Resources & Tools Used to Build Tasty Itinerary Blog
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Hosting
Bluehost offers a 1-click WordPress installation. It is the #1 recommended web hosting by WordPress.org. It was the draw for me when I was deciding on a hosting coming. For someone like me with minimal technical knowledge, Bluehost along with a few WordPress guides was all I needed to get started on a blog.
I’ve used Blue Host the past 3 years with no problems and when I’ve needed something resolved, their quick customer service chat option is a lifesaver.
Legal Bundle
Did you know it’s illegal not to have a Privacy Policy and Disclaimer on your blog?
Fortunately, Amira from A Self Guru, a lawyer, who is also a blogger and a business coach offers a Legal Bundle that includes a Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, and Terms and Conditions template at an affordable price.
As a newbie blogger looking to expand my blog, investing in the proper tools was essential to me, and that included this legal bundle.
Social Media
To plan my grid, stay up to date with the best times to post and hashtags, I use two apps: Planoly & UNUM.
A good portion of my traffic comes from Pinterest. I use Tailwind to schedule my posts.
Without Ell’s Pinterest E-course, I would have never been bale to triple my traffic through Pinterest.
Theme
Not long ago, I had to make a quick website update and Studio Press Themes came highly recommend because of their Genesis Framework integration. My site now runs faster and their SEO optimization is a huge plus.
Photography & Design
All my photos are edited in Adobe Lightroom. Currently, I pay $9.99 per month for the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan, which includes Lightroom, Photoshop, and full access to Adobe Sparks.
In addition, I use Aggie Lal’s Travel In Her Shoes Lightroom Presets. It has made a major difference in the presentation and consistency of my photos.
All my Pinterest pins are created using Adobe Sparks or Canva.
Affiliate Marketing
ShareAsale offers affiliate programs for va variety of merchants, including Tailwind & Viator.
Skimlinks is easy to sign up for and once applied to your site, it monetizes your links.
Amazon is a great start for all bloggers to recommend products they use to their readers.
Awin.com is another affiliate program that cost $5 to sign up, but is returned to you with your next payment.
