Magzoid Magazine - Luxury Magazine in the Creative Space | June 2023

Rafeez Ahmed Syed
@tableeforone
CONTENT CREATOR IN FOCUS
- Exclusive to Magzoid
Can you tell us about your journey as
a food, travel, and lifestyle blogger? How
did you get started and what inspired
you to focus on these specific niches?
This has been a beautiful journey for me
so far, spanning two years. I started this
page exactly two years ago with no idea or
planning. The sole purpose of starting this
was simply because I was jobless, and I’m
not someone who can sit idle doing nothing.
Just to keep myself busy, I got into this.
That’s how simple my journey started with
my page. With no niche, no idea or vision,
planning, or what I was going to do with the
page. I simply trusted the process.
What is the story behind the name
“Table For One”? How does it relate to
your content and overall brand?
The name “Table For One” literally describes
my personality because I’m someone who
enjoys my own company rather than being
surrounded by lots of people. Since 2017,
I’ve been staying alone and far away from
my parents, so most of the things I used
to do were by myself, including dining out
alone. That’s one thing I’m used to saying
whenever I visit any restaurant.
As a blogger, how do you come up
with new content ideas to keep your
audience engaged? Can you share some
of your creative processes or sources of
inspiration?
I always tell myself not to get pressured
to create content. That’s why, if you notice,
you can see that 99% of the content I create
is as natural as possible. I always think from
the audience’s perspective and find out
what they are looking to watch on my profile,
and that’s how I do it. It’s very important to
listen to your audience and find out what
they exactly need to stay relevant.
With so many food, travel, and lifestyle
bloggers out there, how do you differentiate
yourself and carve out your own unique
brand and presence? What sets you apart
from others in the industry?
As I mentioned in the previous answer, I
make sure to stay as relevant and as natural
as possible with my content. That itself
makes me stand out from others. Everyone
has their own personality, and when I
showcase my true personality to the public
naturally, I tend to believe I stand out in the
crowd. Also, I come from a photographer/
videographer background, which gives me
an added advantage over many others out
there, in general, to showcase the content
in a visually pleasing way.
Could you describe your target audience?
Who do you primarily create content for,
and how do you tailor your posts to cater
to their interests and needs?
From my research and knowledge, I firmly
believe my target audience is university
students and newly married couples. But I
create any content keeping one simple thing
in mind: whether it’s students or couples, I
make sure my content is relatable and, most
importantly, shareable to others.
In terms of food blogging, what kind
of cuisines or dining experiences do you
enjoy featuring the most? Are there any
specific regional or international cuisines
that you find particularly intriguing?
I mostly love featuring delicious eateries
at affordable prices, considering what my
audience is looking for. But personally, I love
Italian cuisine, especially pasta.
When it comes to travel, what are some
of the factors that influence your choice
of destinations? Do you prioritize certain
types of experiences or locations that
align with your brand’s vision?
Being a traveler, I always make sure to
consider what exciting factors the place has
to offer me. That makes my job even more
interesting and easier to grab my audience’s
attention. And most importantly, I make sure
to showcase to my audience how to travel
to any place at an affordable.
As a blogger, building a strong online
presence is crucial. How do you engage
with your audience and foster a sense
of community? Are there any specific
strategies or platforms that you find
particularly effective?
Yes, Online presence is very important in
this field. There are 100 other new creators
and bloggers coming out every day. To stay
relevant and mostly to be “Remembered”
among all is the most challenging factor.
What I do is stay as natural as possible
with my audiences by constantly sharing
my personal information and day-to-day
activities to keep them connected with
me always.
Looking ahead, what are your future
plans and goals for your blog? Are there
any exciting projects, collaborations, or
expansions in the pipeline that you can
share with us?
Until this moment as I speak to you, just
like the name says. I am a One Man Army.
I do everything all by myself and I have
come to a point now to grow my page with
many other creative people. So, I’m looking
forward to expanding my team in the coming
days. There are plenty of projects which I’m
working on right now. One of them is direct
with the Government of UAE.
How do you stay updated with the
latest trends and developments in the
food, travel, and lifestyle industries? Are
there any resources or platforms you rely
on for industry insights?
There’s nothing such as resources I rely
on. I simply follow my fellow creators and
stay updated in general with whatever is
happening to keep my content updated.
What advice would you give to aspiring
food, travel, and lifestyle bloggers who are
looking to make their mark in the online
world? What are some key lessons you’ve
learned along the way?
I don’t know if I’m yet able to give advice.
But, from what I’ve learned in these 2 years,
I’d say, staying consistent is the most
important factor in this field. Doesn’t matter
if you get 10 views or 1 million views. Put
in the same amount of hard work in every
content you create and make sure you are
consistent. Because if you aren’t, people
won’t remember you and they will just move
on to another person.
Lastly, what message would you like
to give to Magzoid Magazine readers?
To all the Magzoid readers. Thank you so
much for supporting me and other fellow
creators out there. People like you is the
reason why people like me are doing what
we are doing right now. Thank you so very
much
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