How to Become a Travel Blogger and Turn It Into A Sustainable Career

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It all started when you began seeing a sudden spurt of travel blogs. And of course you couldn’t be left behind. You did some hard work and created a blog. And all the likes on Facebook made it worth it. But does this answer your question of how to become a travel blogger?

Cut to six months later. You haven’t been able to take a trip and your blog lies traffic-less. That’s the unfortunate reality of several online blogs. “Most travel blogs won’t last longer than a year,” says Matthew Karsten, a professional travel blogger.

But then there are also the few who are running a successful blog and even making money out of it. Read on to find out how to run a successful travel blog – whether as a hobby or a business.

So, how to become a travel blogger that people want to read about?

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  • Write what you want, but make it useful. Give information, take followers. That's how it works.

  • Don’t be generic, make your blog different. There's enough of duplicate content. Either be unique or get out of the race.

  • Never underestimate the reader. Write with integrity and truth. It's very easy to spot fake experiences.

  • To write interesting, be interesting. Roaming around at the mall won’t give you those juicy stories.

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  • To grow, you need to identify your audience. Find them and promote yourself to them. Don’t be shy.

  • Be a social media rockstar. This includes regular posts and replying to comments.

  • Share your content on big websites. Taking advantage of a large following is exactly how to become a travel blogger.

  • Identify your true fans and build a mailing list. Reward them with exclusive freebies.

  • Learn the art of SEO – it sounds boring, but this is what will get you on the Google map.

  • Keep at it, don’t lose steam. Good things come to those who persist.

I know, I know. It’s easier said than done. But once you get the hang of the technical aspects, I promise you that running a travel blog and making money doing it won't seem like rocket science.

And to prove it to you, we’re connecting you with the best travel experts. They have been blogging for years and are now ready to pass on their secrets to you. Spend some time learning and interacting with professional and budding travel bloggers at Tripoto and Kunzum Travel Cafe's Make Money While You Travel, workshop. You don't want to miss this chance to finally understand how to become a travel blogger!

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