Why Blogging is Alive & Thriving! (Don't be Fooled)
Published on May 18, 2026
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Is Blogging Dead?
If I had $1 for every time someone asked me this question, I would be able to pay my Wealthy Affiliate (WA) annual membership fee in a month. To me, it is the wrong question to ask, especially if you have a goal to build a successful online business and/or website.
Quick answer: Absolutely not!
But . . What About AI?
Quick answer: What about AI?
And I shut up, waiting for a response which more often than not, never comes. They fumble, unable to speak knowledgeably.
There is a reason for that which can be found by asking another question.
What are the Top 3 Sources of Information and Data for AI Engines?
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AI engines pull their data and information from sources that you have fed with content. Yep! You and I. Sources such as:
- Wikipedia
But . . . What About All the Videos and Audio from TikTok and YouTube?
Quick answer: Good question. 🙂
The reason for this lies in the native language for search engines . . . 🥁 . . . text. Yep! You read that correctly. Text is the native language of every single search engine and text will outlive you, me and every other platform that is invented.
See why describing your images is important?
So . . . Keep Writing!
Keep feeding the algorithms with your content.
Keep writing your blog posts.
Keep sharing your expertise and experiences.
Keep showing up.
🐛 Cassi 🦋
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