162 | How I Got My Second Site Accepted to Journey by Mediavine: Niche Blogging Update
In this episode, I’m sharing some exciting news—I got my second site, Southern Crush on the Road, accepted into Journey by Mediavine! This travel blog started as a passion project after spinning off a section of my crafting blog into a niche site. Even though travel blogs seem to be a tough niche right now, sometimes going against the grain pays off.
Tune in as I walk you through my journey, from repurposing content to launching my new site, committing to one post per week, and eventually getting accepted into Journey with Mediavine, even though I didn’t hit the traffic minimum. I’ll also share why adding the Grow plugin was a key step, what you can expect when starting out with low RPMs, and how your first earnings, no matter how small, are worth celebrating.
Key Takeaways:
- How I spun off my crafting blog content into a separate niche travel blog
- The importance of the Grow plugin for Mediavine’s Journey program
- Why quality content can get you accepted to Journey even if you don’t meet the traffic threshold
- Early insights into RPMs and ad revenue with Journey by Mediavine
- Tips for staying motivated with a new blog and planning for long-term success
If you’re thinking about launching a second site or getting into Journey by Mediavine, this episode is full of tips and inspiration! And don’t forget to check out my free “How to Start a Blog” course linked below.
Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for my 30-day update on how things are going with Journey! Until then, stay creative.
Links and resources mentioned during this episode:
- Apply to Journey by Mediavine TODAY! (aff link)
- My niche travel blog https://www.southerncrushontheroad.com
- 153 | Niche Blogging: How It Started vs. How It’s Going
- 148 | Blog Rebrand and Niche Sites with Heather Painchaud
- Start a Blog Course: Blog Kickstart
- 2024 Content Planner Creatives On Fire™️ Content Planner
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