If you're a newer blogger looking to monetize or a seasoned creator wanting to add an additional revenue stream, here's an idea: freelancing.

With freelance work, you don't need to be a popular influencer or have a certain number of pageviews to make money. Instead, you create content for other brands and publications and get paid for your skills vs your following.

To help you get started, travel blogger and content strategist Brittany Verlenich will be sharing how to:

-Pinpoint what services to offer
-Set rates and create packages
-Retain long-term freelancing clients
-Turn freelance work into a reliable revenue stream
-And more!

🎁 FREE OPEN HOUSE INSIDE TRAVEL BLOG PROSPERITY:

In April 2026, I'm hosting a free 5-day event for travel bloggers looking to grow their traffic, email list, and income. Each day, you'll get access to live workshop or coaching call—replays included—as well as our private Facebook group to ask questions in a safe and nurturing environment.

If you've been feeling a bit stuck lately, or if you're searching for some blogging clarity and community support, you won't want to miss it: ⬇️

http://jessieonajourney.com/open-house/

🎁 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 Make Money Freelancing 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 BRITTANY:

Website: https://brittanyverlenich.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brittanyverlenich

Freelancer Fix Newsletter: https://freelancerfix.substack.com/

🎉 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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When it comes to growing a travel blog, certain SEO best practices—like having a fast website and making your expertise clear—are important. That said, it is possible to grow and scale without obsessing over keywords or chasing trends.

Out guest, Melisssa Byron of A Solo Woman Traveling, is proof of this. After being impacted by the Helpful Content Update (HCU), she shifted from keyword-optimized content to reader-first storytelling and aligned offers—which helped her sustainably grow her blogging business, despite Google algorithm updates.

In this episode, she'll help you do the same by sharing:

-what authenticity actually means when it comes to content creation
-tips for getting eyes on your content (Google and beyond)
-how to properly align your content with your audience for increased profits
-her strategy for creating a reader-first content plan—that also leads to profits
-and more!

🎁 FREE OPEN HOUSE INSIDE TRAVEL BLOG PROSPERITY:

In April 2026, I'm hosting a free 5-day event for travel bloggers looking to grow their traffic, email list, and income. Each day, you'll get access to live workshop or coaching call—replays included—as well as our private Facebook group to ask questions in a safe and nurturing environment.

If you've been feeling a bit stuck lately, or if you're searching for some blogging clarity and community support, you won't want to miss it: ⬇️

http://jessieonajourney.com/open-house/

🎁 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 an Authentic Blogging 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 MELISSA:

Website: https://asinglewomantraveling.com/

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

🎉 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

Patreon—a platform that makes it easy for fans to support your work directly—can help bloggers build an engaged community and earn recurring revenue in the process. And you don't need a huge audience to be successful either!

In an age of endless algorithm updates and AI threats, moving your audience into a space you control, like Patreon, is a smart business move.

To help, our guest, points strategy coach and Patreon success story, Julia Menez, will be sharing:

-how Patreon helped her turn her expertise into a predictable revenue stream
-tips for structuring your Patreon tiers for profits
-how to promote your Patreon and keep members engaged
-advice for managing your Patreon workflow without burning out
-and more!

Julia will take us behind the scenes of her Patreon business to share exactly what works, and what doesn't, so you can grow and monetize 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 Grow & Monetize With Patreon Cheat Sheet!

📸 NYC Influencer Shoots

This episode is sponsored by NYC Photo Journeys—my very own New York photography and travel planning company!

For a limited time, you can get 10 bonus photos when you book an NYC Influencer Shoot and opt for the Edited Package. Just use code "BONUSPHOTOS" at checkout to claim the gift! ⬇️

https://nycphotojourneys.com/professional-photographers-in-nyc/

🛠️ 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 JULIA:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel

Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/

Podcast: https://geobreezetravel.com/podcast/

🎉 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