

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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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

Jan 31, 2023 • 15min
How To Create Freebies For Your Blog [Ep. 65]
Want to learn how to create freebies for your blog? Well, you're in luck, as in this episode I'll be sharing a step-by-step strategy for creating blogging freebies that grow your email list! By the end, you'll understand: how to come up with opt-in freebie ideas how to create a freebie from scratch some of my favorite ideas for blogger freebies ways to use your blogging freebies to grow and monetize your list 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

Jan 16, 2023 • 19min
Blogger's Block: How To Overcome Creative Block As A Blogger [Ep. 64]
Has blogger's block left you feeling unmotivated? Learn how to overcome creative block as a blogger or get over writer's block! In this episode, we'll cover 14 creative block exercises and rituals that will leave you feeling inspired. Not only that, but the ideas shared can help you come up with new and innovative ideas for growing and monetizing your blog. 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! 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

Nov 28, 2022 • 14min
A 6-Step New Year Blog Check In For Better Blogging Next Year [Ep. 63]
It's December, which means it's time for a New Year blog check in! In this episode, you'll learn 6 things you can do now to see more blogging success in the new year – while also having more fun in your blogging business. Best of all, these action steps are non-technical and many are simple to implement. FREE BONUSES: Free Blogging Resource Library: https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/ Free 5-Day List-Building Challenge: https://jessieonajourney.com/free-email-list-building-challenge/ 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

Nov 14, 2022 • 33min
How To Create Your Annual Blog Content Plan In One Week with Nina Clapperton [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 planning ways to find travel blog content ideas that actually rank in search results how to incorporate your content plan into a strategic blogging business plan what to include in a blog post before hitting publish how to create content faster without sacrificing quality and 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

Oct 31, 2022 • 38min
How To See Success With Affiliate Marketing For Travel Bloggers with Travelpayouts [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 money what to look for when choosing travel affiliate programs to apply for how to optimize your travel content to earn more affiliate income creative ways travel bloggers can promote affiliate partners how to send traffic to your affiliate links and encourage clicks And 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

Oct 17, 2022 • 34min
Twitter For Bloggers: How To Use Twitter To Grow & Monetize Your Blog with Nicolette Orlemans [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 blogging Ways to use Twitter to grow your visibility How to use Twitter to make money blogging How to get your Tweets seen Twitter chats for bloggers And 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

Oct 3, 2022 • 18min
9 Opt-In Freebie Ideas To Grow Your Email List [Ep. 59]
Looking for opt-in freebie ideas that work? Well, you're in luck, as in this episode I'll be sharing nine powerful opt-in freebie ideas that can help you grow your email list as a blogger! By the end of this episode, you'll understand: what digital freebie ideas can increase your subscribers and income how to save time when creating your blog freebies examples of opt-in freebies to inspire you tips for how to create an opt in freebie 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

Sep 19, 2022 • 22min
How Niching Down Can Help You Grow & Monetize Your Blog with Alex Schnee [Ep. 58]
Maybe you've heard niching down is a smart blogging strategy, but you're struggling to doit? If you're nodding along then you're in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, our special guest Alex Schnee of Alex on the Map will be sharing exactly how to niche down as a blogger. By the end of this episode, you'll understand: the benefits of creating a niche brand as a blogger how to niche down when you're having trouble deciding on a topic tips for creating a niche blog content plan and social media strategy how niching down can help bloggers monetize more easily and more! VISIT ALEX http://alexonthemap.com/ 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


