Blogging - Is It You Or The AI

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As many of you will know, I'm a great fan of Wealthy Affiliate and everything it has to offer. It has many great features, including the training and getting to know like-minded people, which to my mind, is a great bonus. Having joined the platform in 2014, I cannot see me leaving this great platform!

One of the many features that I really like is the ability to blog about our experience on Wealthy Affiliate. I do think it's very important to keep the blog posts on topic and within the Internet marketing type niche. I have learnt so much from reading and commenting on other people's blog posts. It's great that we can share in other members success stories and also help with their struggles etc.!

I think it's very important that blogging comes from the heart and that it really is a genuine experience on the Wealthy Affiliate platform or something related to Internet marketing. I believe that one of the main things that has made the Wealthy Affiliate training so good, is the fact that it is good honest training that really works. So when we are blogging, it's important that we are honest, whether it's a success story or something we have totally messed up!

I'm grateful that the platform allows us to discuss various topics, including AI. I know there is more training coming up on AI, which is great. I have to say that I see the good and the bad regarding AI. Here's a good point, the other day I was creating a video about AI and I carried out a demonstration of how to find a domain name. AI gave me some great domain names, so much so, that I purchased one of the names!

Something I have noticed over the last few months is that the areas more story telling on the platform. I believe that many of these stories are created with AI, so it's not really someone's real story. I think it's important that we blog about genuine situations that are real, not a fairytale type story!

I notice that many members are commenting on the stories, I'm afraid I can't comment on on this type of blog as I don't find the content very genuine.

Yesterday, I asked ChatGPT to write me a story about Wealthy Affiliate. Here is my exact question. "Can you write me a story about my experience on Wealthy Affiliate?"

For some reason, AI wanted to call me Emma, I have no idea why! I then told the AI that my name was Roy! AI very politely apologised! How nice!

Please note that I did not write the following story, ChatGPT wrote the story, it's a nice story, but it's not true! I'll put the story below, what would you prefer, a true story or a fairytale?

ChatGPT Story!


"Once upon a time, in the bustling realm of online entrepreneurship, there was a passionate and driven individual named Roy. Roy had long dreamt of creating his own successful online business, but he lacked the guidance and knowledge to turn his aspirations into reality.

One fortuitous day, Roy stumbled upon a virtual treasure trove known as Wealthy Affiliate. It was a platform that promised to provide all the tools, resources, and support he needed to build a thriving online business. Filled with hope and excitement, Roy embarked on his journey, ready to make his dreams come true.

As Roy delved into the depths of Wealthy Affiliate, he was greeted with a wealth of comprehensive training modules and step-by-step guidance. From website creation to search engine optimization and monetization strategies, every aspect of building an online business was laid out before him.

But it wasn't just the wealth of knowledge that made Wealthy Affiliate truly special. It was the vibrant and supportive community that surrounded Roy. Within the platform, he found like-minded individuals who shared the same aspirations and faced similar challenges. They formed a tight-knit community, always ready to lend a helping hand, offer guidance, and celebrate each other's successes.

Roy immersed himself in the training, devouring the knowledge and implementing the strategies he learned. He built a stunning website, filled it with captivating content, and harnessed the power of digital marketing to reach his target audience. With each passing day, his skills grew, and his confidence soared.

But it wasn't always smooth sailing. Roy encountered obstacles along the way, faced moments of doubt, and experienced setbacks. However, within the supportive community of Wealthy Affiliate, he found the strength to persevere. Fellow members offered words of encouragement, shared their own stories of triumph over adversity, and inspired him to keep going.

As months turned into years, Roy's online business began to flourish. His website attracted a steady stream of visitors, his content resonated with his audience, and his monetization strategies started to bear fruit. Roy had built a thriving online presence and achieved a level of success he had once only dreamed of.

But for Roy, the true reward was not just the financial gains. It was the personal growth he experienced along the way. He discovered his true potential, honed his skills, and unlocked a deep sense of fulfillment by turning his passion into a thriving business.

Roy's success on Wealthy Affiliate became an inspiration to others within the platform. His journey showcased the transformative power of dedication, knowledge, and the unwavering support of a community. He became a beacon of hope for aspiring entrepreneurs, proving that with the right guidance and determination, anyone could achieve their online business dreams.

And so, the tale of Roy's remarkable journey on Wealthy Affiliate serves as a testament to the platform's ability to empower individuals to transform their dreams into reality. It reminds us that with the right resources, guidance, and a supportive community, one can overcome obstacles, achieve success, and create a fulfilling and prosperous online business."

Once again, I did not write the above, ChatGPT did!

I don't know how many of you would have believed that story if I hadn't told you it was written by ChatGPT?

I think we need to be careful about what is truth and what is deception and is it a fairytale! Stay on your guard make sure what you are reading is truthful!

Thoughts appreciated.

Thank you for reading.

Roy

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Hi Roy,

I can relate to that story with a few statements about the evolution from when I started until now. It's not too far from reality if you look at the big picture using the ideas and steps in the process. I think many could relate to certain aspects of the story. That doesn't necessarily mean it is a fairytale, other than the fact that this text wasn't written by you, or that your evolution was completely different.

Regards,
Diana.

Good morning Diana,

I have to admit that it's very clever that AI can write a story in literally a few seconds. I guess my issue is that on a platform like Wealthy Affiliate, I want to write about my genuine experience. But I'm sure we could also take some ideas from the story which can help us with other things.

Have a great day and thank you for your input.

Roy

Good afternoon Roy,

I agree with you. As I noticed here on the platform, the members who used to write rarely or wrote short posts every day only to maintain their rank here on the WA platform suddenly became very creative. The influence of AI can be seen here.

As copywriters, we all rewrite, in one form or another, an idea or fact that has already been written about. But, I think AI should be used with common sense to get inspired for ideas or to create a skeleton for the article, etc.

I believe there is a fine line between using AI as an aid and becoming addicted to using it!!!

I wish you a wonderful week ahead.

Greetings,
Diana.

Good morning Diana,

Exactly! Members who were sleeping have suddenly realised that they can put one sentence into AI and have a blog post! And then watch their ranking skyrocket! That's really just abusing the system!

I couldn't agree more with you, we all rewrite things in one form or another. Although I know my niches fairly well, so I can write from experience and from the heart, I believe! However, I do know exactly where you're coming from! Common sense use of AI could be fantastic!

I believe also there is a very fine line with AI, I think I know which way it will go!

Have a fantastic day and thank you for your input.

Roy

Thank you, Roy. I wish the same for you.

Diana.

Hi, Roy

The Wealthy Affiliate Niche Finder tool is also powered by AI (ChatGPT), and it’ll give you some great ideas for niches and domain names.

We should always be authentic in whatever we write or say.

You can copy something you write into AI and have it make your story more enticing without changing any of the factual info.

This can be very useful in online marketing endeavors, such as creating landing pages.

Rock On!🤘
Frank 🎸

Hello Frank,

It's interesting, as I don't think I have tried the niche finder tool on Wealthy Affiliate! I remember Kyle blogging about the new feature, but then I kind of forgot!

I agree, it's good to be unique and authentic.

Now that sounds like a much better idea, writing something that is our own and putting it into ChatGPT. That may be able to give us some good ideas!

I appreciate you taking the time to comment, thank you.

Keep on rocking and have a great Sunday.

Roy

No problem, Roy. 😎

Have a great day!
Frank 🤘🎸

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It seems to fluffy, yet generic to me, Roy! I prefer writing my own stuff!

Love the message in this post though!

Jeff

Good morning Jeff,

I hope you're doing well.

I must admit it is quite fluffy, I guess you could call it AI fluff! Yes, it's good to be personal and write our own stuff that comes from the heart.

Have a great day.

Roy

I always prefer writing personally too, Roy!

Happy Sunday!

Jeff

If I was writing a storybook, I guess the AI could be okay. However, for a platform like Wealthy Affiliate, we want to share our honest experience and make it personal, whether it's a success story or a struggle.

Have a great day.

Roy

I believe you would be an excellent writer without the AI bs, Roy! Give it a try when you can!

Happy Monday!

Jeff

Technology does the job, sometimes better than humans but lacked a soul and personality. AI can help in increasing our productivity and speed but ultimately we still need to know our audience and “speak” to them from our heart. Humans, after all are emotional beings.

Good morning Stanley,

When I look at what the AI wrote, it is absolutely amazing, it sounds like a great story! However, it's not true and it's not personal! But I hear you that AI used correctly can be helpful. It's good to have that human touch!

Thank you for commenting.

Have a great day.

Roy

Excellent post, Roy. It looks to have become a game for some.

Thank you, Kirk, I appreciate your reply. Yes, it certainly looks that way!

Have a great day.

Roy

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