FAQ

Who can submit content to Bento Central?

Anyone can submit content to Bento Central after registering on the site. After registering, log in to Bento Central and click ‘Add New’ under Posts. Submit your post for moderation.

What type of content is Bento Central looking for?

Bento Central is split into five main categories on the front page:

• Articles – posts or links to articles written about bento
• Goodies -posts or links about bento items for sale or bento contests and promotions
• Lunches – posts or links to a bento lunch (image required)
• Recipes – posts or links to recipes for food great for bento
• Reviews – posts or links reviewing bento related products

Not all categories require images, but posts submitted for the Features section must have a clear, crisp image.

Can I submit a cooking video to Bento Central?

Yes! There is a video category and depending on the quality of the video, a post with a video will likely get featured.

Can I submit ‘old’ content links?

Yes. As long as the link has not been provided before, old but useful bento content will likely be approved.

Do I need to make the thumbnail that shows up on the site?

No. Upload your image directly to the site by clicking on the Upload/Insert image box in the editor and the thumbnail will be automatically generated upon publication. If there is a URL in the ‘Link URL’ box, click the ‘None’ button.

My post was not approved. Why?

There are several reasons why content is not approved including photo quality, inappropriate content, duplicate content, and subject matter. Don’t let this discourage you. Keep submitting!

What does an editor do?

An editor can publish, delete, and moderate posts on Bento Central. Editors commit to writing one to two articles on bento a month and assist in approving submitted posts.

Are you looking for new editors?

At this time, Bento Central is still in its infancy and no new editors are needed at this time. Most likely, when a new editor is needed, the staff will seek out a bento blogger and ask if they are interested in contributing as an editor.

How do I contact an editor?

Take a look at their editor profile to see if their contact information is listed. If it is not, send an email to admin *at* bentocentral.com.