Spotlight: A Taste of Koko
This week we’re doing something a little different – we’re staying inside and taking a look at a well-established local ATX blog: A Taste of Koko.
When asked to feature a blog that I’m inspired by, Koko’s blog came to mind for many reasons – it’s aesthetically pleasing, posts are easy to read and well organized, unique local destinations are featured on every post and there’s a ton of content to peruse. There’s good reason why A Taste of Koko is Austin’s top food + travel blog.
I’m particularly inspired by the ways in which Koko is using her platform to promote local businesses and post helpful information in this time of need. It’s quite hard to run a lighthearted local blog in the midst of a global pandemic, and she has found a way to do so – benefitting readers as well as the local businesses who give Austin its flavor.
One of Koko’s most recent posts includes a comprehensive (seriously, it’s organized by location + genre of food) list of local restaurants who are still serving the community. She adds a brief description of each restaurant, including special hours/ways to order food. There’s also contact info for local businesses to email Koko + get added to the list.
Another recent, helpful post from Koko focuses on informing readers about free resources for those of us who are working/taking classes at home.
The list includes creative + educational resources, such as a free subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud and free online classes, as well as important outlets for our mental health, like ways to watch Netflix with our friends virtually.
Due to the major changes brought by this pandemic, I have been stuck in a creative rut for the past couple of weeks. This has made it particularly hard for me to find motivation to continue creating and working on my blog.
I’ve wondered if it is insensitive to continue content creation in a time like this; I’ve also wondered how to make meaningful content without being entirely negative. However, A Taste of Koko is a great example of how to continue running an impactful local blog in a confusing, dim time in history.
Koko has inspired me to find ways to document this time of my life + still shine a light on the Austin community without putting myself or others at risk.
Please show A Taste of Koko some love, and use her content as a resource to keep yourself sane and the local businesses you love afloat in the coming months.
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