Starting a travel blog isn’t easy. From technical problems to creating content to managing social media — it all takes a lot of time and effort (which many of you know first-hand!). While we have talked about apps that boost your efficiency before, today I wanted to share some helpful sites and apps every blogger should be aware of. From helping you up your photo game to … [Read more...]
Creating and Selling an eBook: An Interview with Travels with Talek
Last year, we featured Business of Blogging course member Talek in an interview here on the Superstar Blog. She has recently written and published an ebook, and in this follow-up interview she shares her experience and tips regarding the process. If you're thinking about self-publishing in the future, be sure to give this a read! Hi Talek! Give us a quick … [Read more...]
How to Organize Successful Tours with Bearfoot Theory
When it comes to monetization, one of the most important pieces of advice I give to new bloggers is to create a product. While affiliate marketing (and to a much lesser extent, ads and sponsorships) can be important, the best way to build your income is to create a product or service. This is what will set you apart from your competition and get you on the path to financial … [Read more...]
How to Boost Your Traffic with Guest Posting
This week's Superstar Interview is a bit different. After hearing that a member of the Business of Blogging course had successfully been pitching to larger blogs and brands, I wanted to reach out to see if they would share their experience and any tips they might have. Nate, from Travel Lemming, has had some awesome guest post successes, so this week he will be sharing his … [Read more...]
How to Get Results with HARO
Guest posting is one of the most important first steps you can take to get your blog noticed. Not only will you boost your visibility but you’ll get an opportunity to hone your writing and pitching skills, two pivotal components in the business of blogging. While finding blogs to guest-post on can be tricky, there is one resource every travel writer and blogger should be … [Read more...]