He Lost 80% of His Affiliate Income ๐จ @bloggerspassion Brutal Comeback๐
ย If you're a blogger, affiliate marketer, or SEO professional, you've probably felt the ground shift beneath your feet over the past 12 months โ falling traffic, vanishing affiliate commissions, and Google AI Overviews swallowing your clicks. ๐ฌ In the latest episode of Inside A Hustler's Brain, I had a brutally honest conversation with Anil Agarwal, founder of BloggersPassion and one of the most respected voices in the blogging world for over 15+ years.
๐ผ Anil has weathered every algorithm storm โ from Panda and Penguin to Helpful Content and AI Overviews. So when he says traditional SEO is dying, it's not a hot take. It's a survivor's warning. โ ๏ธ
๐ Here's what we unpack in this episode:
๐ Why traditional SEO is dying faster than most realize
๐ค How AI Overviews & ChatGPT search are silently killing affiliate traffic
๐ The NEW skills every SEO must learn in 2026 to survive
๐ฐ Anil's strategies to rebuild blogging income in the AI era
๐ The biggest mistakes bloggers are making right now
๐ How to future-proof your content business before it's too late
๐ก The new income streams replacing traditional affiliate clicks
Watch Now : https://t.co/bEimNkhqfK
๐จ "If you're not optimizing for AI Mode and mobile-first trust signals โ you're invisible in 2026." ๐จ
In the latest episode of Inside A Hustler's Brain, I had the absolute honor of hosting Cindy Krum, Founder & CEO of MobileMoxie โ and one of the most respected voices in mobile SEO worldwide. ๐ฅ
Cindy literally wrote the playbook on mobile SEO (her book Mobile Marketing is an industry classic) and her research on Google's mobile-first index has shaped how SEOs operate today. ๐
Real nuggets from our chat:
๐ฑ Why mobile SEO is the foundation of AI search visibility
๐ค How to optimize for Google's AI Mode & AI Overviews
๐ก๏ธ The trust signals Google now uses to rank brands
๐ Why entity SEO matters more than keywords in 2026
๐ The Fraggles theory and how AI is rewriting search
๐ก Common mobile SEO mistakes killing rankings silently
๐ Future-proofing your SEO strategy for AI search
If you do SEO at any level โ this episode is GOLD. ๐ช
๐ฅ Watch now ๐ https://t.co/zwgAzhM4RH
Some podcasts make money. This one made me feel. ๐
In the latest episode of Inside A Hustler's Brain, I sat with my friend Kulwant Nagi โ and what unfolded was nothing short of soul-stirring. ๐ฅน
You probably know Kulwant as the founder of BloggingCage, one of India's top affiliate marketers, the guy who made over $200,000 in 2020. But what most people DON'T know is what happened nextโฆ
๐ He lost his passion by end of 2020 ๐ซ๏ธ Did "nothing for 3 years" while battling silently within ๐ค Then AI quietly entered his life and changed everything ๐ Today he runs AI Growth Skool and pulls 8.6M+ views on AI content ๐ช He's proof that comebacks are real
This episode isn't about success โ it's about surviving, rebuilding, and finding yourself again. ๐ฅ
๐ฅ Watch the full conversation ๐ https://t.co/bcH9Zg4s7H
Excited to be attending @mumbai_tech_ Week 2026 ๐ฏ 29-30th May
๐ฏ Heading there with my co-founder Nikhil Goyal
๐What I'm looking forward to:
๐ค Connecting with cutting-edge AI professionals pushing innovation boundaries
โ๏ธ Meeting automation experts transforming industries with smart solutions
๐ผ Engaging with forward-thinking investors backing the future of tech
๐จ Exploring how AI is revolutionizing creative media landscape
๐ Building meaningful relationships with game-changers in the industry
Why this event matters:
๐ Mumbai Tech Week brings together visionaries and innovators
๐ก Perfect opportunity to discuss AI automation strategies
๐ Network with investors interested in creative tech solutions
Let's connect at the event! ๐ฏ
Whether you're building AI solutions, investing in creative tech, or exploring automation opportunitiesโwe'd love to meet you!Nikhil and I are committed to having authentic conversations about the future of AI and creative media.
๐ฏSee you there
#MumbaiTechWeek2026 #AI #Automation #CreativeMedia #AIInnovation #Investors #TechCommunity
๐ฝ๏ธ How to Do Restaurant SEO and Rank #1 on Google & LLMs ft. Andrea Abbondanza | Inside A Hustler's Brain ๐๏ธ
Running a restaurant in 2026 isn't just about great food anymore โ it's about getting found before your competitors. ๐ฅ In the latest episode of Inside A Hustler's Brain, I sat down with Andrea Abbondanza, Founder of SEO for Restaurants (Australia) and BrianzaDigitale (Italy) โ a digital strategist with 15+ years of experience helping restaurants dominate local search. ๐ฎ๐น๐ฆ๐บ
๐ Here's what we unpack in this episode:
๐ Why Google Business Profile drives ~80% of restaurant traffic (and how to optimize it)
๐ The restaurant SEO fundamentals every owner is getting wrong
๐ค How to rank in ChatGPT, Perplexity & Google AI Overviews
โญ The real power of reviews, schema markup & local citations
๐ธ Why visual SEO (photos, menus, reels) is a game-changer
๐ฏ Combining local SEO + Google Ads to capture high-intent diners
๐ Real strategies to fill empty tables with organic search
๐ก Common SEO mistakes silently killing restaurant visibility
What makes Andrea's perspective gold is his boutique, hands-on approach โ he doesn't sell theory, he runs the playbook every day for real restaurants. ๐ช
If you own a restaurant or do SEO for hospitality clients โ this episode is mandatory. ๐
๐ฅ Watch the full episode here: https://t.co/Ln8TqHHuOV
I sat down with Matt Ludwig from https://t.co/VYuvndMyBD to unpack how Google's next-generation AI tools are about to completely disrupt, transform, and dominate the way we work, search, and build businesses. ๐ค๐
Matt brings an insider's perspective from one of the most powerful tech companies on the planet โ and trust me, this conversation will change how you think about AI forever.
Here's what we unpack:
๐ The new Google AI tools about to disrupt every industry
๐ง How Gemini, AI Overviews & Workspace AI will reshape work
๐ก The hidden opportunities AI is creating
If you use Google in any way โ this episode is a MUST-watch. ๐ช
๐ฅ Watch now : https://t.co/E3TE9iZeTo
Honored & super excited to share that I've been featured in Feedspot's list of Top Indian MarkTech Instagram Influencers ๐
To be recognized alongside some of the biggest names in India's marketing & AI space is truly a moment of gratitude for me ๐
This journey started years ago with a simple mission โ help brands grow smarter, faster, and with ZERO fluff. From building @digiexe.ai, speaking on international stages, to creating content around AI, automation & digital marketingโฆ every step has been fueled by YOU โ this incredible community โค๏ธ
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who reads, shares, DMs, and supports my work daily. This feature belongs to you as much as it does to me ๐ค
More AI. More value. More wins coming your way ๐ฅ
Onwards & upwards ๐
๐ Check the full list: https://t.co/R6r3KszorN
In the latest episode of Inside A Hustler's Brain, I sat down with Adam Chronister, Founder & CEO of Enleaf, for one of the most insight-packed SEO conversations I've ever recorded. ๐ฅ
Adam has been doing SEO since 2009 โ through every algorithm storm, every "SEO is dead" headline โ and today he's leading the charge into the LLM SEO / AI Search era. ๐ค
Real nuggets from our chat:
๐ง Why AI citations are the new "ranking #1"
๐๏ธ Why diversification (branding + PPC + web design) is the #1 survival skill
โ๏ธ How AI cut Enleaf's content production time by 1.5 weeks per client
๐ฏ Adam's 4 Pillars of AI-Era Authority framework
โ ๏ธ The hidden "visibility crisis" killing brands silently
๐ช Why links + technical SEO matter MORE in the AI age, not less
If you run an SEO agency, freelance, or own a brand โ this episode is GOLD. ๐
๐ฅ Watch now ๐ https://t.co/ep8OREdMjV
๐จ SEO is changing FAST โ and most affiliate marketers aren't ready. ๐จ
In the latest episode of Inside A Hustler's Brain, I had a brutally honest conversation with Kripesh Adwani about the latest SEO updates, his personal SEO downfall, and the AI survival strategies every blogger and affiliate marketer needs in 2026. ๐ฅ
This isn't another sugar-coated SEO chat โ Kripesh opened up about losing traffic, rebuilding from scratch, and finding new ways to make money online in the AI era. ๐ช
Here's what we unpack:
๐ Kripesh's raw story of SEO ups, downs & comeback
๐จ Latest Google updates killing affiliate sites
๐ง Why solid email templates, SOPs & client closing scripts are non-negotiable
If you make money from SEO โ this episode is a MUST-watch. ๐
๐ฅ Watch now ๐ https://t.co/0auWvakpdn
What's killing your SEO right now? Let me know in the comments. ๐
๐จ I need to be honest with you about something that keeps me up at night.
As someone who runs digital marketing agencies and works with AI tools every single day, I see what is coming for the job market and it is not pretty.
Here is what the data says ๐
๐ 92 Million jobs will be displaced by 2030 ๐ผ 300 Million roles are exposed to AI automation โ ๏ธ 77,999 tech jobs were cut in just 6 months of 2025 ๐ฏ Computer programmers face 74.5% AI exposure risk TODAY
I did not write this to scare you.
I wrote this because the same research also shows 170 Million NEW jobs will be created for people who prepare right now โณ
The question is simple ๐ Which side of that number do you want to be on?
Start learning prompt engineering. Start building AI augmented skills. Start today.
Not next month. Not next year. TODAY. ๐ฅ
I shared everything you need to know in my latest piece on Outlook Business. Link below๐
https://t.co/gdXKo0Vrjf
What are your thoughts? Are you already learning AI or still waiting? Let me know below ๐
10 WEBSITES EVERY INTERNET USER SHOULD CHECK TONIGHT.
Bookmark all of them. Most people don't know half of these exist.
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Burner inbox that self-destructs in 10 minutes.
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A directory of direct links to delete your account from any major service.
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Check if your face was used to train AI image models without consent.
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Drop any file or link. It scans against 70+ antivirus engines instantly.
The internet is hostile by default. These websites are your free defense.
Ferndesk is getting ~50-100 clicks/day from Google and AI search.
Over the next few months, I'm going to triple that.
Step #1 is auditing + research
I connected Codex to Ahrefs and the Google search console, then asked it to:
1. Audit our marketing site's structure
2. Audit our existing keywords, content and SERPs
3. Research our top competitors
4. Find new BOF keywords etc
5. Find programmatic opportunities etc
And compile everything into reports.
It worked for 5 hours, whilst validating volume, keyword difficulty and example content at each step of the way.
Now I have a prioritized list of actions to follow.
Will implement them, and report back in a few weeks with an update!
Most businesses treat backlinks like an expense.
Top SEOs treat them like assets.
Thatโs why many still believe in the long-term value of PBN systems:
โข One-time domain investment
โข Ongoing link authority
โข Control over anchor text and placement
The real takeaway?
Owning distribution is powerful in SEO.
Whatโs your opinion on PBNs in 2026 โ still effective or too risky?
#SEO #DigitalMarketing #GrowthMarketing #Backlinks #SearchEngineOptimization
๐ In this game-changing episode of Inside a Hustler's Brain Podcast, I sat down with Kira Khoroshilova, Founder & Director of Diary Of An SEO โ an international SEO agency helping businesses expand globally and rank in AI-powered search engines.
Kira shares proven strategies for ranking in Google AI Overviews, AI chatbots like ChatGPT, and search engines across different countries.
๐ฅ In This Episode, You'll Discover:
โ How to optimize for Google AI Overviews and LLM citations
โ International SEO strategies for expanding into multiple countries
โ Cultural Compartmentalization: Kira's revolutionary SEO framework
โ The future of search: Moving beyond traditional keyword rankings
โ How to rank in AI-powered search engines (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity)
โ Multi-language SEO: Translation best practices for 200+ languages
โ Technical SEO for global enterprises and luxury brands
โ The intersection of AI search, GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), and international SEO
Watch full podcast here : https://t.co/Mms3tIKR5i
๐จ The ChatGPT SEO hack that beats 99% of SEOs is FINALLY out! ๐จ
๐๏ธ New Episode Alert โ Inside A Hustler's Brain ft. Amit Tiwari ๐ฅ
In this game-changing episode, I sat down with Amit Tiwari to decode the secrets of ChatGPT-powered AI SEO โ strategies that put you ahead of 99% of marketers still stuck with old-school tactics. ๐คโจ
Here's what we unpack:
๐ง Advanced prompt engineering for SEO content that ranks
โ๏ธ AI-driven content workflows that save 10+ hours/week
๐ Smart prompts for on-page SEO, meta tags & schema
๐ How to scale AI content without losing E-E-A-T quality
โก Common AI SEO mistakes silently killing your rankings
๐ฏ Real case studies & Amit's personal SEO playbook
If you're a blogger, agency owner, or SEO freelancer โ this one's going to completely change how you do search in 2026. ๐ช
๐ฅ Watch now: https://t.co/3BLK30BaoG