. Thank you for sharing – it is very generous!

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  7. Afia Morrin says:

    I enjoyed reading your blog, it was well organized and interesting. I just stared blogging in September and a lot of blogger is still new to me. I am glad I was able to find your blog because you had alot of “How To’s” that are everyday questions that I have. I am blogging about Food and one of your links help me to improve my blog such as “How to be A Better Food Writer”, your tips will help me jazz up my blog.Thank you and I look forward to visiting you again soon

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  8. Casandra Boyd says:

    Thanks so much for taking the time to share such valuable information!!!

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  9. Heidi (Savory Tv) says:

    What a phenomenal post! Thank you SO much for the resources Recipe Girl! xo

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  10. Karin@yumandmore says:

    Fantastic! although not new to food blogging it never hurts to learn a few new tricks! thanks and greetings from Germany.

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