Doug chats with Shawna Newman. She shares how she has been using AI content testing on multiple sites, highlighting the importance of backlinks and building trust flow rather than just accumulating links. They discuss sites affected by the Helpful Content Update and plans for recovery. Shawna also brings up the importance of diversifying traffic and creating an active community around content. She talks about her agency, GrowthCupid, which offers services like human-edited AI content, backlinks, Faceless YouTube channels, Pinterest management, and more. Connect with Shawna: SkipBlast GrowthCu ..read more

Doug shares his reasons for creating online courses and digital products and lists the advantages of doing so. Some advantages include: income generation diversification scalability lifestyle He argues that online courses offer a scalable and efficient way to share knowledge and generate income. He also emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and mastery in his career. Doug further discusses the importance of protecting one’s time, authority enhancement, and his pursuit of lifestyle improvement over excessive monetary gain. Check Out: Kajabi I’m an affiliate for the above, so if you ..read more

Doug and Elaine, an advisor at Quiet Light, discuss her journey from starting her first e-commerce business on Etsy in 2009 to launching and eventually exiting a successful fitness e-commerce brand called ‘Uplift Active.’ They touch upon the importance of niche selection and the transition from a corporate job to running one’s own business. Elaine also shares insights into the state of e-commerce and content businesses looking to exit and gives advice on how entrepreneurs can reverse engineer their business exits for the best returns. Connect with Elaine: elaine@quietlight.com Also, Check Ou ..read more

Doug shares an update about his new podcast launching by mid-late March. He teases that he has a name but isn’t sharing it just yet. He talks about the challenges of coordinating with guests from different time zones. He emphasizes the importance of using available resources, highlighting that he recorded the episode on an iPhone X. Doug reveals his launch strategy for the show, which involves publishing 20 to 30 episodes at the start and getting the interviewees to share the episodes on their platforms. Check out Popcorn Theme DS494 Transcript More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask ..read more

Doug and Denise Cruz talk about her experiences as a travel blogger dealing with the impacts of Google’s ‘Helpful Content Update’ and the subsequent fall in traffic and revenue on her sites. She talks about the drastic decrease in organic traffic and the role platforms like Pinterest played in maintaining a level of visitors. Denise also elaborates on her experimentation with AI content, outlining its efficacy and limitations. As she plans for the future, Denise intends to leverage her branding and marketing experience to refine and diversify her digital presence, with a focus on reducing depe ..read more

Doug and Amberly Grant discuss key strategies for podcast success, covering host dynamics, guest selection, and niche topics. Amberly, a finance expert, shares her podcasting experiences and future ambitions. They emphasize overcoming procrastination, consistency, and the use of templates for workflow efficiency. They also advocate for launching podcasts without needing perfection and prioritizing long-term sustainability. Connect with Amberly: AmberlyGrant.com FinTalks Instagram Facebook Also, check out: Podcast Boot Camp Accelerator DS492 Transcript More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact ..read more

Doug talks with Kristin Hanes, a modern-day nomad and the brain behind the successful blog The Wayward Home. The blog began in 2017 and covers topics about living minimally in a camper van, RV, sailboat, or tiny home. However, despite growing to 400,000 monthly page views, it fell prey to a significant traffic hit from the Google 'helpful content update' in 2023. Despite the setback, Kristen shares her optimism and strategies for recovery, exploring new options, and staying motivated. Recovery strategies range from updating older content, exploring Facebook traffic, aiming for daily publishing ..read more

I ramble about YouTube Growth, people quitting YouTube, reading non-fiction and note-taking, and buying domains for projects that you never even start. The YouTube Growth secret is ads, but it's just a game. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 05:11 The Power of Physical Books and Note-Taking 13:12 The Domain Buying Habit 17:01 Exploring Different Online Ventures 21:20 The Reality of YouTube Burnout 28:32 Growing the Channel and Final Thoughts ..read more

Doug hosts his friend Olga Zarr for a dual broadcast. Both being SEO consultants, Doug and Olga discuss their experiences, shifting SEO landscapes, and their personal definitions of SEO success. They also delve into how they leverage advanced technologies such as AI in their work processes and content creation. Connect with Olga: SEOSLY Youtube X LinkedIn   Transcript: Success in SEO with Olga Zarr - DS489 Previous Interviews with Olga: ChatGPT and Affiliate Strategies: Path to SEO Domination DS444 Creating A Podcast To Grow Her Site DS416 What to do when Google Algorithm Updates Hit ..read more

Doug talks to Katie Schiffer! She shares her journey from working as a freelancer artist to setting up an online business intended for young women with high incomes but difficulty saving. The discussion explores various SEO and marketing strategies, emphasizes sustainable work habits, and highlights the importance of competitor analysis for business growth and collaborations. Connect with Katie: Miss Fund Your Freedom Giveaway Instagram Transcript: Build a Personal Brand with Katie DS488 More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leav ..read more