Scale Your Travel Blog was created out of frustration. Back in 2014, I (Laura) started a travel blog in hopes of making a full-time income from it. Although I was determined, I didn’t have the right marketing skills to build a website that earned money.
Over the past five years, we’ve cracked the code and have taken our blog from a hobby to a full-time, income-generating business. Those years of frustration led me to create Scale Your Travel Blog, a step-by-step program that will take you from confusion to clarity with your blog, too.
To date, we’ve helped 77+ travel bloggers join Mediavine, and hundreds of other students create sustainable income through affiliate marketing.
Hear From Scale Your Travel Blog’s Top Students
But don’t just take my word for it. Listen to the 700+ students who have taken and implemented the strategies within Scale Your Travel Blog:
Shelley Marmor – Travel Mexico Solo
“[I am] just about hitting 150,000 monthly website traffic. I’m doing over $10,000 dollar months, starting from zero like everybody else..”
Josh Band – A Backpacker’s World
“So in 9 months or so, I have went from zero, literally zero to 38,000 [sessions]. So I’m on my way to Mediavine.”
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Kat Smith – A Way Abroad
“I had been hanging around at ~35,000 monthly viewers for around a year. I was having a really hard time growing the readership beyond there and felt that I had “peaked.” I was also frustrated with the lack of understanding on how to many money from the website, other than with ads.
I joined SYTB in January with 35,000 and hit 50,000 monthly viewers on my site in April! I immediately applied to MediaVine and was accepted. Even before MediaVine has gone live on my site, the past few months have been the most profitable I’ve consistently seen.
I first learned about SYTB in 2022 but instead of investing the time and money in my site, I focused on my “career” instead. I wish I would have joined back then instead of waiting 2 years later to finally go for it. If you’re on the edge, take the leap now!“
Jordie & Liam Flain – The Flains Travel
“We started our blog back in June 2021. We have a lot of love for our blog, though just before SYTB, we were beginning to feel more frustrated as to why, despite all of our hard work, it seemed stuck and resistant to grow. We soaked up as much information as we could and worked very hard to get our blog to a point, which led to some traffic, though it remained stagnant and had no monetization results.
We realized that if we really wanted this to work, we would need to take this seriously and make that investment in ourselves and our blog. This is why we decided to finally take the plunge and buy SYTB.
In the 1 month of joining SYTB, the course insight alone has taught us (amongst many other things) to format affiliate posts properly, which has since led to multiple tour bookings and, incredibly, our first affiliate payment. Likewise, the methods to reach out for backlink opportunities have been worth their weight in gold in our mission to build up authority.
Now that we are seeing results like this even after a month, the clarity SYTB has brought has made us feel very excited for the potential of our blog, and for our future.“
Taylor Beal – Traverse With Taylor
“I had created a website on Squarespace and had not posted anything. I had a travel blogging pipe dream with my love to travel and I just had no idea how to make it happen.
The overwhelming abyss of things you *know* you don’t *know* when you begin blogging is exhausting. It’s like a black hole that I couldn’t even comprehend. SYTB helped me break down- even as a beginner- the step by step process of where I needed to start. And now, SYTB continues to provide me support with each step I progress and challenge me with where to go moving forward.
Because of Scale Your Travel Blog, I made my first $1000 month in affiliates before my 1 year mark!”
Elizabeth Robinson – Passport Meets World
“If you’re on the fence about purchasing Scale Your Travel Blog, I would say take the leap. I have spent money on so many other courses, but this one is the best. I have learned so much valuable information that has helped me figure out what I should be focusing on. This course is so easy to follow, Laura teaches this course so clearly, it makes it easy to implement the steps yourself.”
Candice Steele – CS Ginger
“I started my travel blog, CS Ginger, in 2019. I struggled to grow my traffic and had no understanding of how to best earn affiliate income. Before signing up for Scale Your Travel Blog, I did not know how to implement SEO and keyword research strategies.
I signed up for Scale Your Travel Blog in May 2021. At that time, I had about 100 users on my website per day. Since implementing the strategies taught in the course, I have increased my traffic by 2,000% over the last 14 months. I have also gone from earning pennies of affiliate income to about $5,000 per month.
Scale Your Travel Blog is well worth the cost. The skills and information taught in the course are worth much more than the cost of the program. If you are willing to work hard and follow Laura’s direction, you will be successful.“
Josh Band – A Backpacker’s World
“I decided on Scale Your Travel Blog because it is the one-stop shop for blogging. After taking Laura’s “3 Secrets To Exponentially Grow Your Travel Blog” (which I was taking before even having a blog!) I knew that it was the course for me.
It has taught me how to set up my blog properly, write SEO-optimised posts, earn money with affiliate marketing, and more. It teaches you quite literally everything there is to know.
I couldn’t be happier with where my blog is now. Genuinely. It took me 2 months from joining Scale Your Travel Blog to posting my first blog post. Now, just over 3 months after my first post, I am at 3000 monthly views. I have more than doubled my traffic each month. I’m a very statistical and numerical-based person, so to see a clear growth like this is incredible.
If I continue to grow at this rate, I will reach Mediavine by month 6 or 7 from my first post. Which I never imagined would be possible, I am determined to reach it, and I know SYTB is the resource I need.
I couldn’t be happier with this system and with Scale Your Travel Blog in general. It has completely exceeded my expectations.“
Georgia Bird – First Step: Europe
“Scale Your Travel Blog has helped me realize that I could do this, and that imposter syndrome was the only thing holding me back. I’ve built my site to 10K sessions a month in under a year, and am making passive income even on the months that I do not touch my site. This is all down to the course and strategies that Laura teaches.“
Tanya Turner – The T Word on Travel
“I have already told many of my friends how great Scale Your Travel Blog is, how much I’ve learned, and I’m only 50% of the way through. The information is so thorough, you don’t have to be a computer wiz to understand. Laura makes it easily digestible with actionable ideas, and tasks to do. I believe that I have a much fuller understanding of how blogging in general works now.“
Lorie Neuberger-Castillo – Diving Escapades
“In February 2024, I made the decision to revive my blogging ambitions. Despite spending three months researching and reading extensively, I hesitated to relaunch my blog due to overwhelming uncertainty. It was then that I stumbled upon Scale Your Travel Blog, recommended on another travel blog I came across. Despite initial doubts about the investment, I took a leap of faith and decided to give it a try.
Joining SYTB proved to be a game-changer. Within just three days of signing up in early May, I relaunched my website with newfound clarity and direction. The structured approach and invaluable insights from SYTB not only guided me through the process but also helped me prioritize effectively. Without SYTB, I doubt I would have been able to launch my website as swiftly and confidently.
If you’re considering Scale Your Travel Blog, I highly recommend it, especially if you’re serious about establishing a successful blog in the travel niche. My experience with SYTB has been transformative. Despite initial frustrations and setbacks in my blogging journey, SYTB provided me with clear direction and actionable strategies. It’s proven to be a good investment for beginners like myself, offering not only step-by-step guidance but also insights into effective blogging practices that I wouldn’t have learned otherwise.”
Pafoua Her – Her Wanderful World
“I just wanted to hop in and say THANK YOU! Like I mentioned in the FB group, I made it to 50k, and my sessions are still increasing!
I was also doing a content audit on my website today and realized that A LOT of my content is on the first page of Google, and many of them are in 1st position!
I’m also starting to rake in $$ from affiliate posts! Thank you for all the SEO content you put out. I would not be ranking if not for you!”
Chantelle Kincy – Flannels or Flip Flops
“I spent months spinning my wheels, participating in engagement groups, and writing whatever and however I wanted. I was getting no traffic and felt like I was going nowhere. I figured blogging was not for me and that I would never figure it out.
I almost quit blogging but decided to give myself 6 more months to make it work.
I invested in Scale Your Travel Blog and started implementing Laura’s methods. Within 4 weeks, my traffic doubled. It has continued on a consistent upward trend, and I have made more money from my blog in the last 4 months than I have in all the other months combined. Needless to say, I’m excited about blogging now!
I did have reservations prior to purchasing SYTB. I had purchased a few courses before and was always disappointed in the information that was inside. Once I saw the price of SYTB, I was really scared because I wasn’t making any money, and I didn’t want to take another disappointing course with thin information and low value.
Once I attended Laura’s free training, I knew this was different. I felt her energy and enthusiasm and felt like she truly wanted others to succeed and was not just trying to make money. I decided to go ahead with the course and promised if it didn’t work, I would be done and go back to my “real job”.
Luckily, SYTB has been EVERTYHING Laura promised and SO MUCH MORE! The information she gives is in-depth, up-to-date, and easy to implement. The things that set SYTB apart are not only the course but the support you receive along the way. Laura is an excellent cheerleader. She builds you up and makes you believe in yourself, and is there to help you every step of the way.
I’ve gone from a sore and grumpy dental hygienist to a relaxed, happy travel blogger all because of SYTB!”
Ashlea Russell – She Roams About
“Before purchasing SYTB, I knew I wanted to make my travel blog my career, but I had no idea how. I knew I needed SEO and even took an SEO course at a local college, but that only explained what SEO was, not how to really do it. I felt totally lost and ill-equipped to break into the travel blog scene, and because of this, I had a hard time putting effort into my blog because it just never seemed to improve.
Since joining SYTB, my travel blog has been growing, and I feel totally optimistic about my future. It is now making money which is something I only dreamed of before! I know it’s going places and it will become my full-time job. I take my blog really seriously and treat it like a business. I invest time and resources into its growth and watching my stats increase is almost addictive!
SYTB is not a cheap program, and my number one reservation [for joining] was spending what I see as a lot of money on a risk. I had already invested in courses, and they didn’t help me at all, so I was trying to teach myself.
Since joining SYTB, I have entered what feels like a whole other world of SEO, and I’m not sure I’d ever gather this much knowledge trying to teach myself. I continue to see actual concrete growth as a direct result of what I learned in this program. Within a few months of implementing new strategies, my traffic grew 5x, and I started to make actual money.
While the course and knowledge are invaluable, one of my favorite things is the community. No one else in my life has any idea what goes into blogging, and while they try to be supportive, it means so much to have a group of fellow bloggers to turn to for help or to share my wins and fails.
SYTB has exceeded my expectations, and I believe it is my ticket to making my blog my full-time job someday soon. Looking back, I honestly think if I hadn’t taken this leap of faith I’d be exactly where I was before. Stuck with no idea what to do and writing content people would never read.”
Shreeyeh Rajan – Bae Area & Beyond
“Before SYTB, I was overwhelmed with how to set up my travel blog and make money with it. I saw all these successful travel bloggers with established sites doing so many things and wondered if I had to do them all. I knew I could be successful in travel blogging, but I didn’t know how.
[Now], I definitely have a clear path to travel blogging success now, and if I’m a bit overwhelmed or confused, I can always go to the SYTB’s Facebook community for answers and support.
Since enrolling in STYB, my traffic has seen a 59,900% increase in 15 months!! It was through incremental results that I gained enough confidence to quit my 9-5 job to do travel blogging full-time. I don’t think I would’ve lasted this long in blogging if it wasn’t for Laura’s motivation and support.
I’m grateful to have started SYTB early on in my travel blogging journey and highly recommend starting SYTB as soon as possible if you have even the slightest dream of making money through travel blogging. The SYTB course and coaching went above my expectations.”
Emily Concannon – Emily Embarks
“Before SYTB, my blog just felt like a hobby. I dreamed of one day turning it into my full-time job, but I never actually thought that was possible. I continued my career in the Health & Science field with the goal of becoming a Registered Dietitian after receiving my Bachelor’s.
While this all felt fine and I was successful in my studies, I was never truly happy. I was always looking for ways to finish my work faster just so I could hop back on my blog. It was definitely a pipe dream that never actually felt obtainable.
[Fast forward] with my newfound blogging skills, thanks to Scale Your Travel Blog, I have been able to grow my blog from zero monthly sessions to over 30,000 monthly sessions in just 1 year and create a second travel planning business from that traffic.
I make thousands of dollars per month in affiliate sales alone, with thousands more from my travel planning business. My monthly traffic continues to grow, even after Google algorithm updates and the typical winter decline in searches, and I have found that my blog posts continue to outrank those of the top travel bloggers and travel websites in the industry.
This new career has allowed me to travel full-time for the last 6 months and continues to allow me to work from anywhere in the world. I couldn’t imagine my life any other way!”
Samantha Hamilton – New England Wanderlust
“I knew people were making money at blogging, but I couldn’t figure it out on my own. That’s why I started to seek out courses.
As soon as I implemented what I learned from SYTB, I saw results.
My very first post was a keyword from Laura, and it ranked on page 1 of Google within weeks of publishing. In just 7 months, I was able to grow my traffic from just a few monthly sessions to 30K monthly sessions.
I’ve also been able to land partnerships with tourism boards, and actually make money with affiliate marketing strategies I learned in this course.
[Prior to joining] I did have reservations about buying the course. For one, it’s a big investment in a career path that I really didn’t know much about. There’s still this stigma out there that blogging as a career is dead, over-saturated, or just not legitimate, and I felt a little crazy for spending money on a class in this field for those reasons.
But once I went through Laura’s free trainings, and saw her examples on how you can have success with blogging without relying on social media, I decided to invest in myself, and my dreams. It was cheaper than some of my college classes, so putting it into perspective like that also helped.
SYTB has exceeded my expectations! While the lessons in the course are worth the money alone, I was blown away by how much Laura cares about her students, and she’s created a wonderfully supportive and positive community where I feel encouraged during my journey.
And Laura really knows what she’s talking about. She’s always staying on top of SEO trends, and learning more about the field. And most importantly, her methods actually work. Buying this course is one of the best things I have done for myself. My only regret is that I wish I had done it sooner.“
Heidi Nicklaus – Heidi Runs Abroad
“If you have a dream of starting a blog, it IS attainable. You can go at your own pace and you don’t need to know everything to start. I felt incredibly intimidated by not knowing a THING about websites or how to get started writing. The SYTB is sincerely a step-by-step guide. I rarely had any questions. You just follow along (literally with side-by-side tutorials so you’re clicking buttons on your website along with Laura).
The done-for-you tasks made me feel super confident. When filling in the outline, the words just flowed out of me. That’s the easy part – the passion! I also feel confident that as I build more content, I’ll get good quality feedback to make it even better. If you’re worried about not knowing if you’ll even start out of on the right track, don’t let that hold you back. Sign up! Even if your progress is slow, you’ll still be better off than never starting.
I feel like I have such a clear direction with finding the keywords, creating an outline, and then just filling it in! I didn’t need to come up with a process on my own; I just needed some clear, manageable steps.
I also love how supportive the process was. I never knew if I would consider myself a “writer,” but with manageable keywords and a straightforward, thorough blog outline…the words, passion, and content just flow out of me. It feels like writing a research paper (since I’m so comfortable and passionate about the topic), but it’s the most rewarding writing homework I’ve given myself.”
Alexandra Booze – East Coast Contessa
“Pull the trigger and DO IT! If you’re on the fence, just know that it will be the best money you will ever invest in yourself and your business. And Laura is amazing!
I could never get my blogs to rank, let alone rank on the first page of Google. Now I have at least 5 articles ranking #1 on Google! My website traffic has also doubled.”
Laura Elm – The Traveling Elms
“I love the way the course is broken down into sections to make it less overwhelming all at once. There is a LOT to know about SEO and the course helped me understand where to focus my time.
I now have 7,000 monthly sessions and was accepted into Journey last month!
If you’re struggling with all the things, just join! Laura and her team go above and beyond to make sure we all have the most up to date information and resources available to us.”
Kim & Denis Gervais – Explore Your Bucket List
“The program has provided a step by step process for us starting from scratch. We had no idea where to start and were relieved to find this program could help us every step of the way.
It is so important to have correct and relevant information when creating this type of business. This course provided us with and continues to provide us guidance within the ever-changing landscape of the blogging world. If you want this to be a business then make the investment.”
Carrie Green-Zinn – Carrie Green-Zin
“When I joined in 1/2023 I had about 50 posts and less than 1000 sessions per month. Through SYTB, I discovered I had not optimized any posts for SEO, had posts indexed that shouldn’t be, had improperly included affiliate links, and basically had to rewrite everything!
I would encourage others to join SYTB before starting their blog so that they begin doing things efficiently and correctly from the start.
I made many mistakes that I am still paying for and believe I would have grown more quickly had I found SYTB sooner. One of the MOST helpful pieces of the program is the very supportive and active community of hundreds of other bloggers in the FB group who are always available for ideas, answers, and encouragement.“
Jessica James – Past Lane Travels
“Laura at Scale Your Travel Blog is so patient no matter what your level of expertise in the blogging world. I was just starting in my blogging journey and knew NOTHING. Since I was new, she helped teach what was needed step by step so it isn’t as overwhelming.
It really is worthwhile to invest in your blog and yourself by building a good foundation from the beginning. It will save you a ton of time in the long run, and Laura doesn’t just sell the course and leave. She is constantly updating information as the blogging world changes.
My blog is growing slowly, and I’m enjoying getting press trips and staying in luxury hotels while I grow my following.”
Megan Hocking – The Endless Travellers
“I was a complete beginner and didn’t have a blog. Scale Your Travel Blog has helped me in every way possible, from knowing how to set my blog up in the correct way, to writing blog posts that rank in Google Search, and has even helped me start making money from my blog. Before SYTB I was honestly completely overwhelmed with it all and honestly didn’t know whether I would ever be able to make it work as a travel blogger, but SYTB has made it all seem possible.
If you truly want to be a travel blogger, you NEED SYTB. Don’t waste time trying to figure it out on your own, SYTB will give you everything you need to be successful in an easy to follow way – Laura is a great teacher! Laura is constantly updating the course to make sure it’s completely up to date, and the Facebook community is so supportive every step of the way.”
Mary Rowland – Wandering Michigan Wisconsin
“I could not have done this on my own without the SYTB expertise support!
I began with no experience NONE! What helped me out most was reaching out to others and asking for their specialized niche service.
If I can do it. You can too! All the support is available in the course set up by Laura and team and fellow students!”
Charlie Stewart – She Roams The Globe
“I had started my blog about 5 months before joining SYTB. I had about 10 posts that were poorly written, no traffic and had set my website up completely wrong. I didn’t understand SEO, I had tried to self teach but I just couldn’t wrap my head around it. I also was always worrying if I had done things the right way and wondering why I wasn’t seeing any results.
It’s honestly the best investment I’ve ever made for myself. I’ve learned so much and the support from Laura, the team and the other SYTBer’s has been amazing. I still have so much to learn from the rest of the course and can’t wait to see where it takes me and my blog.”
Jenny White – The Kai Life
“When I began Scale Your Travel Blog, I really thought that I knew enough about what I was doing and that the “hope and pray” strategy was what everyone was facing. I now understand that by following a very clear and structured strategy, and with time and effort I can control my own success.
Laura’s direction in the course has helped me clearly understand why my website needs to be set up in the way it now is. For me, it meant simplifying my site. I have several more changes to make before moving on to learning about SEO, but I’m thrilled already at the clarity my site offers, and better site speed.
Committing to SYTB has been one of the best decisions that I’ve made in my business to date and after experiencing it so far, I am confident that completing this program will be the foundation of growth in many areas within my blog. This program is like no other, and has risen the standards for me on other coaching and courses that I invest in moving forward. Laura’s direction within the course is extremely thorough and clear. She makes learning the information approachable to someone brand new, or with experience. Her own curiosity and passion for SEO and blogging makes me trust that I’ve got someone on my side long term. The way that SYTB incorporates so many tools to learn – from the course itself to the Facebook group full of passionate individuals eager to help one another, to the extra trainings, audits and assets provided – is second to none. I’m personally thrilled that I signed up for SYTB and am happy to report that it’s made me feel not alone in this journey, it’s wonderful to have support and to be empowered with clear knowledge!”
Jude & Ruby – Two Passports One Planet
“SYTB has cleared the decks – no longer are we just muddling through. We simplified our site with a switch to A2 and Kadence and wow our numbers have started to climb. The cloud surrounding keywords has lifted and we feel on a continuous improvement path as we start to refresh old posts.
We are feeling in control of our ‘to do’ list to continue in this trajectory. Several of our posts now show up Google’s front page!
It’s worth every penny because suddenly we felt part of a community that cares about everyone doing well. The trust and support in the FB group and in SYTB interactions is brilliant and while we probably have taken more than we have to give currently, we’re so grateful to have less stress and more positivity to keep going.”
Eleanor – Elevate Your Escapes
“Finding Scale Your Travel Blog helped me take the leap to start my blog and business. The course details easy-to-understand step-by-step instructions. The “done for you” tasks helped me learn and grow while practicing. And, the community has kept me engaged, as it’s been challenging to find the time to devote to the blog while working full-time and trying to enjoy life!
In less than a year in, I’m starting to earn income from itinerary planning services and affiliate links.
The investment was huge for me. I’m so glad I made the investment. The course is fantastic and helped me get my site up quickly. The community, via Facebook page, Facebook Lives, and Coffee Chats, keep me engaged and excited about growing my blog.”
Wayne Kask – Always On The Shore
“The main result that I’ve seen is a large increase in web traffic, all while just doing this part-time. And now making ad income and affiliate income. Joining the group has definitely improved my blogging skills because you’re able to see a number of other bloggers that are growing and what they’re doing for it to grow. It’s also motivating and competitive in a good way.
I didn’t have any reservations about joining the group [SYTB], I had actually joined a different group initially, but this one seemed more group-focused and a team feeling. It’s really just making an investment so you can get results much much quicker and have help along the way.”
Madison Krigbaum – Madison’s Footsteps
“SYTB first and foremost cleared up a lot of confusion about keyword research. I had been writing blog posts based more off what I knew vs. what people were searching for. Laura & Mike’s course taught me how to find topics that I knew about, were fun to write about, AND were possible for my site to rank for.
From 8,000 views/month in summer 2023, I’m now sitting at around 40,000 views/month on my site and have increased my monthly earnings to around $1,200! I’m hoping to apply for Mediavine soon.
It’s absolutely worth the investment, but only if you’re serious about monetizing your blog. It’s not magic, it will take a lot of hard work on your end, but if you want to make money blogging then SYTB will absolutely provide you with the skills you need to accomplish your goals. You’ll also be gaining a fantastic community of bloggers who are constantly supporting each other through wins and losses (like the “helpful” content update). No matter what question you have, there’s always someone in the FB group who has been through that struggle before and can help you out.”
Janet Cohen – Practical Travel Concepts
“I was just starting and looking for a company to build a website for me. Then I found SYTB and learned that I could build the website myself.
I was very nervous about working with WordPress and making mistakes that could hurt the website. The SYTB team was always there to help me to understand the system.
Joining the Scale Your Travel Blog (SYTB) team has been incredibly beneficial for both me and my website. Under Laura’s guidance, I have gained the confidence to move forward with building my own website, which is steadily progressing. Thanks to her expert advice, my articles are now ranking on Google and Bing, and I am earning affiliate income that continually surprises me. The SYTB program keeps me focused and, most importantly, makes me feel like I am not alone in this endeavor. Working with the SYTB team has been one of the best investments I’ve made, providing invaluable support and direction in my blogging journey.”
Christy Evers – North Carolina Traveler
“Scale Your Travel Blog has been a game-changer for me. Where do I start? First off, it showed me how to set up my blog the right way and explained why it matters. I learned how to write posts that attract readers and catch the attention of search engines. It also taught me how to track my progress. I was able to see what was wrong with my original blog and decided to scrap my old blog and start fresh, and it’s been a great decision. My new blog is still pretty new, so I’m not making much money yet.
But thanks to SYTB, I set up analytics that show my views, impressions and sessions are steadily climbing. It’s really motivating to see that progress. I have no doubt that if I stick with it I will get to where I want to be. SYTB gives you a realistic, solid plan for blogging success. All I had to do was put in the work and follow the course, and I’ve been gaining momentum ever since. Now, instead of just hoping my posts reach an audience, I feel confident they will. Plus, I learned how to pick the right topics to write about. I picked up so many tips and tricks I didn’t even know I needed. Honestly, I wouldn’t have discovered them without this course. The support of the online community is also amazing! It’s the best money I’ve ever spent.”
Nicki Post – Nicki Posts Travel Stuff
“I had a blog for many years, but I had only just started taking it seriously. I needed help to figure out how to better write effective posts and organize the site.
SYTB will help you to feel more confident in what you are doing with your website. Laura does a great job of bringing you into the community and feeling like you matter as an individual. She is always patient and takes the time to respond to your emails and/or Facebook posts. Even if you think you know some things, you will learn so much more and in great detail. You will definitely see an improvement in the quality of what you are offering to your readers.”
Monica Manuel – The Boho Travels
“I wanted to earn money from blogging but I just didn’t know how. I was also eager to learn about SEO and affiliate marketing, but all the free information that I could find online seemed so complicated and overwhelming. Plus, I wasn’t sure if I was getting the “right” information. Laura is an amazing coach.
I love SYTB because of how Laura breaks down complicated information and makes all the lessons digestible. I also love that the SYTB community is so warm, welcoming, encouraging – that it’s one of the things I check every morning to get inspired and help keep me going. Because of SYTB, I’m just taking it a step at a time. And even if at times I feel like things are so slow or that I am so slow, I just remind myself that it’s a marathon and not a sprint. And that I should just keep on applying what I’ve learned and I’ll see the results I want to see soon.”
Tabitha Bailar – Travel Compositions
“I’ve been able to pay for my travels 100% out of my blog income.
I was starting at ground zero when I started with SYTB. I work best following step by step instructions and I didn’t understand where to even begin when I started blogging. SYTB provides a “scientific approach” to blogging that is easy to follow and helped grow my website into an actual business.
You will be floored by the support of the SYTB team, Laura’s generosity with time and info, and the invaluable information in the Facebook group. This course provides way more than you realize and pays for itself in value.”
Helen Lin – 7 Wonders Travel Blog
“Laura has taken out the guessing work of starting up your own blog. Literally the step-by-step module with Laura is SO helpful, since I was doing it wrong the whole time!
The amount of time that Laura saves you in terms of showing you the correct path to monetizing a blog is BEYOND VALUE! Just setting it up, going through the process, learning everything from keywords to affiliate marketing is PRICELESS.
I honestly cannot believe people can figure this out on their own without someone’s help, because it would take someone years to figure out every little thing Laura teaches you. Laura makes sure to give you a lot of support including a wonderful facebook forum with so many types of coaching calls! You will get all your questions answered.”
Tom & Katie Heinowski – Trekking The Dream
“Don’t think too long, take the plunge and then follow the strategy… it works! We consistently see results when we do what we’ve been told we should be doing. There is a clear contrast in performance between our earlier posts and newer ones where we have applied our learning.
We’ve been able to push through those times when we might otherwise have stopped. Seeing our DA drop and losing a couple of thousand sessions a month was really disheartening but knowing that by following Laura’s strategy things would pick up kept us going. And things did pick up! We are now approaching 10K sessions/month and have had our first affiliate income.”
Gemma Tedaldi-Davies – The Travelling Tedaldi
“Just in the last 12 months my traffic has increased 8X and I am on target to reach Mediavine by the end of the year.
I can not thank Laura and the SYTB team for the insights and help they have provided since I joined the course, I am gaining traffic and passive income day after day and I couldn’t have done it without them.”
Tiffany Lin – Follow Tiff’s Journey
“I’ve learned a lot about SEO and made it into Mediavine within a year from starting SYTB all thanks to Laura! This was the goal I set for myself upon joining and I started to feel doubtful it would happen due to my trajectory with the seasons but was stoked that it did! She reassured me on the phone (before I signed up) what I already knew was the right answer — this was just what I needed to scale my blog into a business.
If you already think the course is what you need to help you grow and monetize your blog, go with your gut. It is exactly what you’re looking for and don’t wait as long as I did to pull the trigger on it. I could have been generating traffic and income sooner if I didn’t hesitate for so long. The course is an investment into your future if you are serious about growing your website into a business.”
Allison Sicking – Viva La Travelista
“Before SYTB, my travel blog was just a side hustle that I worked on in my free time outside of my full-time job. I was an intermediate blogger and had some knowledge of SEO. However, I knew I needed help from experts to help my blog reach its full potential. Now, I feel super confident about my blog, SEO skills, and income potential.
Since joining the course, my blog has completely transformed based on recommendations from [Laura’s] site audit. I thought I knew SEO, but I really learned so much from this course and my rankings truly benefited from Laura’s expertise.
Writing new blog posts has become so much easier with the course templates, outlines, and tools. And having Laura’s support every step of the way made a huge difference because I knew she would be there to help me reach my goal of getting into Mediavine. Even when I faced traffic setbacks, Laura’s encouragement and advice got my blog back on track. After taking this course, I know I am set up for success to continue to grow my blog into a full-time six-figure business.
My sessions have grown from 15K sessions to almost 50K sessions in just over 8 months. My DA has grown from 21 to 28. Almost all of my posts rank on page 1 of Google within hours or days of posting them. And my affiliate income continues to grow every month. I honestly can’t imagine where I’d be now without the support, encouragement, and skills I have gained from this course.“
Amanda Renkel – Mae’s Miles & Music
“My blog went from having virtually no readers to over 6,500 monthly readers. I saw a slight growth with the self-guided program but massive growth with the SYTB coaching program. I now know how to write a post and rank on page 1 of Google within just a few days or weeks. Since joining SYTB, I have only experienced an upward trend each month, and I know it’s pushing me toward achieving my goals quickly.
I was skeptical about joining STYB at first. I was at a low point, concerned about what I would do for work. It seemed too good to be true. Make money from something I’d been trying to make money from for years? Without using social media?
Once I purchased the SYTB program and saw fast growth, I wished I had just started with that program sooner.
SYTB has exceeded my expectations. I never made a single dollar from 2017 through 2021 on my blog. In 2022 I made over $500, $215 last month alone. It’s only up from here!“
Katie Caf – Katie Caf Travel
“Before SYTB I didn’t know anything about SEO, backlinks, etc. I was getting nowhere, but I assumed it was because my blog was new. After six months, I was starting to feel like I was running in circles.
With SYTB I’ve grown my blog traffic from 1,000 sessions per month to 30,000 sessions per month, and I’ve scaled my income from $0 to around $500 per month in affiliate sales. Blogging comes a lot more naturally to me now, both due to practice and the practical skills SYTB equipped me with I’m a lot faster at researching, writing, editing, and formatting blog posts.”
Beth McCarter – The Travel Fam
“I went from not knowing the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org to gaining marketable SEO skills. Now I help my friends and family set their blogs up correctly and optimize them for Google.
I was terrified of putting the money down for Scale Your Travel Blog. I’m a former teacher married to a teacher, so our income was very limited. I can honestly say that joining SYTB was the best decision I have ever made for our family’s finances. It’s opened so many doors for me, and I am now able to work as a contractor and make 3x what I did as a teacher from my laptop while traveling!“
Rachel Grenis – Caribbean Uncovered
“I was horrified to purchase a course. But, after following Laura for over a year and learning so much from her without paying a dime, I finally decided that if she was offering so much value for free, she could offer me so so much more. And she did.
Now, I literally kick myself thinking about where I could have been if I HAD started a year prior! SYTB gave me (and continues to give me) the knowledge I needed to get my business up and running and the confidence to succeed. SYTB provides more value than its worth and continues to exceed my expectations.
My blogging skills have increased 10x. I didn’t even know how much there was to know! Each time I hop on a group call from Laura or listen to a live in the FB group, I learn a little bit more to put into action. I have put consistent effort into my blog for four full months, seen my traffic go from 0 to 3,500 sessions/month, and watched it increase every day.“
Heather Kasvinsky – This Noshtalgic Life
“I was definitely apprehensive about paying for Scale Your Travel Blog when I did not earn an income yet from my blog. I didn’t have the extra cash, so I took a leap of faith and put the course on my credit card. I decided I needed to invest in coaching.
Prior to deciding to pay for the course, I wasn’t clear on how much I actually needed the coaching I was going to receive from Laura. I am extremely happy I invested! I am not sure I would have stuck with blogging if it weren’t for SYTB and Laura’s support.
Now, more than half of my blog posts are ranking on the first page of google, and 1/4 of them are ranking in the top three results! I have companies approaching me to become an affiliate for them rather than me reaching out to them to become an affiliate. WOW! I can also confidently call myself an SEO expert now! I can write posts that rank on the first page of Google and rank higher than other high-authority websites.
Writing, ideas, and confidence flow from my mind and my fingertips now. What is incredibly rewarding is seeing everything I learned in SYTB paying off due to my following (closely) the advice from Laura. If people follow the lessons and instructions laid out in the course, they will eventually succeed and see amazing results!
All I want to do is work on my blog. It is the most rewarding creative venture I have worked on since receiving my MFA in 2005. However, this one actually makes me money instead of putting me into debt! I see it as making a positive impact in all areas of my life. Traffic to my site has started to double, monthly, due to my hard work.“
Kassidy Olson – Kassidy’s Journey
“Before joining Scale Your Travel Blog, I honestly felt like I was doing a fantastic job [with my blog] because I had no idea what I was doing. I was writing about anything and everything that I wanted to, and I just thought that it was going to work. I didn’t realize that there were actual skills required to turn a blog into a full-time business.
It was after setting up Google Analytics and seeing that I had about 1 session per month that I realized I was doing everything wrong. I became frustrated and stopped blogging for a few months until I found SYTB.
After joining SYTB, I’ve seen results that I never thought were possible back when I first set up Google Analytics. I went from 0 sessions per month to nearly 10,000. I’ve started earning money from affiliates, and have had three partnerships with companies that align with my brand.
And the growth keeps on coming! I’ve seen lots of growth in many areas, including my knowledge of what blogging actually is. I had no idea what SEO is, and now I’m out explaining it to others. I’ve also been able to grow my mindset, which has been incredibly important.
I was really nervous about spending money on something that wasn’t earning me money, as I think that most people are. But something that I had to consider was that if I wanted this to be my business, I had to invest in it. I thought about it this way: if someone was opening up a brick & mortar shop, they couldn’t open it for free. It would cost them money to rent the space, buy supplies, hire employees, etc. So, if blogging is going to be business, I have to invest as well.
After spending the money, I can say that SYTB has exceeded my expectations. Laura and her team are always adding to the program, providing expert advice, and giving more than I believe any other coach would. They truly care and want their students to be successful, which is what makes SYTB so special.“
Erie Snobolen – Everywhere Ontario
“For me, SYTB was THE reason I began blogging! It all started when I came across Mike & Laura Travel Blog while teaching for VIPKid in 2020. I loved Laura’s content and signed up for her email list. This was at the time that she began branching into travel blogging training, and out of the blue, I decided I wanted to start travel blogging. I had always dreamed of traveling the world as a digital nomad, but never believed it would be possible.
The funny thing is that the only reason I began teaching with VIPKid, and therefore the only reason I came across Laura, was because I was in a place of desperate need to support my family financially through a very tough season. It’s amazing that such a promising future in blogging and the most exciting move in my career yet – came out of a place of desperation and deep struggle. And now I am closer than ever to my dream of traveling the world as a digital nomad travel blogger!
I did not have a blog before signing up for SYTB, but I can say that I started out very clueless, timid, and embarrassed to post something online as a newbie blogger. But now every day that passes I am more and more confident in my skills, and have recently started writing, editing, and supporting other travel bloggers in SYTB. It’s a complete 180 degree change!
SYTB has allowed me to step outside of my comfort zone and make a career move I never would have made on my own. It has also allowed me to take an extended leave of absence from my full-time job… and get to the point where I am inches away from quitting entirely and relying solely on income as a blogger and freelance SEO Specialist, Editor, and Virtual Assistant.“
Sarah Simon – Mukikapup’s Travels
“Before SYTB, I was wishing I knew how to make the blog work, but I was discouraged, so I rarely worked on it. I was getting frustrated because I knew that if I wanted it to become something I needed to be working on it, but I didn’t know the right steps to take and was sick of feeling like I was wasting time doing work based on guessing! Also trying to do everything from Pinterest, to social media to SEO and more was too overwhelming and there was no way I could do it all.
I honestly didn’t know how to figure out what to write about that would be worth my time and that I would enjoy.
I had watched a few course webinars at the time, and knew I wanted to do something. SYTB’s stood out from the beginning because I could tell it was actually live, plus Laura seemed so knowledgeable and helpful. I did a call with Laura to ask a few questions and decided to join.
I only had actual reservations after joining because I freaked out about having to change my theme on WordPress, which I think is pretty common for people who’ve been using WP for a long time. I did a call with Laura and realized it would be worth it, and it has been 1,000%. It’s definitely worth following what Laura says in the course because it all works. SYTB has greatly exceeded my expectations.
[Before Scale Your Travel Blog] I kept thinking that I wished I had more hand-holding, so to speak, to guide me through exactly what to do in actionable steps, or I thought maybe I just needed more mentoring. SYTB is exactly the answer I was hoping for. Not only does it have clear, easy-to-follow actionable steps that aren’t overwhelming, but also Laura and the community are so helpful and genuinely caring. It’s like before I was trying to see through extreme fog, and now the weather is sunny and clear with no clouds.”
Teresa Kulczycki – An Acre in the City
“When I joined SYTB, I had my blog for a few years but was looking for a way to improve the site’s appearance and content. I also wanted to to learn how I could make money with my blog.
The program covers all aspects needed to grow and monetize your blog in an easy to follow and frequently updated manner.
My DA has steadily been rising, and I’ve started to make affiliate income.”
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