Blogs and Comments

How do I get my own Allrecipes blog?

Become a Supporting Member and you automatically get your own blog (plus other cool features)! Sign up to be a Supporting Member right now! To access your blog as a Supporting Member:

1. Go to My Allrecipes by clicking on the orange tab on the top right side of the site.
2. Click on Add/Edit Blog Post.
3. Write your first post!

How do I edit or delete a blog post?

It’s really easy! Here’s how you do both:

• Edit your post.
1. Go to My Allrecipes by clicking on the orange tab on the upper right hand side of the site.
2. Click on Add/Edit Blog Post.
3. You will see a list of your existing blog posts. Find the post you want to edit, and click the word edit next to the date your post was originally written. (You can also find the edit link on any blog post you’ve written on the site).
4. You will see the write or edit a blog post page with your existing text. Edit away! Hit the Save Changes button to make your changes show up on the site.
• Delete your post.
  If you would like to delete a post, go to your blog list page as indicated above or navigate to the individual post you want to delete. Click the link that says delete post next to the headline.

How can I add or change tags or photos to my blogs?

Add tags to your blog so that other users can find you!

1. Navigate to the write or edit a blog post page.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and find the narrow rectangular box labeled Tabs.
3. Click the arrow on the right side of the box and it will expand to show you options for tagging your blog. Click the checkboxes to have your post tagged with the options that make sense. If you would like to change a tag on a particular box, do so simply by unchecking the box.
4. Click on the Publish button to save your changes

Add photos to your blog to make each post more engaging.

1. Click on the My Allrecipes tab in the top right corner.
2. Select Add/Edit Blog Post.
3. On the blog post page, click on the Blog Photos box at the bottom of the page. From there, click Add Photos, which will open a new window.
4. If you’ve already uploaded photos, they will appear in your image gallery. If not, you’ll need to upload some.
5. To upload photos, select the Browse button and choose a photo from your computer. Once you’ve selected the image you want to upload, click Upload Now. The image you have just uploaded will now appear in your image gallery.
6. From your image gallery, check the boxes of the images you’d like to add and click Add Selected Photos.
7. Click on the Publish button to save your changes

How can I comment on a blog post?

Only members can comment on blog posts, so make sure you’re signed in or sign up right now for FREE membership.

1. Once you’re signed in, browse to the blog post you’d like to comment on.
2. At the post, scroll to the bottom and click on Add a Comment. Enter your comments in the window that appears.
3. Hit the Post button or your comment will not show up.

NOTE: Our staff monitors comments on a daily basis, but please contact Customer Service if you see something you think is not appropriate.

Can I delete comments that appear on my blog post?

Yes, you can (after all, it’s your blog). You control whose comments appear.

1. From the blog post page, you, the author, can delete a comment or ban a user from putting comments on that post.
2. If you are signed in, you’ll see the options in the comments section. The Delete Comment link removes the comment from your blog post and the Ban User link makes sure that member can no longer comment.

How do I subscribe or unsubscribe to a blog?

Supporting Members can write their own blogs—and dishing over cooking has never been more fun! So we’ve made it easy for you to follow a favorite blogger.

Subscribe. When you subscribe to a blog on the site, it will show up on your Allrecipes page.

1. From the blog home, blog list or blog post page, click the Subscribe To Blog button in the left column.
2. Start enjoying your favorite bloggers.
3. Want to join in? If you want to have your own blog, become a Supporting Member.

Unsubscribe. If you no longer want to subscribe to a blog, you can simply unsubscribe.

1. From the blog home or the blog list page, find the area called My Subscribed Blogs.
2. Check the boxes for the blog or blogs you’d like to unsubscribe from.
3. Click on the Unsubscribe button at the bottom of the page.

My Supporting Membership expired. What happens to my blog?

Unfortunately, once your Supporting Membership has expired you can no longer create or edit blog posts. However, posts will still be live on Allrecipes where other members can continue to read and comment. And you will always have the ability to delete posts and comments, as well as ban members from commenting on your blog posts.

Start your blog again today—renew your Supporting Membership now!