Blogging Resources
Welcome to your go-to hub for all things travel blogging!
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to turn your blog into a business, this page has the exact tools, guides, and resources I used to go from hobby blogger to full-time income.
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Choose Your Path
To make your life easier, I’ve divided all of my resources into two paths: one for beginners who are just starting their blogs and one for more advanced bloggers who are you looking to monetize! You can choose your path below to jump to the appropriate section for you. Or, book a 1:1 call with me to get some personalized feedback!
I want to start a Travel Blog
If you’re just dipping your toes into the world of blogging and thinking about starting a travel blog, this is the path for you!
I want to make money from my blog
If you already have a travel blog but want to learn more about how to actually make money from it, this is the path for you!
i want some 1:1 feedback for my blog
If you need some personalized feedback on your blog or journey, I’d love to chat on a 1:1 call to help!
Interested in Starting a Travel Blog?
Here Are the Tools You’ll Need:
Lyrical Host for Hosting & Domain Name
Purchase your website’s domain name and web hosting through a fast but affordable hosting provider like Lyrical Host!
Wordpress.org (not .com) To Access Your Site
Once you purchase your domain name and hosting, you can automatically connect your site to Wordpress.org for free!
Kadence for a Fast and Easy-to-use Theme
After getting access to Wordpress, you’ll want to install a fast theme like Kadence that makes setting up your site as easy as possible!
Keysearch for SEO & Keyword Research
Before you start writing, make sure to learn about Search Engine Optimization and keywords! Keysearch is the only SEO tool I use.
Want a Step-By-Step Game Plan?
Grab my FREE Travel Blogging Essentials Starter Guide!
If you’re thinking about starting a blog but overwhelmed with all the steps you need to take, this is for you! The guide covers 3 things you need to consider BEFORE starting a blog, 10 actionable steps to actually launch your blog, plus my top recommendations and resources to help!
Join my Blog Launch Companion Course
Your Blogging Era
to Bring your travel blog to life!
With over 30 step-by-step video tutorials, you’ll have your dream travel blog up and running in 6 weeks or less!
After completing the course, you will:
Ready to Earn an Income From Your Blog?
Watch My Free Webinar
(Coming Soon!)
Learn how travel bloggers actually earn a full-time income from their blogs without constantly working with brands or going viral on Instagram.
Affiliate Marketing!
Here are the top 3 programs I recommend signing up for as a travel blogger:
My #1 affiliate marketing network for travel blogging!! They have over 60 different travel programs you can join, plus a variety of tools and widgets to make your life as easy as possible!
Another great affiliate platform for travel bloggers! Their AI tools like LetMeAllez help you earn money in the background without even needing to add links to your site! They also have fun interactive maps I love.
The ideal product affiliate for beginners, since almost everyone uses Amazon! While their commissions can be low, the convenience makes it a great place to dip your toes into the world of product affiliates.
Looking to Learn More About Affiliates?
JOIN MY AFFILIATE INCOME REPORT MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Every month, I share detailed reports on how much I earned through affiliates and deep-dive my analytics to help you grow yours!
GET MY TRAVEL BLOGGER’S BLUEPRINT FOR AFFILIATE MARKETING
Learn all about affiliate marketing and the strategies that will help you actually earn from your blog!
READY TO SCALE YOUR AFFILIATES? JOIN THE Affiliate Income Accelerator!
The Affiliate Income Accelerator gives you the strategy, tools, and step-by-step guidance to transform random clicks into real revenue. Whether you’re starting out or looking to scale, this course will help you attract the right readers, guide them to the right offers, and earn income that grows with every post!
Join now for just $147 and start building a blog that works for you.
Module 1: Affiliate Marketing Foundations📚
Learn the basic principles of affiliate marketing and how to choose programs and products that align with your ideal buyer.
Module 2: Affiliate Tools & Tech Walkthroughs🔧
Learn how to use common affiliate tools like links and widgets, as well as bonus tools to help improve efficiency and boost your earnings!
Here’s What’s Included…
Module 3: Content Strategy Execution✏️
Learn how to plan, write, and format blog posts that drive affiliate conversions, targeting readers at every stage of the buyer’s journey.
Module 4: Understanding Your Affiliate Analytics📊
Learn how to track and analyze affiliate performance over time by identifying high-converting content and optimizing under-performers!
Can’t Forget About These Bonuses!
Affiliate Income Analyzer GPT
A custom GPT that analyzes, organizes, & compares your affiliate data to identify trends using the techniques in the course! Plus, a spreadsheet to track in!
60+ Travel Blog Post Ideas
A list of over 60 travel-specific blog post titles customized to each stage of the buyer’s journey to make coming up with content ideas a breeze!
Case Studies from My Own Blog
A behind-the-scenes look at case studies from my own blog, comparing different programs, tools, & strategies to see what performs best!
Affiliate Programs Cheat Sheet
A done-for-you cheat sheet of all the top travel blogging affiliate programs and networks to consider, with my own personal recommendations!
Need Some Personalized Feedback?
Book a 1:1 Call with Me!
Here are some of the topics we can cover: blog writing, SEO, ranking on Google, specific post audits, affiliate marketing, site speed, site layout, content hubs, keyword research, and more!
Before the call, you will fill out a Google form so I can better understand exactly where you are at with your blogging journey and what your current struggles are.
Once you complete the form, I will audit your blog offline and prepare a document detailing my findings and potential improvements.
Then, we will have a one hour 1:1 call where we review the results and I can answer any specific questions you have!
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