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Who am I?
I started my blog in January 2013.www.KatrinkaAbroad.com
Why start a blog?
• I wanted to have a project to work on during a big life change• I wanted to encourage myself to write more• I saw it as a gateway to other opportunities
From the beginning, I intended to take the blog seriously.
My Personal Benefits from Blogging
• I got my current job through my blog• Paid work that allowed me to go to Malaysia• Press trips in Ireland, Greece, Sri Lanka, and
soon Spain• New friends in Istanbul and all over the world
How To Start A Blog
• Wordpress.com vs Wordpress.org
Pick A Theme
There are many free themes available. You can also buy themes that you like– mine is from ThemeTrust.
Write Good Content!
• This is the absolute most important thing you can do with a blog. Even if you have low numbers, good content brings any opportunities.
Use Social Media
Join a community
I am part of Travel Blog Success, a community with many resources for
growing your blog.
Figure out your goals, and go for it.
Freelancing?Influence? Free trips? Partnerships? There’s
no wrong answer.