How I Started My Food Blog and YouTube Channel

[@SubangJayaChess]

OMG!! You are a godsend!! Totally super fired-up about your sharing and so inspired to start my own cooking blog/youtube! I was a bit doubtful in the beginning but after watching this video, all doubts just cleared away! Thank you so so much!!

[@BelquisTwist]

I am so happy to hear that! You are on your way! If you have any questions moving forward, let me know and I will try to help you! Best of wishes!

[@kitchenlifewithnadine4619]

Same here😊 thanks for sharing and inspiring us. Aspiring cooking vlogger here🙆 but I got overwhelmed by the equipments, editing and all😁 but you're able to explain it in a simple and easy way for us. Thanks a lot! From the Philippines💛

[@TheNickiwoo]

You really spoke to me too! Like so many others in the comments❤️ Thank you so much for this video, it’s been reassuring...as I’m 44 starting this year! My niche is Lunch-making. I’m super hyped about your content, and can’t wait to to the rest of your videos and explore your blog! Thanks again!

[@BelquisTwist]

@@TheNickiwoo You are welcome! This is the very reason I made this video because I didn't find any that gave me details and made me feel like I could do this. Piecing all together was overwhelming so I thought I would share my process to help others go into it with more confidence. And at our age it is important for us to know that it is never ever too late to start something new. That being said, I am here if you have any questions moving forward. Wishing you the best!

[@ElizabethEatsLowCarb]

​@@BelquisTwist I am interested in becoming a food blogger myself but I'm not a fan of cooking either any way I could just do like a resteraunt blogger you think?also I have absolutely no experience or any idea what I would need to do to start a blog

[@Roilan_]

Thank you for this! It makes starting off less overwhelming.

[@BelquisTwist]

You are welcome! Just take it one day at a time and it will be so much less overwhelming. :)

[@MrSoyan]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience to help others

[@BelquisTwist]

You are so welcome!

[@mom-of-cool-kids]

So glad I found this. Just started my channel about a month and a half ago. Also started it as a way to distract myself. Mom of 3 with a full time job, i have been in and out of hospital with my youngest who was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer when he was 11months old. We've been through chemos and 3 brain surgeries and my Miracle Boy now 3 is holding strong. It's a safe space where I do not think of MRI scans and blood results. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@Greenupbeacon]

Please keep up the great work. Everyone who watches it will surely enjoy it. We have a highly autistic granddaughter. These are very special young people.

[@BelquisTwist]

Yes they are! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I'm hoping it was helpful. 😊

[@WineCheeseScallops]

Great advice! We’re now a month into our blog. For years, we’ve posted our food on our personal Facebook pages, and our friends finally convinced us to make the jump into blogging. We’re having a blast learning everything you mentioned. The first affiliate rejection was tough, and then came the second, third, fourth… OUCH. But finally, a few came through and saved us emotionally-lol. Everything you’ve said here aligns with our experience. We’ll definitely be checking out more of your content! Thanks so much!

[@BelquisTwist]

You are welcome! I am so happy that this video has been helpful. I will be adding a new video soon with even more tips on things like affiliate marketing, recipe testing for big brands, etc. So much I still have to share so keep an eye out for it. :)

[@OgechieatsNBakes]

You are an amazing teacher,am in my late thirties,and want to start a youtube channel but your video has given me the courage to start. You have gained a follower 🎉

[@miiminewman4955]

Great video I’m soo inspired to start my blog now..thank you for sharing

[@BelquisTwist]

You are welcome! Wishing you all the best!

[@ArlenesCreations]

Thank you so much for this video !!! I will be 60 in December, but I've been cooking since I am 18. I have been contemplating starting a blog, but I was like, who is going to want to see a blog from a 60 year old. But I guess no matter the age if your content is good people will engage. I think you are fab !!! I am heading right over to your Pinterest and Blog to check out your success. Thank you for taking the time to do this video. And I am definitely going to work on my intro and my thumbnails for my KZbin videos, because they stink !!!! You have given me so much to think about !!! I wish you much success and will be following you from now on .

[@BelquisTwist]

Hi Arlene! I am so glad to hear you feel motivated to do it! I am turning 49 in June and I feel this was one of the best things I could have ever done for myself. It's been challenging and rewarding at the same time. The more you do it, the better you will get at it. I am going to give you the link to a friend who started her channel after retirement, skyrocketed and she is in her 60's! Making more than she ever had in her life. And she just started it to keep busy after retirement. Simple channel and little other social media. I met her when she was at 5k or so in following and look at her now. So the sky's the limit when there are no expectations. Have fun! This is her channel: www.youtube.com/@rachelcookswithlove

[@rachelcookswithlove]

I just started cooking on KZbin a few months ago, I think I'm doing great, but don't know what to do now!! I'm so stressed, because I don't use a camera, I use my cell phone and have poor lighting but don't know where to start, I'm not good with the computer, I do my own editing on my phone!! I put my heart and soul into what I do because I love it...I've been praying about this, then I found you!!! Thank you sooo much for your help! I've subscribed to you.

[@BelquisTwist]

You can do it! If I did it, you can! Did you see the other videos I have. You can shoot just with your phone. Get one light if that is all you can do and you will be golden!!! I'm going to subscribe to you too. Let me know if you have any questions at all and I will try to help!

[@myfoodtime2956]

Same my problem

[@EasyandHealthyCooking]

@Rachel cooks with love just spoken my heart out. I started a youtube channel last month and struggling hard to put things in place. I came across @Belqui's twist channel and I AM LOVING IT A LOTTTT.... I am from India and I am definitely gonna follow you for your positivity and beautiful work. Thank you😀

[@soulplate1846]

I’m starting a blog at 44. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@BelquisTwist]

You got this! I am glad I was able to make an impact! :)

[@wendyclements3137]

Me too! We’re going to rock it! 👍

[@sauceyeatsandtravels]

Me too. That's part of why this video is so inspiring. Best of luck to you as well.

[@Trap_Plates_Atl]

Thanks for this video, very helpful

[@BelquisTwist]

Thank you for watching! I am happy it was helpful too!

[@DimitrasDishes]

I love your vibe!! So much positivity😊 wishing you loads of success!

[@BelquisTwist]

Thank you! I appreciate your kind words! 😊

[@tresboujay]

Thank you so much for sharing and saying it’s not too late. Since COVID, I am reinventing through blogging at 47 and it is nice to know I’m not alone.

[@BelquisTwist]

You’re so welcome!

[@ifeomaokoye6546]

I like your honesty, simplicity and openness❤️

[@Christina-r8g]

Thank you for sharing this information. I decided to start blogging at the beginning of the year to find a purpose. I have been a stay at home mom for 17 years, and moved a handful of times. I am now divorced and feel like i finally found something to make me feel worthy. Your information is greatly appreciated.

[@FoodFunandI]

You just made my day. I am a stay at home mom of 2 and just moved in the US...life has become challenging for me but you are inspiring me to not lose my passion to learn and maybe make my self better in sharing the food/dishes that I love.

[@BelquisTwist]

I am so happy to have inspired you. Just remember it can take time to grow. Just be yourself and have fun with this!

[@TreatsWithLenise]

This video was such a blessing! Thank you for sharing you tips. I am in the planning stages of starting my blog and super excited. God bless you and your family ❤

[@OurFunFitFam]

I love this! This is such an honest and down-to-earth vlog about food blogging. I'm quite new to it and still learning. Thank you for this! 💕

[@BelquisTwist]

Thank you for watching!!! I hope it helped!

[@sharonspringman9861]

Wow, you are so inspiring…. I have been trying to start a Food blog for several years. I even hired someone to create my Blog for me. She did a beautiful job but as I am not as knowledgeable in website design, I run into snags of not knowing how to do certain things. I feel that I have no one to ask or to show me. It is my passion to cook and post recipes, pictures and videos on Pinterest and You Tube. Making tons of money is not my goal. My goal is just to enjoy cooking and share recipes with other like minded people. I’m am almost 75 years old and fairly computer literate and very anxious to learn more. My website is up but just needs some expert tweaking and a little hand holding to get me able to be self sufficient. You have lit the fire within me to pursue my dream…Thank you.

[@BelquisTwist]

You are so welcome! I'm in your same boat! I do this for the love of cooking and sharing what I have learned so far. Just make sure to have fun while you are at this, otherwise it's not worth it. But I sense you are already having fun at this!

[@aslitunca3192]

Very sincere and insipiring video. I will start a specific food blog in near future but for KZbin and Tiktok I need time. Since I dont have a dedicated team for this blog I will do everything by myself. Firstly I will develop and expand the blog then I will combine it with KZbin. I should collect all my courages:) Thank you for sharing your inspiring journey with us. You are a genuine and beautiful lady inside and out.

[@BelquisTwist]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I wish you the best with your channel. It's hard work but so worth it! Just remember to have patience and take it one day at a time and enjoy the process!

[@broccolista]

Love your positivity and great attitude! Thank you!🥰🥦

[@BelquisTwist]

Thank you!

[@hananhd2003]

Thank you for sharing all these videos about how you got started.

[@BelquisTwist]

You are welcome! I think it's important to share because this is such a hard thing to figure out.

[@vibeswiththethompsonfamily]

Very interesting thank you for sharing this video my friend ❤️❤️

[@BelquisTwist]

You are welcome! I hope it was helpful!

[@creandoyjugandoconsofia648]

The best people is the one that shares their knowledge and doesn't keep it to themselves. Thank you for sharing your story, your journey, and your knowledge. I hope one day I can let go of my insecurities and I can start something of my own. Thank you. I wish you all the success. Thanks for inspiring.

[@BelquisTwist]

Thank you for your words! Although you see me confident on camera, I am everything but. It is hard for me to show myself. It's getting easier with time. It's like a muscle that you have to exercise. I suggest you go for it. People will love you for you, for who you are. Let them see you. I would never show myself without makeup and lately, on FB, IG I decided that I need to accept that the real me is enough. It has to be. I have accepted myself, it's still hard but I am happier than showing myself always at my best. Now followers get to see me in all my different facets. I subscribed to you and looking forward to seeing you Creando Y Jugando! 😉

[@rachelr5546]

Watching you now was just like watching myself! Me-Autism mom, 45, Dominican parents, foodie, also helping my son with healing through food, looking for a way to start a food blog and don’t know where to start! Thank you for this video, very inspiring!

[@BelquisTwist]

I hope you start it! because it has changed my life! And I hope it does yours too. Especially as autism moms we need something outside of that life to feel fulfilled. I am here if you need me!

[@ChristinesNaturalKitchen]

Congratulations! I also have a child with special needs. So nice to hear about your journey. Thanks for sharing.

[@BelquisTwist]

Thank you for watching! You have a great channel! I subbed. I am happy to be connecting with another special needs mom. Let's support each other!

[@cookpersida]

You are so helpful. Love it! I see your honest desire to share and help people 😘

[@BelquisTwist]

You are welcome! I am so happy it was helpful! And thank you for your kind words. I love to help others.

[@uwailakitchen7866]

Thank you for being so helpful and sincere, you look younger than your age, God bless you.

[@BelquisTwist]

You are so sweet, Thank you! I am very happy it was helpful!

[@HappilyHomecooking]

Such great info, thank you so much for sharing!

[@andreaparedes1300]

Belqui, recien te conozco y quiero decirte que sos una persona hermosa por dentro y por fuera. Hace mucho tiempo que no conocía a una persona con tanta luz y tan hermosa de alma. No puedo creer que seas tan buena persona de explicar paso a paso el comienzo en youtube y en otras redes. Eres excepcional!! Voy a seguir tus consejos y comenzaré mi canal. Pronto podremos cocinar juntas!! Es un placer conocerte y por favor sería un honor que me consideres tu amiga. Un abrazo muy grande y muchos éxitos!!!

[@BelquisTwist]

Gracias Andrea por tus hermosas palabras! Me alegra que haya podido ser de ayuda. Cuando empecé no sabía en qué dirección ir, estaba confundida y sentía que era básicamente estaba escalando una montaña enorme. Por eso decidí hacer videos para mostrar mi proceso. Déjame saber cuando tengas el canal listo para suscribirme y apoyarte. Si tienes alguna pregunta, por favor siéntete en libertad de contactarme. Haré lo que pueda para asistir! Besos! [e-mail]

[@andreaparedes1300]

@@BelquisTwist Gracias Belqui querida!! 🤗👏👏😍

[@mishguna7]

This was such a great and helpful video! Thank you for posting this valuable information ❤️

[@tyanakelly7952]

MY GOD Thank God for you! You are amazing at explaining.

[@BelquisTwist]

Thank you! I was so worried I sucked at it! LOL I am so happy I was helpful!

[@tyanakelly7952]

@@BelquisTwist Yup, keep up the good work. Stay blessed.

[@ItsthatSammy]

This has been the most informative video i've ever watched, thank you so much

[@BelquisTwist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@taminadavenport3213]

I was so intrigued by your video. I'm truly more inspired to get started. I too am like how you said you started . I don't have a clue on exactly how to get up and running, but after listening to your I now know I can do this.. I am a natural for cooking food and i most definitely am a ppl person. I look forward to learning and moving forward with you and your skills... Thanks for the motivation.

[@BelquisTwist]

I am so glad this video motivated you! That is exactly why I made it, to motivate others. I was so intimidated, lost and confused when I started. I thought putting it together in this video for others could save them all that I experienced. Keep me posted on how it goes for you!

[@marisamarques5618]

Thank you so much for your honesty and inspiration!

[@BelquisTwist]

You are welcome!

[@CookingwithNena]

I am so excited someone shared your video with me and I did subscribe. I am cooking with Nena looking to graduate from Escoffier school of the culinary arts. I am coming out with my first cookbook. Also, I am still in the learning process so I would appreciate very much to be able to still watch all your latest video. Thank you and you have a blessed night. I am in Jacksonville Florida. My name is Chef Nena Donaldson Elmore and I was born in Jamaica West Indies

[@BelquisTwist]

That is awesome! Love that you are going to culinary school! When you start your channel, please let me know so I can follow. :)

[@gabysimons1283]

This is very inspiring. I would love to be my own boss and use CREATIVITY all day long with food. Thank you for all your tips!

[@BelquisTwist]

You are welcome!

[@JayMint876]

New Subscriber here, you are a BEAUTIFUL person.May God Bless you and your children. Thank you for the motivation.

[@BelquisTwist]

You have touched my heart with your kind words! Wishing you the best!!!

[@famethedame8777]

Thanks for sharing such helpful information. I started my channel a month again. I was so scared to start and I would procrastinated and get stuck only doing research which is important but I was using research to put off starting, I also would second guess myself and thought I needed fancy equipment, but then I just decided to just jump in and start just using my cell phone. I love it so far and I am so glad I found your channel with so many helpful tips.

[@BelquisTwist]

You are so welcome! I am happy to hear you found my video helpful. Just take it one day at a time and slowly you will find it so much easier to do because you'll be in a groove. Just make sure you are kind to yourself and don't stress over anything because then it will become no fun and we want to have fun with this.

[@manorhouse3556]

I feel the same way! For a year now, trying decide what kind of biz I should begin, what platform to go with etc, and now learning about this too! Eek! Love her videos! I wish she'd do a Q&A for us... I'm still fuzzy on how to begin... 🤔

[@LorienDrechsler]

You may not be the biggest blogger out there, but you are one of my biggest inspirations. The fact that you're NOT the biggest blogger, that you're still developing your style/method, that's what I like about you. My current videos are terrible. I know it. But I had to start somewhere and I used what I had (which was a GoPro 5 Session and a $50 camcorder). I quickly learned that I needed better equipment and have spent the last month acquiring it. Now that I have it, I'm ready to take on stage 2 of my video creation journey. One thing that has me struggling though, how do you plan a complete video shoot? I ran into this while editing. I wouldn't have the right shots, transitions were bad because I didn't plan for them, and I couldn't go back because I had already made the dish and used up the ingredients. I'm not looking for an answer, I'll figure it out. But you gave me a small piece of the answer in this video. Thank you. I look forward to more of your inspiration :)

[@BelquisTwist]

Hi! So, I honestly don't plan my shoots. What you see me cook is literally what we are having for lunch, dinner or snack. Before I set up my lights, I always take all my ingredients out and have them lined up in the order I am going to use them. I have been doing this since I learned to cook when I was younger. This habit has been helpful. After I have all my ingredients ready, pots out, etc. I set up the lighting. Depending on the style I am shooting, I set up the camera. The easiest is always overhead. I shoot putting all the ingredients in, stirring and stop for any downtime in cooking because I don't want to have a huge file when it comes to editing time and that is super annoying. If I am shooting the cooking from the sides, I like to move the camera (or iPhone) from one side to the other while I cook. Soi I may start cutting the onion with camera on the right, stop and then shoot from the left and even move it again to the right. During editing I cut it together and it looks like I shot with more than one camera. I may do a video on that too. I think it could be useful. Was I able to answer your question? I hope so!

[@LorienDrechsler]

@@BelquisTwist Yes, that was very helpful. I just bought some oxtail today. Who knew it was so expensive and hard to find! Almost $7/lb where I live...and I'm in cattle country! Anyway, I'm going to film the making of a slightly modified version of your recipe, in a pressure cooker. Hopefully it will come out as good as your recipe looks. :)

[@maplejubilee]

Hey there! Just want you to know this video was very encouraging. I too just quit my corporate job to stay at home with my autistic daughter. I already had a KZbin channel that I started a couple years ago to share my breast cancer journey, then I transitioned to healthy food videos. Once I quit working, I realized I needed to get a little more serious about blogging and KZbin so I’m just now building me a website to go along with my KZbin channel. I’ll be launching it this month! I found your video tonight, after getting discouraged but your insight and positivity was so helpful. Thank you so much. I just subscribed! Can’t wait to watch some of your videos!❤️

[@BelquisTwist]

Hi Marsha! I am so happy that you found the video helpful and encouraging. As an Autism mom myself, I completely understand making the decision to stay home with our children. I chose the same and this is how my food blogging began. It has been a fun journey. I hope that you have beat cancer and that you are healthy. I will subscribe to you too! I'm here if you need anything!

[@maplejubilee]

@@BelquisTwist Thank you so much. Yes, I beat cancer! God is so good! I am also here if you ever need anything as well😊

[@BelquisTwist]

@@maplejubilee Yes he is! Let's stay in touch! I love your channel!

[@eatdrinkpure]

Just want to say thank you for such an honest insight. I have yet to get serious about Pinterest but I just saw that i am getting much of my traffic from there! So thank you! I also loved what you said about not letting age stand in the way of starting something new. I am in the same boat! Subscribed! 😃

[@BelquisTwist]

Glad it was helpful! This is a slow growing endeavour for most but it has been very rewarding. Take it at your pace and it will feel like you are just having fun vs it feeling like a job. Especially when you start to grow you feel that pressure to do more.

[@justiceikechukwu8342]

Thanks alot, the was kind detail and it really help me give the motivation to start my yt and blog

[@luisatorres6030]

I been researching for couple of weeks now about food blogging and there’s not a lot of resources that cover all the important things like you did on this video, thank you so much ❤️ you are amazing 😊

[@BelquisTwist]

Thank you Luisa! I hear you, this is why I did this video. I felt like all the information was so scattered, I found it overwhelming. I wanted to put this together to make it a bit easier for others to get it going. I am so happy to hear that it was helpful! I will continue to share my processes, so stick with me. :-)

[@candisgleason3626]

Thank you!!! This was so helpful. Just get started in my research, seems overwhelming so this helped me avoid a few mistakes. Keep videos coming please!

[@BelquisTwist]

Glad it was helpful! Make sure you check out my other vlogging videos. I have a playlist on here.

[@Imsosheik]

This is Great, I have been hesitant start thinking I don’t know where to start… so I watched you video on how to shoot. Thank You so much I’m gonna do this 😘

[@BelquisTwist]

Yay! I am so happy this was helpful and you are going for it! I wish you the best with your channel. Remember to have fun with it!

[@grannysviddles2037]

Thank You, so much, for the inspiration, and the tips!

[@BelquisTwist]

You are welcome! I am so happy to have been of help. Wishing you the best in your youtube journey!

[@kamranmalik835]

Mashallha KZbin zindabad

[@nbaanomad6074]

Excellent detailed information. Thank you for taking the time to help others.

[@BelquisTwist]

You are welcome! I think sharing the way we do things is so important, especially on platforms like these. Thank you so much for watching and stay tuned because I hope to share more.

[@phildialozaique]

Thank you so much , this video was extremely helpful

[@realisticerror404bacon8]

Thank you for this video, I've just started my journey 2 months ago on TikTok and I'm doing well, and I'm enjoying this, want to keep going. Your video had great tips for beginners ❤️

[@BelquisTwist]

Thank you! Wishing you the best and I am happy you are doing well on tiktok. I started an account but I haven't been as active as I could be there. What's your profile theree, would love to support you!

[@user-lj1qt4kc9e]

Thank you for the help !!!

[@charlyf4583]

You are amazing, thank you for sharing your experience. I think I'm now ready to start my journey as a food blogger after watching this super cool video.

[@BelquisTwist]

You are welcome! I am so happy this video was helpful!

[@nusratjahanahmad]

Just Excellent! Thanks For Being So Sincere Positive, Sweet & Friendly!! And Thanks For Creating These Videos All The Very Best

[@BelquisTwist]

Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate it. You’re welcome, and glad you enjoy the videos.

[@batikapronstories756]

I just started my youtube journey more than a month ago. Thanks for the tips, especially the pinterest tip. And oh my goodness, u looked really young for your age!

[@BelquisTwist]

Thank you for the compliment! In two days I turn 47 and I still can't believe it because I feel 25! Time goes by so fast! I am grateful that this video was helpful. Thank you for the support!

[@thefoodgoddess9473]

Thank you Belquis for the great tips! I'm new to YT and your tips will help me so much!

[@BelquisTwist]

I'm so excited I was able to help! Just remember that it takes time, just practice, practice, practice and that is by shooting it and posting it!

[@marissaricalde9188]

Super helpful information! Thanks for sharing :)

[@BelquisTwist]

You're welcome!

[@melissadimoush8196]

Love this. Great info, thank you!

[@BelquisTwist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@popsthaikitchen765]

Thank you so much for your inspiration. I really enjoyed your channel. You inspired me to start my own KZbin channel.

[@BelquisTwist]

I am so happy to hear that I inspired you! I just subbed to you and will support you. Wishing you all the best! ❤️

[@popsthaikitchen765]

@@BelquisTwist thank you🙏

[@imshirrdiy9947]

Thank you so much! You are very inspiring! I needed this!! Thank you!!

[@BelquisTwist]

You are welcome! I am glad you found this inspirational. That is exactly what I was hoping to do! Wishing you all the best!

[@unconventionallives3167]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I've wanted to start a food blog and channel for years and you've really made the process much less intimidating. I'm in my early 40s and also have neurodiverse children. Your story inspires me to move forward. Thank you!

[@BelquisTwist]

You are so welcome! I am happy to hear this video has motivated you. Just take it easy to start and don't be hard on yourself. As you do more, you'll get better and better and figure things out. We already have enough on our plates. I have days that are so difficult that I don't know how I can do one more day of our difficult life, but somehow I get up and do it. The blog has given me another source of motivation that is not just autism, this provides me with some sanity.

[@AshleyJustice]

Thank you so much for sharing this, very helpful! 😊🙏

[@BelquisTwist]

Glad it was helpful! Let me know if you have any more questions. :)

[@thisthatcuisine7352]

That you so much for making this video! It helped so much. I am loading my first video Sunday and because of you I am no longer nervous but excited ! Thank you for sharing.

[@BelquisTwist]

Congratulations!!!! I am so happy you took the plunge! Just remember to have fun with it and take it one day at a time. Slowly it will all become second nature to you. Wishing you all the best!

[@kramarox5820]

Since 2016 i procrastinate to start an yt cooking channel but i was completly stunned by fear bcz i am not an native english speacker and my accent is kind funny, and i talk to myself that nobody will waste theyr time to wach me cooking, but u gave me the PUMP to do it. TY

[@BelquisTwist]

You are welcome! Look, your accent should never stop you from following your dreams. Just go for it! You'll be so happy you did. :-)

[@WifeNewLife]

Wow!! You are amazing! Thanks for caring and sharing with so much love!!

[@BelquisTwist]

You are so welcome! Starting out was so daunting to me so I wanted to share my process hoping to help others. I am glad it's been helpful. :)

[@AlexsSeasonalKitchen]

I started binging your videos based on the fact that you subbed and responded to one of my comments. that stuff works.

[@BelquisTwist]

Well thank you! I am committed to being there for my subscribers however I can!

[@honeychillistories]

Thanks for this beautiful and encouraging video :)

[@BelquisTwist]

You are so welcome! I am glad you felt it was helpful. 😊

[@bryanlauer6695]

I'm really glad I was able to meet you last year. You're such a great friend, great cook, and an amazing mother for doing this.

[@BelquisTwist]

You are so sweet, thank you Bryan! I am so glad I met you too! Now here you have all the info to start something too. You are a great cook, why not have fun with it? Start slow. Try the app I just found, its FREE too! So no excuses! hehehe It's called "Jumprope". I am super impressed. I'm going to post a quick recipe I made and used for editing it so you'll see in on my social.

[@bryanlauer6695]

@@BelquisTwist if you're coming back out to Utah this year, we need to meet up and I can show you some of Utah's best food.

[@Greenupbeacon]

@@BelquisTwist your videos are great. Your channel should be in the thousands. We occasionally use your work on our video channel. So well received. Please keep up the great work.

[@bridgetyeboah8679]

You are amazing. I have join the family!

[@BelquisTwist]

Welcome aboard!

[@lauraannleamon7110]

So interesting❣️ My youngest son was in the DR while in the Peace Corps and married an Argentine he met in Mexico City😉

[@BelquisTwist]

That such a cool story and turn of events!

[@priscillamugerwa9075]

Thank you for this video. I am looking forward to starting my own food channel..

[@BelquisTwist]

You are very welcome! Congrats on starting your own food channel. :)

[@karlhrobinson]

Great video. I started a cooking channel a few months ago and your video was very helpful

[@BelquisTwist]

I am so happy it was helpful! Thank you for letting me know! I have more videos you can check out and I will keep adding more as time goes by and I learn new things. kzbin.info/aero/PLq2kwhxXWIzEKqo19p3vBtjUal4aF4ZGs

[@anissamosera6668]

Hi! I just recently realized that my heart is into cooking. When I started to gather a lot of helpful tips and infos about food blogging, which I am dying to do now, and I also searched more about the bloggers in this industry, I happened to pass by your channel and to this video. I must say that I learned a lot from this, because I am still overwhelmed with the load of stuff that I should have first in order to start food blogging. I don't know where I can begin, however, I am grateful that I watched your video from the beginning until the end. I'll come back to this same comment, and I'll let you know once I already built my own food blog! Stay safe, and keep up the good work ❤️

[@BelquisTwist]

Hi Anissa! I am so glad this video was helpful! In the description is the link to the post for it with all the info typed in and links to each of my suggestions. Definitely keep me posted on your progress!

[@sarasperbhoo443]

thank you for your advice and it is a real inspiration

[@BelquisTwist]

You are welcome! I am so happy I was able to inspire you!

[@Mentalmogulmedia]

Love this so much !

[@BelquisTwist]

Thank you!

[@ourjourneytohome1646]

Thank you for this! It was a very good beginners guide! Thanks!

[@BelquisTwist]

You are welcome! I am glad it was helpful!

[@ourroadtohomesteading2175]

Thank you for sharing!

[@BelquisTwist]

You are welcome! I am happy it was helpful to you!

[@janekerr3343]

Super helpful video! Thanks!

[@BelquisTwist]

You are welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@ednaajala5997]

Well done for seizing the moment to convert what seemed like a disadvantage, being a stay at home mum to a huge benefit. I am truly inspired.

[@BelquisTwist]

Thank you Edna!

[@CLynnOwens]

Belqui' YOU ARE THE BOMB!!! I am loving this video...taking notes and just I love your authenticity and your willingness to share...Bless you Sis!!!

[@BelquisTwist]

Awww, thank you! I am so happy this was helpful! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@RecipesGalore-ub4ro]

Love your channel it's been sooo helpful for me just starting out. p.s Im also a June baby! (23rd)

[@popessalifestyle]

Very useful video.Thank you so much ❤

[@BelquisTwist]

Thank you for watching! So happy it was helpful!

[@DrChefColin]

Great info Belqui!

[@BelquisTwist]

Thank you!

[@carblesslydelicious]

💖💖💖 Absolutely fantastic!!! Thank you for this valuable information... exactly what I needed to refuel my focus for my NEW channel. As a new channel it is very easy to become discouraged with the slow progress. I enjoy watching established food channels for inspiration, insight, and ideas to incorporate into my own production. There is so much behind the scene and prep hours involved in order to master the professional results I want to deliver to my audience, all while utilizing minimum "start up" equipment and assuming every role from start to finish (capturing footage, editing, photography, to designing thumbnails)... A one person show with no staff... no camera crew... no fancy studio! Yet, it's the small beginnings that make the journey so rewarding as I come across videos like this one, that contributes to my GROWTH and MOTIVATION!!! Thanks so much Sis!!! 💖💖💖

[@BelquisTwist]

You are super sweet! Thank you for watching and I am so happy I provided some inspiration. I am almost 3 years in and I see the growth when I compare to even a year ago. It's a fun and challenging journey for sure. But I am sure you are going to love it! Wishing you the best!

[@carblesslydelicious]

@@BelquisTwist 💖💖💖 Thank you for the encouragement... I will for sure be watching and taking plenty of notes so that I can grow from the wealth of experiences you have already paved. I appreciate that you are so willing to share with others to help make our journey just as rewarding!!! 💖💖💖

[@BelquisTwist]

@@carblesslydelicious Thank you for your kind words. I made these videos because I kept finding videos when I was thinking of starting the channel where people were sharing way too complicated and pretty much unattainable (for me) ways to shoot. Expensive equipment. I wanted to start small and incredibly, I still own pretty much all the same inexpensive stuff 3 years later! Sharing my process with others that may be overwhelmed like I was really important to me. I look forward to seeing your journey too!

[@jeffreymurphy5776]

Thanks for this video. I've learned a lot about food blog. 🤘

[@BelquisTwist]

YOu are welcome! I am happy it was informational!

[@creatorinyou1296]

Thank you so much for your help! I've been intensely studying all the how too videos on here and now I'm finally diving into creating my food blog. It's a real challenge. I had to by a new computer because my old one was to slow, something about the PHP for Wordpress being too slow for it. It's been a learning curve. I will continue to watch you and give words of encouragement. Good luck my fellow food creator! Go for it! :)

[@BelquisTwist]

You are so sweet! Thank you for watching and I hope you have found the videos helpful. I am going to be shooting a couple of new ones for the new year so look out for them. It is definitely a challenge, creating the channel, editing, etc., but once you get in the groove of it, you'll find it easier. In the meantime, I am here if you have any questions!

[@MumandDaughtersCookhouse]

Very informative video.. Really loved your pinterest tip! :)

[@BelquisTwist]

Thank you! I am very happy it was helpful!

[@extynoah]

Thanks for sharing this educative content with us. I want to immediately start something on KZbin hope your contents helps to achieve my aim thank you.

[@BelquisTwist]

You are welcome! Wishing you a wonderful journey!

[@tnrkitchen2234]

It was great to watch you speak. I learned today that Pinterest is also important and even websites can make money with advertisement. Also how you run your youtube videos on your websites so someone who watched your website video also watches youtube. Super. Learned a lot from you. Thanks. We started our food channel last month. We are from India. O love to watch all your videos and learn from them. Thanks.

[@BelquisTwist]

YES! I am so happy it helped you. Wishing you all the best with your channel. I hope to be able to help even more in the future! I will subscribe to you!

[@thiaguinhooitodois2211]

Great job! Keep up the good work

[@BelquisTwist]

Thank you!

[@Rootscogoogleads]

Such great insight thank you 🙏 ps your how I make cooking video is amazing I watched it like 5 times lol I appreciate you making it more beginner friendly it can get so overwhelming and $$$$$ so I appreciate a realistic starting place

[@BelquisTwist]

You are welcome! This is exactly why I created the videos I did. I felt overwhelmed when I wanted to start blogging. Most offered great ideas but equipment was so expensive. I ended up figuring it out on my own. I am glad that sharing my process has been helpful. I will follow you here too!

[@peachabacial]

Your videos are a Big Help! 👏👍😊I also watched your vlog about your vlogging set up. You deserve more subscribers and followers. Im a new KZbinr. I just reached the watch time. But now I have learned new strategies from you. Now I will start to Invest in my Business. Thank you so much for your generosity. God bless you and your family. 😊😍😊

[@BelquisTwist]

Thank you so much for watching them and I am glad you found them helpful. I am big on sharing with others what helps us in our processes! We all need others ideas to grow. :-)

[@sommielicious]

You’re so honest tank you so much for this

[@BelquisTwist]

You are welcome! I am glad it was helpful!

[@tavaflames939]

This was excellent, thank you so much. I’m just researching and you touched upon so many questions I had, thank you!

[@BelquisTwist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mizcreativelyme]

Very informative and inspiring ... thanks for sharing 🌸

[@BelquisTwist]

You are so welcome!

[@yousafkhan4846]

Great Friend thats really good

[@BelquisTwist]

Thank you again!

[@thiaguinhooitodois2211]

Great job!

[@BelquisTwist]

Thank you!

[@rainbow616]

Wow, this is so amazing that I found you because I'm a foodie and I am looking into maybe starting an Instagram foodpage or something. I'm a single mom and happen to have a son with autism. I'm 48 years old. Thank you so much for this. 🙏❤

[@BelquisTwist]

You are welcome! I am glad this video was helpful. Especially, as an autism mom too< I have found cooking for the channel has been a great outlet for creativity and stress relief. I hope it does the same for you!

[@sauceyeatsandtravels]

Thank you for the transparency and the helpful info. I can relate to a lot of what you are saying, personally. I am new to KZbin and you have inspired me to keep going. I just started and your video has been very helpful. Thank you again. Continued success.

[@BelquisTwist]

I'm so glad it was helpful. Keep on going, it's not easy but don't let the hard days determine where you are headed. If you love what you do, it will be worth it. I am here if you ever need a push or any advice. Will sub to you! Wishing you all the best!

[@sauceyeatsandtravels]

@@BelquisTwist Thank you so much!

[@BelquisTwist]

@@sauceyeatsandtravels You are welcome!