5 Instagram Success Tips (That Actually Work!)
Instagram is one of the world’s most popular social media networks and is a vital tool for any travel blogger, photographer, or writer wanting to increase their online presence. The value of Instagram can’t be underestimated, after all, there are over 500 million users religiously jumping on this platform every day. So, it’s time to…
How a Little Bird Changed My Life
I’ve always joked that if I ever write a memoir, the subtitle has to mention that Twitter changed my life. You might think I am exaggerating…but I’m not. I was an early adopter of blogging, starting my first blog in 2004 to chronicle my law school journey and then a second blog in my last…
A Guide to Social Media Batch Posting
Time management is something we freelancers and bloggers work hard to master in order to maintain a healthy workflow and a high standard of work. The busier you get, the more ways you learn to manage your time effectively with little hacks that work for you. Social media batching is one of those life-changing hacks…
5 Common Social Media Questions Answered
Social media might seem overwhelming in the beginning, but spending just a small amount of time each day on creating content and engaging with others can quickly lead to freebies, comps, and even assignments and photo sales. For example, I was on a girls’ trip to Las Vegas last year and sharing a lot of…
3 Savvy Social Media Tips to Get Your Posts Noticed
“Wow! That’s gorgeous!” Now that’s what I want to see written in the comments of my Facebook posts. I want posts that “wow” people, knock their socks off, and get them to stop and engage. So, how do I choose what to post? Well that depends on if it’s a specific themed social media day…
The Formula for the Perfect Facebook Post
There’s a formula to creating the perfect Facebook post. It’s tried, it’s tested, it’s known to work as well as bread, peanut butter, and jelly—and is just as simple to follow. It’s not a secret, yet many people making the cross-over from personal social accounts where they blurt out thoughts and feelings willy-nilly, to professionally…
The 5-Step Strategy to Succeed at Social Media
Social media is an extremely powerful but frequently misunderstood and all too often underestimated tool for travel writers. From Facebook to Tumblr, Instagram to TikTok, and beyond, there is a spiraling list of platforms designed to connect us with the people, trends, and topics we love. Unfortunately, many travel writers balk at the idea of…
3 Tips for Stable Video Footage
Steam rose from the coffee pot and the sunrise glistened off the bay as we pulled away from the dock, with the whole crew ready for an exciting day of fishing. After a great day on the water and conducting interview segments with my client, the captain of a fishing charter business and his happy…
Make the Most of Your Time as a Travel Writer
Being a travel writer is a fun and adventurous job, where your time is your own to do with as you please. That’s why we get into it, after all. But most of us have either a day job or significant responsibilities beyond travel writing. With that in mind, it’s crucial to use your time…
Smartphone Video Tips with Tom Reissmann
Hi, everyone, I’m Tom and I’m the author of Travel Videos For Profit.I’m here today to give you some tips on how to use your smartphone to shoot better video. There are some simple little tricks that you can use that will just drastically improve the quality of your videos. https://youtu.be/ajtZHK-4kRw Learn More Video Transcription:…