Gen X here too! God, I remember those sites, especially Hubpages! The early 2000s!

As someone who's also just left the "niche website, SEO ferris wheel.

Although I've kept a couple of sites including my own domain (still need my own place on the web) and because, I still earn even though I no longer work on them anymore.

So many great points you've made, I wish I could highlight the whole article!

One that never changes though, writers will to break free from publishers and platforms....

Thanks for sharing 👍 😊