We Started a Blog in a "Dead" Niche (Here's What Happened)

Everyone says blogging in 2026 is dead, especially in low RPM niches. We've been doing it for 10+ years and 90% of our income still comes from ads. Here's how to monetize a blog in a "dead" niche.In this episode, we're breaking down exactly what happened, the strategy behind it, and why "dead" niches might actually be a smart place to start in 2026.Watch the video: https://youtu.be/dZv5eXcPNSE⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Low RPM Reality Check0:41 Why We Stayed1:50 Starting From Passion2:47 Discovering Ad Networks4:23 Win With Volume5:31 Brand And Community6:35 No Selling Required7:30 Social Content Lasts8:09 Blog As A Resume11:25 Community Creates Opportunities13:03 Real World Success Examples15:27 Expand Beyond One Niche16:40 Fix Your Brand Challenge18:20 Key Takeaways On RPM19:48 Wrap Up And Subscribe👇 JOIN THE FIX YOUR BRAND CHALLENGE:https://youtu.be/M8ZPlEzd_90💼 ABOUT THE BRANDING FIX:We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content and brand.🔔 New videos every Friday! Live co-working every Monday at 10am EST.🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.Visit our website: https://www.thebrandingfix.comFREEBIES TO GET STARTED:- Get 15 Free Brand Boards: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/branding-boards- Get 3 Free Lightroom Presets: https://thebrandingfix.myflodesk.com/u860o8ig3h