Why 99% of Content Creators are Broke: The Science of Niche Inception in 2026
If you’re still refreshing your SEMrush dashboard and cheering because you found a keyword with 50,000 monthly searches, I have some bad news: You’re chasing a ghost. In 2026, high-volume keywords are where content creators go to die. We’ve entered the era of the " Zero Click Apocalypse ," and most of you are still bringing a knife to a drone fight. If your content can be summarized by an AI Overview in six bullet points, Google has no reason to send a single soul to your website. The " gurus " will tell you to write more, post more, and " add value ." They’re wrong. They’re broke, and if you follow them, you will be too. The 1% who are actually clearing six and seven figures right now aren't competing for traffic. They’re practicing Niche Inception. The AI Death Trap: Why "Broad" is a Budget Killer The math is simple, yet most people ignore it. In 2026, AI models have effectively indexed the " General Knowledge " of the internet. I...