Niche Pursuits Podcast: Find Your Next "Niche" Business Idea! OpenAI Paid Reddit $70M. Should You Be Worried?
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Feb 14, 2025 Thomas Smith, an expert in AI, SEO, and content creation, joins the discussion on Reddit’s $70M deal with OpenAI, revealing how 10% of Reddit's revenue stems from AI licensing. They explore the future of originality in content creation and its anticipated impact on SEO by 2026. The conversation also covers the ups and downs of the Amazon Influencer program, innovative side hustles like Green Mermaid Review, and the success behind snow forecasting site opensnow.com, illustrating the thriving potential of niche businesses.
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Reddit's UGC Value
- Reddit's data licensing deals with OpenAI and Google contribute significantly to their revenue.
- This highlights the increasing value of user-generated content (UGC) as a commodity.
YouTube's Resurgence in AI Overviews
- YouTube citations within Google's AI overviews increased by 25% since January 1st, especially for how-to content and product reviews.
- This resurgence benefits YouTubers creating instructional or review-focused videos.
Prioritize Originality
- Focus on creating original content in 2025 to stand out in search results.
- Google emphasizes originality, potentially rewarding unique content that differs from AI-generated outputs.