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If you enjoy traveling, you\u2019re not alone. Whether you want to share travel tips or subsidize your globetrotting through online monetization, starting and running a travel blog can be a worthwhile project.\u00a0<\/p>\n

While the details of what you cover in your blog posts and what you want to do with the blog, in general, are up to you, it\u2019s easier than ever to spin up a new blog and get started on the right foot. Our favored path for starting a new blog is using WordPress with Hostinger<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong> as you\u2019ll get a fast setup process and a quality combination of hosting and blogging capability at an exceptional price.<\/p>\n

Crazy Egg\u2019s Favorite Tools for Starting a Travel Blog<\/h2>\n

There are more platforms than ever for creating a website or blog. It can be overwhelming, honestly, when you\u2019re making the crucial first decision of what to use as a foundation for your new project. Check out our favorite options below, our Golden Eggs:<\/p>\n

WordPress with Hostinger web hosting<\/a><\/strong> gives bloggers the power and flexibility of the WordPress platform plus cost-effective web hosting in one package. Get started today<\/a> to take advantage of this all-in-one package that starts at $2.59 per month.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Wix<\/strong><\/a> is flat-out the easiest blogging platform to use with its simple drag-and-drop interface that lets you organize travel photos and blog posts easily. Start building your travel blog<\/a> today for free.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Strikingly<\/strong><\/a> focuses on helping users create the best-looking blog possible, so you can let the videos and photos of your adventures do most of the storytelling. Start today<\/a> by creating a free Strikingly account.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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More Top Blogging Platforms<\/h3>\n

Because of the importance of the visual elements of a travel blog, we recommend opting for a blogging platform that makes displaying photos easy. Although the three options we listed above perform well in this area, you may want to assess a wider range of options before committing to one. To help you with that, check out our full post reviewing the best blogging platforms<\/a> on the market today.<\/p>\n

Step 1 \u2013 Get Started with Hostinger and WordPress<\/h2>\n

Getting started on our favorite solution for travel blogging is easy. Once you head to Hostinger\u2019s website<\/a>, just click Start Now<\/strong> to see available hosting plans. These range from $1.99 per month to support a single WordPress site to $4 or more for multiple websites and better server resource allocation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Another bonus of going for a Hostinger plan above the entry-level single-site option is the included free year of domain registration, which will come in handy later in this post. And all plans are backed with a 30-day money-back guarantee.\u00a0<\/p>\n

You can find out more details about what Hostinger\u2019s service delivers in our full company review of Hostinger<\/a>.<\/p>\n

No matter which option you go with, you\u2019ll get WordPress installed on your Hostinger-hosted site. Additionally, Hostinger provides special tools with WordPress hosting that work to optimize the load times and overall speed of your site. When you have a lot of videos and photos on your travel blog, a fast-loading site is crucial for keeping visitors on your pages.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve determined the best Hostinger plan for you, just click Select<\/strong> underneath the plan\u2019s price. That will take you to the checkout page.<\/p>\n

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You then can choose the initial term length of the plan that you want to use. You\u2019ll save more money when you agree to a longer-term plan, with the best deal usually coming when you sign up for four years upfront.\u00a0<\/p>\n

And, as long as you agree to at least a one-year term at the outset, you\u2019ll receive a free domain name for the first year. After that first year, you\u2019ll have to pay a renewal fee each year to keep control of it.<\/p>\n

Select your contract length, fill out your payment information, then click Submit Secure Payment <\/strong>to complete the order and create your Hostinger account. The next step in the process will be to select a domain name to acquire through Hostinger. Put a pin in this, as we\u2019ll come back to domain selection after you take care of two important preplanning steps.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Step 2 \u2013 Determine Your Travel Blog\u2019s Niche<\/h2>\n

Rather than trying to compete against firmly entrenched travel blogs that cover every aspect of travel, it\u2019s smart to set a focus for yours before you get started writing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you have a particular area of travel in which you have a lot of experience or a particular passion, that\u2019s a great starting point for carving out your niche.<\/p>\n

Perhaps you want to specialize in traveling with pets, finding out-of-the-way places, eco-conscious traveling, or local storytelling and cultural immersion. Whatever drives your love of travel, use it to focus your blog post topics and research how many other travel blogs are inhabiting the same niche as you. It\u2019s not a problem to have a focus shared by other travel bloggers, just make sure you\u2019re not entering an already too-crowded conversation if you want to grow a serious audience.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s easier to rank higher in Google search results when you focus on a niche area. You\u2019ll generally have less competition for your keywords and an easier time climbing the SERPs as you continue creating your content.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Look for areas where your competitors are light on content. Even if they\u2019re covering the same topics, you should be able to find aspects you can do better than your competitors, or at least things where your unique experience and perspective will be novel and valuable.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve determined your travel blog\u2019s niche, you\u2019ll have the information needed to tackle the next step.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Step 3 \u2013 Develop a Name for Your Travel Blog<\/h2>\n

When selecting a title for your travel blog, you want it to be snappy and easy for your visitors to remember. Make sure it correlates to the niche you determined above, which will not only help visitors remember it but also boost your SEO out of the gate.<\/p>\n

The other thing to keep in mind is that you\u2019re going to want your blog\u2019s name to be the same or at least very similar to your URL. Using a blog title and domain name that are different will only confuse your visitors. For example, we here at Crazy Egg wouldn\u2019t want to settle for crazychicken.com as our domain.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Try these tips for finding options that can work both as a domain name and blog title:<\/p>\n