Guides
Better recipes, straight from the kitchen.
Practical guides for food bloggers from Nate Baldwin, a former chef who builds WordPress sites. Clear steps, no jargon.
Jump to Recipe Button: Where to Put It and How to Add OneWhat a jump to recipe button does, where to put it, what to call it, and how to add one to your WordPress recipe posts with or without a plugin.Read the guide →How to Scale a Recipe Up or Down (Without the Guesswork)How to scale a recipe up or down: find your scaling factor, convert awkward amounts, and know what needs a cook's judgment, from salt and leavening to pan size and bake times.Read the guide →Can You Copyright a Recipe? A Plain Guide for Food BloggersWhat copyright does and doesn't protect in a recipe post, and how to credit and adapt other people's recipes the right way. Plain, general information for food bloggers.Read the guide →How to Start a Food Blog: A Plain, Step-by-Step GuideA plain, step-by-step guide to starting a food blog on WordPress, from picking a name and hosting to publishing your first tested recipes.Read the guide →How to Write a Recipe Card Google LovesWhat Google needs to show your recipe with a photo, stars and cook time, and how to fill in your card so it gets there.Read the guide →Switching Recipe Plugins Without Losing Your RankingsSeven steps to change recipe plugins safely: keep your URLs, test on staging, check your recipe data and keep an undo button.Read the guide →Write Recipes Like a Professional KitchenHow restaurant kitchens write recipes anyone can follow, and how to borrow those habits for your food blog.Read the guide →
