Thanks for being Part of the travel blog Monetization course. In this video I’ll show you how to get started and make the most out of the course.

If you registered to use the free area, you can get more info on that directly below this video.

For Paid members, keep watching. We’ll get FAST TRACK members started first, as that will only take a minute. Then we’ll go in depth into the core monetization units that every new member will use.

[Inside The Start a Blog Module]

If you signed up to the Fast Track Package then you’ll be looking to grow a blog from scratch, or re-build your current blog and brand to be more professional and more monetizeable.

The Start a blog unit is your step by step plan and checklist for building your blog right. Some steps, you may already have completed before joining up. That’s ok. Revisit each step and tick it off if it’s already completed. Or Improve as needed.

Follow the process. This module is your complete guide to what to do, when to do it and when to start studying other modules of the summit course as you follow the process. We’ll direct you each step of the way when it is time to start each monetization unit and how it relates to the overall process of building a successful blog. Making it easy for you to be as systematic as possible in growing your blog business.

[Pitching Masterclass]

This module will also direct you to the “pitching masterclass” course, included for all Fast Track Package members - You’ll learn how to start working with travel companies on projects

For “Monetization Core” members who did not purchase the additional modules, you likely already have a functioning travel blog. each of you will have specific needs and interests regarding how to monetize your blogs. Where you start will depend on where you are with your business already.

We’ve roughly broken the training into 3 categories - Foundation, where you make zero income and are relatively new to blogging. Beginner / Intermediate, where you are blogging but not doing well financially - less that $500 per month. And Advanced, where you’ve been blogging for a while, make over $500 a month but now want to turn that into a full time income.
Each module has a suggested syllabus based on your current level.

Each of the 6 modules can work independently but we’ve arranged them roughly in the order we think you should study them.

[BRANDING Module]

But we highly recommend all users to take time to study the Branding module - Branding underpins your chance to make money. Even if you are currently happy with your brand, you may discover through the branding module that elements of your brand are actually letting you down.

Whether you study affiliate sales first, or Branding will depend in how confident you are in your current brand. If you have an engaged audience and feel you are already conveying a strong branding message, then start with Affiliate sales. If you are not confident in your brand, start with branding.

[Affiliate Sales Module]

Make money from affiliate sales - incorporate them into your blog the right way and start seeing a flow of passive income. This is module one because it is by far the easiest to implement immediately, even on a small blog. If done correctly, you will start to see some sales quickly. Then you just need to get more traffic to article that make sales. We’ll show you how to do that in the media exposure and SEO modules.

[Freelancing & Media Exposure Module]

Speaking of which, its important to note that the freelance writing and media exposure module is two interrelated subjects. Getting big publications to feature your blog can get you a lot of traffic. Although you can write articles for them yourself, you can also get that level of media exposure with journalists writing the story for you.

You can make money from freelance writing, you can also make money from the huge traffic that big media exposure can bring. You’ll also learn about viral articles in Gloria Atanmo’s talk, something you can apply to your own blog content too.

[SEO module]

The SEO module is a process for not only getting more traffic from google, but also for building a successful content plan that can seriously increase the popularity of your blog. We share a step by step strategy for getting on the top page of google as well as lots of other essential traffic generating tips.

[Sponsorship module]

Sponsorships - pretty much anything you can do that a company wants, you could get sponsored to do it. From sharing content on your blog, to running competitions, to sending out an email or wearing their product and sharing photos on instagram. Create your own product, get crowdfunded. Sponsorship is a mainstay of the blogging world. As a bonus, we’ve extended Natalie Sisson’s talk on launching a crowdfunding campaign and we’ve built that process into how to launch your own product or course, and even how to use the process to launch you blog with a bang!

[Paid Campaigns]

The Paid campaigns module is aimed at helping advanced users the most. Moving from beginner to paid campaigns is a long process. You’ll want to study this module and work on the strategies over many months. But, once you build a reputation using what is outlined in this module, working on paid campaigns is one of the most satisfying ways to make money as a blogger - you really are getting PAID to travel and experience the world.

If you already have a popular blog that gets traffic, we suggest starting with the Affiliate Sales Module. You’ll learn practical methods that can see you monetizing in a matter of days, if applied correctly to a blog with targeted traffic.

For other users, start with the Branding Module. Or if you want the extra help, upgrade to the fast track package and access the how to start a blog module.

Paid members will be added to the facebook group shortly after registering. So, if you have additional questions that are not covered in the course, you can come chat with us and the rest of the monetization community.

Thanks again for being part of the Travel Blog Monetization course!