How to Start a Recipe Website
Weblogs, also known as "blogs" are a popular way to share information on the Internet. Subject-specific blogs such as recipe blogs are especially popular. You may want to use the site as your personal online recipe box, or your goal may be sharing your recipes with the world. Either way, starting your own recipe website is easy and costs you nothing but a little bit of your time.
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Instructions
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Decide on a name for your recipe website. Pick something catchy that relates to food in general or the specific type of cuisine you cook.
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Decide on what blogging software you'd like to use. Wordpress and Blogger are free options and are widely used. Typepad is also popular, but users must pay a monthly fee. Figure out which option is easiest for you to use and best suits your needs, then sign up for an account. Follow the instructions to set up your blog.
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Design the look of your website. Most free blogging programs offer a variety of designs that include graphics. You may also choose to add your own custom background image and graphics.
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Think about how you will sort your recipes. Add categories to make it easy for people to search your recipe website. General categories, such as "Main Dish," "Appetizer" and "Dessert" make it easy for readers who are browsing for ideas. Some readers, however, might prefer specific categories such as "Cookies," "Chicken," "Vegetables" or "Sandwiches" in order to quickly find a recipe using specific ingredients.
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Write your first recipe post. Include a photo of the prepared dish. Readers like to see what the finished product looks like before they decide to make the recipe.
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Continue to add recipes on a regular basis. Posting often will attract more readers to your blog.
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Tips & Warnings
Purchase your own domain if you want to appear more professional.
Monetize your recipe website by accepting ads for products or services that your readers might find interesting.
Respond to any comments you get on your recipes. Building personal relationships with your readers with encourage them to visit your website again.
Never use photos or recipes that belong to someone else unless you have his permission or the material is under a Creative Commons license.
