Perhaps it’s your dream to be able to make money anywhere in the world as you blog about your experiences – otherwise known as travel blogging. Not all travel bloggers make money right away, but as this is such a niche subject and in demand, many find that they will get free tickets and stays in various places and eventually get paid if they stick with it. So just how do you start a successful blog from anywhere in the world? Read on to find out.
Come Up With A Mission Statement For Your Blog
You know you want to start a travel blog, but you will still need a niche if you’re going to get the attention you deserve. It’s not enough to simply start up any old travel blog and hope for the best. To help come up with a niche, start by trying to think of your own mission statement and go from there.
Come Up With A Money Making Idea
Before you even start the blog, figure out how you’re going to make money. Monetization should be one of the first things you think about. Every business starts with a clear idea of how they are going to make money, so you should come up with one, too! Many people will tell you that if you’re in it for the money you’re doing it for the wrong reasons, but there’s nothing wrong with wanting a slice of the pie for yourself.
At this stage you can also figure out how you can do it better than other travel bloggers. What is your audience’s pain point? What problems can you help them to solve? Below you’ll find a few ways travel bloggers make money:
- Affiliate links – recommending products that have helped you with an affiliate link can help you to earn money with commission.
- Sponsored content – you could be paid to put a link in a post or even for a post based around a stay/hotel.
- Brand ambassadors – if you are asked to be a brand ambassador you might be given freebies and a set fee to promote a brand.
- Information products – you could create courses, ebooks, and similar information products.
Whatever you do, think outside of the box!
Make Sure You Have The Right Web Host
It can be tough to find a webhost you’re truly happy with. Ideally, you’ll get one with amazing customer service, as you’ll be able to sort out downtime quickly and ensure everything continues to run smoothly. A cheap vps can be a useful addition to your arsenal too.
Learn More At Every Opportunity
Don’t ever stop learning. Use podcasts and advice from other bloggers!
Know What You Need To Be Productive
Everybody is different, so understand yourself and know what you need to be productive. You may need a certain type of environment to get things done each day.
Find The Ideal Posting Frequency
You don’t need to post every single day to be successful. Find your own ideal posting frequency and notice how your audience responds.
