3129 9:13 Q&A

Q&A: “Would people pay to disappear from the internet?”

Could helping people vanish from the internet be a viable business? In today’s episode, we explore the growing market for digital privacy services—and what it takes to offer one.

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Episode 3129

In a world obsessed with gaining followers and going viral, what about the people who want less online attention—not more?

Today’s question comes from Serena in Richmond, who’s thinking about flipping the script. Instead of helping people grow their online presence, she wants to help them erase it—or at least minimize it.

But could a “disappear from the internet” service really become a side hustle? And how would you structure a business around something that requires so much trust?

"I’ve been fascinated for a while now with the idea of online privacy and digital minimalism. I’ve noticed a lot of people seem overwhelmed by how much personal information is out there—old social media profiles, random blog posts, accounts they forgot existed. I was wondering if I could turn this into a service: helping people clean up their digital footprints, delete old accounts, and basically disappear from the internet (or at least shrink their presence). Is this something people would actually pay for? And if so, how would you package and position a service like this?"

Listen to today's episode to learn more...

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