Travel Blogging & Social Media Resources

This is my library of blogging resources, tips, and tools for beginner travel bloggers.

Here I share what I’ve learned about travel blogging, social media, and blogging tools, hacks, tips, tricks, support, courses, automation.

I also keep you up to date on what is going on with our blogging career: all good and bad and ugly. I share my experience in transitioning from the “hamster-wheel-running” business startup 24/7  “Hustler life” to a well-balanced lifestyle, focused on self-care and my family. Learn how I started blogging, what I wish I knew about social media management and SEO, and mistakes I made with my travel blog that you do NOT want to repeat.

Need blogging advice? You are in the right spot!

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BLOGGING TIPS

20+ absolutely legal places to get FREE stock photos and FREE vector graphics

Collection of websites to easily access free stock photos, license-free illustrations, free vector graphics, royalty-free commercial use.

Secrets to Writing Hotel Reviews Like a Professional Travel Blogger

How to Write Hotel Reviews Like a Pro: Top TripAdvisor reviewer personal secrets on writing professional hotel reviews to secure more brand partnerships and comp stays.

Top Fifty Travel & Blogging Facebook Groups to Quickly Boost Blog Traffic & SEO

50++ Active & Useful Facebook Groups for Travel Bloggers: genuine readers & followers, collaboration & engagement, shares & reposts, blogging tools & support.

Travel Blog Post Ideas to Remove Your Travel Blogging Block!

150+ Travel Blog Post Ideas to help you get rid of your travel writing block, and start creating killer travel niche content with ease!

Travel Blogging For Beginners: Detailed Costs & Budget Breakdown!

How Much Does It Really Cost To Start A Blog? Get a list of tools to start and run a travel blog, a full breakdown of costs, FREE budget worksheet download.
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MOTIVATION, INSPIRATION & HUMOUR FOR BLOGGERS

Self-Help Books

Here are a few books that helped me personally, and that I recommend to anyone who’s trying to break free and start doing what they really love!

Girl, Stop Apologizing: A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals

The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape the 9-5, Live Anywhere and Join the New Rich

Eliminate Negative Thinking: How to Overcome Negativity, Control Your Thoughts, And Stop Overthinking. Shift Your Focus into Positive Thinking, Self-Acceptance, And Radical Self Love

Become a Fearless Writer: How to Stop Procrastinating, Break Free of Self-Doubt, and Build a Profitable Career

WEBSITE TOOLS AND SEO

Below, I list some of the tools and resources that I personally use for my blog’s website:

GoDaddy: here is where I buy my domain names

Hostgator: here is where I host my blog website.

ThemeForest on Envato Market: here is where I buy my blog website WordPress themes.

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Yoast SEO Pro: literally a life-saver when it comes to on-site SEO optimization

Pretty Links WordPress Plugin: makes possible formatting/shortening any external link to “perfectdytoplay.com/link-name” format

Revive Old Post WordPress Plugin – cyclical re-posting blog posts Facebook and Twitter on autopilot

SOCIAL MEDIA AND EMAIL MARKETING

Here are some of my favorite social media and email marking tools and resources, that I personally use:

IFTTT Pro – it can automate literally anything! Saves tons of money and costs.

Tailwind – Pinterest scheduling, automation, content loops, and communities.

TweetFavy – Twitter automation tool to gain followers on autopilot

DEAL: You will get to use TweetFavy for free for one month when you sign up using my link.

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ConvertKit – awesome email marketing and email automation tools.

Canva: my go-to tool for ALL of the graphic design for my travel blog website and social media posts

Shutterstock: royalty-free stock Photo and Video portal

How To Quickly Grow Blog Following on Twitter with Automation & Scheduling Tools

Twitter Automation Tools and Tips for Bloggers: Learn effective tweet prep, discover tools for scheduling, social media cross-posting, auto likes & re-tweets. Grow your travel blog Twitter presence on autopilot!

More Time For Fun – Social Media Automation For Travel Bloggers

Social Media Automation is exactly what SAVES TIME for any blogger to spend on travel, outdoors & adventure, while online presence grows on auto-pilot!

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NEWS, AWARDS, UPDATES

Sunshine Blogger Award & How To Release Your Creativity Into The World!

Sunshine Blogger Award 2019: my nomination interview to learn how YOU can fight off the fear, negativity, and obstacles, and release your inner creativity into the World! I am also answering the question What is Sunshine Blogger Awards?

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