Don't Start a Blog This Year...

I have some bad news... ​ If your entire business model is...Start a blog...get traffic from Google...then make money, you might be in for a rude awakening. ​ With all the industry changes, Google making things more difficult, and AI Search Results (SGE)...among a few other things, I don't think you should start a blog. ​ However, if you can meet certain criteria, then PERHAPS it would be okay for you to start a blog. ​ I just hit publish on a brand new YouTube video that dives into all the [reasons why I don't think you should start a blog right here.](=)​ ​ =Click to Watch Video One of the reasons I give that would make it okay to start a blog, is if you have a real business model behind the business. ​ Or if you are trying to get alternative types of traffic (outside of Google alone). ​ One interesting example of a business model that doesn't share all the same risks as starting a blog is growing a newsletter through paid traffic. ​ I don't know if you've heard of Scott DeLong before, but he's been EXTREMELY successful in the newsletters space. (Maybe you've heard of his site Viral Nova or others). ​ His model? ​ Get traffic and subscribers from "stupid simple ads" (his words). ​ Capture emails. ​ Email your list and send them to your site where you can make money on display ads, affiliate links, or your own products. ​ Now of course that's just the beginning. If you have an email list you can also get email newsletter sponsors as well. ​ What if you didn't have to worry about Google traffic at all? ​ Want to see Scott's entire business strategy that you can follow? ​ ​[Check Out Scott DeLong's Newsletter Playbook Right Here](​ ​ This is a brand new course that Scott is launching today in conjunction with Jon Dykstra. ​ ​[Go ahead and get the newsletter playbook here.](​ ​ Now... ​ Starting a newsletter from paid ads is just ONE online business model that you could follow. ​ There are hundreds of different ways that you can make money online. ​ Sometimes it can be hard to know which one is the best for you. ​ Sometimes its hard to find a community to chat with and swap ideas with regarding your online business. ​ These are just a few of the reasons that I've decided to start something called, the Niche Pursuits Community...very soon. ​ The Niche Pursuits Community will include small mastermind groups, weekly calls with expert online entrepreneurs, real-time chat with other online business owners, and more. ​ And this week, I'm giving away 20 free spots to help me build the initial core group of the community. ​ Interested? ​ ​[Read my post on Twitter to get all the details on the Niche Pursuits Community and how you can be considered for a free spot right here.](​ ​ I'll share more about the new Niche Pursuits Community in the coming weeks. ​ But if you want a shot at being one of the first 20 members, [be sure to read all the details here.](​ ​ Thanks again for reading, ​ Spencer ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- Tools to Help You Grow Your Digital Business --------------------------------------------------------------- ​ Building Smart Internal Links Just Got Easier. Discover the #1 Rated Internal Link Building WordPress Plugin. [Get $25 Off Link Whisper here]() when you use discount code "NichePursuits" at checkout. ​ Ready for the Smartest Way to Track Your SEO Performance? Rank Logic analyzes your keyword rankings, author performance, content updates, and more. [Get Rank Logic Right Here.](=)​ ​ Get the Most Accurate AI Content Detector and Plagiarism Checker On The Market Built Specifically for Serious Content Publishers Looking For Peace Of Mind. [Sign Up Here And Try It For Free.](=)​ ​ Buy or Sell Content Sites Quickly and Hassle-Free on Motion Invest; Created By, and For Niche Site Owners Seeking the Best Price. [Browse The Marketplace Here.](​ ​  [icon]  8524 W Gage Blvd # 1, Kennewick, WA 99336  [UNSUBSCRIBE]( | [PREFERENCES]( | [TWITTER]( | [INSTAGRAM]() | [FACEBOOK](=) Â