Is the industry dying or just changing?

I've been reading a lot of posts lately about people leaving the business or saying it's dead. I don't think it's dead, but it's definitely not what it was ten years ago. The days of easy affiliate sales are over. Now you have to actually build a brand and understand your traffic. What do you guys think? Are you planning to stick around for the long haul, or are you looking to pivot?

It's just changing. The technology changes, the platforms change, but the core need doesn't. People who are willing to adapt and learn new traffic sources (like TikTok, AI, or whatever comes next) will always make money. The ones who just complain and rely on old methods are the ones who drop out.

I agree with ScreaM. The barrier to entry is much lower now, so there is more competition. But that just means you have to be better. If you can build a loyal audience, you can still make a killing. I'm not going anywhere.