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…rescued from Hubpages

the recent history of Hubpages.com

what has happened at hubpages.com ?
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Here’s a ★summary★ of what’s been happening at HubPages.com lately, based on recent updates and community feedback:

Background: HubPages Overview

HubPages is a user-generated publishing platform founded in 2006; by 2021, it was owned by The Arena Group (formerly Maven).

Earlier, the platform suffered from Google’s Panda updates in 2011 that significantly reduced search traffic and revenue for content‑sharing sites like HubPages.

Recent Changes (2024–2025)

1. Migration to “Discover” Platform

HubPages announced plans to move writers’ content from niche network sites (e.g. PetHelpful, Owlcation) to a centralized “Discover” platform.

Writers must request migration via email within a short window—otherwise their content could be transferred by default, losing editing access and revenue rights.

2. Earnings Plunged Post-Migration

Many writers reported drastic drops in income and traffic following the move to Discover. Some even saw daily earnings fall to near zero.

Writers fear the consolidation has damaged search visibility of previously niche domains like PetHelpful and Dengarden.

3. Uncertainty & Exit Plans from Writers

Forums are filled with users suggesting other platforms (e.g., Medium, Substack) and recommending backing up or migrating content elsewhere.

Some community members have effectively ceased writing on HubPages and are moving to personal blogs or alternate publishing platforms.

Community Voices

From HolePages forums:    “I suggest that everyone back up all of their hubs… I don’t think that HubPages will be around much longer”.

A Reddit writer lamented:    “If we don’t request it within the 3‑month timeframe … we will not be getting ad revenue either. … TAG will reap the benefits?”.

Summary Table

Issue

Impact

Content Migration

Writers must opt in or lose control over their articles

Earnings Dropped

Reported substantial loss from traffic declines and re-indexing

Platform Uncertainty

Writers are leaving, and many view HubPages as declining

Backup & Migration Needed

Strong advice to copy content to safer platforms or own websites

Final Takeaway

HubPages has shifted toward centralizing content under its “Discover” platform, and the transition has triggered content control issues and plummeting ad revenue.

Many veteran contributors report that search rankings and earnings nosedived post-migration.

With growing dissatisfaction, writers are beginning to export or migrate to other platforms.

If you have content published on HubPages, it’s wise to back it up now and evaluate alternative hosting platforms.

 

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