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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May 1, 2024 • 54min
I Survived the Google Updates Using Authority Stacking
Brian Winum shares innovative strategies like authority stacking, AI content, and Google News approval. Topics covered include AI-generated content, Google Quality Rater guidelines, and strategic digital marketing approaches.
Apr 26, 2024 • 1h 8min
Meet the Man Killing Google Search...
Spencer and Jared discuss the man killing Google Search internally, the decline in search quality, and revenue generation dynamics at Google. They also explore challenges in product recommendations, search results deterioration, and trust deficit. The podcast covers digital PR success, managing old videos, and diversifying website traffic through Facebook marketing and email list rebuilding.
Apr 24, 2024 • 51min
How Ben Rojas Grew an SEO WordPress Plugin to 3,000,000 Users
Ben Rojas, the founder of the SEO plugin All-In-One-SEO, shares his journey from IT to WordPress, including challenges and successes. He discusses strategies for growing the plugin to 3 million users, highlighting key features and successful PR link building campaigns. The evolution of the plugin, content marketing strategies, and key factors in its success are also covered in this insightful episode.
Apr 19, 2024 • 1h 6min
The Verge Trolls Google...Again!
Spencer and Jared discuss The Verge trolling Google with a mock printer review, Google removing news publishers' links, implications of a lawsuit on paying news publishers, and a new ad product launch. Plus, they share personal projects and weird niche site findings.
Apr 17, 2024 • 49min
How This "Gear Nerd" Grew an 8-Figure Media Brand
Stephen Regenold, a digital media success story, talks about growing an 8-figure media brand by focusing on revenue models, SEO strategies, and creating viral content like coining the term 'lumbersexual'. He shares insights on engaging audiences through influencers, successful acquisition strategies, and the surge in outdoor activity demand during the pandemic.
Apr 12, 2024 • 1h 4min
Google CEO Predicts the Future of Search
Google's CEO, Sundar Pichai, predicts AI dominance in search over the next decade. Discussions on Reddit's SEO growth, Google's antitrust lawsuit, and Glenn Gabe's insights on the March Core Update. The shift away from Google as a primary traffic source to explore alternative platforms like Bing, Amazon, and Facebook. Stories on weird niche sites turning scrap metal into profit and decoding enigmatic websites' SEO success.
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Apr 10, 2024 • 1h 2min
Meet the Flipboard Master that Gets 1 Million Views a Month
Guest Michael Dinich shares his success using Flipboard for traffic on his site Wealth of Geeks. Tips include creating magazines, flipping trending content, and joining group shares. Emphasizes strong headlines, engaging images, and community interaction for high-quality traffic. Consistent effort and experimentation are key for seeing gains on Flipboard.
Apr 5, 2024 • 1h 12min
Google Considers Charging for AI Search (Search Generative Experience)
Google is considering charging for AI search, which may impact users and publishers. Bing's market share is growing, leading to discussions on optimizing for the platform. Microsoft Start's AI policy is compared to Google's. Matt Farley's music success and SEO strategies are also highlighted.
Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 6min
“I Make Money Online Selling Dude Ranch Vacations”
Entrepreneur Peter Askew shares insights on acquiring strategic aged domains and building successful niche businesses. He discusses his journey with duderanch.com, lessons learned from niche ventures, and the importance of industry relationships. Highlights include digital PR success, diverse entrepreneurial ventures, and effective link building strategies.
Mar 29, 2024 • 1h 8min
These Goliath SEO Sites are Seeing MASSIVE Growth
SEO expert Glen Allsopp discusses AI-generated content strategies of companies like NextDoor and Chegg for massive SEO success. They also analyze Google's response to the HCU, reliability classifications by Wikipedia, and internal linking strategies for traffic growth.
