Blogging A Good Idea?

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Hi guys, I see lots of people suggesting to start blogging because it's one of the best ways to rank your website.

It sounds like a great idea. I can improve my writing and force myself to do more research in topics for my website.

I tried to write an article and all, but something tells me it's a waste of time. Why? I can just use ChatGPT and it gives me a 100 times better answers to any questions I have VS google.

I can't remember when was the last time I googled anything..

How is blogging a good idea, if nobody will use google in near future? Just try asking ChatGPT to create an article. It can generate anything AND with a couple of tweaks, I get really good answers.

Feel free to tell me how I'm wrong about this and how ChatGPT is not going to replace people googling.

You guys still blogging?
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  • Profile picture of the author iammaryy
    Yes blogging is still useful and can help to rank website but the main thing is you have to write a content that could be directly connected by readers. I mean to say that firstly analyze what's in demand within your niche then create article. Don't completely rely on gpt because of google's recent update. All in all AI can never replace human content.
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  • Profile picture of the author GordonJ
    Originally Posted by FableKeeper View Post

    Hi guys, I see lots of people suggesting to start blogging because it's one of the best ways to rank your website.
    It sounds like a great idea. I can improve my writing and force myself to do more research in topics for my website.
    I tried to write an article and all, but something tells me it's a waste of time. Why? I can just use ChatGPT and it gives me a 100 times better answers to any questions I have VS google.
    I can't remember when was the last time I googled anything..
    How is blogging a good idea, if nobody will use google in near future? Just try asking ChatGPT to create an article. It can generate anything AND with a couple of tweaks, I get really good answers.
    Feel free to tell me how I'm wrong about this and how ChatGPT is not going to replace people googling.

    You guys still blogging?
    And yet, just two days ago, you responded to the question; the best way to find clients online...with this:

    1. Find the niche(s) you are targeting.
    2. Search on google for company websites, using keywords for your niches.
    3. Research their company on google and / or some services that collect data on companies.
    4. Search for emails on websites that match your niche. Yeah, some of them will not have it, but some will.

    Google will evolve, it is not going to disappear because of ChatAI, it is, in fact, AI itself.

    As to what is a good idea, that has to do with the INTENT. You mentioned ranking a website. What is the purpose of the website, what is it supposed to be doing for you?

    INTENTION dictates the action required, and any activity that advances that, is a good idea. With nothing to say, as you readily admit, and must resort to AI for content, I would say blogging is NOT a good idea for you.

    Blogging works best for people with something to say, or at least they think they do. And as for ranking websites, we're just months away from advanced AI which will reject itself, that is, if it crawls a site that is mostly AI content, it won't rank it at all...that is the very near future.

    Blogging, like with any Internet Marketing activity, needs to have a reason or a purpose to exist. So, what is your intention with your website? That tells us which method might be better suited to your goals, eh?

    GordonJ
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    • Profile picture of the author FableKeeper
      No need to be hostile, my man.

      Anyhow, thanks for the answer, I really appreciate your time!

      I'm far from good with writing articles, but I'm willing to learn. It's a skill after all.

      I'm trying to start blogging, to get prospects on my website, with an intension to sell to them later on.

      I was just saying that there's a possibility of more and more people starting to use ChatGPT, and google might decline. Therefore, blogs won't be visited anymore.

      I see that SOME things AI can't have. Like some info gained through experience and some tips and tricks, that are not documented anywhere. So I will go with that.

      Thanks again.
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      • Profile picture of the author GordonJ
        Interesting that you felt it was hostile, I found it to be, um, weird, that someone who said they don't use google, would refer people to use it, but maybe that is just me.

        Whereas I, and maybe some other Warriors may be blunt at times, it may be because we've seen thousands of people over the last 24 years spin their wheels and waste their time...and feel being straight forward and to the point is being helpful.

        Hostility or helpful, my man, good luck in getting to the selling them something point, albeit, my opinion, maybe taking a long about way to get there.

        Best wishes in your ventures my man.

        GordonJ




        Originally Posted by FableKeeper View Post

        No need to be hostile, my man.

        Anyhow, thanks for the answer, I really appreciate your time!

        I'm far from good with writing articles, but I'm willing to learn. It's a skill after all.

        I'm trying to start blogging, to get prospects on my website, with an intension to sell to them later on.

        I was just saying that there's a possibility of more and more people starting to use ChatGPT, and google might decline. Therefore, blogs won't be visited anymore.

        I see that SOME things AI can't have. Like some info gained through experience and some tips and tricks, that are not documented anywhere. So I will go with that.

        Thanks again.
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      • Profile picture of the author Monetize
        Originally Posted by FableKeeper View Post

        No need to be hostile, my man.

        Anyhow, thanks for the answer, I really appreciate your time!

        I'm far from good with writing articles, but I'm willing to learn. It's a skill after all.

        I'm trying to start blogging, to get prospects on my website, with an intension to sell to them later on.

        I was just saying that there's a possibility of more and more people starting to use ChatGPT, and google might decline. Therefore, blogs won't be visited anymore.

        I see that SOME things AI can't have. Like some info gained through experience and some tips and tricks, that are not documented anywhere. So I will go with that.

        Thanks again.

        You think something that Gordon wrote was hostile?

        First off, he is one of the most knowledgeable and
        experienced members on this forum. You should be
        grateful that he even bothered to reply to you.

        As to you planning on selling things, you might want
        to rethink it because you don't seem suited to dealing
        with customer service issues.

        If you took offense and started an argument over a
        simple forum post, how would you handle a refund
        request or complaint.
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      • Originally Posted by FableKeeper View Post

        No need to be hostile, my man.
        Huh!

        Like I ain't evin showed yet, yuh DITZBRAYIN.

        #1 thing I see with yr 'rignl query is how it alla 'bout YOU YOU YOU.

        In a ME I ME I ME I ME I MEOW OW OW OW OW kinda way.

        I believe your blahgs -- should you evah write 'em -- would be an abominayschwaahn foisted 'pon evry conceivable pox gowin'.

        An' that is before I evin READ 'EM.

        Jus' muh poisnl view, Sweetiepoppet ~ natchchrlly evin next minnit sumwan will show gonna purse yr ass with TWEEZAHS so's THE SUN CAN TROOLY SHINE from outta THY THYLUSSNESS.

        Meantimes ... nowan says "my man" no more.

        Naht evin' actschwl men!

        Jee frickin' zissosplatz!
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  • Profile picture of the author Monetize
    Originally Posted by FableKeeper View Post

    Hi guys, I see lots of people suggesting to start blogging because it's one of the best ways to rank your website.

    It sounds like a great idea. I can improve my writing and force myself to do more research in topics for my website.

    I tried to write an article and all, but something tells me it's a waste of time. Why? I can just use ChatGPT and it gives me a 100 times better answers to any questions I have VS google.

    I can't remember when was the last time I googled anything..

    How is blogging a good idea, if nobody will use google in near future? Just try asking ChatGPT to create an article. It can generate anything AND with a couple of tweaks, I get really good answers.

    Feel free to tell me how I'm wrong about this and how ChatGPT is not going to replace people googling.

    You guys still blogging?

    Blogging works if you are consistent and your content
    is about a topic that people are interested in.

    ChatGPT is great because it can develop content that
    you might not be an expert about, the sky's the limit
    on all of that.

    As to your use of Google, you can extract other data/info
    besides doing basic searches. There's at least 50 search
    functions you can execute with it.

    An example of a function is: all in url

    Those 50 are just the ones I know of, there are probably
    many more and combinations of functions are endless.

    ChatGPT and Google help you access information that
    can be monetized, and I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss
    either of them.
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    • Profile picture of the author FableKeeper
      Will look into those functions, thanks my man!
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  • Profile picture of the author 7amoudymh
    Humans are still humans and we tend to easily identify AI Content, sure it'll be fine for the first 2-5 or even 10 articles you read, but it will become boring after a while. We crave human emotions that is put into each article. That is something Ai won't be able to do.
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  • Profile picture of the author shafaqatblogger
    Dear, I really want to Start a blog I Appericiate your information
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  • Profile picture of the author NillBraun
    While ChatGPT can assist with ideas and writing, genuine reader engagement often depends on personal approach and expertise, which AI cannot fully replace. Blogs also enhance SEO, which is crucial for visibility in search engines, even as their role evolves.
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    • Profile picture of the author FableKeeper
      Thanks for the answer my man!

      I'm making a blog exactly because of SEO benefits, so people see my blog when sarching on google.

      I meant that if nobody uses google anymore, what's the point of SEO..

      I realized, however, that for some queries, even AI uses search engines like google and bing.

      I'm still super sceptical, but this makes it a bit better. Can't wait what will happen to our jobs in a few years..

      On a positive note, I started my first blog article.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jamell
    Yes I still blog and,I prefer to come up with original content instead of duplicate content .You can still use chat Gp to come up with ideas and answers to help make the writing process a,lot easier.

    Over all I see blogging as great way to build community, establish my brand and drive leads .
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  • Profile picture of the author ninosem
    I think there are still a lot of people searching the weeb... Sure depends on your niche...
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  • Profile picture of the author PanzoBananzo
    Hi, I always wanted to get into blogging, what tips can you give me? As a kid I always looked up to bloggers and wanted to be like them, filming life tips and stuff. I'm thinking of starting with summer specials and filming on youtube. Tips on apps for bogging)
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    • Profile picture of the author FableKeeper
      I'm not an expert, I just started my first ever article.

      What I did was search for an article on google, that was to do with my niche. I'm selling proxy services. So it was to do with proxies.

      Next I gave the whole blog to ChatGPT and asked to pull out the most imporant points.

      After that I took each of those parts and kinda "added some flesh on the bones".

      I didn't try to edit it while writing, just a complete brain dump. Now need to tidy it up and ask the shitty ChatGPT 4o, what else am I missing.

      However, because it's so bad with adding emotion to the template for a blog, and I absolutely need to feel a human touch and emotion, I might need to google some more blogs for inspiration and an overall structure.

      Btw I'm intentionally being passive agressive
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      • Profile picture of the author Monetize
        Originally Posted by FableKeeper View Post


        However, because it's so bad with adding emotion to the template for a blog, and I absolutely need to feel a human touch and emotion, I might need to google some more blogs for inspiration and an overall structure.

        If you want ChatGPT to write with more emotion, a human
        touch, or whatever else, you have to instruct it to do that.

        It will do pretty much whatever you prompt it to.

        I usually prompt it to write at a certain reading level, for
        example "write at the 12th grade level" and some other
        proprietary instructions.

        Also, if you are having writer's block with your prompts,
        ChatGPT will write its own prompts. Just give it some
        general instructions on what the prompts should be.
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  • Profile picture of the author MindITSys
    Yes, blogging is a good idea. It helps you share knowledge, build a personal brand, improve SEO, connect with an audience, and can even generate income over time.
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  • Profile picture of the author Maxan
    Blogging is still a good idea, and using ChatGPT is also helpful, but you need to check the text, as sometimes it doesn't look right.
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  • Profile picture of the author kevinjoe02
    If blogging is dying, as you mentioned, and you use ChatGPT to find answers to your queries, my question is: What would be the scope of an e-commerce website? With so many marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, Etsy, etc., how will they compete?
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    • Profile picture of the author FableKeeper
      Thanks for the response.

      All the platforms you mentioned don't sell what I do.
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  • Profile picture of the author Modded apk
    We can use ChatGPT on our blog sites but we should have to give a proper command to ChatGPT.Ai connect is not bad if it is valuable.
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  • Profile picture of the author Rahul Mane
    Chat GPT is good source to gather the information apart it helps in many other way.The research time will be save since most of the raw information you will get on chat GPT.
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  • Profile picture of the author CyberSEO
    Good old blogging as we knew it has already become an AI-specific niche and turned into autoblogging. The next industry to fall under the AI onslaught will be programming.
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  • Profile picture of the author Gustaf
    You've touched on an important and often painful topic for many. On one hand, a lot of people are generating massive amounts of content with ChatGPT and filling their blogs with it. But then the question arises - why would readers need such a blog if they can just find the same information using ChatGPT themselves?

    Blogs like that don't offer much value and often end up getting filtered out by Google for being low-quality content that doesn't serve the readers. These types of blogs will likely fade away over time because they relied solely on Google traffic, which is no longer there (or almost gone).

    However, there are other blogs where the content is created by the author, using their own experience and skills. Typically, this is highly specialized content that includes the author's observations, research, and personal conclusions. This kind of content can't be generated by any AI software. People will continue to read these blogs because they find value in the unique perspective and insights. Importantly, they will visit these blogs directly, by name, without relying on commercial or informational search queries.

    So my conclusion is this: if you can create a blog brand based on your knowledge and the ability to engage readers, go for it - your blog will find its audience. But if you're looking to "improve" your blog content by using ChatGPT to make it seem more "useful for users," it's just a waste of time.
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    • Profile picture of the author FableKeeper
      Yeah, it's all about sharing something unique that you have discovered yourself through experience. AI can't possibly know all these insider tips, for now.

      Talking about "improving my content", I think the only use at this moment is to ask it to generate an outline and I just flesh it out with relevant info.
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      • Profile picture of the author Monetize
        Originally Posted by FableKeeper View Post

        Yeah, it's all about sharing something unique that you have discovered yourself through experience. AI can't possibly know all these insider tips, for now.

        Talking about "improving my content", I think the only use at this moment is to ask it to generate an outline and I just flesh it out with relevant info.


        A.I. can't possibly know?

        Have you even tried it yet, because it doesn't sound like it.

        What is keeping you from using A.I.?
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  • Profile picture of the author Enfusia
    IMHO the best way to use a blog these days is not to attract traffic on it's own, Google has basically killed SEO which I think will only get worse before it gets better.


    Because, AI derives it's information from human created content, but now that SEO is dead, humans have no reason to attempt to rank in the serps (more on that later) and so AI is now feeding on itself and this is a huge problem.


    So, I feel the best way to blog is to use it as a hub and drive traffic to it from sources other than Google.


    Make your site a destination, a place where they come back time and time again to get your information because they can't get it from an AI engine that currently is slowly spiraling in it's own death loop of using AI content on all these sites to create AI content.


    Think of your site as a hub where you get people on your list, notify them of new content when you post and use dozens of other sources to drive traffic to it.



    Those sources too will evolve over time, but at least for the mean time your site used as a hub should endure.
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    • Profile picture of the author FableKeeper
      Very interesting, never realized that the more sites are created with AI, the more frequently AI will use this content to answer our questions!

      Oh and why do you think Google has killed SEO, some recent updates?

      I thought they were fighting the AI content, to encourage humans to write the content themselves.
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        Originally Posted by FableKeeper View Post

        I thought they were fighting the AI content, to encourage humans to write the content themselves.
        Google has been fighting AI content so hard that it has come out with Gemini - its own AI content generation model, following the rule: if you can't beat it, lead it!
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  • Profile picture of the author usablogger book
    in 2024 blogging not an easy job. daily new challenges coming and search engine algo update or change very frequently. Current time is tough for every SEO industry person even lot of experience. Hope soon positive change come.
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  • ChatGPT is an incredible tool for generating content, but it's just that--a tool. It doesn't generate completely unique insights or have real-world experience. Users still value authentic, experience-based, niche content. The personal touch, expertise, and unique perspective you bring to your articles can't be replicated by AI, which will always rely on generalized datasets.
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  • Profile picture of the author spartan14
    Well even if AI its so popular blogs are still active and people still read them .Maybe after some good years then will be a problem with blogs i think but not so soon
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  • Profile picture of the author NateC
    I agree that blogging is helpful if you have specific knowledge and experience on the topic. Build it because it works today, and innovate to prepare for what will win the future.
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  • Profile picture of the author Alpine M
    I think it's fine to use AI to help curate a blog article. But you need to ensure the information is accurate and make some of your own adjustments to it to make it your own.
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  • Profile picture of the author Wild Man
    if you can't beat it, lead it!
    I think the word you're looking for is control.
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