Eat Blog Talk 007: Create More Content by Hiring a Virtual Assistant with Betty Davies
Every food blogger has different needs. To be effective as a team, it's important to communicate and work through questions and needs so that the food blogger and VA know what to expect and what they are getting.
Some bloggers find it really hard to trust someone with their blog and social media. But by hiring a VA to do a specific task, it allows you to do what you enjoy doing - creating!
When hiring a VA - strive to hire someone you trust and that you have a good rapport with. Ask a lot of questions and don't be afraid to manage your VA - your blog is your business!
It's important to understand that VAs, while having a wide knowledge base may not be experts in certain areas. Identify the areas you are looking for help with. Do you need an extra pair of hands to complete recipe cards? Do you need to rewrite posts? Do you need reshoots? Do you want to grow a certain media channel? It may not be the same person who can handle all of these things - ask questions and ask for references.
If you find a good VA, keep hold of them! Most VAs are really flexible with their hours. If you have a small budget, communicate that and make sure they work within that.