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Instructions about travel website -

Please make sure you DO read the instructions.

You have 2 options, a travel blog and travel website, please read:

Step 1: Domain Name, Registration and WordPress Website Hosting.

Step 2: Install WordPress (this is the only one you can use).

Step 3: WordPress Themes and Layout.

Step 4: WordPress Plugins: Plugins are basically add-ons to your WordPress site that introduce additional functionality. You can add an almost unlimited amount of plugins to do some fancy cool stuff.

Step 5: Pages Every Travel Writer Website Needs

Now that you have the scoop on how to build a site (or have one built), what do you do about the content? Organizing your content in a way that is easy to navigate is a must. Here are the must-have pages for a site that will wow editors and readers:

• About. Somewhere on your site-whether it's the front page or an "About Me" page-should be a bio that lets editors and readers know who you are and shares your mission with the website.
• Contact. Don't forget to tell people how they can contact you. If the content on your site is appealing to an editor or publisher but they can't easily find your contact information, that's bad. A dedicated contact page is important.
• Travel or Destinations Page Part of a travel blog is sharing your travel stories.
• Travel Tips This is a great page to include on your blog and where you can share your top tips for traveling with your readers.
• Resources Page This is a great page to share all the travel resources you personally use and trust. You are building a relationship with your readers and they will appreciate knowing your favorite travel items, apps, booking engines and more.
• Book A Trip Page Offering a section on your site with links to TripAdvisor, Booking.com and other booking engines offers your readers a great spot to quickly look for travel deal.

What should a travel website include?

Though "travel" might seem like a relatively straightforward category, there are tons of different types of sites that fall under this umbrella.

And the design elements you need depend on the type of site you're running.

After all, the goals of an official tourism site for a city or country are very different from those of a travel blogger or tour company.

So as you read through this post, keep in mind that not all of the recommendations will apply to your site.

Each design element is intended to accomplish a specific goal. It's up to you to know what your goals are, then use that information to make informed decisions about each page on your site.

But in general, the ideal travel website should include a mix of the following:

• High-quality photography
• A brief summary of the area, with highlights of important places
• Hotel recommendations with web links to hotel and booking sites
• Information about recreation and outdoor activities
• Guides to arts and culture, including museums, theaters, and other attractions
• Packing tips
• Maps and guides
• Public transport information
• Airport information
• Relevant tips on language and local dialect

Of course, your site likely won't need to include all of the elements on this list.

For example, if you're running a tourism site for a U.S. city and your target audience is primarily American, you won't need to include information on the local language. So instead of using this as a checklist of necessities, view it as a starting point for your own priority list, tailored to what your site needs to accomplish.

Then, once you've created your list, you can determine the best way to incorporate each necessary element into your site's design.

But as anyone who's ever played even a minor role in the design process can attest to, transforming a list of elements into an effective, visually appealing site isn't as simple as it might sound.

Fortunately, plenty of other travel sites have already accomplished this goal - and you can use their results to guide your design decisions.

With that in mind, let's get started.