Fat Stacks Blog - a Podcast About Blogging, SEO and Traffic
147 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsPodcast 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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Can you answer this about your website?
September 06, 2023 23:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBI go through a list of website features you should consider incorporating for a better niche site. Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
How to get a new blog to 50K monthly visitors ASAP (the 50K sprint)
August 31, 2023 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn 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 by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
6 blogging levers (don't trade time for money)
August 29, 2023 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBI 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 by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
The #1 Mistake Aspiring Bloggers Make (and How to Prevent It)
August 25, 2023 22:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBI 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 by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
This is the hardest part of niche sites (not even close)
August 23, 2023 18:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBI discuss what I think is the hardest part of publishing niche sites. Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
Write more engaging content with this one word
August 18, 2023 21:00 - 14 minutes - 9.77 MBLearn when and how to use this effective word on your website for more traffic and more engagement from visitors. Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
Crossover Niche Websites for the Win - An Audience-First Approach
August 15, 2023 22:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBI discuss the pros and cons of operating what I call a crossover niche site which is personality and/or audience driven. Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
How to rank your niche sites in 2023 & beyond
May 10, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBJoin 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 do...
Outcome vs. Doing
February 23, 2023 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBI discuss merits of focusing on what you like in the blogging business and balancing it with running a business. Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
Selling Premium Placements on Your Blog for Big Bucks to Advertisers
February 14, 2023 23:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBThis 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 by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
Website content in an AI world
January 05, 2023 21:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBI discuss how I'm going forward with my niche sites in an AI content world. Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
How to lower risk with a one-site portfolio
January 21, 2022 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this episode I discuss how to reduce your risk to losing traffic if you have a one niche-site portfilio. Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
The Case for Bigger Sites / Mediavine Migration
January 11, 2022 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.76 MBThis 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 by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
My new favorite way for hiring writers (unbelievable)
January 05, 2022 22:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBThis 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 by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
Is it okay to be an opinionated jerk on your niche site?
December 22, 2021 22:00 - 7 minutes - 5.52 MBLately 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 by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
How to come up with email content that helps SEO traffic
December 21, 2021 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBI explain how to create email newsletter content for regular niche sites that also benefits the niche site SEO and content production. Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
"The Microscope KW Research Method" (no software needed)
December 20, 2021 21:00 - 12 minutes - 8.36 MBThis 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 by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
Shoulder Niches, Pivot Cornerstones and Future of Content Sites
December 17, 2021 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBThis 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 by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
6 Simple SEO Tips I Follow for Millions of Website Visitors (per month)
August 31, 2021 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBThis 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 by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
How I Create Affiliate Landing Pages for 56% Increase in Affiliate Revenue
August 18, 2021 20:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBWatch 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 ...
Adding $1 rev./day puts $1,200 into your pocket? How?
August 17, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 9.77 MBIn 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 by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
What type of SEO are you? (Poking Fun of SEO Community - 12 Types)
August 10, 2021 15:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBThis video pokes a bit of fun at the SEO community going through the 12 types of SEO. Which type of SEO are you. I fall into 4 types. Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
My 21 Point "Good Content" Checklist
August 04, 2021 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBThis episode steps you through the 21 considerations for producing good niche website and blog content. Based on years of experience and recent Google algo changes. Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
My 21 most effective productivity techniques to get more content published faster
July 20, 2021 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBI get a lot done fast when I work. It's a result of being very efficient. Here are my top 21 techniques fo getting more content published faster across my portfolio of websites. Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
Watch out for this article cluster ordering problem (includes simple fixes)
July 19, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBI've ordered clusters, which are multiple articles within the same topic, only to end up with this big problem. It was my fault. I'm glad I spotted it. I figured out a fix and now it's not a problem. It's a widespread issue so watch out for it. Resources mentioned: Passion Posts WriterAccess Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
What are the 8 Purposes of Content (website's whole is far greater than the sum of its parts)
July 18, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBWhat are the 8 purposes of content on a niche website? This episode goes through these 8 purposes that you need to know about and keep in mind for every piece of content you published because a website's whole is far greater than the sum of its parts. Tools mentioned: Fat Stacks Bundle Niche Website Builders (Skyscraper link building) Converkit Email Software Convertbox Email Software Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
How Long Should Your Content Be to Rank
July 17, 2021 17:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBThis episode steps you through exactly how I figure out how many words to order from writers or how long content needs to be to stand a good chance of ranking #1 in Google. It's more art than science but we can take some of the guesswork out of it. Tools mentioned: MarketMuse: https://fatstacksblog.com/go/marketmuse/ SurferSEO: https://fatstacksblog.com/go/surferseo/ WriterAccess: https://fatstacksblog.com/go/writer-access/ My free course: https://fatstacksblog.com/ Learn more by gettin...
There is no RIGHT way to go about blogging and publishing niche sites
July 16, 2021 15:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBEvery day I'm faced with decisions. I've learned over the years, often there is no right way to go about things. The important thing to do is to make the decision and do something. You can always go back and fix stuff. I also delve into bird's eye view SEO logic, home pages and content production. Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
How I update/improve older content (2 methods)
July 15, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBLearn about my two methods for improving content. There's the "Quick n' Dirty" Hands Off method and the "Full Workup - Swingin' for the Fences" method. Show Notes: 1. Quick n’ dirty “hands off” method Identify new sections/subheadings and sub-topics to add Outsource the write-ups Add as chunks to existing. Listicles: New list or add to list. Keep old list at bottom. 2. The full workup - swingin’ for the fences Better intro - answer the main question right away (I’ve been doing this ...
Boring is the goal... here's why
July 14, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBThis episode explains why your goal as a content publisher or blogger should be "get to boring." I explain what that means, how to get there and how to leverage a boring business. Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
How to Grow Your Niche Site with Shoulder Niches
February 17, 2021 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9 MBI love shoulder niches. I tack them on like crazy to grow authority, traffic and revenue. Learn why and how I do it. Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
In-House Writers vs. Writing Agency vs. Writing Services... What's Best?
February 15, 2021 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.85 MBThis episode analyzes the pros and cons of getting content for your niche site with writers directly (in-house) vs. using a writing agency vs. using a writing service. And yes, I explain the differences of all three as well. Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
Should You Turn Your Website into an Investment Opportunity?
February 12, 2021 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBSee all the charts at the blog here. This episode presents 3 scenarios compared by analyzing what could happen if you scaled up your website portfolio business by bringing on investors. Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
SEO Avalanche Theory
February 10, 2021 17:00 - 14 minutes - 9.82 MBThis episode discusses the interesting SEO Avalanche theory. Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
Thank you for being a friend... Traveled down a road and back again
February 09, 2021 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.51 MBThis episode discusses the formula for building up a successful niche site business ... includes attracting links. References: The Hoth article about Nerd Wallet SEO. Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
Watch Out for this BAD Duplicate Content Problem (Solutions Listed)
February 05, 2021 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.79 MBRecently working with a group of writers I discovered a duplicate content problem. Fortunately, I discovered it fairly quickly, but it could have been bad. If you work with writers or write your own content, you need to watch this video to ensure it doesn't happen to you. Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
Is Regurgitating Info in Content Okay?
February 04, 2021 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this episode, I talk about whether it's okay to regurgitate info in content across your site. I run through several examples. Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
Schedules are Bad BUT Watch Out for Bright Shiny Object Syndrome
February 03, 2021 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBWhy I loathe schedules and how I operate my publishing business with no schedule or expectations. I also talk about how I guard against that nasty bright shiny object syndrome. Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
WOW! Longer content increased ad revenue (great UX and SEO)
November 20, 2020 14:00 - 8 minutes - 5.74 MBIn this episode I share a very simple way to increase ad revenue that's also good for visitors and SEO. In a nutshell I share a couple very simple ways to increase content length that increases ad revenue considerably. Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
How I use video ads to increase total ad revenue by 20% overnight
November 18, 2020 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.01 MBHow I use video ads to increase total ad revenue by 20% overnight Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
You need this ad type on your site to make money after this Google search change
November 12, 2020 22:00 - 8 minutes - 5.84 MBYou need this ad type on your site to make money after this Google search change! Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
Finding Your Size! My Publishing Workflow Broken Down Task-by-Task
October 27, 2020 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBI step through each task in my publishing workflow. Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
Write the Story First
October 26, 2020 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.09 MBTry this for blog posts - write a story or personal experience to inspire niche site articles. It's fun and it works. Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
Big Enough?
October 25, 2020 15:00 - 8 minutes - 6.23 MBBig Enough? Boutique vs. Corporate vs. Hybrid Blogging Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
The Divorce Dilemma Applied to Blogs
October 24, 2020 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.03 MBThe Divorce Dilemma with Blogging and Niche Sites Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
The Dessert Tray Approach to Writing Blog Posts
October 23, 2020 15:00 - 11 minutes - 7.81 MBJazz up your blog posts with what I call the dessert tray approach to blogging. Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
Sometimes you gotta say NO to avoid NONSENSE work
October 22, 2020 15:00 - 10 minutes - 6.94 MBLousy listicles forcing you to pick your blogging battles. Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
How to pivot your blog when under distress (or when you just want more traffic)
October 21, 2020 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.57 MBHow to pivot your blog when under distress (or when you just want more traffic) Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
The Minimum Viable Product Approach to Blogging and Niche Sites
October 20, 2020 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.74 MBThe Minimum Viable Product Approach to Blogging and Niche Sites Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.
The big breakup: The saga of the breaking up of a multi-niche site
October 19, 2020 16:00 - 11 minutes - 8.17 MBThe big breakup - Multi-niche site broken up into separate sites (results) Learn more by getting my free 6-Figure Blogger Course.