Let's talk about how to build an algorithm-proof travel blog in 2026!

From constant algorithm updates to massive changes to organic search to increasing AI advancements, the blogging landscape has changed dramatically—and will continue to change.

Nowadays, it's important to move beyond posting and waiting for search engines to like you, to treating our blogs like businesses by building an engaged community, serving our audience through aligned revenue streams, and increasing brand visibility across platforms.

I'll share exactly how to do all of this (and more!) in the below blogging roadmap!

The recommendations are based on doing a deep dive into my own blogging business across my three sites, as well as what I'm seeing in my creator student community and the broader creator economy.

Suggestions will be grouped into the following topics:

• Business Planning
• Content Creation
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Traffic & Visibility
• Blog Monetization

Additionally, I'll share tips and examples to help you implement this 2026 blogging roadmap for success faster and easier!

🎁 FREE BONUS:

Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library:

https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/

It includes 75+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including a 2026 Algorithm-Proof Action Plan Cheat Sheet!

🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED:

Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/

✨ BONUS EXAMPLES

To view examples and visuals mentioned in the episode, click "Episode Webpage" below (on Apple Podcasts) or visit this page: https://jessieonajourney.com/blogging/algorithm-proof-travel-blog/

🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE:

YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging

Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney

Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta

YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured

🙏 CREDITS

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Steal my content repurposing workflow and learn how to turn one piece of content into ten or more!

If you've ever felt like there just aren't enough hours in the day to create fresh content for your blog, newsletter, social media, and other platforms, this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast is for you. I'm sharing my exact step-by-step content repurposing strategy that will help you:

• Stay consistent across platforms without burning out by following a simple, repeatable framework
• Grow your traffic, email list, and income with strategic content repurposing
• Streamline your content plan to boost visibility and audience engagement
• Use AI to simplify your workflow and write faster, more impactful content
• Identify top-performing topics that can evolve into profitable products and offers
• And more!

📣 AFFILIATE BONUS + FREE TOOL

Travelpayouts (sponsor) is an affiliate platform that helps travel bloggers earn. Their powerful LinkedSwitcher tool automatically turns all the travel links on your website into affiliate links, so you can grow your passive income faster!

Sign up for free here (use code "JESSIE" for a $25 bonus on your first payout - new users only):

https://tp.click/3si

🎁 FREE BONUS:

Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library:

https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/

It includes 75+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including a Content Creation & Repurposing Strategy Spreadsheet!

🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED:

Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/

✨ BONUS EXAMPLES

To view examples and visuals mentioned in the episode, click "Episode Webpage" below (on Apple Podcasts) or visit this page: https://jessieonajourney.com/blogging/content-repurposing-workflow/

🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE:

YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging

Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney

Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta

YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured

🙏 CREDITS

🎶 Music by Bjorn Lynne via Depositphotos

Learn how to become a successful travel vlogger and turn simple travel footage into a thriving, profitable business! To help, Sojourner White of Sojournies—a YouTuber with nearly 25,000 subscribers, 2.3M+ views, and a Trailblazer Award for train travel vlogging—is sharing her best travel vlog tips for beginners.

You'll learn how to:
-Get started with travel vlogging—from choosing your niche to setting up your filming workflow
-Tell stories that hook viewers with her go-to vlog structure and shot strategy
-Film and edit smarter with time-saving systems and storytelling angles
-Monetize your videos through ads, brand deals, UGC, affiliate links, and licensing footage
-And more!

By the end, you'll have a clear strategy to start travel vlogging, grow your audience, and earn income from your videos.

📣 SPONSOR + MONETIZE YOUR TRAVEL VIDEOS

TourRadar—a top marketplace for multi-day tours— just launched the RISE $1M Creator Fund that empowers travel creators to monetize their adventures through commissions, travel perks, and exclusive trips.

Click my affiliate link here to sign up (it's free!):

https://bit.ly/Join-RISE

🎁 FREE BONUS:

Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library:

https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/

It includes 75+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including a Travel Vlogging Tips Cheat Sheet!

🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED:

Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/

✨ CONNECT WITH SOJOURNER:

Website: https://sojournies.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesojournies/

Grab Sojourner's free Travel Scripting Checklist (download):

https://bit.ly/sojourniesscripts

🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE:

YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging

Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney

Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta

YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured

🙏 CREDITS

🎶 Music by Bjorn Lynne via Depositphotos