Reddit Threatens to Block Google + AI Challenge Update!

So, how is the AI site challenge going?

Well, it's now been 1 month since the Grow an EXISTING site challenge started and I have an update!

You can see all the traffic stats and video updates right here.

Many of the participants have decided to reveal their niches or sites!

And I will simply say that 1 participant is WAY ahead of the others, but will it last?!?

This particular challenge lasts 90 days, so we are 1/3 of the way through.


Google Responds to Controversial Tweet + Reddit Threatens to Block Google

Well, there is no shortage of news in Google land!

And Jared and I are here to report on that news.

In today's episode, we dive deep into the back and forth Twitter and Google had regarding my tweet that started it all.

Tons of gems about the Helpful Content Update and the impact that the blogging community is seeing.

In addition, Reddit has threatened to block Google.

To put it lightly, Google might have a Reddit problem on its hands.

Read, Watch, or Listen to the full episode in to get all the details.

Oh, and we both provide an update on our Amazon Influencer side hustles...and I was shocked to hear how much Jared is making compared to me!

Finally, we review a couple of weird niche sites...both of which are actually doing pretty well.

Be sure to check out the entire episode right here.

Thanks again,

Spencer


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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

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