Our message to Google is simple: remove the site-wide classifier that is being used to punish small, independent websites. If you feel there are major issues with our sites, at least give us a manual penalty and explain why. But as it stands right now, there are thousands of

If you believe this, I've got a bridge to sell you Companies will obviously just cut labor costs by 20%

Breaking: Google’s August 2025 Spam Update is in full swing, delivering on its noble mission to “fight spam” and “serve the most helpful content, by people, for people.” Truly inspirational. After all, who better than Google to decide what’s helpful? Certainly not the users

For the record, I love micro-bloggers. They’re an important part of the ecosystem. They don’t write for search engines…they write from the heart, sharing personal anecdotes and original photos. That’s valuable. But where Google has lost the plot is in deciding that this type of

With each Google update, I hold out hope that things will improve. But it seems every time that the search results become more a wasteland of three things: 1. Big-name publications recycling the same surface-level fluff. 2. Thin UGC posts that barely scratch the surface. 3.

Nothing hurts more than planning a fall trip…only to find bare trees when you get there. I’ve spent 10 years leaf-peeping across the U.S. and finally put everything into one ‘Fall Foliage Bible.’ You’ll never guess which state peaks first…🍁👇 https://t.co/fGk4RIacIs

These flights are WAY too cheap for how gorgeous these places are. ✈️🏝️ 13 bucket list destinations with flights from $150 (from the US)👇 https://t.co/4YjLrR26HP

I genuinely believe AI can be a force for massive good…boosting productivity, solving hard problems, and improving quality of life across the board. But the way things are heading right now? We’re sprinting toward a future where a tiny group of ultra-wealthy firms control the

Huge congrats to Sundar Pinchai and the Google team on their impressive 14% revenue growth from stuffing more ads into people’s faces! To celebrate this milestone, I searched “best restaurants near me” and was rewarded with: - a 2012 TripAdvisor thread, - a heated Reddit debate

Google used to stand for something. It was the gateway to the world’s information…fair, open, and driven by the belief that the best content should win. It gave independent creators, small businesses, and everyday people a real shot. It helped shape the open web. That era is

Google is cutting backroom deals with major publishers & everyone else is getting boxed out. Check Google Discover and it’s always the same VC-backed media brands: Forbes, Afar, T+L. Lately, the travel content has been generic, surface-level, and pretty lame, honestly.

Thinking about doing a trip to the Pyrenees soon. Planning to scout out some spots that barely any English-speakers have written about or even seen firsthand. Here’s the thing though… After sharing content from 69 countries over the years, most of it has been scraped by AI

BREAKING: Bezos is one step closer to completing the Holy Trinity of Travel Trash. Just needs Reddit and Google Travel…then boom. The ultimate VC-backed content farm where SEO sludge goes to die 👏✈️

Our mastermind in Sedona was transformational ⚡️ Project Changemaker brought together entrepreneurs, creators, and visionaries for 4 days of deep focus, clarity, and high-leverage decisions - all set against Sedona’s red rocks 🏜️ The breakthroughs were real. Now we’re raising

As someone who’s written 2,000+ travel articles over 8 years, I can confidently say this: Pinterest is the most underrated travel search engine on the planet. ✈️ Why? Because travel is all about getting inspired, not just through words but through visuals. It’s about seeing

This October, your feed will be full of stunning fall foliage pictures 🍁 You can either be looking at them, or you can be in them for under $300 round-trip. We found 10 places where that's still possible. The choice is yours. ✈️ See the list before these flights are gone 👇

Last month, I helped facilitate another transformational retreat in Iceland - and I’m still taking it all in. There’s nothing easy about this kind of work. For a week, we step away from our usual comforts…no phone, no inbox, no mask on. Just nature, unpredictable elements, and

One spot left. Next month I’m bringing together a small group of founders, creators, and leaders in Sedona for a powerful mastermind - and we’re calling in one more. This is about more than strategy (though we’ll dive deep into future-proofing, AI, delegation, and creating real

My best advice for growth is simple: If you want more ideas, read. Not just headlines or tweets - dive into books that challenge you. Seek out perspectives that battle your assumptions and make you think differently. Growth happens when you engage with minds unlike your own.