Every successful travel blogger relies on tools to simplify workflows, improve quality, and save time. This bonus chapter gives you a curated collection of tools, templates, and resources to streamline your blogging journey — from creation to promotion and beyond.
🧰 Blogging Tools You’ll Actually Use
| Tool/Platform | Use Case |
|---|---|
| WordPress | The most flexible platform for travel blogs |
| Rank Math / Yoast SEO | On-page SEO optimization |
| Canva | Create social graphics, blog headers, Pinterest pins |
| Google Docs | Draft and organize blog posts |
| Grammarly | Improve grammar and clarity |
| Google Analytics | Measure traffic and behavior |
| Google Search Console | Track keyword performance |
| UpdraftPlus | Backup your site (plugin) |
| Smush / ShortPixel | Compress images for faster site speed |
| ConvertKit / MailerLite | Build and manage email lists |
| Trello / Notion | Content planning and blog management |
| CapCut / InShot | Edit travel videos for blog or social media |
✍️ Writing & Content Templates
Speed up your writing process with structured starting points:
- 📄 Travel Blog Post Template
- Title
- Introduction + hook
- What/where/why
- Personal insights
- Tips, resources, and recommendations
- Photos
- Summary + CTA
- 📝 Packing List Template
- Destination/season-specific
- Essentials, clothing, tech, travel docs
- Printable or downloadable PDF
- 🧭 Itinerary Template
- Day-by-day overview
- Accommodations
- Activities
- Notes and links
🌐 Free & Useful Online Resources
- Unsplash – Royalty-free travel photography
- Pexels – Free stock videos and images
- Namechk – Check username/domain availability
- AnswerThePublic – Discover what people are searching for
- Google Trends – Spot rising travel topics
- Gumroad – Sell digital products easily
- Feedspot – Submit your blog to directories
- Pinterest Trends – Discover visual content trends
🧠 Learning & Inspiration
- SoloTraveler.org – Inspiration for solo travel
- [TravelBlogging.net] – Resources for building and growing your blog
- [DigitalNomads.blog] – Guides for location-independent blogging life
- Podcasts: The Blogging Millionaire, Smart Passive Income, Zero To Travel
- YouTube: Search “travel blog SEO,” “blogging tips,” or “passive income blogging”
Summary
Use tools to free up your time for creativity. From SEO plugins and planning boards to content templates and monetization platforms, having the right resources makes travel blogging less overwhelming and more fun — especially when you’re on the road.