Is Auto-Blogging Worth Its Salt?

Sorry but I have to disagree with both posters before me...

Both are overreacting to the "latest" news (that’s 2 months old) from Google about their algo change.

I have several autoblogs and know many others who have them here as well and there has only been 1 report (to my knowledge) that any autoblogs have dropped in the ranks. The report I mention really had no solid evidence that it was due to the algo change, in fact the OP has several others that weren’t affected...sooo....

I think the thing that anyone who is seriously considering autoblogging needs to know and keep in mind is that autoblogging is changing; it's not what many think it is. Many think that todays autoblogging is what it was years ago when it was all about scraping content and slapping up a ton of sites in minutes without regard to the quality of the content in the hopes of getting a few Adsense clicks. IMO (and that of several other autobloggers I know), it is changing…and for the better to be honest.

Todays successful autobloggers spend time to build quality sites that offer value to the reader, they build sites that readers actually want to sit on for a while instead of hoping to scare them offsite ASAP by clicking an outbound Adsense ad. Many of us add in our own unique content to the mix as well and spend a little bit of time reviewing the quality of the content that is posted to our blogs before allowing it to post. Several of us get content from many more sources than just RSS feeds and those I know are sure to give credit where it’s due by leaving all links in tact (pointing back to the original author).

Like I said…Autoblogging is changing, it’s no longer a “dirty word”, at least it wouldn’t be if those that hated it so would let go of the old definition and accept the fact that it isn’t what it used to be.

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zoobie

14 years ago

I do agree that you should put more quality articles on your blogs than just rather looking ways to make you some quick buck.

Making money is a process, not just a process of "hit and run".

Originally Posted by Rsberg

Sorry but I have to disagree with both posters before me...

Both are overreacting to the "latest" news (that's 2 months old) from Google about their algo change.

I have several autoblogs and know many others who have them here as well and there has only been 1 report (to my knowledge) that any autoblogs have dropped in the ranks. The report I mention really had no solid evidence that it was due to the algo change, in fact the OP has several others that weren't affected...sooo....

I think the thing that anyone who is seriously considering autoblogging needs to know and keep in mind is that autoblogging is changing; it's not what many think it is. Many think that todays autoblogging is what it was years ago when it was all about scraping content and slapping up a ton of sites in minutes without regard to the quality of the content in the hopes of getting a few Adsense clicks. IMO (and that of several other autobloggers I know), it is changing...and for the better to be honest.

Todays successful autobloggers spend time to build quality sites that offer value to the reader, they build sites that readers actually want to sit on for a while instead of hoping to scare them offsite ASAP by clicking an outbound Adsense ad. Many of us add in our own unique content to the mix as well and spend a little bit of time reviewing the quality of the content that is posted to our blogs before allowing it to post. Several of us get content from many more sources than just RSS feeds and those I know are sure to give credit where it's due by leaving all links in tact (pointing back to the original author).

Like I said...Autoblogging is changing, it's no longer a "dirty word", at least it wouldn't be if those that hated it so would let go of the old definition and accept the fact that it isn't what it used to be.

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A P Geofrey

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Rsberg

Sorry but I have to disagree with both posters before me...

Both are overreacting to the "latest" news (that's 2 months old) from Google about their algo change.

I have several autoblogs and know many others who have them here as well and there has only been 1 report (to my knowledge) that any autoblogs have dropped in the ranks. The report I mention really had no solid evidence that it was due to the algo change, in fact the OP has several others that weren't affected...sooo....

I think the thing that anyone who is seriously considering autoblogging needs to know and keep in mind is that autoblogging is changing; it's not what many think it is. Many think that todays autoblogging is what it was years ago when it was all about scraping content and slapping up a ton of sites in minutes without regard to the quality of the content in the hopes of getting a few Adsense clicks. IMO (and that of several other autobloggers I know), it is changing...and for the better to be honest.

Todays successful autobloggers spend time to build quality sites that offer value to the reader, they build sites that readers actually want to sit on for a while instead of hoping to scare them offsite ASAP by clicking an outbound Adsense ad. Many of us add in our own unique content to the mix as well and spend a little bit of time reviewing the quality of the content that is posted to our blogs before allowing it to post. Several of us get content from many more sources than just RSS feeds and those I know are sure to give credit where it's due by leaving all links in tact (pointing back to the original author).

Like I said...Autoblogging is changing, it's no longer a "dirty word", at least it wouldn't be if those that hated it so would let go of the old definition and accept the fact that it isn't what it used to be.

I will not disagree with you, as you disagreed with the previous posters, but i will agree with the previous posters and say too that you need to stays away from auto blogging.

First of all because of my personally hatred for it.

and secondly because I think it is unethical and does not reflects seriousness on the part of the person that uses it.

If you really want to get into blogging the do blog or pay for others who can to write you quality and unique contents that will add great value to your blog rather than go around or use a software that goes around and get people's hard written content and paste them up to your blog.

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guitarjosh

14 years ago

Originally Posted by A P Geofrey

I will not disagree with you, as you disagreed with the previous posters, but i will agree with the previous posters and say too that you need to stays away from auto blogging.

First of all because of my personally hatred for it.

and secondly because I think it is unethical and does not reflects seriousness on the part of the person that uses it.

If you really want to get into blogging the do blog or pay for others who can to write you quality and unique contents that will add great value to your blog rather than go around or use a software that goes around and get people's hard written content and paste them up to your blog.

You need to at least present a valid argument. To say that he shouldn't auto-blog because of your personal hatred for it is nothing less than utter stupidity. Maybe you shouldn't eat fried chicken because I hate that?

If you think auto bloggers are unethical and stealing people's content and posting it as their own, you have shown complete ignorance of the subject and you need to educate yourself. Auto blogging has evolved from this years ago.

Check out the PR6 blog I posted right above your post. That's completely automated. You have any PR6 blogs you've been outsourcing? While you're paying someone to create articles every night, that blog is getting all its content in about 2 minutes completely free. Just 1 example. I know my auto blogs look far better than that one.

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Professional20

14 years ago

I keep hearing/reading that Autoblogs are a thing of the past...but then again why would they tell you that Autoblog is the way to go now? I guess the only way is to try it out yourself and experiment with it. If you find the "secret" keep it to yourself and tell them Autoblogs surely are a thing of the past

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noble

14 years ago

I have had some very successful autoblogs, but you have to be a little creative.

As an example instead of making a MFA site try promoting a product. Use it as a static sales page for the index and then auto blog with niche related blog posts which also have a header promoting your index sales page.

These have been very successful for me with CB products as your blog posts rank for many long term keywords, etc and your blog is constantly being updated as opposed to 1 page landing page.

Also I disagree with the people freaking out over the Google change. I think this mostly affects the really big guys like EZA, AC, Demand Studios, etc. that are pumping out a crap ton of content just to rank for every search term known to man.

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Jake Gray

14 years ago

You know what, Auto-blogging is doing fine for me.

It's still just as powerful as it was months ago.

I wouldn't listen to everything people say related to this topic.

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Mike McAleer

14 years ago

I really really really really hate autoblogging because it takes away the whole purpose and fun of making a website your own. I know that it might be profitable but just not something I want to dip my toes in.

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sirtiman

14 years ago

Autoblogging is unstoppable. If Google say no, there are facebook, twitter, social networks, etc. Say yes to autoblog. I don't give a damn about Google 2011 or 2012 or more.

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penpal6

14 years ago

one thing is for sure you should not try to monetise your auto blogging website with Google AdSense

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CashDyno 14 years ago

I would stay away as said the big G is clamping down on auto bloggers.
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Rsberg

14 years ago

Originally Posted by penpal6

one thing is for sure you should not try to monetise your auto blogging website with Google AdSense

Not true...another misunderstood and often over exagerated myth.

Originally Posted by CashDyno

I would stay away as said the big G is clamping down on auto bloggers.

Once again...it's my belief that this is only true of the low quality "spammy" autoblogs. If you don't want to do autoblogging thats fine but don't automatically lump them all together with blanket statements either.

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Mohammad Afaq

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Rsberg

Not true...another misunderstood and often over exagerated myth.

Once again...it's my belief that this is only true of the low quality "spammy" autoblogs. If you don't want to do autoblogging thats fine but don't automatically lump them all together with blanket statements either.

Okay man, here's something I would love to get an answer for.

Please, just tell this to me once and I will shut the hell up.

What is autoblogging?

Isn't it the simple idea of publishing the content from other blogs and sites (black hat) or publishing content from article directories or public domain directories (thus white hat)?

I have had people tell me that if autoblogging is done the "right" way then they won't be affected by google's algorithm change but google clearly states that they actually targeted sites with copied content.

I am not stirring up bs here and I would encourage others to not do that either. I would just love to get a straight answer once and be over with it.

So please, I beg you, tell me what is the "right" way of autoblogging?

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Rsberg

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Mohammad Afaq

What is autoblogging?

I know I sent you a very detailed PM about this some time back...but I will explain it again for those who don't know or are confused.

Originally Posted by Mohammad Afaq

Isn't it the simple idea of publishing the content from other blogs and sites (black hat) or publishing content from article directories or public domain directories (thus white hat)?

It can be both and doesn't have to be "black hat" even if you are republishing content from other blogs...if you get permission to do so.

I personally don't use content directly from other blogs. I get mine from several sources such as article directories, Yahoo Answers, Amazon, YouTube videos, PLR (re-written of course) and my own unique articles mixed in as well as a few other sources too.

Originally Posted by Mohammad Afaq

I have had people tell me that if autoblogging is done the "right" way then they won't be affected by google's algorithm change but google clearly states that they actually targeted sites with copied content.

Thats not entirely true...

What Google has said is that they are targeting low quality sites that copy content from other sites and offer no value.

I am not trying to argue here but many auto haters cling to that statement thinking that it proves their side but they clearly ignore the overall meaning of the quote...

Google doesnt want to see low quality sites...period. They want sites that offer value to the reader.

I take related quality content from several sources and combine it into one post and add my own thoughts and content to bring it all together. I feel this adds value. I never republish crappy content and review all of it before its posted to my sites. When I add my own comments/content to it and explain to the reader the highs and lows, ups and downs and my own impressions...I am adding value and offering the net and individual readers something to think about...I'm adding value. No differnt than a totally unique content site, except that I am offering content with differnt points of view by different authors from different sites all in one location. Whats wrong with that?

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guitarjosh

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Mohammad Afaq

Okay man, here's something I would love to get an answer for.

Please, just tell this to me once and I will shut the hell up.

What is autoblogging?

Isn't it the simple idea of publishing the content from other blogs and sites (black hat) or publishing content from article directories or public domain directories (thus white hat)?

I have had people tell me that if autoblogging is done the "right" way then they won't be affected by google's algorithm change but google clearly states that they actually targeted sites with copied content.

I am not stirring up bs here and I would encourage others to not do that either. I would just love to get a straight answer once and be over with it.

So please, I beg you, tell me what is the "right" way of autoblogging?

Here's a PR6 autoblog with 20,000 pages indexed in Google. It's completely automated in every way. FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog

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BeechHill

14 years ago

Makes me wonder though when I read this.

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2/24/2011 06:50:00 PM

Many of the changes we make are so subtle that very few people notice them. But in the last day or so we launched a pretty big algorithmic improvement to our ranking—a change that noticeably impacts 11.8% of our queries—and we wanted to let people know what’s going on. This update is designed to reduce rankings for low-quality sites—sites which are low-value add for users, copy content from other websites or sites that are just not very useful. At the same time, it will provide better rankings for high-quality sites—sites with original content and information such as research, in-depth reports, thoughtful analysis and so on.

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Mohammad Afaq

14 years ago

Okay here's the thing:

I "personally" would stay away from them because I have a belief that google will eventually crack down hard on the autoblogs.

Should you do what I am doing?

It's your business and it's your choice

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VOnline

14 years ago

I will be staying away from them. I have a feeling G will be getting down on them.
Tho there are still, and will be, many autobloggers out there and still very successful ones. At least if they get caught and shutdown.

Autoblogging is still making big money for some.

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14 years ago

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