WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:03.299 You know that feeling, staring at like a dozen 00:00:03.299 --> 00:00:05.960 browser tabs, just totally swamped, trying to 00:00:05.960 --> 00:00:09.019 find one clear answer. What if you could actually 00:00:09.019 --> 00:00:12.800 cut through all that noise, get instant accurate 00:00:12.800 --> 00:00:15.580 insights, and maybe even build something profitable 00:00:15.580 --> 00:00:17.920 from it all? Yeah, sounds almost too good to 00:00:17.920 --> 00:00:20.199 be true, right? Especially for content creators 00:00:20.199 --> 00:00:22.359 or really anyone just trying to stay informed. 00:00:22.699 --> 00:00:24.920 But the sources we looked at suggest this isn't 00:00:24.920 --> 00:00:28.500 just a dream. It's becoming a real tangible blueprint. 00:00:28.800 --> 00:00:31.780 Welcome back to the deep dive. We unpack complex 00:00:31.780 --> 00:00:33.899 stuff, connect the dots, hopefully make it make 00:00:33.899 --> 00:00:36.780 sense. Today we're diving into a pretty big shift 00:00:36.780 --> 00:00:39.619 happening in online content creation and yeah, 00:00:39.780 --> 00:00:41.799 how to actually make money from it. We've got 00:00:41.799 --> 00:00:44.820 some really interesting sources focusing on perplexity 00:00:44.820 --> 00:00:47.479 AI, and they show it as way more than just a 00:00:47.479 --> 00:00:50.259 fancy search tool. It's potentially a foundation 00:00:50.259 --> 00:00:53.039 for a whole new kind of content business. We're 00:00:53.039 --> 00:00:54.840 going to explore what makes it different, a step 00:00:54.840 --> 00:00:58.320 -by -step plan to use it, and how to set up different 00:00:58.320 --> 00:01:00.640 ways to earn so you're not just relying on one 00:01:00.640 --> 00:01:03.530 thing. Right. So our mission here is to give 00:01:03.530 --> 00:01:07.590 you a new way to think about creating trustworthy, 00:01:08.150 --> 00:01:11.709 profitable content online. Making that deep research, 00:01:11.930 --> 00:01:14.450 well not just faster, but actually strategic. 00:01:15.269 --> 00:01:17.549 Okay, let's dig in. A lot of us, maybe myself 00:01:17.549 --> 00:01:19.609 included at first, might just see perplexity 00:01:19.609 --> 00:01:21.489 as, you know, a better Google, a quick answer 00:01:21.489 --> 00:01:25.150 box. But these sources, they're saying that view 00:01:25.150 --> 00:01:28.310 misses a huge, potentially really profitable 00:01:28.310 --> 00:01:30.930 opportunity. Exactly. Think about how it usually 00:01:30.930 --> 00:01:33.950 works, right? Writers, bloggers, affiliate marketers, 00:01:34.150 --> 00:01:36.590 they're juggling tons of tabs, maybe paying for 00:01:36.590 --> 00:01:39.049 pricey SEO tools, always kind of worried if their 00:01:39.049 --> 00:01:41.890 info is outdated. Perplexity seems to flip that 00:01:41.890 --> 00:01:43.950 completely. It's positioned as a game changer, 00:01:44.269 --> 00:01:46.239 not just for finding stuff. but for actually 00:01:46.239 --> 00:01:48.560 creating digital assets, you can monetize. What's 00:01:48.560 --> 00:01:50.379 really interesting, based on what we read, is 00:01:50.379 --> 00:01:52.620 how it separates itself from other big AI models, 00:01:52.799 --> 00:01:54.980 like ChachiPT or Claude. Those are more generative 00:01:54.980 --> 00:01:57.680 AIs, right? Great at writing human -like text, 00:01:57.900 --> 00:01:59.739 but their knowledge can be kind of stuck in the 00:01:59.739 --> 00:02:02.480 past because of training cutoff dates. Perplexity, 00:02:02.560 --> 00:02:04.959 though, they call it an answer engine, or retrieval 00:02:04.959 --> 00:02:06.920 and synthesis AI. What does that actually mean 00:02:06.920 --> 00:02:09.379 for someone making content? Yeah, that's the 00:02:09.379 --> 00:02:11.759 key difference. Generative AIs are like amazing 00:02:11.759 --> 00:02:14.909 writers with a limited library. Perplexity, on 00:02:14.909 --> 00:02:17.110 the other hand, is actively scanning the live 00:02:17.110 --> 00:02:20.449 web. It pulls info from multiple sources, synthesizes 00:02:20.449 --> 00:02:22.729 it, and this is huge. It gives you verifiable 00:02:22.729 --> 00:02:25.330 citations. That's a massive deal for reliability 00:02:25.330 --> 00:02:28.030 and trust. Okay, so that basic difference unlocks 00:02:28.030 --> 00:02:30.289 some unique ways to monetize them. We're talking 00:02:30.289 --> 00:02:33.150 real -time data validation. That sounds golden 00:02:33.150 --> 00:02:35.849 for affiliate marketers who need the absolute 00:02:35.849 --> 00:02:38.870 latest prices or features. It means your content's 00:02:38.870 --> 00:02:40.610 accurate, which has got a boost conversion rate. 00:02:40.669 --> 00:02:42.629 Oh, totally. And the source citations, that's 00:02:42.629 --> 00:02:45.129 a huge Huge win for trust, especially with Google 00:02:45.129 --> 00:02:47.469 always talking about EAT, you know, expertise, 00:02:47.849 --> 00:02:49.849 experience, authoritativeness, trustworthiness, 00:02:50.330 --> 00:02:52.229 linking out to solid sources. It builds reader 00:02:52.229 --> 00:02:54.729 confidence. Plus, it sends good signals to search 00:02:54.729 --> 00:02:57.090 engines. It's like showing your work. And it 00:02:57.090 --> 00:02:58.949 helps with user intent discovery from live data, 00:02:59.169 --> 00:03:01.710 too, apparently. So instead of just relying on 00:03:01.710 --> 00:03:04.110 SEO tools, Perplexity can look at what people 00:03:04.110 --> 00:03:06.449 are actually talking about right now on places 00:03:06.449 --> 00:03:09.080 like Reddit or Quora. That lets you find the 00:03:09.080 --> 00:03:10.979 exact questions and pain points your audience 00:03:10.979 --> 00:03:14.319 has today, not six months ago. Yeah, and my favorite 00:03:14.319 --> 00:03:16.860 part, efficient research synthesis. Like imagine 00:03:16.860 --> 00:03:19.599 putting together a big best of comparison article. 00:03:20.080 --> 00:03:22.460 Normally that's 20 tabs open, hours of copying 00:03:22.460 --> 00:03:24.919 and pasting data. Perplexity seems to automate 00:03:24.919 --> 00:03:28.520 what, maybe 90 % of that? Spits out structured 00:03:28.520 --> 00:03:32.199 tables, it's like snapping together Lego blocks 00:03:32.199 --> 00:03:34.580 of data, makes complex stuff way simpler. But 00:03:34.580 --> 00:03:36.830 synthesis part... Especially for comparisons, 00:03:37.050 --> 00:03:39.349 sounds like a massive time saver. But beyond 00:03:39.349 --> 00:03:42.330 just speed, how does that automation really change 00:03:42.330 --> 00:03:45.490 things for a creator, quality -wise, scale -wise? 00:03:45.689 --> 00:03:47.610 Well, it lets the AI do the grunt work, right? 00:03:47.710 --> 00:03:49.389 So you can actually focus on the thinking part. 00:03:49.770 --> 00:03:51.770 It means knowing what's true, current, and important 00:03:51.770 --> 00:03:53.889 isn't the hard part anymore. That becomes your 00:03:53.889 --> 00:03:56.830 edge, that baseline accuracy. That's gold. And 00:03:56.830 --> 00:03:58.629 there's this offer mentioned in the sources too, 00:03:58.949 --> 00:04:01.800 a partnership with PayPal and Venmo. Getting 00:04:01.800 --> 00:04:05.060 12 months of Proplexity Pro for free just by 00:04:05.060 --> 00:04:06.900 linking your account? That's not like a pretty 00:04:06.900 --> 00:04:08.819 significant deal. Yeah, it's kind of wild. That's 00:04:08.819 --> 00:04:12.060 like a $200 value. Makes the Pro features way 00:04:12.060 --> 00:04:15.340 more accessible. And it's not just like a minor 00:04:15.340 --> 00:04:18.240 boost. The Pro plan gives you stuff that's pretty 00:04:18.240 --> 00:04:20.620 critical if you're serious about content creation. 00:04:20.959 --> 00:04:23.439 You get unlimited copilot usage. That's their 00:04:23.439 --> 00:04:25.939 interactive mode for digging deeper into research. 00:04:26.399 --> 00:04:29.759 No more hitting that five use limit. And unlimited 00:04:29.759 --> 00:04:32.160 file uploads too. So you can feed it PDFs, research 00:04:32.160 --> 00:04:34.139 papers, whatever. It'll analyze and summarize 00:04:34.139 --> 00:04:36.680 them. Plus you get access to better AI models 00:04:36.680 --> 00:04:39.980 like GPT -4 .0 and Claw 3 Opus for potentially 00:04:39.980 --> 00:04:42.240 higher quality answers. Right. And you even get 00:04:42.240 --> 00:04:45.399 like $5 in API credits each month, which means 00:04:45.399 --> 00:04:47.459 you can hook Perplexity's power into your own 00:04:47.459 --> 00:04:50.339 custom tools or workflows if you're techie. Pretty 00:04:50.339 --> 00:04:52.279 cool. Claiming it sounds easy, too. Just go to 00:04:52.279 --> 00:04:55.459 their promo link, log in, link PayPal or Venmo. 00:04:55.639 --> 00:04:58.360 Done. Good to know the details, though. Valid 00:04:58.360 --> 00:05:02.000 till the end of 2025. for new pro users. And 00:05:02.000 --> 00:05:04.480 PayPal accounts made before September 1st, 2025 00:05:04.480 --> 00:05:07.839 get activated right away. This pro offer, it 00:05:07.839 --> 00:05:09.939 really seems like the muscle you'd need for the 00:05:09.939 --> 00:05:12.259 strategy we're about to lay out. And that starts 00:05:12.259 --> 00:05:14.199 with finding traffic that actually means something. 00:05:14.819 --> 00:05:16.939 Why is getting pros so important for creators 00:05:16.939 --> 00:05:19.660 wanting to use this blueprint? Because you get 00:05:19.660 --> 00:05:22.660 unlimited access to the advanced tools. It directly 00:05:22.660 --> 00:05:25.139 bumps up your research quality and speed. It's 00:05:25.139 --> 00:05:27.199 basically an investment in reliable content. 00:05:27.360 --> 00:05:29.740 OK, so let's get into the blueprint itself. Step 00:05:29.740 --> 00:05:32.420 one. The core idea here isn't just getting clicks. 00:05:32.660 --> 00:05:35.279 It's getting clicks with purpose, knowing why 00:05:35.279 --> 00:05:37.639 someone's reading your stuff. Exactly. You want 00:05:37.639 --> 00:05:40.220 to target readers who are already like pretty 00:05:40.220 --> 00:05:42.879 far down the buying path, actively looking for 00:05:42.879 --> 00:05:45.139 something they're going to pay for. Forget super 00:05:45.139 --> 00:05:47.639 broad stuff like, what is coffee? Think more 00:05:47.639 --> 00:05:51.379 like best espresso machines under $500. That's 00:05:51.379 --> 00:05:54.040 someone ready to potentially buy. And perplexity 00:05:54.040 --> 00:05:57.079 can help brainstorm this. The sources had a really 00:05:57.079 --> 00:05:59.759 neat prompt example something like analyze and 00:05:59.759 --> 00:06:03.040 list 15 high potential online content niches 00:06:03.040 --> 00:06:06.060 for monetization And then ask for a table within 00:06:06.060 --> 00:06:09.480 each target audience monetization model search 00:06:09.480 --> 00:06:12.040 intent signal social traffic potential Yeah, 00:06:12.040 --> 00:06:14.560 and it gives you back the structured list maybe 00:06:14.560 --> 00:06:17.199 sustainable living with good potential on Instagram 00:06:17.199 --> 00:06:20.139 or personal finance showing investment review 00:06:20.139 --> 00:06:23.319 as a strong signal It helps you size up opportunities 00:06:23.319 --> 00:06:25.620 fast You're looking for that sweet spot right 00:06:25.620 --> 00:06:28.319 an audience you get a clear way to monetize and 00:06:28.319 --> 00:06:31.160 those strong buyer intent signals So how does 00:06:31.160 --> 00:06:34.170 perplexity actually pinpoint the those profitable 00:06:34.170 --> 00:06:36.470 niches better than just regular brainstorming? 00:06:36.509 --> 00:06:38.790 Why is it more efficient? It uses that real -time 00:06:38.790 --> 00:06:40.990 data analysis to quickly find niches with strong 00:06:40.990 --> 00:06:43.329 purchase signals. Basically, less desk work for 00:06:43.329 --> 00:06:45.129 you. Right. So once you have that niche, step 00:06:45.129 --> 00:06:47.750 two is mapping out the actual topics, the specific 00:06:47.750 --> 00:06:50.569 things that will draw in those buyers. Proplexity 00:06:50.569 --> 00:06:53.050 kind of acts like a lean SEO research tool here. 00:06:53.310 --> 00:06:55.350 Yeah, it helps you see all the different angles 00:06:55.350 --> 00:06:58.250 and questions within your niche. Like for ergonomic 00:06:58.250 --> 00:07:00.529 home office setup, you could prompt it to generate 00:07:00.529 --> 00:07:03.569 a whole topic cluster. And the output is this 00:07:03.569 --> 00:07:06.069 detail table. Core topic, long tail keywords, 00:07:06.569 --> 00:07:09.310 user intent category like awareness, consideration, 00:07:09.949 --> 00:07:12.730 decision suggested format, monetization angle. 00:07:13.110 --> 00:07:16.550 It's super organized. That's basically your content 00:07:16.550 --> 00:07:19.170 calendar for months right there. Those decision 00:07:19.170 --> 00:07:22.230 keywords like Herman Miller Aaron versus Steelcase 00:07:22.230 --> 00:07:24.850 Leap Review, that's your top priority. Highest 00:07:24.850 --> 00:07:27.209 conversion potential. People searching that are 00:07:27.209 --> 00:07:29.410 close to buying. Then consideration keywords, 00:07:29.769 --> 00:07:31.730 maybe benefits of an adjustable standing desk. 00:07:32.209 --> 00:07:34.410 They build trust, help people compare options. 00:07:35.340 --> 00:07:37.480 awareness keywords like how to prevent back pain 00:07:37.480 --> 00:07:40.019 working from home, they pull in a wider audience. 00:07:40.360 --> 00:07:42.180 You can monetize those maybe with display ads. 00:07:42.639 --> 00:07:45.540 Exactly. This table helps you build like a whole 00:07:45.540 --> 00:07:47.939 ecosystem. Articles linked together, guiding 00:07:47.939 --> 00:07:49.519 the reader naturally from just realizing they 00:07:49.519 --> 00:07:51.860 have a problem to finding your recommended solution. 00:07:52.279 --> 00:07:54.939 It's smart. Mapping out keyword clusters like 00:07:54.939 --> 00:07:57.860 that seems incredibly useful for planning. What's 00:07:57.860 --> 00:07:59.759 the main advantage of doing it this way? It gives 00:07:59.759 --> 00:08:02.399 you a structured content plan covering every 00:08:02.399 --> 00:08:04.540 stage of the user journey. Takes the guesswork 00:08:04.540 --> 00:08:07.060 out of what to write next. Okay, step three. 00:08:07.519 --> 00:08:10.500 Building trust. Keeping readers hooked. Often 00:08:10.500 --> 00:08:13.079 comes down to answering their exact questions. 00:08:13.800 --> 00:08:16.860 FAQ sections are great for this. Good for SEO, 00:08:17.220 --> 00:08:19.439 good for the user. And perplexity is apparently 00:08:19.439 --> 00:08:21.939 like a wizard at digging these up. It can scour 00:08:21.939 --> 00:08:25.079 forums, communities, places you might not even 00:08:25.079 --> 00:08:27.800 think to look. For something like durable travel 00:08:27.800 --> 00:08:30.259 backpacks, you can tell it to analyze subreddits 00:08:30.259 --> 00:08:33.529 like... or buy it for life, or you have backpacks. 00:08:33.649 --> 00:08:35.769 Find out what real users are actually asking. 00:08:35.970 --> 00:08:38.710 The goal is to pull out, say, the top 20 common 00:08:38.710 --> 00:08:40.929 questions or concerns people have, then categorize 00:08:40.929 --> 00:08:43.350 them, maybe even get the source URL for where 00:08:43.350 --> 00:08:45.470 the question popped up. Yeah. This is how you 00:08:45.470 --> 00:08:47.610 inject the actual voice of the customer into 00:08:47.610 --> 00:08:49.509 your content. So instead of a boring heading 00:08:49.509 --> 00:08:51.610 like backpack features, you use a real question 00:08:51.610 --> 00:08:54.429 somebody asks, like, do YKK zippers really make 00:08:54.429 --> 00:08:56.850 a difference in durability? It connects instantly. 00:08:57.210 --> 00:08:58.809 Creates an immediate connection, makes people 00:08:58.809 --> 00:09:02.159 feel understood. Which probably boosts time on 00:09:02.159 --> 00:09:04.620 page, which we know is good for ads and SEO. 00:09:05.220 --> 00:09:06.600 Sounds like a shortcut to really understanding 00:09:06.600 --> 00:09:08.080 what your audience wants to know. Absolutely. 00:09:08.179 --> 00:09:09.820 You're answering exactly what they're asking. 00:09:10.080 --> 00:09:12.840 Builds trust, keeps them reading longer. Alright, 00:09:13.080 --> 00:09:16.340 step four. This seems like where the monetization 00:09:16.340 --> 00:09:19.259 really kicks in for affiliate content. Those 00:09:19.259 --> 00:09:22.600 comparison tables. Well researched, easy to scan. 00:09:23.070 --> 00:09:25.970 It seems super powerful. Oh, yeah. They boil 00:09:25.970 --> 00:09:28.250 down tons of info so readers can decide quickly 00:09:28.250 --> 00:09:30.750 without getting overwhelmed. Accuracy is everything, 00:09:30.970 --> 00:09:32.990 though. Use perplexity to get the initial data, 00:09:33.149 --> 00:09:35.830 for sure, but you absolutely have to manually 00:09:35.830 --> 00:09:39.250 double -check the crucial stuff. Prices? Key 00:09:39.250 --> 00:09:42.070 specs? Don't skip that verification step. The 00:09:42.070 --> 00:09:44.870 example prompt was good. Project management software 00:09:44.870 --> 00:09:48.269 for small, freelancer teams. Asking for a table 00:09:48.269 --> 00:09:51.169 comparing tools like Asana, Trello, Monday .com 00:09:51.169 --> 00:09:53.789 with columns like best for, free plan limits, 00:09:54.289 --> 00:09:57.649 starting price, key features. And super important, 00:09:57.830 --> 00:10:01.309 a verifiable source link. for the price. Once 00:10:01.309 --> 00:10:03.850 Perplexity drafts the table, you clean it up. 00:10:04.129 --> 00:10:06.629 Order it logically. Maybe use little icons like 00:10:06.629 --> 00:10:09.230 green check marks so it's easy to scan. Make 00:10:09.230 --> 00:10:11.850 the data easy to digest visually. And then critically, 00:10:12.289 --> 00:10:14.370 each product name in the table on your site should 00:10:14.370 --> 00:10:17.129 be your affiliate link. With a clear call to 00:10:17.129 --> 00:10:18.990 action button right there, like check latest 00:10:18.990 --> 00:10:21.649 price, makes it super easy for them to click 00:10:21.649 --> 00:10:24.070 through. So just presenting facts is one thing. 00:10:24.509 --> 00:10:26.750 But what makes a comparison table really effective 00:10:26.750 --> 00:10:29.899 for monetization specifically? accuracy, clear 00:10:29.899 --> 00:10:32.399 layout, and those direct affiliate links, it 00:10:32.399 --> 00:10:34.820 optimizes their decision and your potential income. 00:10:35.419 --> 00:10:37.220 Okay, step five. You've done all the research, 00:10:37.360 --> 00:10:39.340 got the keywords, the FAQs of the comparison 00:10:39.340 --> 00:10:41.399 table, now you got to write the actual article. 00:10:41.799 --> 00:10:44.240 This is where the generative AIs like Chad GPT 00:10:44.240 --> 00:10:47.049 or Claude come back into play. Right. Think of 00:10:47.049 --> 00:10:49.450 Perplexity as your lead researcher, digging up 00:10:49.450 --> 00:10:51.970 all the facts, citing everything. Then your generative 00:10:51.970 --> 00:10:54.990 AI steps in as your super fast staff writer. 00:10:55.029 --> 00:10:57.889 It's a powerful team. So you basically copy all 00:10:57.889 --> 00:11:00.669 the outputs from the previous steps, the keyword 00:11:00.669 --> 00:11:02.889 clusters, the FAQ list, the comparison table 00:11:02.889 --> 00:11:06.730 data, and paste it all into one big structured 00:11:06.730 --> 00:11:09.509 prompt for your AI drafter. Exactly. The sources 00:11:09.509 --> 00:11:11.690 had a great example of a master prompt. You tell 00:11:11.690 --> 00:11:14.840 the AI, you're an expert blog writer. Use this 00:11:14.840 --> 00:11:16.820 info to write a detailed post called the best 00:11:16.820 --> 00:11:19.200 project management software for freelancers. 00:11:19.440 --> 00:11:21.840 You spell out the goal, audience, tone, the whole 00:11:21.840 --> 00:11:24.240 structure, even where to slot in the tables and 00:11:24.240 --> 00:11:26.840 FAQs, you gotta be specific. And once the AI 00:11:26.840 --> 00:11:29.779 spits out the draft... That's when your real 00:11:29.779 --> 00:11:32.320 work begins. The editing. This is where you add 00:11:32.320 --> 00:11:34.559 your personal insights, tweak the tone, make 00:11:34.559 --> 00:11:37.100 sure it flows well, and crucially, double check 00:11:37.100 --> 00:11:39.860 every single fact again. The AI does maybe 80 00:11:39.860 --> 00:11:42.700 % of heavy lifting. Yeah, but that last 20%, 00:11:42.700 --> 00:11:44.899 that's where the quality comes in. The authenticity, 00:11:45.159 --> 00:11:47.460 the human touch. Honestly, I still wrestle with 00:11:47.460 --> 00:11:49.559 prompt drift myself sometimes. You know, making 00:11:49.559 --> 00:11:51.940 sure the AI really captures the nuance I'm aiming 00:11:51.940 --> 00:11:53.919 for. It's definitely a learning process for all 00:11:53.919 --> 00:11:57.120 of us, but that human layer. It's irreplaceable. 00:11:57.440 --> 00:11:59.940 So what's the human's main job after the AI draft? 00:12:00.039 --> 00:12:02.220 Is it just fixing typos or is it something deeper? 00:12:02.559 --> 00:12:05.519 It's refining, verifying facts, and crucially, 00:12:05.960 --> 00:12:08.419 adding that authentic voice and unique perspective. 00:12:09.039 --> 00:12:11.480 Sponsor, read placeholder. Right, so the article's 00:12:11.480 --> 00:12:14.419 written, polished. Now, diversifying revenue, 00:12:14.899 --> 00:12:16.480 super important. Don't put all your eggs in one 00:12:16.480 --> 00:12:19.620 basket, right? Need a sustainable business. Totally. 00:12:20.080 --> 00:12:22.539 Start with display ads. Google AdSense is easy 00:12:22.539 --> 00:12:24.519 to get going, but once you get more traffic, 00:12:24.580 --> 00:12:26.899 maybe 10 ,000 to 50 ,000 sessions a month, look 00:12:26.899 --> 00:12:30.539 at premium networks, Ezoic, Mediavine, they can 00:12:30.539 --> 00:12:33.720 often pay way more. Then affiliate marketing, 00:12:34.100 --> 00:12:35.899 which we've talked about, it's often the main 00:12:35.899 --> 00:12:38.220 earner for these kinds of research -heavy posts. 00:12:38.840 --> 00:12:40.960 Amazon Associates is huge for physical products. 00:12:41.620 --> 00:12:44.200 ShareASale or going direct to brands works well 00:12:44.200 --> 00:12:46.679 for software digital services. Yeah, things specific, 00:12:47.080 --> 00:12:48.980 like Booking .com if you're writing about travel, 00:12:49.299 --> 00:12:52.539 Safety Wing for Nomad Insurance, Why is for international 00:12:52.539 --> 00:12:54.899 money stuff? Those examples show how targeted 00:12:54.899 --> 00:12:56.759 you can get with affiliate partners that really 00:12:56.759 --> 00:12:59.519 fit your content. And then, maybe the most critical 00:12:59.519 --> 00:13:03.080 part long term. Lead magnets and email marketing. 00:13:03.419 --> 00:13:05.899 Your email list. That's your most valuable asset, 00:13:05.919 --> 00:13:08.759 period. Offer something genuinely useful for 00:13:08.759 --> 00:13:12.000 free. Like that example, a Bollie Honeymoon budget 00:13:12.000 --> 00:13:14.600 planner spreadsheet in exchange for their email. 00:13:14.779 --> 00:13:16.940 Right. Then you nurture that list, send them 00:13:16.940 --> 00:13:19.440 helpful stuff, new articles, maybe future affiliate 00:13:19.440 --> 00:13:21.600 deals. Eventually, you could even sell your own 00:13:21.600 --> 00:13:23.700 courses or products. It's about building a real 00:13:23.700 --> 00:13:26.080 relationship, not just one -off clicks. So pulling 00:13:26.080 --> 00:13:28.879 back, what are the main ways to really diversify 00:13:28.879 --> 00:13:31.240 income online, not just relying on one thing? 00:13:31.340 --> 00:13:34.500 Use display ads, strategic affiliate links, and 00:13:34.500 --> 00:13:37.019 build that valuable email list using lead magnets. 00:13:37.200 --> 00:13:40.480 OK, great content needs eyeballs. SEO takes time. 00:13:40.879 --> 00:13:43.059 So you need ways to get traffic flowing sooner. 00:13:43.220 --> 00:13:45.379 And this is where Pinterest can be amazing. Seriously, 00:13:45.559 --> 00:13:47.399 don't sleep on Pinterest. It's not really a social 00:13:47.399 --> 00:13:49.639 network like Facebook or Insta. It's more of 00:13:49.639 --> 00:13:52.500 a visual search engine. Super powerful for niches 00:13:52.500 --> 00:13:56.700 like travel, home decor, food, fashion, anything 00:13:56.700 --> 00:13:59.679 visual. The strategy mentioned is creating, like, 00:13:59.899 --> 00:14:02.340 five to seven unique pins for each blog post, 00:14:02.639 --> 00:14:05.659 using good vertical images, text overlays, and 00:14:05.659 --> 00:14:07.740 each pin should hit a different angle of the 00:14:07.740 --> 00:14:10.399 article. Exactly. For that Bali honeymoon post, 00:14:10.799 --> 00:14:13.659 you could have a pin about cost. Bali honeymoon 00:14:13.659 --> 00:14:17.960 under $1 ,500, one about the experience, amazing 00:14:17.960 --> 00:14:20.860 Bali private pool villas, another about planning, 00:14:21.360 --> 00:14:24.039 five mistakes to avoid when booking Bali. Each 00:14:24.039 --> 00:14:26.159 visual targets a slightly different search or 00:14:26.159 --> 00:14:28.240 interest. And the cool thing is, Pinterest traffic 00:14:28.240 --> 00:14:30.840 can apparently show up way faster than waiting 00:14:30.840 --> 00:14:33.919 for Google rankings. Plus, pins stick around. 00:14:34.059 --> 00:14:36.460 They can drive traffic for months, maybe even 00:14:36.460 --> 00:14:39.220 years. Totally. And beyond Pinterest, remember 00:14:39.220 --> 00:14:41.700 Reddit, find the right subreddits. Don't just 00:14:41.700 --> 00:14:43.539 drop links, though. Actually help people, answer 00:14:43.539 --> 00:14:46.059 questions, then share your article if it's genuinely 00:14:46.059 --> 00:14:48.580 relevant. Provide value first. Same idea for 00:14:48.580 --> 00:14:50.700 Facebook groups. Be an active member, build some 00:14:50.700 --> 00:14:53.279 rep, then share useful stuff. For creators just 00:14:53.279 --> 00:14:55.929 starting out, needing that initial boost. Why 00:14:55.929 --> 00:14:58.529 is Pinterest so effective? It's a visual search 00:14:58.529 --> 00:15:00.750 engine driving faster, longer -lasting traffic 00:15:00.750 --> 00:15:03.509 that nicely complements your long -term SEO efforts. 00:15:03.870 --> 00:15:07.809 Now, using these AI tools, it comes with responsibilities. 00:15:08.409 --> 00:15:10.389 The sources were clear about pitfalls to avoid 00:15:10.389 --> 00:15:12.870 if you want to build something ethical and sustainable. 00:15:13.090 --> 00:15:15.899 Yeah, the absolute biggest mistake. copying without 00:15:15.899 --> 00:15:18.820 verification. Never ever just trust what the 00:15:18.820 --> 00:15:21.940 AI spits out blindly. Always double check critical 00:15:21.940 --> 00:15:25.019 stuff, prices, specs, dates, your credibility. 00:15:25.299 --> 00:15:27.440 That's everything. Lose that and you're kind 00:15:27.440 --> 00:15:30.919 of sunk. Another one, ignoring the human element. 00:15:31.500 --> 00:15:33.620 Articles that are just dry data, no story, no 00:15:33.620 --> 00:15:36.100 personality. They're forgettable. People connect 00:15:36.100 --> 00:15:38.980 with stories, experiences, a real voice. You 00:15:38.980 --> 00:15:42.419 got to inject yourself into it. Also, avoid focusing 00:15:42.419 --> 00:15:44.580 only on traffic numbers and ignoring the intent 00:15:44.580 --> 00:15:46.779 behind the traffic. A million views on a purely 00:15:46.779 --> 00:15:48.700 informational post might make less money than 00:15:48.700 --> 00:15:50.659 a thousand views on a targeted review post where 00:15:50.659 --> 00:15:53.399 people are ready to buy. Focus on content that 00:15:53.399 --> 00:15:55.299 solves a problem and helps someone make a decision. 00:15:55.519 --> 00:15:57.879 And super important, failing to update your content. 00:15:58.100 --> 00:16:00.919 Things change, prices go up, products get discontinued. 00:16:01.259 --> 00:16:03.480 You gotta schedule time, maybe quarterly or twice 00:16:03.480 --> 00:16:05.720 a year, to review and refresh your most important 00:16:05.720 --> 00:16:08.379 articles. Keeps them useful for readers and good 00:16:08.379 --> 00:16:11.580 for SEO too. And lastly, just be upfront. Lack 00:16:11.580 --> 00:16:14.620 of clear disclosures is bad. Legally and for 00:16:14.620 --> 00:16:17.360 trust, you have to clearly state when you're 00:16:17.360 --> 00:16:19.500 using affiliate links. Just be transparent about 00:16:19.500 --> 00:16:22.740 it. People appreciate honesty. So out of all 00:16:22.740 --> 00:16:25.740 those potential mistakes, what's the most critical 00:16:25.740 --> 00:16:28.779 ethical point for someone using AI in their content? 00:16:28.960 --> 00:16:31.799 What's job number one? Always verify the AI's 00:16:31.799 --> 00:16:35.080 output. Maintain your credibility. Earn your 00:16:35.080 --> 00:16:37.899 audience's trust. Period. So this is where it 00:16:37.899 --> 00:16:40.059 gets really interesting, I think, the whole online 00:16:40.059 --> 00:16:42.419 content game. It's not just for people with tons 00:16:42.419 --> 00:16:45.460 of time or huge SEO budgets anymore. The edge 00:16:45.460 --> 00:16:47.580 now seems to be with those who can skillfully 00:16:47.580 --> 00:16:50.419 blend that real -time, accurate AI research, 00:16:50.659 --> 00:16:53.779 like from perplexity, with genuine human storytelling 00:16:53.779 --> 00:16:56.259 and building trust. Yeah. It's about using generative 00:16:56.259 --> 00:16:58.220 AI for efficient drafting, but then layering 00:16:58.220 --> 00:17:00.700 on your expertise. And then being smart about 00:17:00.700 --> 00:17:02.580 driving traffic, maybe using visual platforms 00:17:02.580 --> 00:17:04.420 like Pinterest to get started. You don't have 00:17:04.420 --> 00:17:06.400 to build an empire on day one. Just start small. 00:17:06.500 --> 00:17:08.619 Pick one niche. Write one really solid, well 00:17:08.619 --> 00:17:11.119 -researched, monetizable piece. Learn from it, 00:17:11.240 --> 00:17:13.240 tweak your process, then do it again. It's not 00:17:13.240 --> 00:17:16.740 just working smarter, it feels like. Maybe the 00:17:16.740 --> 00:17:19.099 actual future of how profitable content gets 00:17:19.099 --> 00:17:22.759 made, empowering more people. Whoa. Yeah, imagine 00:17:22.759 --> 00:17:25.250 scaling this. really understanding what people 00:17:25.250 --> 00:17:29.250 need globally, the potential to give super helpful, 00:17:29.470 --> 00:17:33.109 accurate answers to billions of questions. That's 00:17:33.109 --> 00:17:34.710 kind of mind -ending when you think about it. 00:17:34.910 --> 00:17:37.309 The potential impact is huge. What really stands 00:17:37.309 --> 00:17:39.970 out to you after hearing all this, we hope this 00:17:39.970 --> 00:17:43.170 framework using tools like Perplexity AI gives 00:17:43.170 --> 00:17:45.829 you some concrete steps, a way to transform how 00:17:45.829 --> 00:17:49.000 you create content, make it more strategic. and 00:17:49.000 --> 00:17:51.099 yeah, hopefully more rewarding too. This whole 00:17:51.099 --> 00:17:53.359 deep dive, it really hammers home the power of 00:17:53.359 --> 00:17:55.460 just knowing things accurately, doesn't it? Go 00:17:55.460 --> 00:17:57.359 check out that Perplexity Pro offer if it makes 00:17:57.359 --> 00:17:59.839 sense for you. Play around with a niche, start 00:17:59.839 --> 00:18:01.799 building something. The tools are definitely 00:18:01.799 --> 00:18:03.660 there. Thank you for joining us for this deep 00:18:03.660 --> 00:18:06.200 dive into AI content monetization. We'll be back 00:18:06.200 --> 00:18:08.539 soon exploring another fascinating topic. Until 00:18:08.539 --> 00:18:11.640 next time, keep bigging, keep learning, and keep 00:18:11.640 --> 00:18:13.920 creating. Out Tiro Music.