Restaurant blogs times 3
I have found three sites that will compliment my project, although they are not the same blog type that I am writing. The first site is a how- to guide to creating a restaurant blog. I found “Starting a Restaurant Blog” and it really provided a lot of information regarding choosing a theme and a service with plenty of links to blogging sites. It also provides resources and tips with links to aid in creating a credible and appealing blog. I was very surprised at the lack of restaurant blogs in the sphere.
The second site that I researched was a restaurant blog in the Boston area entitled; Boston’s Hidden Restaurants. I liked the site and its many features, although I am not so sure I would follow the same structure. The site is more or less based on links. The main page has search options for finding a restaurant within a specific region, and pricing guide. It also tells about restaurant features, the creators of the blog, and links to other blogs by the same creator. I felt that it was a little overly link- ready. I chose this site to demonstrate the contrast that I will have in my blog.
Lastly, I chose the Spark Woodfire Grill Restaurant Blog to review because it is one of the only restaurant blogs in the sphere. If I would choose to expand on my blog and create an actual restaurant blog designed for a particular company, I wanted to know what to expect. This blog gives information about restaurant as far as the type of menu and structure of the restaurant. There is an option for comments and a rating system for the blog. I can see now that restaurant blogs are few and there is definitely room for growth. After reading about the top ten mistakes that bloggers make, I found most of the information to be common sense after reviewing so many different blogs. For instance, I found it fairly obvious that in order to gather attention and be remembered, a photo is necessary. I also think that irregular blogging frequency affects the credibility of a blog. It reminds me of a news channel that only reports when there is news. That would not happen, and it would not appear as reliable. It seems that mixing topics would not be sensible unless it was the foundation of the blog. And it certainly stands to reason that all information posted to a blog should be filtered in order to ensure that it would not negatively affect one’s professional future.
I did not realize the importance of picking a catchy and proper headline for each entry. It definitely seems necessary when I consider what I choose to read in a blog. I can also see how linking should relate directly to the topic and be clear. In addition, I would agree that linking within a blog really creates a structure and increases validity. Calendars are a good way to add structure, but should not be used as a navigating tool. Lastly, I was unaware of the importance in choosing a home for one’s blog. I will certainly review the options in the future.
Overall, I believe that all of these tips will become instrumental in setting up the structure of my restaurant blog. They will help me in creating my blog and creating boundaries to adhere to during this process. It is a checklist to follow.
The second site that I researched was a restaurant blog in the Boston area entitled; Boston’s Hidden Restaurants. I liked the site and its many features, although I am not so sure I would follow the same structure. The site is more or less based on links. The main page has search options for finding a restaurant within a specific region, and pricing guide. It also tells about restaurant features, the creators of the blog, and links to other blogs by the same creator. I felt that it was a little overly link- ready. I chose this site to demonstrate the contrast that I will have in my blog.
Lastly, I chose the Spark Woodfire Grill Restaurant Blog to review because it is one of the only restaurant blogs in the sphere. If I would choose to expand on my blog and create an actual restaurant blog designed for a particular company, I wanted to know what to expect. This blog gives information about restaurant as far as the type of menu and structure of the restaurant. There is an option for comments and a rating system for the blog. I can see now that restaurant blogs are few and there is definitely room for growth. After reading about the top ten mistakes that bloggers make, I found most of the information to be common sense after reviewing so many different blogs. For instance, I found it fairly obvious that in order to gather attention and be remembered, a photo is necessary. I also think that irregular blogging frequency affects the credibility of a blog. It reminds me of a news channel that only reports when there is news. That would not happen, and it would not appear as reliable. It seems that mixing topics would not be sensible unless it was the foundation of the blog. And it certainly stands to reason that all information posted to a blog should be filtered in order to ensure that it would not negatively affect one’s professional future.
I did not realize the importance of picking a catchy and proper headline for each entry. It definitely seems necessary when I consider what I choose to read in a blog. I can also see how linking should relate directly to the topic and be clear. In addition, I would agree that linking within a blog really creates a structure and increases validity. Calendars are a good way to add structure, but should not be used as a navigating tool. Lastly, I was unaware of the importance in choosing a home for one’s blog. I will certainly review the options in the future.
Overall, I believe that all of these tips will become instrumental in setting up the structure of my restaurant blog. They will help me in creating my blog and creating boundaries to adhere to during this process. It is a checklist to follow.
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