It’s cool to have a blog. It’s also dynamic. You are forced to be original and creative. If you are good at blogging, it is possible to make a living doing it. When I launched Travel Away in 2012, I had no idea what SEO was and didn’t know anything about blogging. I was a blogger back then and used Tumblr. I still use Tumblr sometimes. Travel Away evolved from a blog into a publication that features many contributors.
You might be bored of all the TV shows you watch and not up as much as you should. Maybe it is time to get started blogging. Have you seen Halt or Catch Fire yet? If you haven’t, you can go back and see it.
This tutorial will show you how to set up a WordPress website that you own, how it can be promoted, how it can be monetized, and how to blog. You’ll also learn how to take advantage of COVID-19 to get great offers that could save you hundreds of dollars.
Many articles and guides will help you start a blog and make money from it, and most of them are quite good. But here, I’ll show you my step-by-step guide. I will not repeat my mistakes and show you what to do.
Here are my recommendations for how to start a travel blog based on my nine-year blogging experience. Let’s get on with it.
Step 1: Name your blog.
Create a name that will be memorable for your next creation. You’re probably already passionate about a particular sub-niche in Travel. It would be best if you had a catchy name for your blog, whether you are blogging about travel guides or reviews.
These are some suggestions for choosing the right domain name for your blog.
- You can choose a short, unique name that is easy for people to remember and pronounce.
- Avoid cliches.
- Pick something that has an a.com extension.
- Avoid using numbers and hyphens.
- Even though this blog is about blogging, I would not recommend using your name. If this blog is successful, you may want to make it a travel magazine or another online publication. Always think long-term.
- Avoid trademark infringement. Do a thorough search for your domain name to ensure that there aren’t any other businesses using the same name.
Unfortunately, it is not easy to find a catchy short.com domain name. We invented Veesko to solve this problem. Don’t be discouraged! You are a creative, hungry genius who will surely find the perfect name. You can also create one.
Once you have written down all the combinations, pick one domain name but don’t purchase it yet. It’s worth keeping it in your mind for a few more days. Ask a few of your friends to give you their opinions. You can buy it if it feels good after a few days. You don’t want to wait too long; someone might be able to take it!
Step 2: Select a reliable hosting provider
Before you decide where to host your blog, choosing the CMS (Content Management System) is important. WordPress (self-hosted) is the best option for creating a blog or a complex website. Many brands, including Vogue and The New Yorker, widely used this cm.
Step 3: Design the Masterpiece
After you have signed up for hosting and completed your WordPress installation, it’s time to design the blog. First, install a brand new theme. ThemeForest is a marketplace that sells WordPress themes.
Step #4: Start Blogging
After your blog is up and running, you can start writing. When writing a new blog post, SEO is something you must consider. This is what will set you apart from your competitors. This is why you need a good all-in-one SEO analysis tool.
