There are many amateur blogging mistakes to avoid. And, in reality, if you're a newbie blogger, you're probably making some of them.

But, don't panic, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we’ll be going over 13 common blogging mistakes—with solutions!

By the end of this episode, you’ll understand:

• The biggest mistakes bloggers make that can hurt growth & profitability
• Steps to take to get set up legally
• Tips for creating content that increases blog traffic
• Important advice for blog monetization
• How to avoid getting overwhelmed as a blogger
• And more!

In short, if you're looking to avoid common beginner blogging mistakes and set yourself up for success, you won't want to miss this!

FREE BONUS:

Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library:

https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/

It includes 55+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more!

TOOLS MENTIONED:

Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/

CONNECT WITH JESSIE:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney

YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured

YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging

Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse

Want to learn how to host a retreat?

Well, you’re in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we’ll be going over tips for planning a retreat that is both unforgettable for your guests and profitable for you.

Our guest for the episode is retreat host Andi Eaton Alleman of Oui We Studio, who will be sharing her best advice. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand:

• The first step you should take when organizing a retreat
• How to design a retreat your guests will love
• Advice on finding the best places to host a retreat
• Tips for marketing your retreat so that it's profitable
• How to use collaboration to enhance your retreat
• And more!

In short, if you're confused about how to run a retreat successfully, this episode can help!

FREE BONUS:

Grab a seat in my free 10 Ways To Make Money Travel Blogging Workshop:

https://jessieonajourney.com/how-to-make-money-as-a-travel-blogger-webinar/

Learn 10 powerful strategies for growing your travel blogging income and turning your blog into a wildly profitable business – including a mix of passive and active strategies. Plus, there are bonuses, a Q&A, and a limited-time replay.

TOOLS MENTIONED:

Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/

CONNECT WITH ANDI:

Website: https://www.ouiwestudio.com/

Blog: https://www.ouiwegirl.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ouiwegirl/

CONNECT WITH JESSIE:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney

YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured

YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging

Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse

Wondering how to monetize your digital content?

Well, you’re in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we’ll be going over nine creative content monetization strategies that work!

By the end of this episode, you’ll understand:

• A powerful framework for creating profitable content that also helps your audience
• 9 digital content monetization strategy examples that work
• How to create a profitable content plan for your blog, email, social media & beyond
• How to monetize your blog posts & earn consistent passive income
• And more!

In short, if you want to understand how to monetize your content across your digital touchpoints, you won't want to miss this!

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FREE PROFITABLE CONTENT PLAN WORKSHOP

Grab your seat in my 3-Step Profitable Content Plan workshop - bonuses, Q&A & limited-time replay included!

https://jessieonajourney.com/content-plan-webinar/

TOOLS MENTIONED:

Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/

CONNECT WITH JESSIE:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney

YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured

YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging

Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse

Want to learn how to use AI to write blog posts ethically and authentically?

Well, you’re in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we’ll be going over how to use artificial intelligence for blog writing while still keeping your own voice.

Our guest for the episode is AI blogging expert Nina Clapperton of She Knows SEO, who will be sharing her best tips. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand:

• How to create the best AI prompts for blog posts
• A step-by-step strategy for using AI to write blog posts ethically
• Tips for properly training your AI tool for blog writing
• The best AI tools for blogging
• Mistakes to avoid when using AI for blog writing
• And more!

In short, if you're confused about how to grow your blog traffic and are looking for a new strategy that doesn't require a ton of time, this episode can help.

SPONSOR:

Ahrefs - Try Ahrefs Webmaster Tools for free here: https://ahrefs.com/awt

FREE BONUS:

Grab access to my free 3-Step Profitable Content Plan Workshop:

https://jessieonajourney.com/content-plan-webinar

Along with showing you how to strategically plan your content for increased traffic and income, you’ll learn how to choose a niche, optimize your website & content for SEO, find keywords you can actually rank for, grow your passive affiliate earnings, and more!

TOOLS MENTIONED:

Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/

CONNECT WITH NINA:

Website: https://sheknowsseo.co/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NinaClapperton

SEO For Travel Bloggers FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seofortravelbloggers

CONNECT WITH JESSIE:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney

YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured

YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging

Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse

Want to learn how to legally protect your blog?

Well, you’re in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we’ll be going over how to blog legally to protect your business, your content, and yourself.

Our guest for the episode is Lisa Fraley, an attorney and legal coach. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand:

• Legal pages for your blog that are vital to have
• Blogging legal issues that are important to be aware of
• How to protect your blog content
• If you should trademark your blog name
• And more!

In short, if you're confused about blogging laws and how to blog legally, this episode can help.

FREE BONUS:

Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library:

https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/

It includes 55+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more!

TOOLS MENTIONED:

Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/

CONNECT WITH LISA:

Website: https://lisafraley.com/

Free "No Refunds" Guide: https://lisafraley.com/freegift

Legal Templates (affiliate link): https://smpl.ro/al/fb9aF1NjuxhXdzEcfPBdBvZj/14245-jessieonajourney

CONNECT WITH JESSIE:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney

YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured

YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging

Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse

Wondering how to write an About Me page for a blog?

Well, you’re in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we’ll be going over a step-by-step blog About Me page template you can follow for your own website!

By the end of this episode, you’ll understand:

• What an About Page is & why it's important
• How to write a great About Me page for a blog
• Engaging About Me examples for a blog
• Tips for writing your About Page in a way that connects with your audience
• About Me section ideas for growing your traffic, email list & income
• And more!

In short, if you're looking for a step-by-step guide on how to write an About Page for a blog that also helps you grow your business, you won't want to miss this strategy!

SPONSOR:

Ahrefs - Try Ahrefs Webmaster Tools for free here: https://ahrefs.com/awt

FREE BONUS:

Grab access to my free Travel Blogger Resource Library:

https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/

It includes 55+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more!

TOOLS MENTIONED:

Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/

CONNECT WITH JESSIE:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney

YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured

YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging

Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse

Want to learn how to start a multi-day tour company that takes people to exciting destinations around the world?

Well, you’re in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we’ll be going over how to start a travel and tour business.

Our guest for the episode is Kelly Lewis, the founder of the boutique women's tour company Damesly. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand:

• How to choose your tour destinations
• What goes into planning a tour itinerary
• Tips for pricing your tours
• How to market your tours so that they are profitable
• And more!

In short, if you're confused about how to start a tour and travel business the right way, this episode can help.

FREE BONUS:

Grab a seat in my free 10 Ways To Make Money Travel Blogging Workshop:

https://jessieonajourney.com/how-to-make-money-as-a-travel-blogger-webinar/

Learn 10 powerful strategies for growing your travel blogging income and turning your blog into a wildly profitable business – including a mix of passive and active strategies. Plus, there are bonuses, a Q&A, and a limited-time replay.

TOOLS MENTIONED:

Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/

CONNECT WITH KELLY:

Website: https://gokellylewis.com/

Damesly: https://damesly.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gokellylewis/?hl=en

CONNECT WITH JESSIE:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney

YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured

YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging

Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse

If you're looking for ways to get free blog traffic, one strategy you may want to implement is creating Google Web Stories—which can help you increase your pageviews much faster than typical SEO.

And if you're looking for tips on how to do this successfully you’re in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we’ll be going over a step-by-step strategy for growing your website traffic using Google Web Stories.

Our guest for the episode is Google Web Story expert Chantelle Kincy, who will be sharing her best tips. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand:

• What a Google Web Story is and where to view them
• How to make Google Web Stories that get clicked
• Tips for designing your Google Web Stories
• How to optimize your Google Web Stories for SEO
• Mistakes to avoid if you want your Google Web Stories to bring you blog traffic
• And more!

In short, if you're confused about how to grow your blog traffic and are looking for a new strategy that doesn't require a ton of time, this episode can help.

FREE PROFITABLE CONTENT PLAN WORKSHOP

Grab your seat in my 3-Step Profitable Content Plan workshop - bonuses, Q&A & limited-time replay included!

https://jessieonajourney.com/content-plan-webinar/

TOOLS MENTIONED:

Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/

LET'S CONNECT:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney

YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured

YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging

Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse

CONNECT WITH CHANTELLE

Flannels or Flip Flops: https://www.flannelsorflipflops.com/

Web Stories for Travel Bloggers FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/635614522020005