Create your own travel blog

Adventure and travel blogs are, and will continue to be, popular will continue to be popular, as there are always destinations to explore and topics to Topics to talk about. Of cultures you encounter, Experiences you have had in a city, or a list of your favorite Travel Destinations. On social media, you'll see many travel influencers in your feed popping up, but what can set you apart is a good-to-use website where You can also earn or supplement your income. In this blog post, take a look at what's possible with your own travel blog, and how you can easily create it yourself using WordPress.

Choose and register a domain name and package.

A domain name is an important decision, but it no longer has the same weight as it did in the past. Therefore you should be be a little freer in choosing your domain name. However, we recommend that you always prefer to keep it shorter and use, for example, only two to three terms. to use two to three terms. Travel bloggers can of course use terms such as nomad, travel, pilgrim, use combinations of first and last names to build a personal brand. And many more possibilities. We always recommend to take some time and make a list of possible options. options. The expansion will depend mainly on what language you and what audience you have in mind. For example, for a European audience the extension .eu is suitable, for the Netherlands .nl and internationally .com.

The hosting package is simple, here at MijnHostingPartner.nl you can get the Total SSD hosting package. This includes everything you need to to start your travel blog. With enough disk space to create. This includes 25 GB of storage space. In terms of text and images, that's Tens of thousands of files. Do you want to host videos? Then it is better to do this externally on a website like YouTube, as this also has the advantages of YouTube itself. of YouTube itself. For example, the audience that is already there.

Install WordPress and get started

Installing WordPress is a breeze at MijnHostingPartner.nl, have a cup of coffee and watch our tutorial video with a few clicks WordPress is ready to use on your website. After that you can log in to WordPress and get familiar with all menus and options and options, so that you know where to be to For example, create a new post and install additional components.

Install a theme and customize it

A theme is another important choice for a WordPress website. For this, you can choose from thousands of free themes that you can or opt for a paid theme. With a paid theme you have some advantages, like direct support from the developers for questions questions about the theme and often also many startup templates, which make the creation of the website even more easier. However, a free theme can also be a great way to get your Travel Blog with as low a budget as possible.

Installing plug-ins

Plug-ins are also one of the reasons why WordPress has become so popular it has become to create a website with it. These are additional components that can be easily installed to extend your website even further and customize it according to your needs. For example, add a contact form or even create a complete web store. However, keep your plug-in list as small as possible and try not to install and have more than 8 plug-ins active at the same at the same time. More plug-ins also mean more updates and the risk of errors.

Create and share content on social media

For most travel blogs, social media accounts for a large portion Of the overall traffic for most travel blogs. Also, try to make your social media content inviting to read more. Invite people to your website to get the full story. On your website, you can then convert that visitor into a customer or otherwise take Take advantage of it. Below we discuss all the ways in which You can turn your travel blog into an income.

Make money with your travel blog

There are many different ways to make money with your travel blog. Make money with your travel blog. Below you will find many examples that you can use that you can use to turn your travel blog into a full-time job!

• Affiliate marketing: sign up with affiliate programs such as Booking.com, TripAdvisor or Amazon Associates and promote products Accommodations or Travel Gear on your blog. When your readers buy something through your unique affiliate links buy something, you get a commission.
  
• Sponsored content: Work with brands, tourism companies, or travel agents who want to promote their products or services. You can get paid for creating sponsored blog posts, reviews or social media posts related to your travel niche.
• Travel partnerships: Consider partnerships with travel companies, hotels or airlines. They may offer you free accommodations, flights or excursions in exchange for an honest review or coverage on your blog.
  
• Sell digital products: Create and sell digital products like e-books, travel guides, photography courses, or Lightroom presets that are relevant to your travel niche. This way, you can earn passive income.
  
• Ads: Place ads on your blog through ad networks like Google AdSense. You earn money based on the number of clicks or views the ads get.
  
• Freelance writing or photography: Use your travel blog as a portfolio and offer your writing or photography services to other travel-related publications, magazines or websites. This can lead to paid assignments outside of your blog.
  
• Travel consulting or coaching: If you have a lot of travel experience, you can offer your expertise as a travel consultant or coach. This includes providing personal advice, planning trips for others, or organizing travel workshops and courses.
  

Start your travel blog at MIjnHostingPartner.com now! And start immediately with the creation of your website and your content.