Using the Whole Whale - A Nonprofit Podcast

Nonprofits Are Losing Web Traffic. AI Search Is To Blame (news)

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In this episode, we focus on declining nonprofit website traffic due to AI search tools. Key points include:

  1. Nonprofit website traffic is declining as AI tools like ChatGPT and Google's AI overviews reduce the need for users to visit original content sources.
  2. Major content creators like HubSpot have lost up to 80% of their traffic due to these changes.
  3. We recommend:
    • Adjusting traffic expectations (considering "break-even" the new growth)
    • Focusing on conversion rate optimization
    • Creating original research and data that AI can't replicate
    • Using Google Search Console to identify which content triggers AI results

      • Additional stories covered:

      • A discussion about nonprofit mergers based on Idealist.org's merger with VolunteerMatch.org
      • USAID funding cuts affecting humanitarian aid organizations and their life-saving programs
      • A success story about a Massachusetts movie theater saved by converting to a nonprofit model
        • ...more
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