Is Blogging Dead? Should You Start A Blog in 2024?

04/02/24 • 10 min

Internet Marketing and Entrepreneurship with Miles

Did Google kill blogging? With Google's "Helpful Content Update" and other algorithm updates, should you start a blog, today? Here are 5 things you must consider before starting a blog in 2024.

Google's Core Update that has been rolling out through March 2024 (as explained in this video - www.youtube.com/watch?v=gawQ8s8pR8s&t=0s has caused a lot of pain and questions from bloggers, niche site owners, and affiliates...

The big question is: Is blogging dead?

And... Should you start a new blog in 2024?

Some folks are saying blogging is gone and it's time to move on to YouTube or social media traffic.

Now, I've been teaching folks how to blog here on YouTube for nearly a decade here, and the core How To Blog training is still relevant - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRPBDCoTaGM&list=PL0sOKzn__yK2yKtTKx0SS78Q9GLpnZ0l-&index=1&t=0s

But man folks are scared that blogging is dead.

Yet, others are doubling down on their blogs in hopes of a traffic recovery from the Google algorithm update.

But, is there a middle ground for bloggers?

Can you still use a blog to help you make money online without being all in on Google?

Can you rise above the Google algorithm and SEO traffic schemes and still succeed? Do you need to buy SEO backlinks if you want to make it online?

This video reveals the 5 ways that bloggers are still able to use their blogs to grow their businesses online without depending on traffic from Google.

And, if you're struggling to drive traffic to your blog, watch this video for some much needed perspective: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl32PZtFb5Y&list=PL0sOKzn__yK2yKtTKx0SS78Q9GLpnZ0l-&index=10&t=0s

Because a Blog should not be your one and only traffic strategy.

It should be 1 component in a broader traffic strategy as explained in this video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WFqp53RazY&list=PL0sOKzn__yK2g4VZBBB2ZwvEGWtWnMrGV&index=1&t=0s

Remember...

No matter what happens in the world of SEO and Google Algorithm updates, you still need a place to publish your ideas, your tutorials, your reviews, your recommendations and your affiliate links!

A YouTube channel is NOT enough for a long term successful online business, either.

Now, I teach how to use YouTube to grow your business online here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUfQ88PCd-o&list=PL0sOKzn__yK2-3bo52OP_TTiFQope2r06&index=1&t=0s

But again, thinking you can do ONLY YouTube and ignore the rest of the marketing channels (like having a blog, too) is EXTREMELY RISKY!

Because, if you went 'all in' on YouTube or Social, you're putting yourself in the same situation as those who were all in on Google SEO traffic and just got slapped.

This video offers bloggers some much needed perspective about blogging in 2024.

Whether you're a total beginner blogger. Or whether you've been blogging for a decade or more like my wife and I have...

This video will teach you the 5 ways we are using our blogs in 2024 after the Google algorithm updates to grow our businesses online without needing to build backlinks or mass publish AI content to a blog.

Remember... Your blog is a great way to build your BRAND.

Look beyond the ups and downs of traffic and you'll see a bright future for your online business and your blog!

This video shares the types of blog posts that make money online - www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWDFy-qAXBk&list=PL0sOKzn__yK2yKtTKx0SS78Q9GLpnZ0l-&index=4&t=0s

Did Google kill blogging? With Google's "Helpful Content Update" and other algorithm updates, should you start a blog, today? Here are 5 things you must consider before starting a blog in 2024.

The big question is: Is blogging dead?

And... Should you start a new blog in 2024?

Some folks are saying blogging is gone and it's time to move on to YouTube or social media traffic.

But man folks are scared that blogging is dead.

Yet, others are doubling down on their blogs in hopes of a traffic recovery from the Google algorithm update.

But, is there a middle ground for bloggers?

Can you still use a blog to help you make money online without being all in on Google?

Can you rise above the Google algorithm and SEO traffic schemes and still succeed? Do you need to buy SEO backlinks if you want to make it online?

This video reveals the 5 ways that bloggers are still able to use their blogs to grow their businesses online without depending on traffic from Google.

And, if you're struggling to drive traffic to your blog, watch this video for some much needed perspective: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl32PZtFb5Y&list=PL0sOKzn__yK2yKtTKx0SS78Q9GLpnZ0l-&index=10&t=0s

Because a Blog should not be your one and only traffic strategy.

It should be 1 component in a broader traffic strategy as explained in this video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WFqp53RazY&list=PL0sOKzn__yK2g4VZBBB2ZwvEGWtWnMrGV&index=1&t=0s

Remember...

No matter what happens in the world of SEO and Google Algorithm updates, you still need a place to publish your ideas, your tutorials, your reviews, your recommendations and your affiliate links!

A YouTube channel is NOT enough for a long term successful online business, either.

Now, I teach how to use YouTube to grow your business online here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUfQ88PCd-o&list=PL0sOKzn__yK2-3bo52OP_TTiFQope2r06&index=1&t=0s

But again, thinking you can do ONLY YouTube and ignore the rest of the marketing channels (like having a blog, too) is EXTREMELY RISKY!

Because, if you went 'all in' on YouTube or Social, you're putting yourself in the same situation as those who were all in on Google SEO traffic and just got slapped.

This video offers bloggers some much needed perspective about blogging in 2024.

Whether you're a total beginner blogger. Or whether you've been blogging for a decade or more like my wife and I have...

Remember... Your blog is a great way to build your BRAND.

Look beyond the ups and downs of traffic and you'll see a bright future for your online business and your blog!

This video shares the types of blog posts that make money online - www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWDFy-qAXBk&list=PL0sOKzn__yK2yKtTKx0SS78Q9GLpnZ0l-&index=4&t=0s

Previous Episode

3-Steps To Get More Views On YouTube Videos

Growing a YouTube channel can feel daunting if you don't have a proven process to follow. This 100% beginner-friendly video reveals my 3-step process that has grown 2 channels to gain 48,000,000+ views and over 550,000 subscribers!

Here are the links mentioned and shown in the video:

I use Tubebuddy for some video research and to manage my A/B tests on my thumbnails. I highly recommend TubeBuddy if you're committed to growing your YouTube channel and driving more views from your YouTube vids : www.milesbeckler.com/tubebuddy

Then, there are the free YouTube training's I've published previously here on YouTube...

Like the 100% beginner friendly how to get started on YouTube video, here:

• www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUfQ88PCd-o&list=PL0sOKzn__yK39cnP6syvN_Iv-LQ3yx-8a&index=3&t=0s

Also, you should watch the free YouTube deep dive course that teaches you the secrets of the YouTube algorithm so you can grow your channel, your subscribers, and your views faster on YouTube -

• www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE8zgaFfQ3M&list=PL0sOKzn__yK2g4VZBBB2ZwvEGWtWnMrGV&index=3&t=0s

The key to driving traffic to your YouTube videos from YouTube search and Google search is mastering keyword research. Find those phrases your audience is searching for so you can create the content they're looking for!

All of my free keyword research videos are here:

• www.youtube.com/watch?v=eofkzs0fVOA&list=PL0sOKzn__yK1kcevy9MZq5uBZyQKa487N&index=1&t=0s

Here's the link to the keyword research tool I use and showed in this video: www.milesbeckler.com/kwfinder

Also, I mentioned the importance of learning persuasion in writing. To help you with this, here is the free 1 sentence persuasion course available on my blog with no opt-in required: www.milesbeckler.com/the-one-sentence-persuasion-course-by-blair-warren/

This is a must-read and once you "Get it" you'll find it easier to write great video titles, to come up with better topics and it'll help your email marketing and your copywriting, too!

Next Episode

Taxes For Online Businesses Made Easy

Learn the easy way to prepare your taxes for online creators, affiliates and eCommerce entrepreneurs! This video reveals my simple system to prepare my taxes as an internet entrepreneur that only takes a couple hours per year!

In this video I mention my "Do You Need an LLC to Start Making Money Online" video which you can watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOWUIz9kYK8&t=0s

First you'll learn the differences in tax requirements for entrepreneurs vs. employees. This will help you understand what is required from you so you can hit all of the required deadlines.

Second, you'll learn my exact tax prep processes and you'll learn the tax software you can use to make this entire process of preparing your taxes easier every year.

Finally, you'll learn how to grow a small team of professionals who can help you manage your taxes every year that will save you countless hours of headaches compared to doing everything yourself.

Taxes isn't exactly a 'fun' topic but it is something that all online entrepreneurs need to deal with.

So learn how to make your tax preparation easy in this video.

Here are the timestamps for chapters:

0:00 Intro to taxes for online businesses 0:22 The 3 keys to making your tax prep easy 0:56 Tax differences between employees vs. entrepreneurs 1:50 Tax forms you'll need as an online entrepreneur 2:16 Differences between ad revenue vs. affiliate income or selling products 3:06 Required tax payments for online entrepreneurs explained 3:48 Tax deductions for creators, affiliates & side hustles 4:44 How internet entrepreneurs pay fewer taxes than employees 5:59 These tricks will save you dozens of hours in tax prep each year 7:48 How to use cash back credit cards to earn money and help your tax prep 8:40 This one tool will save you hours of headaches each year 10:21 What documents do you need each year to file your taxes 10:45 Growing your tax team to maximize deductions and minimize time spent 13:30 How to find a great local CPA who understands home-based businesses 14:46 The keys to remember when preparing your taxes as an online entrepreneur