Niche Pursuits Podcast: Find Your Next "Niche" Business Idea!
Spencer Haws: NichePursuits.com
Spencer Haws from NichePursuits.com discusses business ideas that actually work. Learn how to build niche websites, market your website through search engine optimization, and much more. In addition, you'll get interviews with leading internet entrepreneurs that provide insight on: authority sites, flipping sites, using Google Adsense, outsourcing, automation tools, linkbuilding, building a real business, software development, creating iPhone Apps, lifestyle business, small business tips, and more. Overall, get your dose of motivation to move forward with your niche business ideas or take your small business to the next level!
Episodes
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Mar 1, 2024 • 1h 3min
The Gemini Debacle, Google Pays for AI Content, the Future of the HCU, and 2 Weird Sites
Google Gemini's image issues, AI bias controversy, Elon Musk's criticism, Google paying publishers for Gen AI, ethical concerns, micro payments for web monetization, SEO strategies, niche site traffic decline analysis, revenue potential of Star Wars collectibles website
Feb 28, 2024 • 1h 8min
How James de Lacey Grew 2 Sites to $10k Per Month Using Memberships and Affiliate Sales (Sites Revealed!)
Learn how James de Lacey found success in online business with 2 fitness brands, emphasizing valuable content creation, SEO strategies, and membership models. Discover insights on brand building, improving site visibility, utilizing social media, and maximizing revenue through memberships and affiliate sales.
Feb 23, 2024 • 1h 4min
Reddit's Spammy Results Dominate Google and 2 Weird Niche Sites
Discover the drama of Reddit's spammy results dominating Google search rankings and the impact on affiliate queries. Dive into the debate on defining spam and the challenges faced by small publishers. Explore Google's deal with Reddit, SEO ranking factors, and the upcoming launch of a premium niche pursuits community for blogging and online businesses.
Feb 21, 2024 • 43min
How I Vetted 744 Marketing Providers and Match Agencies and Clients
Former engineer turned marketing consultant shares insights on vetting over 700 marketing providers. Emphasizes understanding business goals before hiring agencies. Discusses marketing trends inclunding email, SEO, and influencer marketing. Highlights importance of team passion and building relationships. Offers tips on internal linking strategies and navigating agency matchmaking process.
Feb 16, 2024 • 1h 4min
Is Recovery From the Google HCU Possible? AI Challenge Update + Weird Niche Sites
The hosts discuss the challenges of recovering from Google's HCU update and the uncertainty of helpful content classification. They also touch on the deprecation of web stories in Google Discover and tease an upcoming algorithm update. The chapter on AI content challenge progress reveals impressive traffic statistics and improvements in website quality.
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Feb 14, 2024 • 1h 2min
How Noah Kagan Started an $80 Million/Year Business From a $12 Sale
Noah Kagan, Founder of Appsumo, shares his process of experimenting with different ideas to find product-market fit and the valuable lessons they taught him. He emphasizes the importance of time and rapid idea validation, offers advice on generating business ideas, and stresses the power of asking for what you want. Other key takeaways are to focus on basics, revisit successful tactics, employ an experiment mindset, and persist with what works.
Feb 9, 2024 • 59min
Google SEO Starter Guide Updated, Here's What Changed + 25k Pageviews from Facebook
This podcast discusses Google's rebranding decision from Bard to Gemini, the updates in Google's SEO Starter Guide, and the potential delay in phasing out third-party cookies. The hosts share interesting insights on AI tools, article length, PageRank, EEAT, and how business cards are considered in SEO. They also highlight the impact of the cookie deprecation on content creators' earnings.
Feb 7, 2024 • 50min
I Enjoyed a Multiple 7-Figure Exit After Starting This Community!
Learn about the success story of Chris Yates, founder of Rhodium, and his journey from owning a digital marketing agency to buying online businesses. He discusses the value of building a community for learning, making deals, and forming partnerships. Chris highlights the tactical ROI provided by a community, sharing his own experience of buying and selling a business for a multi-7-figure exit. This podcast provides a great success story and guide to the benefits of building and nurturing a niche community.
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Feb 2, 2024 • 1h 8min
Google CEO Reveals the Future of Search + Google Bard Now Creates AI Images
Google CEO discusses the future of search and the importance of long tail searches. Google Bard now has the ability to create images and the hosts discuss its capabilities. They also touch on topics related to Google updates, content diversification on Facebook, public speaking goals, Amazon influencer earnings, and niche website IMCDB.
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Jan 31, 2024 • 1h 8min
How I Grew My AI Site to $21k Per Month In Under 12 Months
Casey Botticello shares his experience of growing an AI site from zero to $21k+ monthly in under a year. He discusses AI content production advice, niche selection, avoiding the Google sandbox, and the importance of adding value. The podcast also covers the process of topical mapping and broad research, as well as the dangers of obvious optimization and over-reliance on popular keyword research tools. There's also a discussion on multimedia and the importance of maintaining high-quality content. Overall, it provides actionable insights on successfully harnessing AI for business.
