CodeWithHarry - Creating a Wordpress Travel Blog in less than 10 Minutes ЁЯФе
The speaker has been traveling extensively and decided to document their experiences through a travel blog. They noticed a lack of comprehensive articles addressing specific travel queries, particularly about places like Bana Hills in Vietnam. To address this gap, they chose to create a blog using WordPress, citing its reliability and affordability, especially with Hostinger as the hosting provider. The speaker explains the process of setting up a WordPress blog, selecting templates, and customizing it to share travel experiences and guides. They emphasize the ease of using WordPress for someone with a busy schedule, as it allows for quick setup and management without extensive time investment. The speaker also highlights the potential for monetization through affiliate marketing and AdSense, viewing the blog as a passion project rather than a full-time job.
Key Points:
- Use WordPress for easy and reliable blog setup, especially if time-constrained.
- Hostinger is recommended for affordable and dependable hosting services.
- Identify information gaps in your niche to create valuable content.
- Monetize your blog through affiliate marketing and AdSense.
- Customize your blog with templates and plugins for better engagement.
Details:
1. тЬИя╕П Exploring Travel Blogging Journey
- The decision to start a travel blog was influenced by recent travels, notably to Vietnam.
- There was a lack of comprehensive articles addressing specific travel queries, particularly about Bana Hills, indicating a content gap.
- The experience highlighted the need for detailed and specific travel information online.
- Identifying and filling these content gaps can offer value to travelers seeking specific travel insights.
- A strategic approach was developed to address these content gaps, starting with detailed guides on less-covered destinations.
- Specific experiences in Vietnam, such as visiting Bana Hills, showcased the lack of available online resources, reinforcing the need for a travel blog.
- The blog aims to provide actionable, detailed travel information to meet the needs of travelers seeking specific insights.
- The focus is on creating content that addresses unanswered questions and provides practical travel advice.
2. ЁЯФЧ Opting for Reliable Hosting
- Hostinger is chosen for its reliability and affordability, which are crucial for avoiding website downtimes.
- The speaker emphasizes the importance of avoiding small, unreliable hosting companies that can lead to stability issues.
- Hostinger is trusted for providing control over website management, ensuring stability and security.
- Specific features of Hostinger include its robust uptime guarantees and comprehensive customer support.
- Compared to other hosting providers, Hostinger offers a balance of cost-effectiveness and performance, making it a preferred choice for long-term hosting solutions.
3. ЁЯЫая╕П Launching a WordPress Blog
- Hostinger is recommended for its affordable hosting solutions, especially beneficial for users in India.
- Begin by visiting the Hostinger landing page via the provided link.
- Select WordPress, then choose hosting specifically for WordPress to initiate the setup process.
- The choice of WordPress is emphasized due to its reliability and ease of use, making it ideal for busy individuals like software developers.
- WordPress ensures operational stability and offers design options that satisfy 99% of users' needs.
- Hostinger's AI builder is a standout feature, streamlining the setup process significantly.
- Minimal time investment is required for setup, aligning well with hectic schedules.
4. ЁЯЦМя╕П Designing and Personalizing Templates
- Begin by logging into your Hostinger account to access the website creation dashboard.
- Select the premium plan if you intend to host multiple websites; this plan supports up to 100 websites on Hostinger.
- Opt for a 48-month subscription during Hostinger's New Year sale to secure the best price, totaling 5572 using the coupon code 'codewithharry'.
- Upon successful payment, initiate the creation of a new website or migrate an existing one through the H Panel.
- Choose a template that aligns with your travel blog's purpose, focusing on guiding readers to travel affordably and avoiding common mistakes.
5. ЁЯФО Enhancing Content with SEO Techniques
5.1. Template Selection and Preview
5.2. Build from Scratch vs. Template
5.3. Automatic Plugin Installation
5.4. Free Domain Selection
5.5. Target Audience and Website Creation
5.6. Content Editing and SEO Strategy
6. ЁЯУД Structuring Menus & Publishing Posts
- The process of changing text on a website is demonstrated, emphasizing its importance for personalization despite being tedious.
- Plugins are pre-installed on the WordPress dashboard; the speaker highlights the necessity to improve a low headline score.
- The site title is customized to 'Travel with Harry' using WordPress settings, showcasing a simple personalization technique.
- The blog page is initially not visible, prompting the addition of a blog link to the menu after the 'About' section for better navigation.
- A new 'Blog' page is created under 'Pages', intended to display all posts in a grid format, enhancing content organization.
- In publishing a post, the speaker uses 'How to Travel to Vietnam as an Indian' as an example, illustrating a practical post creation process.
- Adding the blog to the menu involves navigating to 'Appearance', selecting 'Menus', and placing the 'Blog' page after 'About', streamlining the user interface.
- The task concludes with a confirmation of the blog page's successful addition to the menu, improving site functionality upon refresh.
7. ЁЯТ╝ Setting Blogging Ambitions and Monetization
7.1. Blogging Strategy
7.2. Blogging Passion and Goals
8. ЁЯФД Iterative Enhancements and Closing Thoughts
- Leverage affiliate marketing and AdSense for effective monetization strategies.
- Accelerate blog growth by regularly updating imagery and tailoring text to enhance engagement.
- Implement targeted discount codes to incentivize audience interaction and create mutual benefits.
- Prioritize continuous value addition through high-quality, engaging content to maintain audience interest.