Niche Pursuits Podcast: Find Your Next "Niche" Business Idea! What Google’s Latest Update Really Means for Small Publishers
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Mar 28, 2025 Explore how AI search is reshaping interactions with Google and what the upcoming core update means for content creators. Discover the implications of Google's algorithm changes on small publishers, especially the shift towards original content. Hear about inventive side hustles like calculator websites and tools that optimize internal linking. Dive into the evolution of AI newsletters and monetization strategies across platforms, including captivating insights into music discovery and audience engagement.
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March 2025 Core Update Impact
- Google's March 2025 core update had a significant impact on some sites, while others saw substantial gains.
- The update appears to target specific areas, impacting AI-generated content and forums.
Impact on AI and News Sites
- Sites using AI content or programmatic SEO saw drops, especially news aggregators with unoriginal content.
- Conversely, long-form, well-researched news sites experienced gains, suggesting a preference for quality content.
Forum Visibility Shifts
- Forums experienced shifts in visibility, with larger, established forums like Reddit seeing potential gains.
- Smaller niche forums, especially older or less relevant ones, saw declines.