Still bullish on building websites? Welcome to the club – you're in good company! Today, we're being joined by Brian Winum, a long-time digital marketer who started affiliate marketing in the late '90s… He runs a marketing agency in New York and specializes in building websites as sustainable and valuable business assets – specifically focusing on securing Google News approval and executing effective monetization strategies. And he's got a lot of tips on the topic and others that may interest you, including: Authority stacking, Tips for using AI-generated content, Adhering to Google Quality ..read more

Every website owner knows they need to keep a close eye on their overall SEO strategy if they want to succeed in driving traffic to their page. It doesn't matter what niche you are in, keeping tabs on overall performance is an absolute necessity. One way to do that is to learn how to create an SEO dashboard.  SEO dashboards can be powerful tools to see all of your metrics in one convenient location. Monitor your data and see how your strategy is shaping up with an eye toward the future.  Ready to learn how to boost your SEO performance with some of these key metrics? Let's dive righ ..read more

How can you organize content on your website and make it easier for users to find and navigate through your pages? Adding categories and tags to a website is one of the best ways to create a great user experience. But they should be used differently, so what do you need to know about tags vs categories? Before you start organizing the data on your website, here is what you should know about these two organizational methods and the best SEO practices for both.  Let's dive right into how you can leverage them both for an improved user experience on your blog!  Understanding the Basics ..read more

Want to learn more about the history of blogging? Thanks to popular blogging platforms like WordPress and Medium, blogs have become a part of our daily online lives. In fact, in some cases, blogs have evolved to replace traditional media, and they've certainly become integral to many businesses' content marketing strategies. But how did it all start? The Birth of Blogging The history of blogging begins not long after the good old World Wide Web was brought into the public domain on April 30th, 1993. Evidently, the lure of sharing our ideas and personal lives with strangers was too strong to p ..read more

Jamie Silva knew early on that she wanted to run her own business. When she reached a turning point in her professional career, she took the plunge and dove headfirst into food blogging. Her Cuban cuisine blog, A Sassy Spoon, was born, and a year later she was accepted into Mediavine. Over the years she has continued to grow, scale, pivot, and adapt, and has even started coaching other food bloggers. Today her site gets millions of pageviews a year and she’s earning multiple 6 figures. Keep reading to find out: Why she quit her day job How she got into food blogging Where her income comes fr ..read more

Are you ready to launch your side hustle and open an online store for dropshipping, merch, or something else? E-commerce sites can be tricky to build if you don't have the right tools, and they often require paid plans. Where can you turn if you need the best website builder for an online store?  We have you covered with everything you might need or want to know about the 9 best and most affordable options to kickstart your sales.  Ready to learn how you can grow your small businesses with online sales (and even in-person sales)? Let's check out the best options available to you.&nb ..read more

Having a strong online presence is crucial for consulting firms aiming to distinguish themselves. It's about attracting new clients and demonstrating expertise, sharing valuable insights, and building trust with potential customers. With this in mind, I've compiled a list of some of the best consulting websites. These stand out due to their design, ease of use, and overall appeal, exemplifying exceptional web design in the consulting industry. If you're looking for ideas to improve your site's navigation or to create engaging content for your audience, these examples offer plenty of inspirati ..read more

OpenAI recently announced, “As of April 9, 2024, conversations with plugins can no longer be continued.” So, what will replace ChatGPT plugins? ChatGPT’s new GPTs! The transition from ChatGPT plugins to GPTs is a positive move. It allows for a more comprehensive range of GPTs that can be installed and used. This will expand the core functionality of the AI model in new and useful ways. GPTs are Replacing ChatGPT Plugins It is safe to say that the following will be replaced by GPTs: Third-party applications that include third party plugins Installed plugins Plugins created before April 9, 202 ..read more

Welcome back to another episode of the Niche Pursuits News Podcast! Are you ready to hear the latest news affecting Google, SEO, AI, and web publishers? As always, Spencer and Jared will break everything down into digestible pieces and share their thoughts, concerns, and predictions. View Post They kick things off diving straight into a particularly spicy topic: who’s killing Google Search. Watch the Full Episode They maintain that it’s an inside job, and talk about the news that came out this week about an internal meeting at Google regarding the division’s “new operating reality” and the ..read more

Easiest online businesses to start sounds too good to be true, right? Oftentimes, business experts tell you to run a mile if you're being promised guaranteed success without effort. However, there are online businesses that require less skill and less complexity. With some patience and the right mindset, you can build an online business that doesn't require: 16+ hour work days $1,000s in startup costs A business degree Tons of (or any) customer support. So, if you want to make money on the side or replace your salary, here's a list of the easiest businesses to start right now ..read more