I am a travel blogger, but my background is public relations and communications and I can say, without a doubt, that email marketing is one of the most effective ways to connect with your audience, build relationships, and increase engagement on your blog/business.
In fact, email marketing can have a major impact on your blog’s growth – you may increase your traffic and make more money using it. So this article will be focused more on the business and marketing side of a travel blog.
Here are five ways email marketing can transform your travel blog – and some tips from my business experience that can help make this process seamless and effective.
1. Building a Stronger Relationship with Your Audience
What I love most about email marketing is that it is one of the best ways to build deeper connections with your readers. Instead of relying solely on social media or blog posts, email allows you to communicate directly with your audience.
With personalized content and tailored offers, you can make your readers feel special and appreciated. By regularly sending out newsletters with curated travel tips, destination guides, or exclusive deals, you’re fostering loyalty and encouraging return visits to your blog.
I remember that the scariest thing for me, when thinking of launching my first newsletter, for another site I have, was to design it. It was indeed far more complicated back in the day! Now, platforms like Mailrelay offer an intuitive editor with artificial intelligence capabilities that help you craft the perfect email. Moreover, whether you’re writing about your latest adventure or offering travel discounts, Mailrelay ensures that your emails are not only eye-catching but also that they have a great deliverability.
Another issue I had when I launched my first newsletter was the cost-related one. I was looking for a free option – to be able to increase my site views and to make money so I could start investing. Mailrelay has the best option for a free account, as you can send up to 80 000 emails monthly to maximum 20 000 subscribers. And they support this community-building effort by providing 100% expert support for all accounts, including free ones. This ensures that your email campaigns run smoothly, allowing you to focus on what matters most, and that is connecting with your readers.
2. Boosting Traffic with Targeted Campaigns
When you create an email list, you’re building an audience of people who are already interested in your content.
You might tell me that a travel blogger is a travel blogger – and I would add that some visit museums while others do not; some travel with a family, while others travel solo or with a pet; some go to big cities, while others prefer beaches or remote destinations. And the list of differences between travel bloggers can go on and on.
So as each travel blogger is different, people – the readers – have also different preferences. So you will attract the people who resonate with you and your traveling style.
But maybe, like me, you address different people. I traveled with our dog, while she was with us. I traveled a bit solo. I travelled with my husband, and now we travel as a family with our (now) teenage son.
I love visiting famous attractions – but I go a bit off-the-beaten-path too. We love amusement parks and I love museums and palaces! And I share it all on my blog.
But I know I have some readers who are interested in only some destinations or type of traveling that I am doing and sharing. And I know that with newsletters, I can use segmentations and create different newsletters, tailored to different preferences – at least Mailrelay has this option of segmentation available. And with the complete email analytics, you can see exactly which emails are more successful, which links are clicked, and what articles and topics are preferred by the readers.
3. Monetizing Your Blog through Email Campaigns
Monetization is a key goal for many bloggers – it was and is for me too -, and email marketing is an excellent tool to help you achieve that. Whether you’re promoting affiliate products, selling your own travel guides, or offering paid partnerships with travel brands, email campaigns allow you to directly reach your audience with personalized offers.
Since email marketing delivers a high return on investment (ROI), it’s a great way to start earning from your travel blog. For instance, Mailrelay’s robust tools for email marketing also include API integration and SMTP services, allowing you to manage large-scale email campaigns without any technical headaches. This is especially useful if you plan to scale your efforts and want to ensure your email campaigns reach as many readers as possible while tracking their performance through detailed analytics.
4. Building a Loyal Community of Readers
In the world of blogging, building a community of loyal followers is key to long-term success. With email marketing, you have a direct line to your readers. Sending regular updates, helpful tips, or even behind-the-scenes content can make your readers feel like they’re part of your journey. This sense of community is what keeps people coming back to your blog time and time again.
5. Increasing Your Email Deliverability and Engagement
No matter how well-crafted your email is, if it doesn’t reach your audience, it’s all for nothing. Fortunately, with email marketing, you can ensure that your emails actually land in your readers’ inboxes. You have to choose a platform that offers great deliverability and does not let your emails get into spam. (I had this issue in the past with a platform I used.)
My conclusion
I’ve used email marketing for this blog too. But when I had a personal health issue, I stopped sending emails. And yes, I saw the downsides in traffic and earnings.
I should correct this because I know I have a lot of great content that is slipping through the cracks and is not getting the views it deserves.
Even if I did not send an email in a while, I still recommend this tactic as being one of the best to increase traffic, generate loyal readers, and to make money. Make sure to use a tool that offers an easy-to-use platform, AI-powered features, and strong deliverability – Mailrelay is a great option. By using the right tools and crafting engaging campaigns, I’ve been able to take my travel blog to the next level, and I plan to do it again!
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