How to Start a Food Blog | Step-by-Step for Beginners

Calling all chefs, bakers, & foodies! Ready to start your food blog? Let’s go step-by-step as you learn how to make a WordPress food blog, monetize it, and get a FREE DOMAIN. Note: I’m an affiliate for Bluehost, which means you’ll get 60% off your web hosting (paying only $2.95 per month!) and I’ll receive a commission. Thank you for your support, it helps me continue to create more resources for your blogging journey.

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YOAST SEO PLUGIN UPDATE

Yoast recently deployed an update to their plugin that changed some of the steps of the plugin configuration portion of this video. So, I created a separate video that walks you through the new steps. Please visit the link below to see the updated Yoast configuration walkthrough.

youtu.be/-HiQpdbteWU?t=223

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IN A NUTSHELL

By the end of this video, your self-hosted food blog will be:

✅ Innovative & mobile responsive
✅ Built on a professional foundation (Bluehost & WordPress)
✅ Optimized for leads
✅ Ready for affiliate marketing

For even more blogging basics, grab my FREE guide, the Ultimate Food Blog eBook — packed with tons of tips & tools for your success:

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TOPICS + TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro
2:11 Video outline
8:38 How to start a WordPress blog (web hosting and WordPress installation)
26:34 How to set up a WordPress blog
53:14 How to install a free WordPress theme (KALE)*
57:24 How to configure WordPress plugins and create a child theme
1:14:23 How to design your blog and create a truly unique experience for your users
1:45:51 How to create a MailChimp opt-in form
2:02:18 How to monetize a blog
2:12:27 How to create a landing page
2:27:04 How to create your about and contact pages
3:01:49 How to publish a blog post and recipe
3:40:23 How to create a recipe index page
3:49:33 How to configure the homepage
4:29:05 How to create an XML sitemap and submit it to Google
4:34:11 How to create a privacy policy page
4:36:37 How to launch your blog!

*The KALE theme doesn't necessarily have to be used for a food blog.

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IMPORTANT LINKS FOR THIS VIDEO

1. Code Cheat Sheet

docs.google.com/document/d/19hQqjjZES_eUfHX2CSs…

2. Access to Bluehost's Exclusive Offer for WordPress Bloggers - ONLY $2.95 per month (affiliate link)

blogwithben.com/foodblog

3. How to Transfer a Domain Step-by-Step Video (if you have an existing domain)

youtu.be/7lbCS1Gd4lQ

4. Download the KALE WordPress Theme for Free

wordpress.org/themes/kale/

5. GitHub Code - KALE Child Theme Functions Code (you'll need this when you create your child theme)

gist.github.com/lyrathemes/7f5c791b7351b7cadd7a…

6. Function PHP Debug Video (if you run into issues with your child theme)

youtu.be/Nak5MDsJNUc

7. KALE FAQ

lyrathemes.com/documentation/

8. Pixelmator

pixelmator.com/pro/

9. Canva Design Software

canva.com/

10. Logo Maker

placeit.net/logo-maker

11. GIFS

giphy.com/

12. MailChimp Email Marketing Software

mailchimp.com/

13. Privacy Policy Guidance

developers.google.com/actions/policies/privacy-…

14. Affiliate Disclaimer Template

termsfeed.com/blog/affiliate-disclosure/

15. GDPR Sassy Social Share Privacy Policy Guidance

support.heateor.com/gdpr-and-our-plugins/

16. Verify Domain on Google Search Console

youtu.be/kdbniwINFFA

17. Validate XML Sitemap

xml-sitemaps.com/validate-xml-sitemap.html

18. Google Search Console Help

search.google.com/search-console/about

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RECOMMENDED PLUGINS

Below is the Google Doc link with all the free plugins we use in this video:

docs.google.com/document/d/1D9CuXD2-ON2h5xudFSc…

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YOUR FREE FOOD BLOG EBOOK

Remember to grab your FREE copy of the Ultimate Food Blog eBook and learn even more tips & tools to build, grow, and monetize your blog. Inside, I'll show you how to turn your food blog into a thriving business: blogwithben.com/ultimate-food-blog-ebook

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Thanks for watching!

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