How I Landed Instagram Sponsorships Worth $10,000 (in 10 Months!)

December 2, 2018 By Somto Ugwueze Leave a Comment

5 Steps I Took To Land Instagram Sponsorships Worth $10,000

Today, I’m going to share how I landed $10,000 in Instagram sponsorships as a travel blogger in 10 months. What worked, what didn’t work, and key lessons learned. If you’re a travel blogger looking to land your first collaboration or land more brand collaborations, I have plenty of useful tips for you. Find out the steps to land your dream collaboration and actually get paid for it.

Huge Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals for Bloggers

November 22, 2018 By Somto Ugwueze Leave a Comment

The Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals for Bloggers

It’s that time of the year again. The time when people fight over parking spaces and TVs at Target. A time for giving thanks and appreciating what we have. It’s also a time for mega-deals on tons of blogging tools and resources. Because there are so many sales going on, I’ve decided to compile this list of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for bloggers. Hopefully, it will make it easier for you to take advantage of all the great savings. Let’s go!

12 Common Blogging Mistakes To Avoid: Lessons from 12 Months of Blogging

November 3, 2018 By Somto Ugwueze 2 Comments

The Most Common Blogging Mistakes: 12 Month Blogging Recap

My blog recently celebrated its first birthday so I’ve been reflecting on my progress. This post is about the biggest blogging mistakes I’ve made in my first 12 months as a travel blogger. If you’re reading this, I’m guessing you’re also a blogger or an aspiring blogger. Then pay close attention because these are common blogging mistakes that new bloggers make. They have cost me money, time, sleep, and unnecessary stress. In no particular order, here are the worst blogging mistakes to avoid, based on my experiences over the past year.

Stupid Simple Guide to Pinterest for Travel Bloggers

October 26, 2018 By Somto Ugwueze 16 Comments

A Complete Guide to Pinterest for Travel Bloggers: Grow Your Traffic

This post is the ultimate guide to Pinterest for travel bloggers. If you’re a travel blogger who is not on Pinterest, you’re missing out on bucket loads of traffic. Why? Pinterest is a visual search engine where users are actively searching for tips to plan their next vacation. In fact, travel is the 6th most popular category on Pinterest. If you’re ready to create a Pinterest strategy that will grow your traffic, then you’re in the right place. You’ll learn the best tips and strategies to set up a successful Pinterest travel account that drives massive traffic to your blog.

A Complete Review of The Business of Travel Blogging Course by Nomadic Matt

July 9, 2018 By Somto Ugwueze 2 Comments

The Business of Travel Blogging Review: Is It Worth the Money?

Travel blogging is probably the most exciting way to turn your love for travel into a full-time career. You get to work from anywhere, go on all-expenses-paid press trips, promote brands you love, and be your own boss. The dream life, right? Becoming a successful blogger takes a lot of work and determination. You need to invest in yourself before you can make money from your blog. Among the most important investments you can make is to enroll in high-quality courses that will teach you the best practices for blogging. Today, I’m writing a review of The Business of Travel Blogging, the first travel blogging course I ever purchased. If you’re looking to get paid to travel, the Business of Travel Blogging is a worthy investment. I’ll share the pros and cons of this course to help you determine if it would be a good choice for you.

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4 Big Lessons I’ve Learned from 4 Months of Blogging

January 16, 2018 By Somto Ugwueze Leave a Comment

The 4 Biggest Lessons I’ve Learned From 4 Months of Blogging

Four months into my blogging journey, it’s time for a report card. I made a commitment to myself back in September that I would never go to a job interview again. I have always dreaded coming up with answers to questions like ‘Why should I hire you?’ and ‘Tell me about a time when you went above and beyond to help your team.’ Well, teamwork was never my cup of tea so I became my own boss.