CPA vs Revshare: Why Lifetime Payouts Don’t Make Sense

Why is CPA better than Revshare? Using real-world examples (Keitaro, William Hill, Cityads, etc.), I explain why “lifetime” percentages are rarely eternal, and tell you my path from a revshara to a CPA. A brief overview: how revshare and CPA work Keitaro: when lifetime deductions end abruptly William Hill and others: history repeats itself My …

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Will AI become smarter if it is threatened: researchers test Sergey Brin’s hypothesis

The researchers tested whether unconventional query strategies, such as threats (as suggested by Google co-founder Sergey Brin), affect the accuracy of AI. They found that some of these unconventional methods improved the accuracy of responses by up to 36% for certain questions, but cautioned that users who try such approaches should be prepared for unpredictable …

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Even Google claims that AI will not replace SEO specialists, and businesses need them

John Muller and Martin Splitt from Google discussed whether AI will replace SEO professionals. Muller expressed a sensible opinion about the reality of the web ecosystem and AI-based chatbots in their current form. Context of the discussion Is it worth learning SEO in 2025? Why can’t AI replace creative professionals? Context of the discussion The …

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Google: “AI Will Not Replace the Web” – Is This True or a Comfort for Webmasters?

Google CEO Sundar Pichai responded to webmaster concerns about the impact of recent changes in search and clarified his position on the web ecosystem and how it fits into what he calls the “next phase of search.” The responses were given in the context of a recent interview on the Lex Fridman podcast. Recommendation of …

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Google’s patent for fan-out queries (query fan-out): thematic search

Google’s patent for thematic search strongly echoes Query Fan-Out AI Mode, a system for researching deep, broad and complex queries. The patent, filed by Google in December 2024, is a close analogue of the “fan queries” technique used by Google’s artificial intelligence mode. The patent, called “Thematic Search,” provides insight into how AI-Mode responses are …

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Results of MAC 2025 in Yerevan: how was the main affiliate conference of the year (and why will I go again next year)

On May 20 and 21, Yerevan hosted one of Europe’s largest partner marketing conferences, the MAC Affiliate Conference 2025. As I wrote in the announcement, I went to it with pleasure. It’s time to share my impressions with you. I prepared for the MAC this year in advance: I planned a week’s vacation so that …

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The Future of Online Reviews: Why Text Ratings are becoming a Thing of the Past

Online reviews have long been one of the key decision-making factors when choosing products and services. However, a new BrightLocal study that analyzes data from the past 15 years shows that consumer behavior is evolving. Modern users are not so fixated on impeccable ratings, prefer alternative platforms for finding information and are more willing to …

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How Google AIO, ChatGPT and DeepSeek handle YMYL requests

In the era of AI search, special attention is being paid to how artificial intelligence handles queries related to finance, health, politics, and law. These queries are classified as “Your Money or Your Life” (YMYL), because errors in responses can affect the health, well-being, or financial condition of users. A recent SE Ranking study compared …

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How boring websites bring in more than $30,000 per month to their owners: 4 examples

In the online business world, it often seems that to succeed, you need to create something innovative, fashionable, and visually appealing. However, the reality is that the most profitable websites can be incredibly boring, but still generate thousands of dollars a month. Today we will look at some such examples and see how simple ideas …

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