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The Startup Ideas PodcastGrowth Genius Leaks Million Dollar SEO PlanJoin me as I chat with Jacky Chou, a serial entrepreneur, as we dive deep into growth hacking opportunities. Jacky shares his strategies and frameworks for how to growth hack businesses using SEO and keyword research.Timestamps00:00 Intro01:46 Most AI companies are leaving money on the table11:04 Paid Ads for InteriorAI15:04 Jacky's million dollar SEO plan with Reddit21:13 Other Neglected Platforms to beat VC-funded startups24:57 Startup Idea 1: NSFW AI O.F. 35:31 Community Building in 20241) Most AI companies are leaving money on the tableCase study: InteriorAI (b...2024-12-0445 min
In the Pit with Cody Schneider | Marketing | Growth | Startupsthe truth about ai content: what's working and what's notIn this episode, Jacky Chou, SEO entrepreneur and founder of Indexsy, shares insights on various digital marketing strategies. Jacky particularly focuses on the power of Reddit for content distribution and link building. He discusses how companies can leverage Reddit to gain visibility, attract journalist attention, and generate backlinks. He also touches on the concept of "parasite SEO," where marketers piggyback on high-authority websites to rank for competitive keywords. Our conversation then delves into the changing landscape of SEO, with Jacky highlighting the decline of traditional niche affiliate sites and the rise of e-commerce and SaaS companies in s...2024-11-0554 min
This Week in Digital MarketingScaling Cold Emails 101 - EP70 TWIDMSignup for Advise, coupon code INDEXSY:https://advise.so/indexsy/Get the newsletter that keeps 30k+ marketers in the loop:https://marketingletter.com/newsletter/Apply to be a sponsor: https://marketingletter.com/advertise/Follow the hosts on X:https://twitter.com/indexsy/https://twitter.com/mrjamesdelacey00:00 - Introduction and Background
00:54 - Email Deliverability Tips
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02:08 - Using Different Domains
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03:07 - Monitoring Email Health
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18:07 - Local Service vs. Online Brand
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https://twitter.com/mrjamesdelacey2024-05-0930 minThis Week in Digital MarketingDiversification Post-Clappening - EP67 TWIDMIn this conversation, Jacky and James discuss various topics including their recent activities, Instagram Reels, YouTube strategies, Twitter growth, and the challenges of running a community. They also touch on the value of attending conferences and the lack of value in conference talks. The conversation covers various topics including the challenges of using Reddit for marketing, the success of local business partnerships, the impact of reviews on rankings, the current state of SEO courses, and the effectiveness of content quality and user experience in ranking on Google.
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Get the newslett...2024-04-2633 minThis Week in Digital MarketingSEO Turned Ecom Founder - EP66 TWIDMDive into EP66 as Craig Campbell shares insights on SEO updates, AI content, e-commerce strategies, and much more, revealing the secrets behind scaling and content mastery.
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01:41 Craig Campbell's Take on SEO Updates and AI...2024-04-2635 minThis Week in Digital MarketingSEO Turned TikToker - EP65 TWIDMDive into EP65 as Sammie Ellard-King opens up about skyrocketing Instagram growth, digital product mastery, and the ins and outs of his revenue streams.
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2024-03-2736 minThis Week in Digital MarketingGym bro makes $6k/mo from Reddit Comments - EP64 TWIDMHang out with James and Jacky in a laid-back chat that covers everything under the digital sun. They’re talking latest travels, the headache of partnership deals, and how the newest Google shake-up is messing with their game plan. Dive into their hot takes on using Reddit for marketing, the endless debate over Google's rules, and a cheeky peek into launching OnlyFans content. Plus, they're breaking down the good, the bad, and the ugly of expired domains, the e-commerce grind, and why using celebrity names in domains might just be your next big regret.
Signup for Advise, coupon code IN...2024-03-0235 minThis Week in Digital MarketingShe Made an SEO Course...EP63 TWIDMJoin us in EP63 as Jacky Chou and James De Lacey explore the digital nomad lifestyle with Nina Clapperton. From her diverse income streams to leveraging YouTube for growth and managing a successful travel site, Nina shares her journey and insights. Discover her approach to income reports, managing a Facebook group, creating SEO courses, and her strategic focuses for 2024. Nina also delves into navigating travel sites during challenging times and the extent of AI in her workflow.
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2023-12-2843 minThis Week in Digital MarketingDoug Cunnington's Post-SEO Income Streams - EP58 TWIDMSignup for Advise, coupon code INDEXSY:
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https://twitter.com/mrjamesdelacey2023-12-1943 minThis Week in Digital MarketingMaking $700 per day on Reddit (INSANE) EP57 TWIDMJoin us in episode 57 as we chat with Jason Mills, diving deep into his unique Q4 strategies and exploring the world of Reddit affiliate marketing. Jason shares insights from his Affiliate School venture, his rationale for starting new projects even with successful parasites, and his approach to tackling big keywords on niche sites. Plus, get an inside look at his thoughts on Google's next moves, the power of partnerships, and his journey towards launching his own product.Signup for Advise, coupon code INDEXSY:
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https://twitter.com/mrjamesdelacey2023-12-0548 minThis Week in Digital MarketingI pitched a public company CEO LIVE - EP55 TWIDMSignup for Advise, coupon code INDEXSY:
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https://twitter.com/mrjamesdelacey2023-11-2142 minThis Week in Digital MarketingCapitalizing on YouTube Virality w/ Julian Goldie - TWIDM EP53In EP53, Jacky Chou delves into Julian Goldie's SEO world, from his life-changing move to Thailand to the thrill of YouTube virality. Julian opens up about his agency's workings, the nuances of email list monetization, and the Chiang Mai SEO scene. Discover the daily hustle of an SEO entrepreneur and get a peek into the potential of AI in search.
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2023-11-0857 minThis Week in Digital MarketingRevealing all of Forbes' SEO secrets EP51 TWIDMIn episode 51, we're joined by Shawn Hill, a standout affiliate marketer with a fascinating backstory, including his tenure at Forbes. Shawn walks us through his journey from a high-profile site exit to strategically investing his earnings. Discover his unique insights into portfolio management, the value of partnerships, and navigating bonus structures. Get a rare glimpse into the world of Forbes regarding internal links and placements. Plus, Shawn shares his current passions, from "The Grilling Dad" to predicting his next major venture. Don't miss these golden nuggets from a master of the game!
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2023-10-2451 minThis Week in Digital MarketingPartnerships to $500k/mo 🚀 EP49 TWIDMHave you ever seen Jacky Chou talk endlessly about partnerships on Twitter and wondered what it meant? Well this is the episode for you.
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2023-10-1752 minThis Week in Digital MarketingHow Kasra Dash operates 600+ sites (wtf)?! TWIDM EP48Dive deep with us as Jacky Chou and James De Lacey chat with Kasra Dash, a Google penalty wizard who juggles an astounding 600+ sites! From exploring the world of autoblogging and rank-and-rent, to diving deep into crypto casinos and affiliate network intricacies, Kasra offers a treasure trove of knowledge. Tune in and unravel the secrets of optimizing and diversifying in the digital world.
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...2023-10-1053 minThis Week in Digital MarketingMushfiq Sarkar's path to $10m/yr TWIDM EP47In this episode, Jacky Chou and James De Lacey deep dive into a candid chat with the master of website flipping, Mushfiq Sarkar from TheWebsiteFlip.com. From innovative marketplace ideas to predictions on his most profitable business in the coming years, Mushfiq gives us an inside look into his dynamic digital journey.
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2023-10-0358 minThis Week in Digital MarketingSean Markey found our site?! 😲 TWIDM EP46Join Jacky Chou and James De Lacey as they sit down with domainer-extraordinaire and co-founder of Advise.so, Sean Markey. Sean gets candid about his SEO journey, the allure of domaining, and the tactics he’s using to supercharge community growth.
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2023-09-2653 minThis Week in Digital Marketing$3k/mo posting videos on Amazon TWIDM EP45Dive into this lively session with Jacky Chou and James De Lacey as they pick the brain of the Niche Pursuits podcast maestro and agency maven, Jared Bauman. From uncovering the secrets behind his agency's success to discussing the future of the SEO landscape, Jared leaves no stone unturned.
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2023-09-1253 minThis Week in Digital MarketingThe Godfather of Topical Authority 😤 TWIDM EP43In this explosive EP43 of “This Week in Digital Marketing,” your hosts Jacky Chou and James De Lacey sit down with Koray Tuğberk GÜBÜR, the Godfather of Topical Authority. From the launch of his much-anticipated course to the inner workings of Parasite SEO, we dissect it all. Plus, stick around for Koray’s expert take on Google’s mysterious SGE and how it’s shaking up the ranking game.
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Tune in to Jacky Chou, James De Lacey, and SEO vet Ryan Stewart for a casual chat in EP42. We jump from Ryan’s unexpected start in the shoe lace biz to the ins and ou...2023-08-2250 minThis Week in Digital MarketingParasite SEO is KILLING Google - EP41 TWIDMJacky Chou and James De Lacey discuss Austin's tech events, digital marketing strategies, and personal adventures. Explore insights from YouTube content creation to parasite SEO, and dive into their unique experiences and challenges. Packed with both entertainment and actionable tips, this episode is a must-listen for modern marketers.
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Niche Pursuits Podcast: Find Your Next "Niche" Business Idea!Google SGE Now Summarizes Content + AHREFS Gets Roasted on Reddit + 2 Weird Niche Sites Welcome back to another episode of the Niche Pursuits News podcast. This week’s show is hosted by Jared Bauman, from 201 Creative, and Jacky Chou, the digital asset investor entrepreneur behind Indexsy, Far & Away, and several other businesses. The episode kicks off with the latest about SGE, which can now be used when browsing and also offers users the option of summarizing the article they’re reading. Jared shares a small experiment he did to see how well the summarization function works, comparing SGE with Claude and ChatGPT4, and they talk about the impl...2023-08-181h 03
The HeyCreator ShowBuilding a Dream Business: An Interview with the Founder of IndexsyIn this episode, Tim welcomes his friend Jackie to the podcast. They discuss Jackie's business, Indexsy, which is Tim's dream business. Jackie explains that Indexsy started as an SEO agency but eventually he decided to start buying online businesses for himself. They talk about the importance of SEO and share similar stories of building their own web assets. It's an insightful conversation about entrepreneurship and online business.
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The Intrinsic Value Podcast - The Investor’s Podcast NetworkMI286: Building an Online Business Empire w/ Jacky ChouRobert Leonard and Jacky Chou delve into the realm of online business, including how to start an e-comm business, product selection strategies for e-comm companies, the upcoming trends in niche websites, and an array of other captivating subjects.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro07:31 - What the e-comm business model is.07:54 - How to get your first customers in an e-comm business.11:51 - What products to look for when starting in e-comm.28:21 - The best online business models.35:36 - Whether co...2023-08-1542 minThis Week in Digital MarketingGetting GRILLED by YT expert Jake Thomas (Creator Hooks) EP40 TWIDMJoin us as Jake Thomas of Creator Hooks unveils the mysteries of faceless YouTube channels, shares insights on titles vs. thumbnails, and discusses effective strategies for viewer retention. Dive into the essence of YouTube success and get a peek into Jake's journey with Creator Hooks. Don't miss out on these invaluable tips!
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https://twitter.com...2023-08-0158 minThis Week in Digital MarketingMastering Programmatic SEO w/ Arielle Phoenix TWIDM EP38We dive deep into the performance of Arielle Phoenix's innovative plugin, explore her YouTube journey, and uncover how she entered the world of niche sites. Get a peek into her approach towards programmatic sites and how she's incorporating AI writing tools into her strategy. Finally, don't miss her insightful tips on programmatic keyword research and her guidance on what steps to take after hitting that 'publish' button.
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https://marketingletter.com/advertise/2023-07-1050 minThis Week in Digital MarketingWe bullied the owner of an AI writer for 40 minutes straight - TWIDM EP34Hop on this episode with us as we chill with Vaibhav Sharda, the mastermind behind AutoBlogging.ai, raking in a cool $75k monthly. We dive deep into the world of AI writing, talk about the idea behind Autoblogging, and yeah, the pod is cut short because Jacky got kicked out of the hote.
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2023-06-2743 minThis Week in Digital MarketingThis SEO (Ramon Van Meer) makes $50m+/yr selling dog ramps 🐕 🪜 TWIDM EP33This week we’re kicking it with Ramon Van Meer, an SEO OG and the dude behind Alpha Paws. We chat about everything from his 8-figure soap opera site exit to taking the leap into the world of pet products with AlphaPaws. Ramon shares insights on DTC vs retail, using AI in his strategy, and how FB ads might be making a comeback. It’s all sprinkled with a dose of his personal journey - it’s a wild ride you won’t want to miss!
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2023-05-161h 00This Week in Digital MarketingDaniel Snow on Building RapTV Empire and Diversifying Revenue Streams in the Music Industry on EP27 of TWIDMOn EP27 of our podcast, we sit down with Daniel Snow to discuss his journey in the music industry, from exiting his agency to founding RapTV. Daniel shares insights on monetizing RapTV, leveraging Instagram for growth, and the company's long-term vision. We also explore the role of content teams, the balance between high effort and low effort content, and Daniel's perspective on the direct-to-consumer space. Additionally, we touch on the benefits of living in big cities and Daniel's thoughts on work-life balance and event sponsorships. Don't miss this engaging conversation with a true music industry innovator!
2023-05-0953 minThis Week in Digital MarketingPatrick Stox Discusses Topical Authority and Technical SEO on EP26 of This Week in Digital MarketingIn EP26 of This Week in Digital Marketing, hosts Jacky Chou and James De Lacey sit down with Patrick Stox to discuss his experiences at BrightonSEO, thoughts on AI and ChatGPT in search, and the future of AI search. They also touch on traffic estimations on Ahrefs, running a local SEO meetup, Patrick's consulting work, and his experiences working at Ahrefs vs. IBM. The conversation delves into digital PR, link value to rankings, link toxicity reports, and the sunsetting of page experience. Patrick shares his personal site ranking experiments, his own sites, the SEO hero competition, topical authority as...2023-05-0259 minThis Week in Digital MarketingJustin Moore reveals strategies to maximize sponsorship revenue and brand partnerships on EP25 of TWIDMOn EP25 of This Week in Digital Marketing, hosts Jacky Chou and James De Lacey talk with guest Justin Moore about the current creator economy landscape, strategies for engaging brands, and identifying problem companies. They discuss the standard operating procedure for sponsorship sales, the inefficiencies of the "spray and pray" approach to outreach, and how creators should navigate brands offering only gifts instead of payment. The conversation also covers gifting agencies, sponsorship packages, and pricing strategies. Justin shares his sales background and insights into the standard follower count a creator should have before pursuing sponsorships.
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https...2023-03-1459 minThis Week in Digital MarketingDom Wells Talks About Taking Onfolio Public on the Nasdaq ($ONFO) on EP18 of TWIDMOn EP18 of This Week in Digital Marketing we had Dom Wells on, and we talked about the process of going from a niche site portfolio to trading on the NASDAQ, his favorite types of business to acquire, his future plans, and what he thinks about AI.
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Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.ShowWhat Works and Doesn’t Work for Niche Sites – James de Lacey – DS430Doug and James cover a wide range of topics. Things related to podcasting, including James’ journey and experiences in starting a podcast, his portfolio of sites, and the importance of diversifying your online presence.
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Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.ShowWhat Works and Doesn’t Work for Niche Sites - James de Lacey - DS430Doug and James cover a wide range of topics. Things related to podcasting, including James' journey and experiences in starting a podcast, his portfolio of sites, and the importance of diversifying your online presence.
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2023-02-021h 02This Week in Digital MarketingFBA seller Tom Wang explains why he spends over $500k/mo on YouTube on EP13 of TWIDMOn EP13 of This Week in Digital Marketing we had @tomdotcom_t on, and we talked about what we're working on, growing up as immigrants, how he sold his FBA brand for high 7 figures to Thrasio, growing his course business and how he spends over $500k/mo on YouTube, downsides of selling courses, and the importance of mental health as an entrepreneur.
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2023-01-0346 minThis Week in Digital MarketingEP8 This Week in Digital Marketing (w/ Gael Breton): Newsletter growth, VPN affiliates, ChatGPT use cases and examplesOn EP8 of This Week in Digital Marketing we had Gael Breton on, and Newsletter growth, VPN affiliates, ChatGPT use cases, examples, and alternatives.
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📩 3678 marketers signed up for this 👉 newsletter2022-12-281h 03This Week in Digital MarketingEP7 This Week in Digital Marketing: VPN for SEO, E-E-A-T, Building in Public, Community BusinessesOn EP7 of This Week in Digital Marketing we had Brandon Saltalamacchia on, and we talked about VPNs for SEO, E-E-A-T, building RetroDodo in public, community businesses, and our focus for 2023.
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📩 3678 marketers signed up for this 👉 newsletter 2022-12-2051 minThis Week in Digital MarketingEP6 This Week in Digital Marketing: YouTube SEO, GMB Reviews, Epic Gardening DTCThis week we will talk about YouTube SEO, and Epic Gardening's transition from niche site to a DTC brand.
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2022-12-1457 minThis Week in Digital MarketingEP5 This Week in Digital Marketing: ChatGPT vs SEO, DTC valuations, Private Community LaunchThis week we talked about DTC valuations, ChatGPT and what it means for SEO, infinite scroll in SERPs, and the launch of Advise.so!
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2022-11-2334 minThis Week in Digital MarketingEP2 This Week in Digital Marketing: Easy SEO growth hacks, Apple Search, Mastodon's Rise, and Made.com's clappeningHosts: Jacky Chou (@indexsy) and James De Lacey (@jdelacey01)
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0:00 Intro
0:52 More about James
1:32 More about Jacky
2:48 Is AI Content a threat to SEO?
7:15 Performance plateau, what does it mean, and what does it look like?
10:13 Tech layoffs
11:25 Reason for layoffs in Layman's
14:03 State of Twitter with Daddy Musk
16:15 Thoughts of the Zuck
19:49 Reddit NFTs (?)
21:50 The clappening of FTX
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#DreadingSundaysJacky Chou ($4.2M net worth) breaks down his income streams made from understanding SEOJacky Chou studied electrical engineering but wanted to make money online. Fast forward 8 years later he has a net worth of in excess of $4 million (USD).To put things into perspective, Jacky earns more money with his understanding and execution of SEO in a month than I do in an entire year.Canadian-Taiwanese, Jacky shares his journey into how he ended up in SEO, how he has leveraged his knowledge into "passive income", and he explains his monthly income.He runs a SEO agency called Indexsy, he buys websites, he earns income from...2022-07-2337 min