Starting your own blog with minimal web design experience can be extremely daunting. When I first started my blog, I had no idea what I was doing or even where to start. I had to do a ton of research and figure a lot of things out through trial and error in order to have the blog I have today. My goal in starting the “Blogging” section of my website is to help anyone who wants to start a blog, but is intimidated by the prospect to gain the confidence and skills to build, publicize, and monetize their dream website!
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When I first started my blog, I was SO intimidated by the prospect of starting a website. Words like “platform” and “host” meant nothing to me. I was a cook; NOT a web designer. I was so lost. I really wanted to share my recipes and stories with the world, but was worried that I would never be able to start a blog without the proper computer skills and background. I almost gave up several times, but I was absolutely determined to make my dream of having my very own food blog a reality. It turned out to be much easier than I thought it would be.
I spent hours and hours and HOURS scouring the web, reading books, talking to friends who had knowledge of web design, watching tutorials, and taking classes. Now, I know how to insert HTML codes into my blog, configure plug-ins, cache my site, and basically do all the day-to-day computer stuff needed to have a successful blog completely on my own. I’ve also managed to grow and monetize my blog in just a few short months of starting it! I gained a ton of computer, web design, and general blogging knowledge over time and now I want to share everything I’ve learned with you, so your blogging journey can be a bit easier than mine was.
I don’t want ANYONE who’s thinking of starting a blog to give up sharing their knowledge and experiences with the world because they’re nervous about the tech and web design aspects of it. That’s why I started this “Blogging” section of A Bite of Inspiration. I want aspiring and new bloggers who are feeling overwhelmed to have a safe space to turn to with sound advice and tips to help them. You WILL make plenty of mistakes and run into road blocks—everybody does! I still have tech issues with my blog every now and then that I have to resolve. Even, really seasoned bloggers do! But, the important part is to not get discouraged and to never give up! Running a blog has a huge learning curve and I’m still learning every day.
I’m still no tech genius, but starting out with literally no knowledge to having my very own, successful blog makes me well-equipped to help others who are in the same boat. I know what it feels like—I’ve been there and I’ve succeeded! Let me help you too!
I plan to add posts to the “Blogging” section of my blog about once a month. They will cover a wide range of topics designed for both general blogging and food blogging.
“Blogger Resources” will cover topics, such as:
-how to start a blog
– how to monetize a blog
– the best plug-ins to use
– social media for bloggers
– how to increase traffic
– and much more!
“Food Blogger Resources” will cover topics, such as:
– how I improved my food photography
– the best plug-ins, themes, etc. for food blogging
– the best ways for food bloggers to generate traffic
– how I come up with my recipe and post ideas
You can always comment on my posts or contact me directly through the “Contact Us” page anytime with specific questions and I will be happy to answer them! I know what it’s like to feel confused during the blogging process with nowhere to turn, and I don’t want anyone else to ever feel that way! I’m here to help you! Let’s go on this blogging journey together and I promise you it’s well-worth it!
It’s great to know there are others out there who are cooks, not web designers! When I started my blog a few months ago, I knew absolutely nothing about creating a website. I have learned so much since then, but have a long ways to go. Your website looks great! I also am working very hard to improve my photography, because again, I am a cook, not a photographer. I will say, photos have improved greatly since I started. I like to read stories from other bloggers about their experience so I can learn from it and hopefully generate some traffic!
I’m so glad you to could relate, Danielle! The whole reason I started the “blogging” section of my site is because there are SO many people who have amazing talents that they want to share through a blog, but they’re intimidated by the more technical aspects of it. I was definitely one of those people, but now having successfully gone through the process myself, my goal is to help others who may be intimidated at the prospect, do the same! If increasing your traffic is one of your goals, stay tuned because I’m planning on adding a lot of different posts on how I’ve generated traffic to my blog that will hopefully be helpful to you! I’m all about bloggers helping one another, so I really want to share everything I’ve learned. Check back soon for new posts! Thank you so much for stopping by! 🙂
You are awesome, Alyssa! I find so many bloggers to be sort of stuck up, so I love how down to earth you are! I’ve been thinking of starting a blog (about fitness), so I’m super excited for your posts! I’m a bit terrified of the web design stuff but I feel like if I can learn from anyone, it’s you.
Aww thank you so much, Jenny! Your comment is so sweet. I’m so glad I’ve inspired you to pursue starting your fitness blog. I know how terrifying it can be, but I promise it’s easier than you think and totally worth it. Definitely check out my “How to Start A Blog in 3 Easy Steps” post for step-by-step instructions on how to get started. If you need any help along the way, be sure to get in touch. I’m happy to help! 🙂