I’m generating almost 6 million monthly views on a $70 blog. Stop spending money on your website. My website is “basic”. I’m embarrassed about my logo. I hate it more than words can describe. It’s a hangover from a past project I dabbled in that never went anywhere. I’m not tied to it. I could change…
PROOF: It Works – 3 times!!
By Nagi 53 Comments
Proof it Works – Test blog in 12 months: Earnings from $700 to $7,000 per month, 120k to 430k monthly views. Forecast growth: $15,000 monthly earnings, 1 million monthly views by January 2018. Yes, I’ve been silent over the past year. Part of that has been me being uncertain that my blog growth and monetisation strategies…
Food Styling Tips
By Nagi 30 Comments
A handful of simple food photography styling tips to take your photos to the next level! Hey guys! It’s been a couple of months since my last post here!! Still alive and kicking on FBC Facebook, but to be honest, between the FBC Conference in LA in November then the Christmas rush, it’s been madness over at…
How to Grow Your Blog with Holiday Traffic
By Nagi 27 Comments
Is your blog ready to take advantage of the massive surge in traffic over the holiday feasting period? As a food blogger, you “know” that there are traffic surges for certain types of recipes for seasonal feasting. Thanksgiving in November, Christmas and New Years’ Eve, to name a few. Have you ever wondered how much potential…
How Jen Did It: 0 to 1 million+ monthly views in 12 months
By Nagi 52 Comments
This is not only proof that I am not a “one off” fluke. This is a story of inspiration, strength, hope and a love story, which empowered the phenomenal success of Jen from Carlsbad Cravings. If this does not move you to tears, I do not know what will. “I really don’t know how long…
Play To Your Strengths for a Natural Advantage
By Nagi 24 Comments
Playing to your strengths gives you a natural advantage for establishing your credibility with readers and is key to growth. It’s a growth strategy that anyone can apply easily. So whether it be your ethnic background, professional training, experience, where you live, where you have travelled – make sure you take advantage of it. I do!…
How He Shoots: John Bek from He Needs Food
By Nagi 43 Comments
John Bek from He Needs Food is a shining example of how it IS possible to take stunning, high quality food photos with an entry level DSLR, a “making do” set up at home and props picked up from the side of the road. Learn how he shoots. I think you will be amazed. Photo credit:…
Get More Done in Less Time (aka Productivity & Effectiveness)
By Nagi 77 Comments
I may be considered a full time blogger, but that does not mean I can spend all my time on my blog. I am just like you – time challenged. So here are my tips for getting more done in less time. And my tips for how to spend your blogging time. Time management is an issue that comes up regularly…
Proof: EARN MORE with your Current Traffic
By Nagi 58 Comments
If your focus is monetising your blog, then stop focussing on traffic and start focussing on influence and CREDIBILITY so you can increase revenue with your existing traffic. Here’s how to do it! If I said that you could make an independent living from your blog with less than 100,000 page views a month, what would you…
Exactly What I Do: Creating Posts
By Nagi 84 Comments
This is exactly how I create new posts to ensure they are optimised for SEO, Social Media and displaying/layout on my blog (plus more). Lots of little things I specifically do which I believe add up and collectively help give my recipes the best chance possible to reach new audience and enjoyed by my existing readers! This post is…
How to take Razor Sharp Photos (without pro gear)
By Nagi 11 Comments
Here are my secrets for how I take photos that LOOK like they are crystal clear and sharp even though I use budget consumer grade camera and lenses. Hi guys! Firstly, I want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone, especially all the members in the FBC Facebook group, for the warm and supportive…
The Food Photography Book is now available!
By Nagi 15 Comments
The wait is over! The Food Photography Book is now available!! Click here if you want to go straight to it. And WAIT….there’s MORE! To celebrate the launch of The Food Photography Book, I’m giving away TWO Personal Food Photography Coaching Packages worth $500 each!
How to Earn $2,000 for a Sponsored Post with 100,000 Monthly Views
By Nagi 31 Comments
There are food bloggers who earn 20x the sponsored post rates of “power bloggers”. I know it’s hard to believe. But it’s true and I personally know of two. I absolutely cannot divulge identity. One is a personal promise I made and the other is through a professional relationship so I am contractually bound to maintain…