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!
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May 15, 2024 • 56min
I Grew a SaaS Acquisition from $11k to $40k/mth in 14 Mths
Mike Swigunski, a remote worker turned entrepreneur, shares insights on deal-making, pricing strategies, and business acquisition. He discusses acquiring a SaaS business at a discount, optimizing pricing, focusing on lean operations, and outsourcing tasks for efficiency. Key takeaways include understanding seller motivations, testing prices, and enhancing user experience for growth.
May 10, 2024 • 59min
Google's Site Reputation Abuse Penalties Begin...
Google's crackdown on site reputation abuse, potential correction from recent updates, declining market share, rumors of a new search engine by OpenAI. Hosts share experiments with Reddit traffic, Amazon Influencer videos boosting YouTube traffic, and explore niche sites like James Bond Lifestyle.
May 8, 2024 • 55min
How Liz Wilcox from Survivor Makes $40k/Month With Email Marketing!
Former Survivor contestant turned email growth expert, Liz Wilcox, shares strategies for connecting with target audiences and making money through email marketing. She discusses her innovative 'email staircase method' to build authentic connections, crafting effective welcome sequences, and finding your niche. Tips include setting clear expectations, sharing values, and offering a mix of free and paid products to nurture a loyal subscriber base.
May 3, 2024 • 1h 3min
Google March Core Update Complete: Here's the Winners and Losers
Google's March Core Update completion is discussed, along with winners and losers analysis. They delve into impacts on independent review websites, revealing a 91% decline, followed by reflections on recovery challenges and content quality. The episode also covers the effects on various websites like Amazon, Reddit, and Etsy, highlighting unexpected declines in health sites and positive outcomes for others.
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.
