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Step 1. Find the Purpose of Your Blog Homepage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To create a powerful homepage for your travel blog, you need to define your main objective that will further guide the whole design process. Here are three examples of goals that bloggers strive to reach via their homepage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Increase conversions. <\/strong>If you want your website visitors to convert, you need to motivate them enough and reduce friction. To do so, be sure to place the forms you want visitors to fill out or buttons to click in a prominent location. This includes registration, subscription, and feedback forms. <\/li>
  2. Present your brand. <\/strong>For visitors coming to your blog for the first time, it\u2019s important that they can clearly understand what it is that you do. A homepage can help you make a strong first impression. You can present your brand\u2019s principles, value proposition, and mission. <\/li>
  3. Improve user experience. <\/strong>Users normally come to a website with a purpose in mind, such as searching for information, exploring services, subscribing to a newsletter, etc. Good design will help visitors to your travel blog navigate your site and determine what they need.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Step 2. Pick the Right Design Elements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Now that you know the main goals that a homepage can help you achieve, ask yourself the following questions: What do you absolutely need on the page? What does your target audience expect to find there? What design elements are a priority? Answers to these questions will help you design the homepage structure for your travel blog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Meanwhile, here are some of the essential elements that should go into each and every blog homepage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Clear Value Proposition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Visitors to your website should immediately understand what your brand offers. So, tell them exactly what it is that you do with a clear value proposition. Otherwise, they won\u2019t be likely to stick around for much longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Research<\/a> has shown that, on average, visitors check out a new website for 10 to 20 seconds on average. However, pages with a clear value proposition can hold their attention for longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For example, the homepage of The Blonde Abroad<\/em> features a welcome text that introduces the blog and appeals to the target audience of female travelers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The value proposition on The Blonde Abroad blog<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    2. A Call to Action<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    When you understand what you want your visitors to do, you can accelerate action through a visible call to action (CTA). The most effective CTAs make use of buttons and\/or links that contrast with the color of the background. For example, if you want more users to join your email list, add a \u201cSubscribe\u201d button. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You can use several CTAs if you want to send visitors to different pages of your site. For example, the Stuck In Customs<\/em> blog homepage invites users to \u201cRead the Blog\u201d and \u201cLearn Photography\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    CTAs on the Stuck In Customs blog<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    3. Your Best Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Include your absolute best posts on your homepage so you\u2019ll have higher chances of holding the attention of your audience for longer. Good content will encourage users to keep exploring your posts and help build trust. It can also be a great way to move leads through the marketing funnel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For example, the I Am Aileen <\/em>blog homepage features the most popular posts so readers can check out the best content right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Popular posts on the I Am Aileen blog<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    4. Your Latest Posts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    To accommodate your regular visitors, you could display your most recent posts on your blog homepage. This will also let new users know that your website is constantly being updated and contains relevant information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In the example below, you can see the latest travel guides of the Anywhere We Roam<\/em> blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The latest travel guides on the Anywhere We Roam blog<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    If you post other forms of content, you can share them as well. For instance, the Dan Flying Solo <\/em>blog homepage features the latest videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The “Latest Videos” section on the Dan Flying Solo blog<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    5. Social Proof<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    An overwhelming part (84%)<\/a> of consumers find online reviews to be \u201cimportant or very important\u201d in their shopping decisions. So, sharing positive feedback from customers can greatly help to build trust with your audience. You can create a section for reviews on your website or simply screenshot positive comments and display them in a gallery. Adding a name and photo gives far more credibility to testimonials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Another way to leverage social proof is to add a \u201cfeatured on\u201d list with a number of platforms that have links back to your website. Adding a link to publications will establish further trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    6. Information About You<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Write a bit about yourself, including your qualifications and experience so users can relate to you and take an interest in your writing. Adding your photo will add a humanizing touch to your website and increase your credibility. For example, if you scroll down the homepage of the Along The Dusty Roads<\/em> blog, you\u2019ll find a quick note from its creators about what the blog offers. It\u2019s concise, yet descriptive, and features the blog\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    A note from blog creators on the Along The Dusty Roads blog<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    7. Social Media Buttons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Place social media buttons on the homepage so that users can follow you on those platforms. This will allow them to learn all the news from your brand even if they don\u2019t specifically check your website. For instance, you can put social buttons in the header, footer, or sidebar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    8. Email Subscription Form<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    If your value proposition and homepage are captivating enough, visitors may want to subscribe to your newsletter to receive updates from your blog directly in their mailbox. Make sure to place a subscription form on your homepage if you wish to grow your mailing list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For example, the Indie Traveler<\/em> blog has a noteworthy subscription form with only two fields to fill in. In addition, there is a clear description of the newsletter content that is clearly visible on the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    An email subscription form on the Indie Traveller blog<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    9. Contact Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Putting your contact information on your website will allow users to reach you when needed. Many companies place their email address, phone number, and legal address in the footer of their website. Thus, you won\u2019t lose any potential leads and can add credibility to your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step 3. Follow the Best Practices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    To create a thoughtful homepage design for your travel blog, you\u2019ll need to establish a hierarchy among the elements on your page. Thus, visitors will travel from one element to another until they reach your CTA and complete the required action. Here are a few ideas on how to make efficient travel blog templates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Grab Attention With Your Headline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    A clever headline will present your offer to visitors so they immediately know they\u2019re in the right place. With just a few words, you can make your headline captivating. Visitors might be hard-pressed to find detailed information about your brand\u2019s specifics, but a clear headline (usually placed next to the logo or at the top of the page) will let them know right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Design Simple<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Simple travel blog design is advantageous because it focuses the audience\u2019s attention on what\u2019s important and facilitates site navigation. 76% of visitors<\/a> believe that easy navigation is the most important factor in website design. So, start with the basics and include only crucial elements in your design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Look at this simple, yet eye-catching design of Our Wild Abandon<\/em> travel blog. Sometimes less is more, isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"Simplicity\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>
    Simplicity of design on the Our Wild Abandon blog<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Also, keep mobile users in mind. As more and more traffic is coming from mobile devices, making your website mobile-responsive will ensure a smooth experience for smartphone users. For this reason, it\u2019s better to build your website with mobile in mind instead of fixing the layout later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Add a CTA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Depending on what your homepage aims to compel your visitors to do, create appropriate CTAs<\/a> that help move leads down the funnel. You can even add two or three CTAs in different places on the page. For example, add a \u201cSubscribe\u201d button for the newsletter, a \u201cLearn More\u201d button to direct users to your offer, or a \u201cBook\u201d button to send users to the booking page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Below is an example of a CTA button on the Indie Traveller<\/em> blog, inviting the user to read the blogger\u2019s eBook. The button has a more intense color than the background, so it\u2019s clearly visible and distinctly presents the offer by stating \u201cRead the First Chapter\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    A CTA on the Indie Traveller blog<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    4. Place Your Offer Above the Fold<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    When you describe your value proposition, make sure to place it all above the fold. Thus, prospects will see what it is that you offer even if they don\u2019t intend to scroll down (which some may not). Compelling the target audience to stick around with your headline and offer may significantly improve your blog\u2019s performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    On the example below, you can read about the Tiny Atlas<\/em> blog\u2019s focus right as you open the homepage, so you can determine whether or not you want to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The offer on the Tiny Atlas blog<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    5. Show Content Categories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    To facilitate navigation, you can offer a selection of categories for users to choose from so they can discover the most relevant posts themselves, as in the below example of the BucketListly Blog<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The “Topics” section on the BucketListly Blog<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    How to Create a Travel Blog Homepage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    When new visitors come to your website, they are usually eager to find the information they are looking for. The faster they can do this, the better. For this reason, you should create a homepage design for your travel blog that will allow users to easily navigate the site and find answers to their questions. For better results, be sure to offer a clear value proposition, introduce your best content, and move users forward with the right CTA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Your blog homepage is like the virtual front door of your brand. Its goal is to meet your visitors and help them navigate your content. It\u2019s important to choose the elements that you display properly so they can improve the user experience and align with your goals. A good homepage for travel blogs should have eye-catching aesthetics and be able to convert visitors. This post explains how to create a travel blog homepage that will help achieve your brand\u2019s objectives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":43,"featured_media":13795,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_eb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[26,136],"class_list":["post-13792","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advices","tag-blog","tag-design"],"acf":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13792","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/43"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13792"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13792\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28393,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13792\/revisions\/28393"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13795"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13792"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13792"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13792"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}