HOW INSTAGRAM IS TRYING TO GET RID OF (FOOD) BLOGGERS (AND HOW YOU CAN ENSURE YOU SURVIVE)
HOW INSTAGRAM IS TRYING TO GET RID OF (FOOD) BLOGGERS (AND HOW YOU CAN ENSURE YOU SURVIVE)

NOTE: This blog post is part 6 of my INSTAGRAM SERIES - content all about helping YOU manage your way around instagram. In the INSTAGRAM SERIES I've touched on subjects such as why you're losing followers (and what to do about it), how to grow your instagram following and shadowbanning. Just click here to find all the other parts in the series. Now on with today's post!

I agree HOW INSTAGRAM IS TRYING TO GET RID OF (FOOD) BLOGGERS is somewhat of a provokative blog title, but in essence it's the only way to escribe what currently happening in the mysterious world of instagram. And though the title is tongue in cheek of course, I'd dare say today's blog post is by far my most 'serious'. So, if you're a full-time blogger or someone considering making blogging your career then please read on!

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instagram tricks, Creative business, food bloggingK J Espinel
METIS® GREEN SMOOTHIE RECIPE (V+, R, GF, GrF, ChF, P, NF)
METIS® GREEN SMOOTHIE RECIPE (V+, R, GF, GrF, ChF, P, NF)

My blog is and will always be a place where I share plant-based recipes I believe in. It will always be a space where I tell you about fruits and vegetables that taste the bomb. That's because I value YOU and am honoured you've chosen to visit and read my blog. Hence if I do a sponsored blog post like the one I'm writing today for the brand new Metis® fruit, please know I've tried and tested the goodies (together with my rather fussy 7-year-old who LOVED them and my man, who ate 3 in one go!) and can whole heartedly recommend Metis® as well as this healthy Metis® geen smoothie recipe ;).

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VEGAN PEANUTBUTTER NICECREAM WITH STRAWBERRY COMPOTE RECIPE (V+, ChF, P, GF, GrF)
VEGAN PEANUTBUTTER NICECREAM WITH STRAWBERRY COMPOTE RECIPE (V+, ChF, P, GF, GrF)

September sees the start of what is set to be my busiest time ever here at The Little Plantation. Not only have I got something lovely and fun to announce soon (check the blog in 2 weeks, ok? ;)), but I'm also running my last group food photography and food styling workshop of 2017 with Aimee of Twigg Studios this month, I'm teaching my first vegan cookery course and am running my FREE 12-day instagram photography challenge. Most importantly though I'm finally ''officially'' allowed to start posting lush and delicious sweet treats on the blog, like today's vegan peanutbutter nicecream with strawberry compote. That's cuz with September we (read I) start the countdown to the holiday season. And what is a holiday season without yummy, delicious icecream, cake, cookies and chocolate recipes, right? 

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VEGAN TOMATO AND RED PEPPER SOUP + A COOKBOOK GIVEAWAY! (P, V+, ChF, GF, NF, GrF)
VEGAN TOMATO AND RED PEPPER SOUP + A COOKBOOK GIVEAWAY! (P, V+, ChF, GF, NF, GrF)

t's been over a month since I last shared a recipe with you guys. In fact it's been over a month since I last cooked a meal. Not because I've fallen out of love with cooking, but because we went travelling through South America the entire summer. But now I'm back and delighted to present you with a recipe I KNOW you'll love. That's cuz this vegan tomato and red pepper soup is utterly delicious, creamy, healthy and super simple to make. Moreover it's a recipe you can find in Jessica Sepel's new cookbook entitled LIVING THE HEALTHY LIFE which - wait for it - is up for grabs this week :). 

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vegan recipeK J Espinel
5 SIMPLE WAYS TO ENJOY INSTAGRAM (DESPITE THE ALGORITHMS)
5 SIMPLE WAYS TO ENJOY INSTAGRAM (DESPITE THE ALGORITHMS)

Welcome back to the fourth and last part (for now!) of the INSTAGRAM SERIES during which I've touched on topics such as why you are losing followers on instagram, the 3 real reasons your instagram account is not growing and instagram travel photography tips for beginners. This week we'll be looking at 5 simple ways to enjoy instagram despite the algorithms. Out of all the instagram tips I have shared on the blog so far, I'm most excited about this topic and hope you will be too...

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instagram tricks, food blogging, Creative business, creativity, food photographyK J Espinel
THE 3 REAL REASONS YOUR INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT IS NOT GROWING (AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT)
THE 3 REAL REASONS YOUR INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT IS NOT GROWING (AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT)

Welcome back to part 3 of the INSTAGRAM SERIES during which I've touched on topics such as shadowbanning, why you are losing followers on instagram and instagram travel photography tips for beginners. This week we'll be looking at the 3 real reasons your instagram account is not growing and what you can do about it. I'm really excited to share this topic with you as it's the one YOU requested I talk about. So, without further ado, let's get stuck in!

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instagram tricks, food blogging, food photographyK J Espinel
3 REASONS YOU ARE LOSING INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS (AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT)
3 REASONS YOU ARE LOSING INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS (AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT)

Welcome to part 2 of my INSTAGRAM SERIES all about improving your photography, manoeuvering your way around instagram and growing your blog traffic. In part 1 I provided 5 tips on making your travel photography on instagram stand out and this week we're looking at the top 3 reasons you are losing instagram followers.

It's so frustrating, right? You're posting your best pictures and are still losing instagram followers by the bucket load. You've not changed your photography and are posting great content, though somehow your followers are leaving your instagram account in droves and you can't figure out why. Despite your best efforts you can't seem to gain traction and grow your instagram following. Confusing and frankly a tiny bit upsetting, isn't it? 

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instagram tricks, Creative business, food blogging, food photographyK J Espinel
5 TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS - A BEGINNER'S GUIDE
5 TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS - A BEGINNER'S GUIDE

Welcome to the start of my INSTAGRAM SERIES where you'll find blog posts with FREE advice to help you improve your photography, build your blog following and navigate your way around instagram.

I'm kick starting my INSTAGRAM SERIES with today's blog post packed full of key tips for beginners to help your travel images perform better on instagram. I know it's a bit cheeky of me to give you advice about travel photography seeing I'm a total novice myself BUT I'm hoping that my inexperience will allow me to put myself in your shoes; I've had a lot of struggles on the way but have discovered some key solutions that have made my travel pictures stronger. I'd love to share these little photography tips with you. Here goes...

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instagram tricks, food photography, creativityK J Espinel