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If you’ve ever struggled to rank on Google or revive an old blog, you’ve probably come across countless SEO tricks and AI content hacks. But do they actually work?
Recently, I tested a viral AI blogging method that claims you can hack your way to Google rankings using expired domains and AI-generated content. The process seemed simple in theory, but I wanted to put it to the test and see if it could actually revive my old blog and bring in traffic.
Here’s exactly what I did, what worked, and what didn’t.
What Is the AI Blogging Method?
The strategy comes from Marcus Campbell, an experienced affiliate marketer, who suggests that we can use AI to rewrite and republish old content from expired domains and start ranking on Google quickly.
The steps are:
- Find an expired domain that previously had ranking blog posts.
- Extract keywords from those old pages using a paid keyword research tool.
- Feed those keywords into an AI tool (like ChatGPT) and generate a new version of the blog post.
- Publish the AI-generated post on your blog and wait for Google to pick it up.
Sounds simple, right? Well, I had some doubts—especially considering how Google discourages AI-generated content. But I decided to put it to the test.
Why I Wanted to Try This Strategy
I used to run a thriving blog a few years ago, ranking for multiple keywords and pulling in steady traffic. Unfortunately, a malware attack wiped out my rankings and my site was left collecting dust.
When I saw this strategy, I thought:
✔ Could this method help revive my lost rankings?
✔ Could I start ranking again without writing blog posts from scratch?
✔ Could I make money from my old site without spending months rebuilding it?
It was worth a shot.
Setting Up the Experiment
Step 1: Checking My Old Rankings
I used Ahrefs, a paid keyword research tool, to analyze my old rankings. Two years ago, I was ranking for over 800 keywords—but after the malware attack, my rankings completely vanished.
I decided to use this experiment to bring back those lost keywords and see if I could reclaim my traffic.
Step 2: Generating AI Blog Posts
Following the method, I:
- Pulled my old blog URLs from my archives.
- Fed them into an AI tool to rewrite the content.
- Set up a publishing schedule to post three AI-generated articles per day.
At this point, I had concerns about Google penalizing my site for too many AI articles. To avoid issues, I decided to limit my uploads to three per day to keep it looking natural.
The First 6 Days: What Happened?
After just six days, I started seeing some positive movement in Google Search Console.
Here’s what happened:
✔ I got my first impression on February 23rd—meaning Google had started indexing my pages.
✔ I ranked for easy keywords like “Pottery Barn affiliate program” and “Sweetwater affiliate program.”
✔ Looking at my historical data, I could see that my site was slowly recovering from the malware attack.
While I wasn’t ranking #1 for anything yet, the fact that I was seeing impressions was a huge positive sign.
What I Learned From This Experiment
- AI Can Help, But It’s Not a Magic Fix
AI-generated blog posts can speed up content creation, but they aren’t perfect. I noticed that my posts lacked depth and were often too short (around 1,000 words instead of my target 2,000). - Low-Competition Keywords Are Key
Instead of trying to rank for highly competitive terms, I focused on low-difficulty keywords (KD 2 or lower). This gave me a much better chance of ranking quickly. - Reviving an Old Blog Is Easier Than Starting Fresh
Because my domain had past rankings, it picked up traffic faster than a brand-new site. If you’re thinking about using this method, reviving an old site may work better than starting from scratch.
Should You Try This Method?
✔ Try it if you:
- Have an old blog with lost rankings that you want to revive.
- Are willing to use AI as a starting point but edit posts for quality.
- Can target low-competition keywords for quick wins.
✖ Skip it if you:
- Expect instant results—SEO takes time.
- Want a 100% hands-off income stream.
- Aren’t willing to invest in a domain and keyword research tools.
Final Verdict: Does It Work?
Yes, this method works—but only if done correctly.
You can’t just copy and paste AI-generated articles and expect to rank. Instead, you need to:
✔ Target low-competition keywords
✔ Optimize AI content with real insights
✔ Be patient and track your progress
I’ll be continuing this experiment and scaling my content uploads to see how far I can take this strategy.
If you’re looking for a low-effort way to grow a blog, this method could be a smart shortcut—but it’s not completely passive.
Would you try this? Let me know in the comments.