official MB Newsletter #8 - 26.08.2025 - News & Tips: Google CTRs Dropping, New Deals & Events

[Daniel]

Competico.com sponsors this edition of the newsletter. Check them here. Welcome to the MonetizeBetter Newsletter - #8 Hey, Welcome to the latest edition of the MonetizeBetter Newsletter! We've packed this issue with the latest news, events, and opportunities to help you stay ahead in the world of monetization. This week, we're diving into some new data on Google CTR decline, surprising stats on hosting security, and Perplexity's new payment model for publishers. Plus, we've got a fantastic roundup of upcoming conferences, must-read articles, and exclusive deals. Ready? Let’s roll. Latest News The CTR for position #1 in Google search declined by 32% from 28% to 19%, while that of position #2 decreased by 39% from 20.83% to 12.60% according to a new study. Hosting security failed as 87.8% of threats bypassed hosting defenses according to a PatchStack report. Details here. Perplexity’s new subscription plan pays publishers for webpage visits, AI search citations, and agent actions. Details here. From curiosity to confidence: How Gen Z in India is shaping the future of digital assets. Details here. Events and Conferences On August 27-29, you are invited to the virtual Side Hustle Summit to discover proven strategies for financial freedom & much more! You can grab your FREE ticket here. On September 8-10, you are invited to AWSummit Bucharest, a nice event for affiliate marketers, digital companies, monetization platforms, entrepreneurs, and more. Details here. On September 12-15, you are invited to the TES Affiliate in Prague for a four-day event and party with the top affiliates in Europe. Details here. On October 22 and 23, I invite you to Dubai for Domain Days. Please check the event presentation here. Additionally, on October 22 and 23, you may also attend MSP Global in Spain. Use code MSP25 on the reg page to get a free ticket. Latest Articles and Guides In this guide, find 15 proven ways to monetize a blog and earn a decent income in 2025 and beyond. New Study by ahrefs: AI Assistants Prefer to Cite “Fresher” Content (17 Million Citations Analyzed) Generative Engine Optimization Guide by ahrefs - Growth Strategies and Metrics for the AI Era. Read it here. Check out our list of affiliate marketing conferences reviewed, vetted, and recommended by our community of 15,000 affiliates. Discounts and Deals AffiliatePress, a new aff program WP plugin, was launched by the reputable company behind BookingPress. You can get it at 50% off for only $49 here. JetHost is offering up to an 80% discount for WP and CPanel hosting. You don't need a coupon code. Check the pricing here. Deals & Acquisitions A 2-year-old premium proxy provider is available for sale on Flippa. Quick Proxy focuses on providing residential proxies across 170+ countries. Profitable & Scalable Affiliate Network for Sale + New iGaming Vertical available for sale on Flippa. ALT Media Brands aims to acquire communities, newsletters, or websites in the digital finance sector. Please feel free to send your proposals here. Monetization Jobs ALTMediaBrands hires content editors and YouTubers. Open positions here. Termly, a new privacy SaaS is hiring an SEO Specialist / Manager. Details here. RankMath is looking for a talented and experienced Head of Marketing. Details here. That's all, folks. I am excited to see you in the next edition of the newsletter, scheduled for September 2. Let's grow better, together! Daniel Stanica Proud owner of MonetizeBetter.com +40.768811696 monetizebetter.com daniel@monetize.info FB, X, IG, Lnkd Popular article: Best 18 Link Building Services [Reviews][I spent $5000+]