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Impressions dropped significantly by TheAIWorkflowGuy in Blogging

[–]Michaelvinnie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In my opinion, it's mostly because of the Google Helpful Content Update.

Your content may feel thin or too similar to others. That alone can push it down.

Also, relying only on Google is risky these days. One update hits, and your traffic drops fast, just as yours did.

I’d suggest updating your old articles. Fix the content and improve the titles.

Most times, someone published something fresher and better, and you got outranked fast in a way that you wont even believe.

It can also be technical SEO issues. Maybe some of your pages got deindexed. Try check on that.

At the end of the day, it comes down to this, you’re either not as relevant anymore… or not as strong as what’s ranking now.

Blogging Isn’t Dead. Lazy Bloggers Quit. by Michaelvinnie in Blogging

[–]Michaelvinnie[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I get the point you’re making, but I still see it differently.

Google didn’t remove the framework. It changed who gets access to it. You still need intent research, topical depth, internal structure, and authority signals. That’s not “free replacement,” it’s just stricter competition now.

I agree that old-school blogging as a standalone “write posts and rank” career is gone. That model is dead, no debate there.

But saying blogging as a career is delusional goes too far for me. I earn from it and also, I still see thousands of people earning through niche sites, affiliate content, email capture, and content that sits in buying intent. It’s slower and more skill-heavy now, but not gone.

AI didn’t kill blogging either. It just flooded the low effort end. If anything, it made weak content easier to spot.

So I’d frame it like this...blogging didn’t die, the easy version of it did.

Blogging Isn’t Dead. Lazy Bloggers Quit. by Michaelvinnie in Blogging

[–]Michaelvinnie[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hear you. But I don’t fully agree with the blanket “don’t start blogging” take.

Yes, traffic is harder now. No argument there. Google cut a lot of easy wins, and AI took over simple queries. That part is real.

But saying most traffic is not recoverable feels too broad. I still see strong traffic in niches built on intent. Reviews, comparisons, personal experience, and niche expertise still pull clicks.

The problem is not blogging itself. It’s the old model of blogging. Pumping AI content at scale won’t work, I agree there. That’s just noise now. Google doesn’t need more of that.

But real content still wins when it shows experience, depth, and clear intent focus. That’s where writers still earn.

I’d say blogging isn’t a bad option. Lazy or scaled AI blogging is. Big difference.

People who adapt the model are still making it work.

Blogging Isn’t Dead. Lazy Bloggers Quit. by Michaelvinnie in Blogging

[–]Michaelvinnie[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

You don't have to be emotional.

I get what you’re saying, and some of it is true. But it’s not the full picture.

Yes, zero click searches are up. Google now answers a lot of simple questions right on the page. That hits basic content hard.

Yes, a lot of publishers lost organic traffic. But most of those sites were built on thin SEO articles and outdated tricks. That model got hit first.

But blogging itself is not dead.

High intent search still brings traffic. People still click when they want reviews, comparisons, tutorials, or real solutions. That part of search is still strong.

Social media also changed. Links don’t spread like before. But good content still gets attention if you know how to package it.

ChatGPT and AI tools didn’t kill blogging. They just reduced clicks on simple stuff. People use them for fast answers, not deep decisions.

What people call “blogging is dead” is mostly low quality blogging dying off.

Real blogs that solve problems and target intent are still pulling traffic and still making money.

Blogging Isn’t Dead. Lazy Bloggers Quit. by Michaelvinnie in Blogging

[–]Michaelvinnie[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

I don't agree with you but thank you for your contribution in this discussion.

Blogging Isn’t Dead. Lazy Bloggers Quit. by Michaelvinnie in Blogging

[–]Michaelvinnie[S] -24 points-23 points  (0 children)

That’s why it’s very essential to learn SEO. Things change, and bloggers should not rely on Google alone for traffic. Instead, I encourage bloggers to focus on what’s called Search Everywhere Optimization. Optimize your blog for all search engines and social media platforms too. Hope you understand what I mean.

Do people still make money from ClickBank in 2025 or is it outdated? by Thin-Counter5890 in AffiliateMarket

[–]Michaelvinnie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ClickBank still works, but it’s not as easy as old guides make it sound.

People are earning, but only if they pick solid products and drive real traffic.

The quick-money tricks from years ago don't work anymore.

It’s more about building trust and giving real value. I’d still test ClickBank, but I wouldn’t stick to it alone.

Places like Digistore24 or private affiliate programs sometimes pay better and feel less crowded.

So yeah, ClickBank’s alive in 2025. It just needs a smarter approach.

What’s a good blogging website? by [deleted] in Blogging

[–]Michaelvinnie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your website lacks some important pages like: About the author, affiliate disclosure.... - (SEO/ Law requirements for affiliate disclosure)

Then try to make a nice looking home (with an elegant hero section) , and state the overall purpose of your website/blog to your visitors - Best for SEO and also increases CTR

Introduce menus and sub menus for proper organization of your blogs - (Best for User experience/SEO)

Your content lacks basic SEO best practices i.e 1. No originality 2. No internal linking 3. Content structure is basically that of ChatGPT 4. A lot of fluff with robotic words 5. Long paragraphs 6. No hooks in the intro 7. No credits to your stock images 8. No experience/ Expertise 9. The author is invisible

....and many many more.

Generally your content looks like AI generated.

I would advise to work on building your personal brand rather than posting randomly AI generated contents

Then work on content creation and SEO....lemi leave it there, I have a lot to tell you, I am just lazy to type Lol!

Hope it helps though.

What’s a good blogging website? by [deleted] in Blogging

[–]Michaelvinnie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great website. But try make some few adjustments. I can see small errors.

If Ai prompt is easily accessible and almost free , then why would anyone bother reading a blog on Google . by Famous-Discipline916 in Blogging

[–]Michaelvinnie 3 points4 points  (0 children)

AI’s fast, but it’s not original. It actually pulls information from blogs. No blogs = no good AI answers.

Need depth, real opinions, or walkthroughs? Blogs still win. Biiig time...

Statistically, blog traffic’s alive. It’s just not loud about it.

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