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7/26/2024
17 : 14
SearchGPT Announced! (The End of Google?)
Yesterday, OpenAI announced SearchGPT, an AI-powered search engine that is a direct competitor to Google search. What does that mean for Google? What does it mean for publishers? This is the first
7/24/2024
18 : 24
Ezoic vs Journey: What Pays More?
So, I recently moved a site from the Ezoic ad platform over to Journey by Mediavine. Journey is a new option created by Mediavine for sites that don't get enough traffic to get accepted on the
7/12/2024
14 : 54
Google AI Overviews Are Showing Up...LESS
The truth is...I'm on vacation right now. However, that doesn't mean the SEO and digital marketing world takes a break. As a result, I called in a guest to help fill in for my spot for an
7/11/2024
6 : 23
I'm Making $100/day on Facebook (Here's How)
Just over a month ago, one of my niche Facebook pages got accepted to the performance bonus program. Facebook pays me for how many people engage with my content on Facebook (likes, views, comments, etc
7/8/2024
16 : 34
I started a $1 million pillow side hustle
It's time to reveal the full story of my $1 million pillow business. A few years ago, I was sick of not being able to find thin pillows. I LOVE super thin pillows to sleep on. The thinner the
7/5/2024
17 : 34
I've Been an "Influencer" for a Year...Here's How Much I made
In today's email, I have A LOT to cover. So, if you want to shortcut your way to the content, here's what you need to know: I share how much money I'm making from the Amazon Influencer
6/28/2024
16 : 44
$1,700 from the FB Bonus Program + Positive News from Google?
This week I've had a few posts go "viral" on Facebook. In fact, over 10000000 people have seen my Facebook posts in their feed in the past week! This is for a niche Facebook page that I
6/26/2024
19 : 4
How to Grow an Email Newsletter to $200k/year...
Email newsletters have been around for a LONG time. However, it feels like in the last few years, there has been much more of a spotlight on the business opportunities associated with email newsletters
6/21/2024
15 : 44
Google Unleashes Spam Update: What You Need to Know...
As a heads up, Google just started rolling out the June 2024 Spam update. Google says that this update will take about a week to roll out. For today's episode of "This Week in Niche Pursuits
6/14/2024
21 : 44
Hope for Google Recovery?
In the last week or so, not 1...but 2 different Google representatives have been addressing the Helpful Content Update. And specifically stating that the next core update may address it further. There
6/11/2024
17 : 44
Blogging Evolution '94 to '24 + Facebook Challenge Update
Did you know that the first recognized "blog" was started 30 years ago in 1994? SO MUCH has changed over the past 30 years of blogging, but I thought it would be interesting to walk through
6/7/2024
19 : 14
Google Reduces AI Overviews + A New Challenge is Born...
If you've been following any SEO news lately, you'll know that the roll out of AI Overviews by Google has been less than stellar. When an AI is giving hilarious answers it's one thing...
6/3/2024
16 : 24
They Just Killed My $1.8 Million Startup
So, I just went to the website for my software company, the company I built from the ground up…and the website is not working. In fact, the website has been down for over 2 months! This is a story that
6/3/2024
11 : 24
Will small publishers survive Google "AI Overviews"?
If you are a small online publisher or niche website owner, you likely are thinking about AI Overviews and how they will impact your traffic from Google. Today, Jared and I sat down and recorded a
6/3/2024
9 : 24
I Just Got 11k Visitors from Reddit...Here's How
I currently have a site that I am experimenting with. Initially my goal for the site was to try and get traffic from Facebook (and then monetize with display ads). However, recently I've also been
6/3/2024
8 : 24
Google Search Leak: What This Means for Publishers
I'm sure you've heard by now, but earlier this week something unprecedented happened. Google accidently leaked tons of documents related to their search algorithm. -- I'm going to get to
5/20/2024
17 : 14
9 "Secret" Internal Link Building Strategies
The only type of links that you have full control over are internal links. Today, I'll share 9 little-known internal link building strategies that can help you rank higher in Google and get more
5/17/2024
15 : 54
AI Overviews in Search...Here's What Just Changed
Google held it's developer conference this week and made several announcements as it relates to AI and search. Of particular interest to bloggers is the fact that Google announced that the Search
5/14/2024
16 : 34
The Google Backstab: Sites Praised, Now Penalized
Did you know that Google features publisher success stories? Many of these sites that were once praised as official Google publisher success stories, have now been penalized and have seen massive
5/9/2024
16 : 14
$40k/month with Email...
I have a confession to make... I'm a big fan of the reality show Survivor. That's right, each Wednesday night my family and I tune into people voting each other off the island. Well, the