Another successful travel adventure with the family. Now, if only you could share those amazing experiences with the world. 

Well, why can’t you? 

With a family travel blog, you can document your trips, help others plan theirs, and even make some money. What are you waiting for? This guide will tell you everything you need to know to get started. 

1. Select a Niche

First, decide what type of travel blogging you want to focus on. For example, if you have a newborn, you might cater your family travel blog to traveling with babies. If you do all your travel in a campervan, your niche might incorporate van life.

Your niche should also reflect the way you travel. Don’t pick something that focuses on backcountry travel if you prefer five-star restaurants and luxury hotels. The more your niche mirrors your lifestyle, the easier it will be to create travel blog content. 

2. Define Your Brand

The first step to creating your brand is coming up with a name for your family travel blog. As you toy with ideas, consider the following: 

• Is it easy to say?
• Is it catchy?
• Is it unique?
• Does it accurately reflect your niche?

Once you have your name, you’ll need to consider the look of your blog and the tone of your writing. These elements must build upon each other to create a cohesive look and feel.  

3. Set Up Your Website

The next step to starting a travel blog is picking a blogging platform. Free sights are great if your family travel blog is only meant to be a hobby. However, if you want to make money, you’ll need a website with a hosting plan. 

Once you’ve picked your platform, you’ll be able to create and customize your website to suit your brand. Doing it yourself might involve trial and error to get used to the ins and outs of the program. You can also save time by hiring a Web Design Agency. 

4. Create Content

Now comes the fun part, creating your family travel blog content. Your content can and should include anything from text and photos to videos and audio clips. Start small and work your way up based on viewer feedback and demand. 

Familiarize yourself with SEO best practices to improve your rankings on search engines. Also, don’t forget to check out other successful family travel blogs. Look for gaps in their content and information requests from readers, then cater your content accordingly.  

5. Monetize Your Blog

Travel blog marketing isn’t always easy. There is a lot of competition and it can be difficult to set your blog apart. Fortunately, there are a few simple ways to help you make money, such as: 

As your blog grows these revenue avenues will continue to increase. 

Family Travel Blog Success

Starting a successful family travel blog takes time, energy, and patience. However, if it is something you are truly passionate about, it is worth it.

Make sure to take your time thinking about your niche, brand, and blog platform. Once you have those elements in place, you’ll be able to focus on creating awesome content and making money. For more “how-to” ideas, check out our other great content.