Online blogs and articles have been around for some time now. They’ve entertained folks all around the world way before Instagram hit the social media scene.

Due to creative topics and clever ways of self-expression, blogs are still around. Alive and very much so breathing. Instagram is no competition - just another smart way of promoting them. 

And if done correctly, you just might get yourself some loyal readers and fans.

Since Instagram is so diverse in audiences, you’ll have no issue finding your crowd. You just have to know where to look.

So, here are the 4 Golden blog promo tricks:

Tease your Blog on Stories

Use the Swipe up feature (if possible)

Host a Live and discuss the Blog topic

Cross-promote with your favorite creators

Let’s start from the beginning here.

This little trick was created by big marketing companies and popularized by none other than the film and music industry. Every modern musician will tease lyrics, music videos, and album snippets on social media months before the actual album is released.

We’re no Ariana Grande - but we can sure use her tips and tricks to improve views. 

Depending on the topic of the blog, pick the most interesting and thought-provoking bits, and use them in an Instagram Story or two.

Example:

Notice how we didn’t say much, but just enough to make people wonder what we were referring to. You can post one more clue before the release and call it a day! It builds up hype and gives your blog value.

Give it a go!

This handy little feature is a huge deal when releasing Blogs. Especially after you’ve been teasing one. Handing your followers the blog simply by making them swipe up to read it makes more people want to check it out.

Since this monster feature is only for the 10k followers club, there are alternatives! Screenshot the blog title and feature image, maybe edit them a bit and post it on your Story. Add your website or wherever the blog is at and voila!

It’s not as handy as the Swipe Up feature, but it sure does help. 

But if you do want to be a part of the 10k-ers club and gain this dope feature - try giving service like Flock Social a try.

They offer 100% organic and targeted growth, completely based on your brand’s vision and ideas. It’s a genuinely good catch, click here for more info. You won’t be disappointed!

After you’ve posted the blog and let your followers know it’s there - it’s time to go Live! Again, depending on the topic of the blog, you and your followers can start a discussion or even a little Q&A during the Live. 

It shows you genuinely believe in the words you’ve written and care about the message. People love that!

This one is super useful, especially if you’re looking for new faces on your page and blog posts. Pick some creators and writers on Instagram that you like and shoot them an email. Make sure they are from your niche!

Ask them to promote your blogs and in turn, you’ll promote theirs. It’s the biggest win-win that always works, no matter the industry.

And even if some decline, others won’t! You just have to keep trying.

Instagram will always be a great place to promote your work. The tricky part is forming an audience that will listen.

There are numerous ways of gaining that kind of loyalty and trust with audiences on social media. Especially if you want to form a community.

Best leave that to the Flock Social type of experts while you focus on the quality of your texts and the impact of your words!

This is a delicious, lower-calorie, slimming friendly Hunters Chicken Pasta Bake that the whole family will love.

I've said it before and I'll say it again. BBQ sauce, cheese, and pasta are an amazing combination! Proper comfort food vibes. There are so many delicious dishes you can create from this winning combo. 

 Hunters Chicken is a dish that I have always loved, and ever since I discovered how to create my BBQ sauce recipe that is sugar-free and slimming friendly, I love to create new dishes to use it in.

One of the most popular recipes on my website is the BBQ Bacon Pasta Bake, so for this new delicious recipe, I took inspiration from two favourites to create a  Hunters Chicken Pasta Bake.

You can literally throw this dish together in around 30 minutes, then just need to wait for it to cook in the oven.

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Everyone is aware of the fact that first dates are always pleasant and truly exciting, bringing positive emotions. However, there are some things that can totally ruin your first date such as eating the wrong food. Some dishes can cause you a stomach disorder and embarrass you in front of your partner. That is why you need to be familiar with these meals, and avoid consuming them on or before your first date with someone special. Today, one of the most popular ways to quickly meet and flirt are dating sites. When studying fast flirting usa coaches came to the conclusion that the following products are not suitable for dating. Let’s start with the most inappropriate foodstuffs for a first date.

Unfortunately, some products might cause the failure of your date, so you need to be careful with them. Not only will you feel so bad physically, but the reaction of your body will lower your self-esteem and make you feel ashamed. Therefore, you might pay attention to what you are eating even if you are having such a good time while doing it with your partner. These are among the most unsuitable products for your first date:

Undoubtedly, tacos and burritos are a favorite food of many people around the world. But they can also lead to very unpleasant consequences. As we all know, they are so spicy that they can basically burn your mouth. It will surely not remain unnoticed by your date, so you probably do not want to risk it. Besides, it is possible for you to start kissing on your first date. Imagine what bad breath you might have if you consume tacos and burritos right before your kiss. Your partner might feel so disgusted that they may end the date and never call you again. If you do not want to push away someone you really like, you’d better avoid eating tacos and burritos on your first date.

In many countries, you may notice lots of people selling boiled corn on the street. It is so delicious, for sure, but do you think it is the best option for a first date? Definitely no! Corn is healthy and yummy but if you consume more of it, it can irritate your stomach and have negative effects on your overall well-being. Imagine what your partner will think if your romantic walk is ruined by something like that. And even if it does not cause you stomach disorder, it will certainly get stuck in your teeth. We all have seen movies where something like that happens and it is not pleasant at all. Just save yourself this embarrassment, and do not eat corn while you are out on a first date.

Another thing you should definitely avoid eating on a first date is seafood. It can cause you allergic reactions or food poisoning in a short time. Seafood must be fresh and always requires special processing. Unfortunately, that is not something every restaurant can achieve. We are not talking about embarrassment here, seafood might cause more serious poisoning and other conditions, so it is not worth ruining your day or evening because of that and make your partner worried about you.

And here we come to the well-known and delicious beans. Perhaps, everyone knows they can also cause stomach disorder and lead to meteorism, which is an unpleasant and embarrassing condition. Not only should you not eat beans on your first date, but you should not consume it a couple of hours before the date as well. You’d better eat something lighter like a salad.

Hamburgers are among the favorite food of the majority of people. Young or old, everyone enjoys a hamburger from time to time. But it is also not a good idea to eat them on your first date with someone special for you. They are so heavy and if you overeat with them, they can totally kill your mood. Moreover, you might not have a good breath right after consuming them, so you can push away your date when you kiss.

It is no secret eating food with someone is quite enjoyable, it can easily bring you closer to one another. That is why people love going to restaurants and other places where food is served on their first dates. However, no matter how tempted you are by the meals offered, you should remember the “forbidden” products, the ones that might have certain negative effects on your stomach and breath, and embarrass you in front of your date. Strive not to overeat because it might feel sick and make the wrong impression.

The key to keeping on plan and on track, for me, is to make and stick to a meal plan. Sure, it can take time, but in the long run it saves so much time during the week.

There's nothing worse than coming home from work and having to work out what to have for dinner and how many calories or diet points you have left etc.

I have put together meal plans for Iceland and Tesco and Asda, and one of the most popular ones I put together was for Aldi.

A lot of you have requested a Meat Free Meal Plan, so I have finally put one together for you! While this plan isn't for a specific store, you can literally use it anywhere you like!

Don't like any of the recipes? Have a look at my full recipe index for more ideas!

Meat Free Slimming Friendly Meal Plan

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I love drinking smoothies and milkshakes during the summer. They are super easy to make, they help me cool off during hot summer days and unlike sodas and similar beverages, they actually fill me up and leave me feeling satiated throughout the day. What more can you ask for? 

Everyone has their favorite summer drink, but there three seem to have stuck around. You only need a few ingredients, a blender and you’re ready to go. Now let’s dive into it!

I don’t know about you but I just love melons, especially during the summer. Galia, honeydew, piel de sapo, it doesn’t matter. They are all equally refreshing and delicious. 

To be honest, I think I saw this particular recipe on TikTok and I remember being surprised how just two ingredients can make something that tasted so interesting. 

The original recipe called for two cups of galia melon, a cup of vanilla ice cream and a cup of milk. But for me, the melon was already juicy enough. 

So I decided to remove the milk and add a tiny sprinkle of cardamom powder instead and the results were amazing. It tasted rich and melony with a hint of vanilla and cardamom in the background. 

Honestly, it has become one of my favorite flavor combinations I’ve come across and it goes really well with my magic pancakes! 

The first recipe is ideal for those of us with a sweet tooth. But it may be too much for those trying to cut down on carbs and work on their summer bodies. The second recipe tastes equally good, if not better for half the calories of the first one. 

Neat, right? What’s even neater is that it combines my two favourite things in the world: coffee and chocolate!

To make this low-calorie, ice cream Mocha milkshake, you only need cocoa powder, instant coffee of your choice, milk and ice. That’s it! A bonus tip for my trusty vegan readers: use almond milk! I have tried so many variations and almond milk just makes it taste sublime. 

You need two cups of almond milk, 1 tbsp of instant coffee and 2 tbsp of cocoa powder. Combine them in a blender, add a few ice cubes and sprinkle some dark chocolate on top. If you like caffeinated drinks, this will quickly become your go-to drink for the summer.

I included the last recipe for two reasons: it is overwhelmingly delicious and it has the cutest name I have ever read in a recipe. Out of the three recipes, this one is easily my favorite and it really feels like I’ve had a proper meal after drinking it. 

What you need is one ripe banana, frozen mango cubes, a tablespoon (or a spoon) of creamy peanut butter, milk, some honey and a dash of cinnamon. Usually, I add the ingredients into my trusty, heavy duty blender and pulse a few times before blasting it on full speed. 

In my opinion, soy milk goes way better than almond milk, but it doesn’t make the almond version any less delicious. If you’re working out, you can also combine protein powder with your milk before blending it all together. I also like to add some baked oats, but I do it without the protein powder. Otherwise, it will make the shake a bit too thick for my taste. 

The combination or banana, mango and peanut butter is just out of this world, I promise. 

There are many more combinations you can try out, but these three are somewhat of a staple in my kitchen. They have been tested more than once and my friends seem to like these three more than others, so make sure to give them a try.

Although it is recommendable to drink them right away, you can store them in the fridge for a couple of hours. Personally, I love letting the peanut butter and honey banango chill in the fridge with some oats and chia seeds overnight and have it as a breakfast to-go. 

Let me know what you think and what would you add to make them even more interesting!my trusty, heavy duty blender

Pasta for me is one of the best comfort foods there is. It is so versatile, and you can eat it will loads of added flavour, or very little.

I have posted loads of pasta recipes on here previously, and they are always a massive hit with the readers.

Tonight I wanted to create a simple, easy and vegetarian pasta dish that the whole family will love. 

This creamy mushroom pasta was what I came up with, and I absolutely loved it!

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Creamy Mushroom Pasta Recipe