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In this episode, Doug talks with Tony Meritato about diversifying traffic sources to mitigate risks from Google updates and the importance of having multiple projects. Tony shares how he uses ChatGPT to produce high-quality, SEO-optimized content for his websites and discusses the growth and decline of his earnings from the Amazon Influencer Program. They also delve into the potential of Pinterest and LinkedIn for gaining visibility and traffic for websites. Tony's success with creating directory websites and his strategy for consistent content creation are key takeaways from the discussion. Check out his Courses: The Ultimate Guide to Creating and Profiting from Directory Websites How to Earn $1000/mo Using the Amazon Influencer Program  I'm an affiliate for both of the above, so if you sign up, I get a commission. Thanks! Connect with Tony around the internet: LinkedIn Facebook Total Therapy Solutions Total Therapy Solutions on YouTube Total Knee Replacement - Facebook Group Learn Medicare Billing Learn Medicare Billing on YouTube Medicare Billing - Facebook Group Also, check out: IMG I'm an affiliate, so if you buy something, I may get a commission. Thanks! Be sure to Check out Kyle's Courses! White Hat SEO, SEO Foundation for Beginners, On-Page SEO Optimization & How To Run SEO Tests  Linkifi Discount Code "Doug20" This link is an affiliate link, so I get a commission if you purchase. Thanks! Give a listen to these previous interviews: Earning Big with the Amazon Influencer Program Tony Maritato DS446 Untapped Potential of Directory Sites: Tony Maritato Success Story  DS445 Lessons Learned; Site Flip Case Study Tony Maritato DS397 Site Revealed: $110k/Year Using Your Expertise Tony Maritato DS371 Truth About EEAT: An SEO Expert Shares Tips Kyle Roof DS473 Best Links Ever? HARO Link Building Linkifi with Chris Panteli DS462 More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

Doug Cunnington discusses the impact of algorithm updates on site traffic and whether sites can recover post-update. He acknowledges that he doesn't possess a definite answer but provides several observations and tips. He discusses the use of various platforms, such as YouTube, LinkedIn, and Twitter, to generate traffic. Doug also brings up the importance of having an email list and a blog. Doug stresses the relevance of E E A T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness), building solid backlinks, and focusing on creating good content that caters more to the visitor than to Google’s algorithm. Check out: IMG I'm an affiliate of the above, so if you buy something, I may get a commission. Thanks! Podcast Interview Cheatsheet Recommended Interviews: Truth About EEAT: An SEO Expert Shares Tips DS473 Surviving Google's Helpful Content Update with Shawna Newman DS472 More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

Doug interviews Will Hatton, the entrepreneur behind the successful travel platform The Broke Backpacker. Will shares his journey from backpacking around the world for two years to launching about 20 businesses becoming an authority in travel, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship. Will talks about being authentic, transparent, and relatable to his audience, balancing work and personal life, and taking time off to reflect and recharge. He also discusses his strategies for online success, such as negotiating with affiliates, staying organized and trusting his team, scaling content, and niching down to set himself apart. Will also shares his future plans, including opening a second tribal hostel in Lombok and working on his next book and possible podcast. Despite facing setbacks from the COVID-19 pandemic, Will illustrates that personal growth, resilience, and adaptability are key to entrepreneurial success in a changing digital landscape. Connect with Will: Instagram The Broke Backpacker More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

Doug chats with Jason Paul Hendricks live at FinCon, the premier event for finance content creators and brands. They discuss FinCon, Jason's background in fintech, his approach to content site creation, and their views on the Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement. Additionally, Jason explains why he loves the Keyword Golden Ratio (KGR) and how it can help uncover search demand imbalances in Google. He also introduces his free browser extension, SERP Sonar, designed for keyword, topic, and competitor research while improving accuracy in calculating the KGR. Connect with Jason & SERPS Sonar SERP Sonar LinkedIn X Some Episodes about KGR: Keyword Research with the Keyword Golden Ratio, Part 1 DS005 Affiliate Site Content with the KGR The Keyword Golden Ratio, Part 2 – DS006 Keyword Golden Ratio for Client Sites with Robin Eyre DS156 Keyword Golden Ratio Case Study DS270 More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

Doug recaps his experience at FinCon, including being on a podcasting panel with other "A-listers." He also answers a couple of listener questions about Google sandbox periods for aged domains and how his project management background has helped him as an entrepreneur. More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

Doug talks with Andrew Giancola, host of The Personal Finance Podcast. They discuss optimizing health and fitness. Some topics covered are: Huberman's pillars of health Tips for improving sleep quality Frontloading protein intake Favorite cardio workouts Benefits of full body strength training splits Reducing alcohol consumption for health optimization Focusing on healthspan vs. just lifespan Connect with Andrew: The Personal Finance Podcast The Personal Finance Podcat on Instagram Master Money Co on TikTok Master Money Co on Instagram Previous Interview: Growing a Podcast to $35k per month in Under Two Years DS418 More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

Doug talks with seasoned SEO expert Kyle Roof. Kyle clears up common myths around EEAT ( Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness) and shares actionable tips to improve your site's scores. Key takeaways: Actionable tips for improving your site's EEAT, like having real contact info, bios, organizational schema, etc. Ideas for building expertise and authority without formal credentials Whether technical factors like page speed play a role Common misconceptions around EEAT Check out: Website IMG I'm an affiliate of the above, so if you buy something, I may get a commission. Thanks Previous Episode: SEO Experiments and On-Page SEO with Kyle Roof DS065 More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

Doug talks with Shawna Newman about dealing with Google's Helpful content update from Sept 2023. They discuss how the latest Google updates have harmed sites with high-quality handwritten content while benefiting some unchecked AI-written sites. Shawna shares her strategies for adapting, including focusing on alternate traffic sources like YouTube and Facebook. She also stresses the importance of link-building, despite what some Google spokespeople claim. Shawna offers insight into staying motivated long-term, as well as details on her new agency, Growth Cupid. Key Takeaways: It's important to check what Google "knows" about your site by searching site:yourdomain.com and looking at the links that show up under the first result. This gives insight into how Google views your site's authority. Building links through guest posts, interviews, etc., is crucial for ranking well in Google. Don't believe you can rank without links long-term. Alternate traffic sources like YouTube, Facebook, and Pinterest are more important than ever. Create evergreen content that does well on these platforms. Check out: SkipBlast GrowthCupid coupon code: DOUG for 10% off I'm an affiliate of the above, so if you buy something, I may get a commission. Thanks Blog Success Engine I'm an affiliate of the above, so if you buy something, I may get a commission. Thanks Previous interviews with Shawna: Image Copyright Scam (and what to do if you are contacted) DS337 Premium Aged Domain Case Study DS328 $400/month All Info Site Update DS264 Aged Domains and Results DS232 HARO Link Building and Running a Service DS227 Advanced Affiliate Marketing and SEO with Shawna Newman of Skipblast DS177 More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 ‌

Doug interviews Carl Broadbent, founder of Affiliate Gathering and experienced affiliate marketer. They discuss how the industry has changed in recent years and predictions for the future. Carl shares his story of getting started in affiliate marketing They talk about whether niche sites and affiliate marketing will survive and thrive with the rise of AI. Avoiding shiny object syndrome and staying focused by finding what works for your business and niche is important for long-term success. Tips on boosting traffic to a new site if it's not getting any visits, even after optimizing for SEO. Affiliate Gathering conference The future of AI Connect with Carl: Website Youtube Twitter More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 ‌

Doug chats with Dan Andrews, co-founder of the Tropical MBA podcast and coaching business. They dive into:  Dan's background and how Tropical MBA got started back in 2009 Pivoting the business and mindset during the pandemic The power of focus - organizing their offerings around serving a specific target customer Shifting from a product-focused company to a customer-focused company The evolution from software platform to services business with their recruiting arm The benefits of in-person work and team retreats for a remote team Dan's thoughts on meetings The pros/cons of hyper-growth vs. "quiet quitting" and focusing more on lifestyle Dan Andrews believes in living life on your own terms through building location-independent online businesses. He shares wisdom on pivoting successfully, leading remote teams, effective meetings, and achieving work-life balance. Connect with Dan: TropiclaMBA Dynamite Circle Dynamite Jobs Remote First Recruiting Previous interview: Location Independent Entrepreneur DS138 More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 ‌