Comments on: Lessons From a Successful Travel Blogger

By: Justin Wright

Justin Wright — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:51:56 +0000

Great post! I’ve been somewhat of a travel blogger for awhile now, though I do run a company as well to make some income. I agree that content is important, but it’s also important to be able to get people to your blog in order to read it. Personality is a huge factor as well like you mentioned. People like to read interesting and engaging content, not text book style reviews of places to go see.
.-= Justin Wright´s last blog post: Go Green, Save Money =-.

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By: Jennifer @ Approach Guides

Jennifer @ Approach Guides — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:25:11 +0000

Great post Gary! I could read your writing all day…you definitely follow your rule #4! I can always count on your pointed, honest (in a good way!) writing on your posts and comments.
.-= Jennifer @ Approach Guides´s last blog post: Cultural Walking Tour of Italy: Baroque Turin (Torino) – Day One =-.

By: brian

brian — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:05:09 +0000

Gary is absolutely right. Blogging of any kind, not just travel, takes time to build up.

The things you are really building are trust and credibility, with your peers and your readers.
.-= brian´s last blog post: Best Travel News and Deals – December 15, 2009 – Gap Year to Get in an Ivy, Frequent Flyer Tips, Using a Bidet, Swim with Crocs, Win Trip to Africa =-.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:33:54 +0000

Question about gaining back links to your blog or website. Has anyone been asked NOT put your website URL in the “Website” comment box of a blog. I just received an email from a “blog administrator” who asked me NOT to put my “business” website in the “Website” box. Thought it was odd. I’m not sure why they’d have the “Website” optional box.

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By: GotPassport

GotPassport — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:50:20 +0000

useful advice- we’ll take it! thanks Gary!
.-= GotPassport´s last blog post: Let’s Build A School Together =-.

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:41:11 +0000

I couldn’t have said it any better – this encapsulates all the lessons I’ve learned during my last 3 years of travel blogging too.

Great Gary V quote too.

By: Candice

Candice — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:35:54 +0000

Some of the best advice I’ve heard yet.

By: Akila

Akila — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:05:11 +0000

I definitely agree that content is king, but marketing is queen. Good content will only take you so far, unfortunately.
.-= Akila´s last blog post: stacked beets and goat cheese =-.