Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show

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...

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...

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 f...

Doug covers website owners' most common mistakes and struggles based on findings from 30 in-depth site audits conducted by Shauna Newman. Key points covered: Not having a clear goal or roadmap Neglecting link-building can hurt your rankings Don't be afraid to disavow low-quality/spammy links if needed Understand your target audience thoroughly to create content that resonates. Refresh old content...

In this episode, Doug catches up with friend and former business partner Rob Atkinson. They discuss: Rob's early days breaking out of his accounting career to build niche sites His first exits selling affiliate sites and eventual sale of SleepAdvisor The challenges faced in growing and later selling SleepAdvisor Rob's experience taking time off after a big exit - including identity shifts His rece...

I answer a question from Joe, talk about motivation and mastermind groups. It's a short bonus episode. Apply for the mastermind group here . Open until Tue, Sept 19, end of the day. Get more info here . Check out Growth Cupid - Content, Link Building, & Done-for-You Sites. Save 10% with coupon code DOUG Join the Niche Site Project email list.

Doug talks to John Ainsworth, who shares his 20+ years of expertise in strategic funnel optimization to help online course creators increase their revenue. John emphasizes the importance of understanding your data, optimizing the entire funnel, and providing value to subscribers. His strategic approach can help course creators 2-5x their revenue. He provides specific tips on: Increasing revenue pe...

I talk about my upcoming speaking gig at Fincon 2023. Meet me there! https://finconexpo.com - Save $10 with coupon code MILEHIGHFI And I answer 2 questions from the audience about finding VCs and angel investors and finding accountants that know the world of working online. SPONSOR for this episode: Sticker Mule . Save $10 using my referral link. I love their Custom Stickers , which are durable, w...

In this rebroadcast, Doug and Sarah Clow talk about improving your ad revenue. LinkedIn More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

This bonus episode has Doug sharing the results of testing out Linkifi's services! Linkifi Discount Code "Doug20" This link is an affiliate link, so I get a commission if you purchase. Thanks! Twitter Email: Chris@linkifi.io 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 to Chris Panteli. They discuss his agency, Linkifi, and how to be successful at HARO. Linkifi Discount Code "Doug20" This link is an affiliate link, so I get a commission if you purchase. Thanks! Twitter Email: Chris@linkifi.io 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 about lifestyle books! He covers a little about toxic productivity and learning to manage your time and priorities better. Check out the books: *The links below are affiliate links, so I get a commission if you purchase. Thanks!* Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals - Oliver Burkeman Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life - Bill Perkins The Happines...

In this rebroadcast from the live stream, Doug talks to Matt about why he has decided to shut down MoneyLab.co and focus on his other business. Find Matt: Twitter Previous Interviews: 30 Days of Publishing on YouTube DS306 Site Speed and Core Web Vitals DS265 Lifestyle Business Manifesto DS205 Q&A on Amazon Commission Rate Change DS145 Amazon Commission Rate Change pt 1 DS144 $250k per Year Pu...

Doug gives a rundown of some of the nonfiction books he loves and finds nuggets of useful info from. His list consists of 4 new ones and 7 from a previous episode. Check out the books: *The links below are affiliate links, so I get a commission if you purchase. Thanks!* Purple Cow - Seth Godin Positioning - Al Ries and Jack Troutman The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing - Al Ries and Jack Troutman Yo...

Doug talks to Jared about an aged site he acquired. It had 4000 articles two years ago and has about 1200 now. So they discuss how they grew the 20-year-old site to $10K! Find Jared: Agency Blog Twitter Niche Pursuits Podcast FREE Download 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 to Alex from Ody Global about aged domains. They discuss why you might want to invest in some and how to do it! Odys Global I'm an affiliate for the above, so if you sign up, I get a commission. Thanks! Find Alex : Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Odys Podcast on YT Check out the blog post summary More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show...

Doug catches up with Melissa! She bought a site and 2x'd the traffic, and got it back on Mediavine in just a few short months! She shares some thoughts on how to do it! Melisma Digital Multi Profit Site Open from Jul 17 - 21, 2023 Linkwhisper I'm an affiliate for the above, so if you sign up, I get a commission. Thanks! Motion Invest I'm an affiliate for the above, so if you sign up, I get a commi...

Doug & Jamie IF catch up on the progress of recovering his sites. They also discuss Google search AI and its possible effects on websites. Connect with Jamie: Twitter Increasing.com Previous Interviews: How to Write Affiliate Content That Earns $130 RPM ($40k-$80k/m) DS438 Hitting Over $44k per month (over $1.5M valuation) from an affiliate site DS404 $32k/Month in 3 Years [he's only 25!] DS37...

News about Niche Website Builders (Make Lemonade). It sounds like they are insolvent due to lower revenue, coinciding with AI content competition. They post this on their website: "IMPORTANT NOTICE On 6 July 2023 Paul Ellison and David Taylor of KRE Corporate Recovery Limited were Appointed as Joint Administrators of Make Lemonade Agency Limited formerly Niche Website Builders Ltd. The business an...

Mark from Amazon Associates answers your most common questions about the affiliate program. Dean Scaduto helped to set up the interview with Amazon and sort the questions. New to Amazon Associates? Here’s the signup page Prime Day Announcement/Summary Early Prime Day Deals Amazon Deals Page Operating Agreement Including, helpful Dos and Don'ts Movers and Shakers Creator University - helpful guidan...

Doug talks to Jason Malone with We Outreach. They discuss a bit about Jason's history in internet marketing, link building, and what you need to do to run a link-building campaign from start to finish! We Outreach: Premium Link Building Services Agency Affiliate Link, so I might get a commission if you buy something. Quality Framework GlockApps More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Question...

Doug talks about finding a virtual mentor via a podcast, youtube, books, etc… More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

In this rebroadcast from a live stream: Doug and Alex speculate about AI, Google's New AI Search, and the future of affiliate Marketing. Find Alex: Website YouTube Channel Also, Check out: ChatGPT Cheatsheet -Unlock the power of ChatGPT and never run out of things to say with our cheatsheet featuring productivity tips, writing strategies, follow-up prompts, reverse engineering tactics, and how to...

Steven talks to Doug about credit card churning. Some things they cover: What is Credit Card churning? How to earn doing it? How to keep from impacting your Credit Score. Why the media isn't Interested Previous Episodes: Making $20k by Signing Up for 40 Credit Cards (without impacting your credit score) DS318 Launching a Blog in a Competitive Niche and Getting Press Coverage | Trip of a Lifestyle ...

Doug interviews Kyle Klaver, who shares an incredible success story. Within just 18 months, Kyle bought and sold a website for an impressive $450,000 on Empire Flippers. Despite common assumptions, AI content played no part in this achievement. Tune in to hear Kyle's journey and learn valuable insights from his experience. Klaver Digital LinkedIn Facebook $2200 per month in 8 months with Digital N...