After years of food blogging and countless "what do you use for..." questions from fellow bloggers, I've compiled this resource page. Here you'll find everything from the camera I use to shoot my recipes (spoiler alert: it's my iPhone!) to the hosting service that keeps my site running smoothly and who I'm following for SEO advice.
I regularly update this list as I discover new tools and resources that make my blogging journey easier or more rewarding. While these are the tools that work for me at this stage of my journey, remember that successful blogging is about finding what works for your unique style and needs.
Website, Tech & Tools
- Hosting Provider: BigScoots
- Theme: Feast Foodie Pro
- Recipe Plugin: Tasty Recipes
- Email Service Provider / Opt-in Forms: Kit
- Keyword Research: KeySearch and Raptive's Keyword Research Tool (for members only)
Learning + Business Resources
Blog Strategy Session
SEO Consultants & Experts
Instagram Strategy
Email Marketing
Working with Brands
Podcasts
- Food Blogger Pro (Blogging)
- Eat Blog Talk (Blogging / Mindset)
- Good Content (Social Media / Instagram)
- Recipe of the Day (for Food People)
Community & Support
Facebook Group
Accountability / Mastermind Groups
Conferences
- Flavor Media Summit (experienced bloggers)
- Tastemakers Conference: Virtual and In-Person (all bloggers)
Photography & Videography
- Camera Equipment: currently my iPhone 12 MaxPro
- Lighting Setup: just that warm Portugal sunshine! (or whatever city I happen to be shooting in that day...)
- Editing Software: for reels, I use IG editing tool. For photography, I use Adobe Lightroom.
- Props and Styling Tools: random pottery shops and markets around Portugal.