Help, Rules and Guidelines

How FoodYub Works

Launched in February of 2015, FoodYub is a food submission website that allows food bloggers to share their blog posts with a broader audience for free. The platform connects bloggers and readers by providing direct links to food blogs.

Here's a comprehensive guide to get you started:

For Food Bloggers

  1. Create an Account:

  2. Sign up for free to become a member of our community. Simply provide your basic information and set up your profile.

  3. Submit Your Blog Posts:

  4. Share your delicious recipes by submitting your blog posts. Click on the "Submit" button and fill out the submission form. Make sure your submission follows our Submission Guidelines.

  5. Benefit from Exposure:

  6. Once approved, your blog posts will be accessible to all users, driving traffic to your blog and increasing your audience. Each submission links directly to your blog, ensuring that viewers can easily access your content.

  7. Monetize Your Content:

  8. By linking back to your personal blog, you can increase your exposure and potential revenue from your original recipes. More traffic to your blog means more opportunities for ad revenue and sponsorships.

  9. Click and Engagement Metrics:

  10. View engagement metrics such as the number of clicks directly on FoodYub, clicks on shared links on social media, and the number of hearts your posts receive. These metrics are available on your profile page and on each submission image.

  11. Social Sharing Integration:

  12. Submissions can be shared on Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter/X, allowing for broader reach and engagement. This helps both bloggers and recipe seekers spread the word about their favorite posts.

  13. Blogger Profile Pages:

  14. Each blogger has a profile page with all their submissions and links to their social media accounts, including Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, and YouTube. This enhances the visibility of bloggers and helps them build a following.

For Recipe Seekers

  1. Browse Recipes:

  2. Explore a wide variety of recipes submitted by food bloggers from around the world. No sign-up required. Use the search bar to find recipes by keywords or browse through categories such as dietary restrictions and meal types.

  3. Favorite Recipes:

  4. Create an account to save your favorite recipes for easy access later. Click the "Heart" icon on any post to add it to your favorites.

  5. Follow and Favorite:

  6. Follow your favorite bloggers and save their posts for easy access. The "Heart" feature allows users to quickly show appreciation for posts and add them to their favorites.

  7. Search and Category Filters:

  8. Use category filters to find submissions based on dietary restrictions, meal types, and more. This makes it easy to find exactly what you're looking for.

Submission Guidelines

To ensure the quality and consistency of the content on FoodYub, please adhere to the following guidelines when submitting your blog posts:

  • Link Requirements:
    • We only accept links to personal blogs.
    • No short links or links to social media posts.
    • Your blog should not have too many ads or popups.
  • Photo Requirements:
    • The photo must appear on the blog post.
    • A blog post can be submitted only once.
    • The title must not contain excessive uppercase characters.
    • The photo quality is crucial:
      • Minimum resolution of 1080px x 1080px
      • Maximum file size of 5MB
      • Properly exposed, focused, and beautifully composed
      • Free of text, borders, or watermarks
      • Proper white balance
      • A small logo along the bottom of the photo is acceptable
      • JPEG format is preferred

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is it free to use FoodYub?

  • Yes, it's completely free to sign up and use FoodYub.

  • Can I browse recipes without signing up?

  • Yes, you can browse recipes without the need to sign up. However, creating an account allows you to favorite recipes and follow bloggers.

  • How does FoodYub support bloggers?

  • FoodYub drives traffic to bloggers' sites through direct links in each submission.

    Bloggers can track engagement metrics and see the impact of their posts.

  • What is a Blog Name?

  • When a post from a blog is submitted, we create a specific name for that blog in our system. This ensures the blog name is accurate and clearly displayed below all related submissions.

    Please note that the blog name is distinct from your account username.

  • What happens if my submission does not meet the guidelines?

  • Submissions that do not meet our guidelines will not be accepted. Please ensure your photos and links comply with the requirements listed above.

  • How can I increase the chances of my submission being accepted?

  • Ensure that your photos are high quality and meet all the listed requirements. Provide detailed and accurate information in your blog posts, and make sure your blog does not have too many ads or popups.

  • How do the 'Heart' feature and favorites work?

  • Users can click the "Heart" icon to show appreciation for posts.

    Clicking the "Heart" icon adds the submission to their favorites for easy access later.

  • How can I search for recipes?

  • Use the search bar to find recipes by keywords.

    Use category filters to find submissions based on dietary restrictions and meal types.

  • How can I share a submission?

  • Use the social sharing buttons on each submission to share on Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter/X.

  • What information is available on blogger profile pages?

  • Blogger profile pages include all their submissions and links to their social media accounts (Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, and YouTube).

    Engagement metrics such as clicks and hearts are displayed on their profile pages and on each submission image.

  • How does FoodYub make money?

  • We earn revenue through advertisements. We appreciate your support by clicking on ads. This helps us keep our services free and up and running.

What About Other Food Submission Sites?

Food submission sites, such as FoodYub, provide an excellent platform for bloggers to share their content, including photos and links. These sites help drive traffic to your blog and are particularly valuable for increasing visibility, especially when you're starting out.

We recommend submitting your blog posts and recipes to FoodYub and also exploring other food submission sites to maximize your exposure and build valuable backlinks.

Here are some of our favorite and sister websites:

Questions?

Whether you're a blogger looking for submission guidance or a recipe seeker needing help navigating the site, we're here to help! Please don't hesitate to contact us.

We look forward to hearing from you 🥰