The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast

Jessie Festa

Dream of turning your travel blog into a location independent business? The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast is for busy content creators who want actionable strategies for serious website growth. I've removed the fluff to provide short but powerful episodes that will help you grow your blog's traffic, community, and income, allowing you to be your own boss from anywhere in the world. read less

YouTube For Bloggers: How To Grow Your YouTube Channel & Make Money [Ep. 73]
May 22 2023
YouTube For Bloggers: How To Grow Your YouTube Channel & Make Money [Ep. 73]
Interested in learning a YouTube for bloggers strategy that can help you grow and monetize your blog? Well, you’re in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we’ll be focusing on all things YouTube, from increasing your following to monetization and more. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand: Why bloggers should consider creating a YouTube strategyHow to set up your YouTube channel for successTips for growing your YouTube channelHow to use YouTube to grow and monetize your blogYouTube mistakes to avoidAnd more! Our special guest for this episode is Ilana Schattauer of Life Well Cruised, who will be sharing all of the above and more. Connect with Ilana: https://lifewellcruised.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@LifeWellCruised  FREE BONUS: Snag FREE access to my Travel Blog Resource Library (50+ resources!): https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/ The printables, video tutorials, and mini-courses inside will help you grow your traffic, community, and income! TOOLS MENTIONED: Here are some tools for growing on YouTube (affiliate links): Canva: https://partner.canva.com/WDYEqn)  TubeBuddy: https://www.tubebuddy.com/jessieonajourney vidIQ: https://vidiq.com/jessieonajourney Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/  LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney https://www.pinterest.com/jessonajourney/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChZCFed7WHl_7yEZYo_uyLA/videos  https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney
Blog Flipping 101: How To Sell A Blog For Profit [Ep. 72]
May 8 2023
Blog Flipping 101: How To Sell A Blog For Profit [Ep. 72]
Interested in learning about blog flipping; as in, how to sell a blog for profit? Well, you’re in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we’ll be focusing on how to make money with blog flipping. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand: What blog flipping is and why it's a smart monetization strategy for bloggersHow much you can potentially earn flipping a blogTips for flipping blogs and earning as much income as possibleWhat the website buying and selling process looks likeMistakes to avoid when it comes to blog flippingAnd more! Our special guest for this episode is Dale of Blogging Her Way, who will be sharing the blog flipping technique that has helped her sell multiple blogs for multiple five figures! Connect with Dale: Website: https://www.bloggingherway.com/ Blogging Bootcamp: https://www.bloggingherway.com/blogging-bootcamp/ 150+ Profitable Blog Niche Ideas: https://www.bloggingherway.com/blog-niche-ideas/   SPONSOR: Travelpayouts - click to have $50 added to your affiliate account: https://tp.click/2MF FREE BONUS: Snag FREE access to my Travel Blog Resource Library (50+ resources!): https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/ The printables, video tutorials, and mini-courses inside will help you grow your traffic, community, and income! TOOLS MENTIONED: Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/  LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney https://www.pinterest.com/jessonajourney/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChZCFed7WHl_7yEZYo_uyLA/videos  https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney
How To Grow & Monetize On Instagram As A Blogger [Ep 71]
Apr 24 2023
How To Grow & Monetize On Instagram As A Blogger [Ep 71]
Interested in learning how to grow and monetize on Instagram? Well, you’re in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we’ll be focusing on how to see success on Instagram as a blogger. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand: How to grow your followers on InstagramTips for creating an Instagram content planIdeas for increasing engagement on InstagramHow to monetize on Instagram as a bloggerWays to get your Instagram posts seen by more peopleAnd more! Our special guest for this episode is Gabby Beckford of Packs Light, who will be giving us a behind-the-scenes look at how she's grown her Instagram account to 158,000 engaged followers and counting — so that you can do it too! Connect with Gabby: Website: https://www.packslight.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/packslight/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@packslight?lang=en  SPONSOR: Travelpayouts - click to have $50 added to your affiliate account: https://tp.click/2MF FREE BONUS: Snag FREE access to my Travel Blog Resource Library (50+ resources!): https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/ The printables, video tutorials, and mini-courses inside will help you grow your traffic, community, and income! TOOLS MENTIONED: Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/  LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney https://www.pinterest.com/jessonajourney/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChZCFed7WHl_7yEZYo_uyLA/videos  https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney
How To Create An Effective Blogging Workflow In 7 Steps [Ep. 70]
Apr 10 2023
How To Create An Effective Blogging Workflow In 7 Steps [Ep. 70]
Curious how to create an effective blogging workflow? Well, you're in luck, as in this episode I'll be sharing a step-by-step process for creating a blog workflow that organizes your time, optimizes your schedule, and grows your business. By the end of this episode, you'll understand how to: create a workflow for your entire blogging businesssimplify your blogging tasks so that you grow more by doing lessset up systems that ensure you don't miss important deadlinesorganize your days, weeks, months, and year for maximum blog growthalign your blogging content calendar and strategies with your goalsuse your blogging workflow to increase profitsand more! FREE BONUSES: Snag FREE access to my Travel Blog Resource Library (45+ resources!): https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/ The printables, video tutorials, and mini-courses inside will help you grow your traffic, community, and income! Also snag my free affiliate marketing workbook: https://jessieonajourney.com/affiliate-emails-freebie/  TOOLS MENTIONED: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/  Visit the link above for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts (including those mentioned in the episode). LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney https://www.pinterest.com/jessonajourney/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChZCFed7WHl_7yEZYo_uyLA/videos  https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney
How To Promote Affiliate Links: 15 Creative Strategies That Work [Ep. 69]
Mar 27 2023
How To Promote Affiliate Links: 15 Creative Strategies That Work [Ep. 69]
Interested in learning how to promote affiliate links? Well, you’re in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we’ll be going over 15 creative strategies for sharing your affiliate links and increasing conversions! By the end of this episode, you’ll understand: Best ways to promote affiliate links that go beyond sprinkling links in blog postsWhere to promote your affiliate links to increase salesTips for increasing your affiliate marketing commissionImportant rules to remember when sharing affiliate linksIdeas for collaborating with partners to create unique affiliate promotionsAnd more! In short, you'll have loads of inspiration for sharing your referral links with your audience as well as getting new eyes on them! SPONSOR: Travelpayouts - click to have $50 added to your affiliate account: https://tp.click/2MF 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/  This free workshop shares powerful strategies for growing your travel blogging income and turning your blog into a wildly profitable business. Bonuses, Q&A, and limited-time replay included! 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 ON SOCIAL: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney https://www.pinterest.com/jessonajourney/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChZCFed7WHl_7yEZYo_uyLA/videos  https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney
How To Start, Grow & Monetize A Successful Facebook Group [Ep. 68]
Mar 13 2023
How To Start, Grow & Monetize A Successful Facebook Group [Ep. 68]
Interested in learning how to start, grow, and monetization a successful Facebook group? Then you’re in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we’ll be focusing on all things Facebook groups, from increasing members to monetization and more. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand: How to start a Facebook group - including important steps for set upTips for growing your Facebook groupWays to engage your Facebook group membersIdeas for Facebook group monetizationHow to use a Facebook group to grow your blog trafficAdvice for creating an effective Facebook group strategyAnd more! Our special guest for this episode is Lauren Yakiwchuk of Ontario Hiking, who will be sharing all of the above and more. Connect with Lauren: https://justinpluslauren.com/ https://ontariohiking.com/  https://www.facebook.com/groups/ontariohiking  FREE BONUS: Snag FREE access to my Travel Blog Resource Library (50+ resources!): https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/ The printables, video tutorials, and mini-courses inside will help you grow your traffic, community, and income! TOOLS MENTIONED: Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/  LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney https://www.pinterest.com/jessonajourney/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChZCFed7WHl_7yEZYo_uyLA/videos  https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney
How To Create Your Annual Blog Content Plan In One Week [Ep. 62]
Nov 14 2022
How To Create Your Annual Blog Content Plan In One Week [Ep. 62]
Looking to create an annual blog content plan -- in just one week? Well, you're in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast we'll be going over exactly how to quickly create a blog post calendar for the year in seven days or less! By the end of this episode, you'll understand: a 7-step framework for quick blog content planningways to find travel blog content ideas that actually rank in search resultshow to incorporate your content plan into a strategic blogging business planwhat to include in a blog post before hitting publishhow to create content faster without sacrificing qualityand more! Our special guest for this episode, travel blogger and SEO strategist Nina Clapperton, will be sharing all of the above and more. On that note, let's create your digital content plan! VISIT NINA Nina Out & About: https://ninaoutandabout.ca/ She Knows SEO: https://sheknowsseo.co/ Nina's SEO Roadmap Course: https://jessie--ninaclapperton.thrivecart.com/seo-roadmap/6277089cce878/ (affiliate link) FREE BONUS: Snag FREE access to my Travel Blog Resource Library (45+ resources!): https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/ The printables, video tutorials, and mini-courses inside will help you grow your traffic, community, and income! TOOLS MENTIONED: https://bit.ly/tools-for-blogging Visit the link above for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources & discounts (including those mentioned in the episode). LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney https://www.pinterest.com/jessonajourney/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChZCFed7WHl_7yEZYo_uyLA/videos  https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney
How To See Success With Affiliate Marketing For Travel Bloggers [Ep. 61]
Oct 31 2022
How To See Success With Affiliate Marketing For Travel Bloggers [Ep. 61]
Looking to see success with affiliate marketing for travel bloggers? Well, you're in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we'll be going over how to increase your blogging income as a travel creator through proven affiliate marketing strategies. By the end of this episode, you'll understand: why affiliate marketing is a smart way for travel bloggers to make moneywhat to look for when choosing travel affiliate programs to apply forhow to optimize your travel content to earn more affiliate incomecreative ways travel bloggers can promote affiliate partnershow to send traffic to your affiliate links and encourage clicksAnd more! Our guest for this episode is Yuliya Karpenko from Travelpayouts, an affiliate platform designed to help travel content creators increase their earnings. TRAVELPAYOUTS: Signup ($25 bonus included!): https://tp.click/2dO Free Audit: https://tp.click/2nH FREE BONUS: Snag FREE access to my Travel Blog Resource Library (45+ resources!): https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/ The printables, video tutorials, and mini-courses inside will help you grow your traffic, community, and income! TOOLS MENTIONED: https://bit.ly/tools-for-blogging Visit the link above for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources & discounts (including those mentioned in the episode). LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney https://www.pinterest.com/jessonajourney/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChZCFed7WHl_7yEZYo_uyLA/videos  https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney
Twitter For Bloggers: How To Use Twitter To Grow & Monetize Your Blog [Ep. 60]
Oct 17 2022
Twitter For Bloggers: How To Use Twitter To Grow & Monetize Your Blog [Ep. 60]
Curious how to use Twitter to grow and monetize your blogging business? Well, you’re in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we’ll be focusing on all things Twitter for bloggers to help you successfully master the platform. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand: The benefits of Twitter for bloggingWays to use Twitter to grow your visibilityHow to use Twitter to make money bloggingHow to get your Tweets seenTwitter chats for bloggersAnd more! Our special guest for this episode is Nicolette Orlemans of CultureTrav who will be sharing all of the above and more. VISIT NICOLETTE https://twitter.com/Nicolette_O https://www.culturetrav.co/ https://www.travelbanter.co/  FREE BONUS: Snag FREE access to my Travel Blog Resource Library (45+ resources!): https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/ The printables, video tutorials, and mini-courses inside will help you grow your traffic, community, and income! TOOLS MENTIONED: https://bit.ly/tools-for-blogging Visit the link above for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources & discounts (including those mentioned in the episode). LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney https://www.pinterest.com/jessonajourney/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChZCFed7WHl_7yEZYo_uyLA/videos  https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney
How To Find Niche Keywords That Drive Traffic With Competitor Research [Ep. 54]
May 23 2022
How To Find Niche Keywords That Drive Traffic With Competitor Research [Ep. 54]
Looking to find niche keywords that actually help you grow your blog traffic, but aren't quite sure how or where to search? Well, you're in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast we'll be going over exactly how to find niche keywords by doing competitor research. By the end of this episode, you'll understand: how to find niche keywords you can rank in search results forwhere to find competitors to research for keyword ideasmistakes to avoid when doing keyword researchways to optimize your website for Search Engine Optimization (SEO)how to find low competition keywords with high trafficand more! Our special guest for this episode is travel blogger and SEO strategist Nina Clapperton who will be sharing all of the above and more. VISIT NINA Nina Out & About: https://ninaoutandabout.ca/ She Knows SEO: https://sheknowsseo.co/ Nina's SEO Roadmap Course: https://jessie--ninaclapperton.thrivecart.com/seo-roadmap/6277089cce878/ (affiliate link) FREE BONUS: Snag FREE access to my Travel Blog Resource Library (45+ resources!): https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/ The printables, video tutorials, and mini-courses inside will help you grow your traffic, community, and income! TOOLS MENTIONED: https://bit.ly/tools-for-blogging Visit the link above for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources & discounts (including those mentioned in the episode). Mediavine's SEO Linking Guide: https://www.mediavine.com/seo-guide-linking/ LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney https://www.pinterest.com/jessonajourney/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChZCFed7WHl_7yEZYo_uyLA/videos  https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney