Dear fellow bloggers,
I thought, I would take a post and ramble. I have been looking back at the path of my blogs from the original Comfy Cook to Bizzy Bakes and My Sweet and Savory. Have they gone where I intended them to? Am I on the right track? How can I grow as a blogger?
As food bloggers, I don't think, we stay static. Whether, it is our aim to grow, I think we have to. What questions do we ask ourselves to do a bit of self-evaluation? Please add your own in the comments. I am going to respond to mine and yours in a separate post, in order to have time, to give this some thought. It is important for me and this is the time, I ask for suggestions, criticism and questions to answer.
My own questions: (keep in mind, I am rambling.) (I was until I put in the pics.)
Am I a better cook?
Have I expanded my methods?
Have I added new foods to my list of what I use in the kitchen?
| I hope not. |
Has my photography improved?
Has the format of a recipe improved? Am I clearer?
Is there humor included?
Should I have more giveaways?
Does My Meatless Mondays work?
What could I add to make this a more interesting and informative blog?
Do I bring forth a friendly blogger?
What is lacking?
Should I post more often or less often or do I have the right formula?
Oops, I have to get to the store so I can make dinner. I will probably add more questions. If you would like to answer any, I would appreciate this. I am looking for criticism to improve so please jump in.
Chaya

What a great post
ReplyDelete*have I expanded my methods- well I have over the last 5 years but since blogging this last several months I haven't shared anything really special- the food posts have been just what I have been cooking for us as of late.
*have I added new foods- yes I have given up meat recently so I am trying new things... not bugs but arugula is new to me and tahini
*has my photography improved - YES after I read this here is the link
http://www.desireempire.com/2012/07/quick-tips-to-improve-your-blog-from.html
* Has the recipe format improved- I am working on this- linking pictures with steps and ingredients- I learn more visually so I think my posts are more visual which I hope is fine- it is what it is I like the pictures
* humor??-- funny who me?? my sense of humor can be dry - I struggle with this IRL so this is a work in progress
* more give aways- my blog is small yet= not monetized no giveaways no parties I am not opposed to that right now I am trying to put out there stuff that I love that is going on in my life and trying to balance real life- excercise- weight loss- cooking- cleaning all of it... it feels really out of balance
* friendly blogger ? - well u met me LOL all the people I have met through my blog seem to be genuine friendly souls the I truly enjoy knowing.
*What is lacking- in your blog I am not sure I haven't had much time in the last 24 to explore your blog- step away from the pinboard is my new mantra LOL.... what is lacking in mine I am not sure maybe at this point more consistancy- that is my current goal- sure hope u are not a grammer/english/spelling teacher lol
That is about it for now my mind is calling for some relaxing pinning... step away from the pinboard be danged!!! lol
Hugs R
What a great idea to evaluate your blog. I really like Meatless Mondays. I'm not sure what it is that you want to accomplish , but I find lots of good recipes and ideas. I look forward to it every week.
ReplyDeleteHi Chaya, thanks for sharing this. I am new to blogging and your questions will really help me evaluate in the days ahead. I think you are doing a wonderful job of rallying all with your Recipe Box, and connecting bloggers through this blog hop. Blogging is essentially about sharing and learning from each other. Mich@Piece of Cake
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