There seems to be a never-ending number of blogs, vloggers, Instagrammers, and “influencers” these days. The field is way more crowded than when I started back in 2008 (wow, that was a long time ago!).Why?Because (a) there are so many more platforms, (b) there are so many more people trying to make money online, and (c) the barriers to entry and social stigma are … [Read more...]

Pinterest is a powerful tool for driving traffic to your blog, yet so few travel bloggers understand how it works. Many who currently use Pinterest aren’t getting as much traffic as they could.I, too, was confused about Pinterest when I first joined the platform in January 2018. I heard other bloggers rave about how much traffic they were getting from Pinterest. But how? … [Read more...]

Podcasts are a great resource for learning new skills as well as staying inspired. As a blogger, there is always something new to learn and podcasts are a great platform for developing the skills you need to succeed.As a traveler, they are also great for keeping you informed while providing new travel insights and ideas.To help you keep leveling up your skills and … [Read more...]

The following post is taken from a much larger and more comprehensive lesson on SEO from our Business of Blogging course.When I started blogging, I had no idea was SEO was. I just wrote posts about whatever I wanted to. Sometimes I shared my thoughts and reflections abut life and travel, other times I shared detailed, helpful content about specific destinations. … [Read more...]

Starting a blog can be a grind. There is a ton of new skills to learn as well as a mountain of information online you’ll need to sift through to get started.There’s a lot to learn even before you begin.More often than not, it will feel like you’re stumbling in the dark.I know, because I’ve been there.When I started blogging, I made a ton of mistakes. It was an … [Read more...]