The Journal
Strategy & thoughts from a TA-turned-designer on websites, fees, and the business foundations for independent travel advisors.
How Travel Advisors Can Monetize Their Squarespace Website With Affiliate Marketing
Learn how travel advisors can monetize their websites by sharing authentic recommendations, building trust, and leveraging tools like Squarespace. From curating travel gear lists to setting up paywalls for exclusive content, you’ll find actionable tips to turn your website into a revenue generator.
How To Implement Travel Planning Fees That Feel Aligned & Sustain Your Business | A Case Study
Ever feel like you’re working around the clock for clients who don’t value your time? By 2019, Caitlin was drowning in client requests, endless revisions, and no-shows who promised to book but disappeared. Sound familiar? She knew something had to change before burnout got the best of her.
Why Your Host Agency Website Is Holding Your Travel Business Back
As someone who pours so much care and attention into your work, you deserve a travel advisor website that truly reflects your unique approach to travel planning. If you’re still using the standard site your host agency provides, you might be missing out on an opportunity to connect more deeply with your clients.
Using Custom Code to Create A Memorable Website on Squarespace
There’s so much that can be crafted beyond the Squarespace grid that can elevate your website with unique and interactive design elements. I’m still on the side that simplicity and accessibility reign, but that doesn’t mean boring so I’m sharing a few features and resources so you can get creative too.
6 Design Elements Your Website Needs To Boost Conversion
When I audit websites, I notice the same gaps over and over —elements that could be turning curious visitors into loyal clients. In this post, I’ll walk through six essentials inspired by the StoryBrand framework, showing how clear messaging and customer-focused design can transform your site’s experience and conversion.
Boost Your Squarespace Blog Traffic With These 5 Must-Have Strategies
In this multi-part post, I cover some key strategies to implement in Squarespace and throughout your blog to enhance the chances of actually getting your thoughts and knowledge found on the interweb.
on Branding & Positioning
on Running a Travel Business
on Client Experience
on Blogging, Design, SEO & Website Strategy
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