Sick of ads? Same here . . . that’s why I’ve binned mine.
Now I’m giving UK BBQ brands a chance to get real exposure across Smoke & Sear — with no catch, no cash, and no marketing waffle.
Why am I doing this?
Look — this site started as a place to jot down recipes, because my memory’s crap and I couldn’t remember what I’d cooked that wasn’t rubbish. Over time it’s grown into something people actually use, read, and cook from.
Then I whacked some Google Ads on to make a few quid.
£300–400 a month? Lovely.
But at what cost?
Pop-ups. Distractions. Slowing down the site. Pissing people off . . . Including me.
So, I ditched the ads.
And instead of replacing them with paid sponsors or pay-to-play bollocks, I’m using the space to shout out UK BBQ businesses. Rubs, sauces, kits, grills, butchers — if you’re part of the UK BBQ scene, I want to support you.
What you’ll get . . . for nothing
Your Brand Banner on Every Recipe Page
A 1200x400px banner across every single recipe page on the site (that’s over 100 pages, and growing). Where people are actually hanging around, cooking, and clicking.
A Pop-Up Message Seen by All Visitors
A short, bold pop-up that appears site-wide for the week — shouting out your brand and linking directly to your website, product or offer.
Got an Offer? Wanna Shout Louder?
If you’ve got a discount code, bundle, or special deal – I’ll plug it in the pop-up. Gets people clicking and makes you look like a legend.
BUT . . .
If it’s a Smoke & Sear branded offer — like a discount code named SMOKEANDSEAR10, a cheeky “Smoke & Sear Bundle”, or something clearly made for the crew – then I’ll shout that little bit louder.
Think:
- A post on my Instagram stories
- Maybe even a plug in the UK BBQ WhatsApp Community
Totally optional. But if you go the extra mile, I’ll probably do the same.
Site Traffic — No BS, All Real
This isn’t one of those airbrushed “influencer media kits”. Here’s what Google Analytics says (from Oct 2024 – Oct 2025):
- 193,000+ new users
- 262,000+ sessions
- 100+ recipe pages
- Average time on site: 60+ seconds
- Over 151,000 visits from Google search
Weekly Traffic Snapshot:
| Season | Visitors per Week |
|---|---|
| Apr–Aug (Peak BBQ Season) | 5,000–6,000 |
| Sep–Mar (Off Season) | 1,500–2,500 |
Yeah, it drops when it’s cold.
Once it hits 19°C, half the southern softies retreat indoors and pretend BBQ isn’t an all-year thing.
What I need from you
Let’s keep this easy. I’ve got a day job, multiple websites, and enough client work to keep me off the beer more than I’d like. So:
Send me:
- A 1200x400px banner
- The URL you want it linked to
- A sentence or two about your business
(Include any offer if you’ve got one)
That’s it. No design help included — unless I really like you and have 5 spare minutes.
How to Get Featured
Want to be next?
Hit the button below and head to the contact page. Let me know who you are, send over your bits, and I’ll add you to the list.
P.S.
Before anyone asks . . .
No, I’m not building some fancy automated booking system. Can’t be arsed.
I’ve got a list, and I’ll just work through it as and when I get time.
No repeat weeks — unless nobody else is waiting, in which case I’ll post a story on Instagram or drop a message in the WhatsApp group to see who wants in.
I’ll give you a heads-up the day before your week goes live — in case you wanna tweak your site or chuck up a discount code. No pressure if you don’t.
Want to Work With Me Properly?
Most of what I do is off my own back — because I bloody love it. But if you’re a BBQ brand looking to collaborate properly, I do offer paid content creation, ambassadorships, affiliate partnerships, and event support.
No fluff, no fake hype — just fair deals, quality content, and 100% honesty.
