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The HCU Antidote: Your E-E-A-T Playbook for Traffic Recovery

Did Google’s HCU update devastate your food blog’s traffic? It’s not a temporary penalty—it’s the new baseline. The algorithm now rewards “people-first” content, and E-E-A-T is the metric to prove it. This post is the tactical playbook you need to stop the traffic bleed, align your strategy with E-E-A-T (especially the new “E” for Experience), and start recovering your business.

The Ad-Supported Food Blog is Dead. Here’s the 2026 Playbook.

Seeing a food blog traffic drop? Google’s HCU, AI, and low RPMs are to blame. This is the 2026 playbook to recover, build your brand , and diversify your income.

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The Ultimate 2026 Food Blog Content Calendar: Plan Your Year for Maximum SEO Traffic

Transform your food blog into a thriving business with our definitive 2026 Content Planner. Get actionable SEO strategy, trend analysis, detailed US/Canada calendars, & discover ready-to-publish content solutions. Plan smarter, save time & grow your income.

Beyond Pretty Pictures: 5 Image SEO Secrets Every Food Blogger Needs Before Hitting Publish

Are your beautiful food photos actually driving traffic? Learn 5 critical image SEO secrets—from filenames & alt text to speed optimization—every food blogger needs before hitting publish. Boost your rankings & visibility now!