

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.
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Sep 5, 2023 • 13min
How To Grow Your Email List Fast With A Free Bundle Giveaway [Ep. 75]
Interested in learning how to grow your email list fast? Well, you’re in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we’ll be focusing on how to get more email subscribers quickly by hosting a free bundle giveaway. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand: What a free bundle giveaway is How to grow your email list for free using a free bundle Tips for implementing this strategy so that you get new subscribers quickly How to pitch other bloggers to take part in the bundle — outreach template included And more! In short, you'll have a powerful email marketing strategy that you can implement in your own blogging business! FREE BONUSES: 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! 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

Jun 5, 2023 • 15min
How To Write SEO-Friendly Blog Posts From Start To Finish [Ep. 74]
Interested in learning how to write SEO-friendly blog posts? Well, you’re in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we’ll be focusing on how to write blog posts for SEO step by step. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand: How to write an SEO-optimized blog post from start to finish Tips for choosing the best keywords to optimize your blog post for SEO best practices to keep in mind when creating content The best ways to drive traffic to your blog posts And more! In short, you'll have a complete plan for writing a blog post step by step from scratch! FREE BONUSES: 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! TRAVEL BLOG PROSPERITY OFFER Interested in the discounted Travel Blog Prosperity offer mentioned in the episode? Email me at jessie@jessieonajourney.com with the subject "Travel Blog Prosperity discount" to get a coupon for a discounted first month! 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

May 22, 2023 • 28min
YouTube For Bloggers: How To Grow Your YouTube Channel & Make Money with Ilana Schattauer [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 strategy How to set up your YouTube channel for success Tips for growing your YouTube channel How to use YouTube to grow and monetize your blog YouTube mistakes to avoid And 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

May 8, 2023 • 15min
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 bloggers How much you can potentially earn flipping a blog Tips for flipping blogs and earning as much income as possible What the website buying and selling process looks like Mistakes to avoid when it comes to blog flipping And 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

Apr 24, 2023 • 33min
How To Grow & Monetize On Instagram As A Blogger with Gabby Beckford [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 Instagram Tips for creating an Instagram content plan Ideas for increasing engagement on Instagram How to monetize on Instagram as a blogger Ways to get your Instagram posts seen by more people And 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

Apr 10, 2023 • 19min
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 business simplify your blogging tasks so that you grow more by doing less set up systems that ensure you don't miss important deadlines organize your days, weeks, months, and year for maximum blog growth align your blogging content calendar and strategies with your goals use your blogging workflow to increase profits and 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

Mar 27, 2023 • 21min
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 posts Where to promote your affiliate links to increase sales Tips for increasing your affiliate marketing commission Important rules to remember when sharing affiliate links Ideas for collaborating with partners to create unique affiliate promotions And 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

Mar 13, 2023 • 35min
How To Start, Grow & Monetize A Successful Facebook Group with Lauren Yakiwchuk [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 up Tips for growing your Facebook group Ways to engage your Facebook group members Ideas for Facebook group monetization How to use a Facebook group to grow your blog traffic Advice for creating an effective Facebook group strategy And 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

Feb 27, 2023 • 32min
LinkedIn For Bloggers: How To Grow & Monetize Your Blog With LinkedIn with Kayla Ihrig [Ep. 67]
Kayla Ihrig, the mind behind the remote work blog Writing From Nowhere, shares her expertise in harnessing LinkedIn for bloggers. She dives into creating a standout LinkedIn profile and crafting a strategic content plan. Kayla highlights the power of authentic engagement and thoughtful commenting to enhance visibility. She discusses the importance of networking for freelancers and offers insights into leveraging LinkedIn's search features for blog growth. Get ready to unlock new opportunities and monetize your blog through this underrated platform!

Feb 13, 2023 • 17min
How To Update Website Content For Increased Traffic (Step-By-Step Process) [Ep. 66]
Curious how to update website content — the right way? Well, you're in luck, as in this episode I'll be sharing a step-by-step process for updating old blog posts for SEO — so that you can grow your traffic! By the end of this episode, you'll understand: why updating website content regularly is important how to find old website content to refresh how to evaluate website content so that you choose the best posts to update a step-by-step website content update process that can lead to more traffic and more! 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


