How to Start a Travel Blog (Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners)

Want to learn how to start a travel blog? You’re in the right place! In this video, I’ll take you step-by-step as you start a WordPress blog and monetize it. Note: I’m an affiliate for SiteGround, which means you’ll get blazing-fast and secure web hosting and I’ll receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support, it helps me continue to create more resources for your blogging journey!

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IMPORTANT LINKS FOR THIS VIDEO

RECOMMENDED PLUGINS

THE BLOG STARTER KIT (FREE EBOOK)

WANT TO EARN INCOME WITH YOUR BLOG?

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

By the end of this video, your self-hosted blog will be:

✅ Innovative & mobile responsive
✅ Built on a professional foundation (SiteGround & WordPress)
✅ Optimized for leads
✅ Ready for affiliate marketing

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TOPICS + TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro
2:10 How to Set Up Your Web Hosting & Install WordPress
16:38 How to Set Up Your SSL Certificate
20:07 How to Log In To WordPress
24:52 How to Set Up WordPress
49:28 How to Install a WordPress Theme
55:52 How to Create a WordPress Child Theme
1:00:10 How to Configure WordPress Plugins
1:14:31 SiteGround Security Plugin Setup
1:22:58 Titan Anti Spam Plugin Setup
1:24:55 Yoast SEO Plugin Setup
1:31:42 Cookie Yes GDPR Plugin Setup
1:46:15 How to Create Your Pages, Categories & Primary Nav
2:07:08 How to Create Social Icons and Menu
2:10:54 How to Change the Primary Color of Your Blog
2:14:59 Site Title, Logo & Site Icon Design
2:27:20 How to Create Your About Me Page
2:50:38 How to Create a Contact Form
3:09:19 How to Publish a Blog Post
3:33:24 How to Create Social Share Buttons
3:37:05 How to Configure Your Blog Feed & Homepage
3:41:17 How to Build Your Blog’s Sidebar
3:56:05 How to Set Up Your Email Marketing & Opt-In Form
4:11:17 How to Configure Your Blog’s Footer
4:27:09 How to Create a Resources Page
4:48:43 How to Sell a Digital Product
4:59:48 How to Configure Instagram Feed on Homepage
5:05:41 How to Create a Privacy Policy Page
5:13:52 SEO & Sitemap Tips

* The Vilva WordPress theme can be used for any industry or niche. However, for this video, I’ll be showing you how to create a travel blog.

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HOW TO MONETIZE YOUR BLOG

As an added bonus, this video shows you how to monetize your blog so you can start earning a passive income. Blogging has become a billion-dollar industry, and the sooner you get your foot in the door, the quicker you’ll be able to start generating revenue with your blog!

This Google doc lists all of the affiliate networks I recommend, as well as additional blog monetization resources:

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Thanks for watching!

#howtostartablog #wordpress #travelblogger

[blogwithben]

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[nellodrom]

Thanks so much for this video! It's great, down to the point, concise, and easy to understand. Will check out your SEO video next.

[staceyanderson]

I'm only 58 minutes in and am learning so much already. Having said that, I am trying to set up my child theme and getting this error:
Do Not Activate "Vilva Child"! A PHP FATAL ERROR has been detected.
Now, I may have broken something (LOLOLOL) as I did try to 'click' my way through setting this up before I found your tutorial. Also, since I did not find you first, I used hostinger for my website hosting, not sure if this has anything to do with it, or how to proceed.

[holliswebb]

superbly done; structure, information and presentation. THANK YOU!!!

[Ed-erqb]

Wounderful video, Thank you for all the work you have put into it. I have a glitch when I click Dynamic and Memcached Caching to turn the button on the it does not work, do you know why?

[LadyE_Dreamer]

You have been a great help, you took your time and explain each detail. Thank you. 🎉You just gained a new follower. Keep up the good work.

[sharonrowley-bates]

Hey Ben, I have followed your very easy step by step vid. Which is fabulous BTW however, my screen is pretty blank when I visit the front end. There is no demo appearing at all. Why is this?

[HealthyLifestyled]

I guess the dashboard is no longer like this.I just order the domain but I can't fill up with you because my dashboard is completely different

[ramran]

Hi can you pl share the website created. The url for us to see the final product/website

[terilynncosta]

Hi Ben, What is the best blog post to show me how to add an ad to my blog. For example, if Disney or a hotel in Mexico is offering a great special. Can I add that to the sidebar? Do you have a tutorial for that? Thank you.

[nram]

Thank you for the step by step instructions. I wonder If I could really create a new travel blog like this. I may have to get your course but most of these courses are too generic.

[terilynncosta]

Hi Ben, I started your first "how to create a travel blog" and then stopped. Now I am starting the newer blog version and wondering if I now have duplicate plug ins. Can you take a look? Child Theme Config, CookieYes, Creative Mail by Newfold, Cusomify, Easy HTTPS, GDPR Cookie Compliance, Google Analytics, Jetpack, Pixelgrade Care, Sassy Social Share, Simple Social Buttons, Bluehost PlugIn. Doing this in Bluehost/Wordpress with the original (2 years ago) that you recommended in your blog.

[maharrehan]

Thankyou so much bro for your amazing tutorial.I am lucky that I saw your tutorial.Thanks.

[TravelThreadsYT-JourneyBeyond]

Hi Ben. Thanks a lot for such a nice vide. With your guidance in this video I made a website, everything is good in website except 2 things. I will be really thankful if you can help me with it

[WanderlustWithSmalls]

This was extremely helpful! I followed every step to the T but unfortunately I am having some trouble with the 'Blossom: Custom Categories' widget for the sidebar and footer, as its only showing a 5 from my selection of categories and pages when I should have multiple to chose from. Is this something you would be able to help me out with? I would like to add more categories to my sidebar and footer. Looking forward to hearing from you, Thanks!

[andybcalderon]

Hey Ben this video is really timely . I am in the process of setting up my blog. Is blogging still a great way to make money online?

[WallsofWonders]

great video. When testing my contact page i had this message?? Direct POST requests are not allowed when the AJAX submission is enabled.

[rebeccatee]

Do you have any videos on what legal and terms and conditions you need to put on a blog?

[electrixmart]

Hey Ben I enjoyed your content and made my site step by step but I am facing issue with the Gravitar its not showing the pic. Thanks

[Ed-erqb]

Great Video, Thank you. At 3.16.24 on the video you talk about using Instagram posts, by this do you mean using other peoples post, if so is it legal? Thanks again for the GREAT video