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Fat Stacks Blog - a Podcast About Blogging and Email Newsletters

Podcast about building a digital publishing business that includes blogging, publishing websites, website monetization with AdSense and other display ads, affiliate marketing, SEO and pretty much everything and the kitchen sink about launching and growing digital assets.

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Episodes

6 RISKS I Took that Somehow PAID Off

I've been a full-time online publisher and content creator since 2012. Along the way, I've had to take some sizeable risks to both survive financially and grow my business. This video sets out 6 of those risks I took along the way that ultimately paid off. FYI, not all risks I took paid off. I'll go through the failures in another video. Learn more about being a content creator by joining my email newsletter here .

May 20, 202512 minEp. 152

Added $25K+ per MO with this Simple ChatGPT Prompt

This episode reveals how a straightforward ChatGPT prompt revolutionized a content publishing business, boosting monthly earnings by over $25,000. It details the process of using AI to identify engaging, high-RPM content topics, the rigorous prototyping and testing phase, and how to scale profitable content. The host also shares how this success has broadened their use of ChatGPT for various business decisions.

May 12, 202510 minEp. 151

$100K/MO. from a Single Online Platform?

Can you actually make $100K a month from a single online platform? The answer might surprise you. In this video, I break down the secrets behind massive online earnings, exploring exactly what it takes to turn your favorite social platform into a lucrative powerhouse. Whether you're an introvert, extrovert, writer, designer, or speaker—there's a path for you. But one crucial detail determines your success or failure. Watch to discover what it is. Learn more about being a content creator by joini...

May 09, 20258 minEp. 150

How to surgically get offers in front of your ideal reader anywhere on your site

Fact is right now offers one of the best opportunities online whether you publish a website or not. I explain why and what it is. Hint - involves vibe coding. This is also an update on getting email clicks, niche site content strategy generally and how to create the best website possible for your readers. Learn more about being a content creator by joining my email newsletter here .

Apr 23, 202512 minEp. 149

B2C Email Newsletter Update - Blunders and All

It's been a tad over a year since I switched from old-school SEO publishing to email newsletter focus. This podcast is an update including some blunders and how I resolved them. Learn more about being a content creator by joining my email newsletter here .

Apr 03, 202522 minEp. 148

Are B2C niches a waste of time in 2024 and beyond?

I read a tweet this week saying B2C is a waste of time. While there are arguments that support that I disagree. This podcast explains why I disagree and that I believe there's good opportunity with B2C. Learn more about being a content creator by joining my email newsletter here .

Aug 23, 202415 minEp. 147

Leapfrog Rank n' Rent Discussion - Joe & Mike Brusca and Jon Dykstra

Joe, Mike and Jon discuss the how and why of the Leapfrog Rank n' Rent online business model which is essentially building and renting sites out for local businesses helping those local businesses get new clients or customers. => Learn more about Leapfrog Rank n' Rent here . Learn more about being a content creator by joining my email newsletter here .

Aug 16, 202445 minEp. 146

How to test email newsletter niches quickly and inexpensively

Are you thinking of launching an email newsletter? If so, find out how to test quickly and inexpensively whether it'll work in the long run. Learn more about being a content creator by joining my email newsletter here .

Jun 18, 202413 minEp. 145

Can you answer this about your website?

I go through a list of website features you should consider incorporating for a better niche site. Learn more about being a content creator by joining my email newsletter here .

Sep 06, 202320 minEp. 144

How to get a new blog to 50K monthly visitors ASAP (the 50K sprint)

In this episode, I set out exactly how I would get my site to the magical 50K monthly visitors for Mediavine ads from scratch as a sprint... as fast as possible. Learn more about being a content creator by joining my email newsletter here .

Aug 31, 202327 minEp. 143

6 blogging levers (don't trade time for money)

I set out and explain the 6 blogging levers so that you don't trade money for time publishing niche sites and instead build up a successful online publishing business. Learn more about being a content creator by joining my email newsletter here .

Aug 29, 202324 minEp. 142

The #1 Mistake Aspiring Bloggers Make (and How to Prevent It)

I discuss the number one mistake aspiring bloggers make and how to prevent it. I also go into unimportant mistakes vs important mistakes to avoid as a blogger. Learn more about being a content creator by joining my email newsletter here .

Aug 25, 202320 minEp. 141

Write more engaging content with this one word

Learn when and how to use this effective word on your website for more traffic and more engagement from visitors. Learn more about being a content creator by joining my email newsletter here .

Aug 18, 202314 minEp. 139

How to rank your niche sites in 2023 & beyond

Join me with my SEO guy, Taylor Kimball as we tackle the question what you need to do to rank niche sites in 2023 & beyond! - What's the best strategy to focus on for a niche site in 2023? - Should you even be creating a niche site right now? - The mindset shift that will boost your site's authority - The hidden advantage of niche sites vs broad sites - The costly mistake affiliate sites make - AI content's Achilles heel that niche sites can exploit - The sneaky way to get a topical map done...

May 10, 202331 minEp. 1

Outcome vs. Doing

I discuss merits of focusing on what you like in the blogging business and balancing it with running a business. Learn more about being a content creator by joining my email newsletter here .

Feb 23, 202331 minEp. 137

Selling Premium Placements on Your Blog for Big Bucks to Advertisers

This podcast discusses a recent situation where a company asked about paying for a premium placement on one of my niche sites. I go through the entire analysis of this revenue stream. Learn more about being a content creator by joining my email newsletter here .

Feb 14, 202315 minEp. 136

Website content in an AI world

I discuss how I'm going forward with my niche sites in an AI content world. Learn more about being a content creator by joining my email newsletter here .

Jan 05, 202326 minEp. 135

How to lower risk with a one-site portfolio

In this episode I discuss how to reduce your risk to losing traffic if you have a one niche-site portfilio. Learn more about being a content creator by joining my email newsletter here .

Jan 21, 202215 minEp. 134

The Case for Bigger Sites / Mediavine Migration

This episode explains why focusing on bigger sites is better in the beginning and my reason for moving one site and potentially more to Mediavine from AdThrive. Learn more about being a content creator by joining my email newsletter here .

Jan 11, 202210 minEp. 133

My new favorite way for hiring writers (unbelievable)

This episode reveals a new way I hire writers that it working out to be the best way to hire writers. I'm getting the best writers ever and it's easy and relatively fast. I also go over my plans for 2022. Learn more about being a content creator by joining my email newsletter here .

Jan 05, 202220 minEp. 132

Is it okay to be an opinionated jerk on your niche site?

Lately I've been publishing some very opinionated articles on my niche sites with strong views. Should you? If so here's how to go about it. Learn more about being a content creator by joining my email newsletter here .

Dec 22, 20218 minEp. 131

How to come up with email content that helps SEO traffic

I explain how to create email newsletter content for regular niche sites that also benefits the niche site SEO and content production. Learn more about being a content creator by joining my email newsletter here .

Dec 21, 202122 minEp. 130

"The Microscope KW Research Method" (no software needed)

This episode goest through what I call the microscope keyword research method for finding great article topics for your website that doesn't require any keyword research software or tools at all. Learn more about being a content creator by joining my email newsletter here .

Dec 20, 202112 minEp. 129

Shoulder Niches, Pivot Cornerstones and Future of Content Sites

This is a discussion about tacking on shoulder niches to existing niche sites, why I do it, how I do it with pivot cornerstones and the future of content niche sites. Learn more about being a content creator by joining my email newsletter here .

Dec 17, 202126 minEp. 128

6 Simple SEO Tips I Follow for Millions of Website Visitors (per month)

This video steps you through my most important SEO methods for millions of monthly website visitors. It includes: Content strategies, Link building strategies, On-site SEO, and Keyword research concepts. Learn more: Get my 6-Figure Baseline Blogging course (FREE) Learn a LOT more with my paid course Learn more about being a content creator by joining my email newsletter here ....

Aug 31, 202118 minEp. 127

How I Create Affiliate Landing Pages for 56% Increase in Affiliate Revenue

Watch the demo in the video version of this presentation here . This is just the start. Only two weeks ago did I start this new "affiliate lander" project for two of my niche sites and it's already shown revenue increases. The detailed video explains everything about why and how I build and use affiliate landing pages on niche sites, including informational articles to increase affiliate revenue, page views and improve user experience. Learn more: get my free course on this stuff . Learn more ab...

Aug 18, 202119 minEp. 126

Adding $1 rev./day puts $1,200 into your pocket? How?

In this episode and break down building up niche sites into bite-sized chunks. I end this episode discussing the results of a recent link-building campaign. Learn more about being a content creator by joining my email newsletter here .

Aug 17, 202114 minEp. 125
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