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    All right folks, I need your input in them-there notes >

    When using a recipe website, do you prefer:

    • Method write-up with photos for each step, or;
    • Just the method write up is fine, thanks.

    Your input will be helpful, and I thank you kindly for your lovely answers.

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    • I like photos even just to break up text.mort_
    • But nice food prep photos can inspire action too.mort_
    • Good to know, thanks mort!Continuity
    • If I don’t read a whimsical tale of how your grandma smuggled this recipe in her cooch, I’m disappointedimbecile
    • I'll see what I can dig up, promise.Continuity
    • one long sentence, no photosFax_Benson
    • ^ lolmort_
    • Slightly OT but if you make instruction video recipes, make them the shortest they can be to get the instructions over.mort_
    • Interesting. Not a fan of long content?
      YT would be a second phase, depending on a bunch of stuff.      Continuity
    • The length of the content should match the search intent. “How to make a burger” shouldn’t be a 20min burger making video that includes the history of burgers.mort_
    • one nice photo, all ingredients listed immediately after the photo, simplified summary of directions immediately following ingredients. Long form after thatmonNom
    • This would be a revolution as most recipe websites are designed to maximize scrolling and ad impressions, and effectively hide the important stuff at the bottommonNom
    • probably also shitty for SEO to not have 7 paragraphs about how you tried this recipe and its the last you'll ever need because fall in new england with familymonNom
    • Unless you already have a name, the 7 paragraphs are an unfortunate evil for your pagerank.garbage
    • Yeah, SEO kills good content.mort_
    • It’s also way less effective at driving traffic than it used to be since Google organic results are so hidden now.mort_
    • Hm-hm. All good points. Thanks, folks!Continuity
    • Usually I try to find the “jump to recipe” linkdmay
    • +1 dmay. I’m a fan of the print version of the recipe! But if I’m in new territory, pictures help a lot. Cover all bases?MrT
    • Are you cooking something?
      As in project? if yes, then overview pic with ingredients, then recipe, then final pic with result would be amazing
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    • Just don’t make me hunt and scroll for it.monospaced
    • Pics after.monospaced
    • One or two pics at the top of the finished tucker but happy with written text steps. No need for photos too.sab
    • Me personally I like recipes with text and video, like the tasty appVeganWarrior
    • Photos on each step. actually is recommended on the schema.org for recipes.Salarrue
    • If there are any challenging steps, I like to know what it is supposed to look like. Also nice pictures are inspiration to make the thing so you can eat it.skinny_puppy
    • i use https://www.recime.a…_me_
    • Wasn't SimonFFM going to do a naked models cooking YT channel or something? Hook up with him for visual content for the recipes ;)microkorg
    • Interesting range of opinions, here, thanks for that. Is it fair to suggest that those of you who don't need photos per step are confident in your skills or ...Continuity
    • ... have a video from the blogger you've watched or are referring to?Continuity
    • Pictures for every step is too much. Should be used to highlight something like a challenging step.
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    • So like, “mix the spices together in a bowl” does not require a picture of a bowl of spices.
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    • ^ Ha, true!Continuity
    • I think what I'll end up doing — since I _know_ I'll have more questions for all of you like this — is set up a Google questionnaire for all of you on this.Continuity
    • Just give me the fucking recipe... A nice cover/hero photo will draw me in, but I don't need to know the history behind the recipe. I understand it is for SEO..duckseason
    • ...purposes, but I ALWAYS click the "jump to recipe" button.duckseason
    • I say video format of continuity in nothing but an apron and maybe a chef's hat! My wife needs new cooking inspiration!_niko
    • ^ lol oh, I think Simon called dibs on that idea!
      *phew*      Continuity
    • @continuity. I’m reasonably confident, but really, I just find that ingredients, quantities and a sketched out plan of action is really difficult on mobile.monNom
    • When I am cooking. I want to know what ingredients, what quantities and what pots and pans and prep to know if the recipe works for me in the moment.monNom
    • I’m rarely planning before a shop. Usually I’m looking at 3 recipes and getting a gist of how it goes together and the ratios of ingredients. Shopping my fridgemonNom
    • Per step photos might be helpful 10% of the time to understand the description better, but a video would be 100x better in that circumstance.monNom
    • if you want to do a write up before the recipe card, make sure you have a link at the top directly to the recipe.ephix
    • Okay, I'm definitely coming away from this with more questions in mind.
      Expect a survey soon, folks.      Continuity
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