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

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

 

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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.

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Huge Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals for Bloggers

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The Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals for Bloggers

 

Huge 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!

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

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The Most Common Blogging Mistakes: 12 Month Blogging Recap

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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.

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Stupid Simple Guide to Pinterest for Travel Bloggers

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

 

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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.

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How To Make Money on Pinterest With Affiliate Links in 2019

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How To Use Affiliate Links on Pinterest in 2019

 

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Today, I’m going to show you exactly how to make money on Pinterest with affiliate links in 2018. You’ve already learned about this wonderful passive income stream called affiliate marketing. Maybe at the moment, affiliate links are sprinkled throughout your blog posts. Now you wait and wait and wait for the commissions, but…

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How To Start a WordPress Blog with Siteground in 10 Minutes

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How To Start a WordPress Blog with Siteground in 10 Minutes

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So you want to start a blog? Good thinking. Becoming a travel blogger is the single best decision I’ve made in my life. Blogging has given me more control over my time, my schedule, and my life. As a blogger, there’s no cap on your income and you can work from anywhere with WiFi. You also get so much creative freedom, something you’ll rarely find at an office job. Setting up a blog is really straightforward. In this post, I’m going to walk you through how to start a WordPress blog with Siteground in 10 minutes. Yes, just 10 minutes is all it takes to sign up for web hosting. 

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