Camping is a great activity for improving your mental health, physical fitness, survival skills, and social bonds. Many are drawn to it because of its simplicity and proximity to nature. More people are taking it up every year. The new ones are always looking for references online such as ebooks, podcasts, forums, and blogs. If you are a long-time camper, then perhaps you can share your knowledge to these beginners. You can build your own community, develop friendships, and learn from your peers. You could even monetize the blog and make it financially sustainable. Start your own camping blog by doing the following:
Seek Out Inspirations
Look for existing blogs on the topic that you enjoy. Seek out the most successful ones with large readerships and figure out what they are doing right. What makes them so engaging? Why do you keep coming back? What sorts of topics get the most views and comments? How do they style their articles? What does their websites look like? There is no single template for success. As you find more of these blogs, you will see that some patterns will emerge but that each has its own unique character. You can be inspired by these but you will have to develop your own concept.
Know Your Strengths
One of the reasons why you simply cannot copy a good blog is because you probably have your own strengths and interests. For example, you might see a site that specializes on glamping whereas you are more of a minimalist yourself. You can achieve just as much success, if not more, as long as you are able to utilize your particular set of knowledge and communicate effectively with your audience. Some might post as storytellers with a focus on the experience and the landscape. Others might be more concerned about the practical matters such as the logistics, finances, and equipment.
Plan Your Posts
Blogging might seem easy but you will need to devote a significant amount of time in this endeavor to generate quality posts. Carve out regular writing time in your schedule whether this is before or after your regular work. Perhaps you might camp out on weekends and write about the adventure in the weekdays. Aim to post at least once a week although it would be better if you can increase the frequency.
Get a Good Camera
Don’t just talk about your favorite places and gear. Show them through a quality camera that will give them justice. It would be great if you can purchase a dedicated device but you can also use one of the better phone cameras on the market for this camping blog.
