So you’ve spent your valuable time blogging about your latest fam trip, the newest addition to your attraction or destination or adding a new video blog to your archives, now what?How do you get more eyeballs to see your posts?
As travel pros, we have exciting topics and a never-ending supply of possible content. Marketing it is essential!
Here are 4 ways to maximize your marketing.
Tip #1 – Newsletter
Announce your newest blog post in your e-newsletter, print newsletter or thru an e-mail blast. Bonus tip: make sure you check that the link opens in a new window.
Tip #2 – Facebook
How about adding your blog to your Facebook page? Check out Networked Blogs for a free and easy way to automatically post your blog to your Facebook business page. Bonus tip: remember to use a media calendar to plan out your weekly themes, then add links to your blog posts that focus on these themes.
Tip #3 – LinkedIn
Depending which blog platform you use, check out the applications in LinkedIn. Bonus tip: Announce your newest blog posts in LinkedIn groups to which you belong.
Tip #4 – Twitter
Conversations on Twitter are real time and it’s an excellent way to spread the word about your newest blog post. Join conversations, use # that refer to your blog topic and @mention specific followers who are a part of your blog.
Tip #5 – Pinterest
Don’t forget to include your blog posts links into Pinterest pins. This is an incredible way to spread the word and engage new readers who have searched out a specific destination. Try this: Create a board of photos from a desination. In each Pin description include info on the photo as well as a link to your blog post that highlights this destination.
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