Is it still possible to succeed in the "Travel Niche" affiliate marketing in 2024 with so much competition?

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The "general travel" niche is dead, but "problem-solving travel" is booming. Don't write about "10 things to do in Paris." Instead, write about "How to travel with a reactive dog in Europe" or "Best portable workstations for van-lifers in 2024." These are specific problems that require specific products, which makes the affiliate link a helpful resource rather than a pushy ad. High-ticket items like travel insurance or luxury luggage sets convert better when you target these specific intents. Find a micro-niche that you actually live in, and you’ll find that the competition drops off significantly.

   Answered 2024-10-12 by Heather Collins

Would you be willing to pivot into "Experiential Travel" where the focus is on booking specific workshops or retreats rather than just hotels and flights?

   Answered 2024-11-01 by Robert Taylor

• That’s a great angle, Robert. Retreats and specialty workshops (like photography tours) often pay 10% to 15% commissions compared to the 2% you get from Expedia. Plus, the price point is much higher. I’ve been looking into "Sustainable Farm-Stays," and there is almost no competition on the first page of Google for those specific keywords right now.

     Commented 2024-11-15 by David Sterling

Local SEO is another huge opportunity. Being the "Affiliate Expert" for a specific city can be much more profitable than being a mediocre global travel blogger.

   Answered 2024-12-05 by Barbara Wilson

• Spot on, Barbara. If you can rank for "best luxury transport in [City]," you’ll get high-intent traffic that is ready to book high-ticket services immediately.

     Commented 2024-12-12 by Courtney Williams