The Litmus Test For Your Niche
Hello Guys 'n Dolls!
It's been a while!
I have been working on my internet presence and then I remembered, gotta say hello to my friends and family here at WA.
Now, at the suggestion of a fellow community member, I will create a short blog about:
The Litmus Test For Your Niche
Now, we have all 'slain the dragon' when it comes to the question - 'What is the best niche for me?'
I have a few questions that you can ask yourself AND if you get them all with a resounding 'YES', then I think you are on the journey that suits your skills.
Questions:
- do you like what you are proposing to do
- will it be a source of burn-out for you
- is there a market for your product/advice
- are there applicable affiliate programs to help you promote your website
- can you produce at least 2 posts each week on the theme for your site
- can you produce a 'twist' on the theme you choose
- how many others like yours [i.e. your chosen theme] are in cyberspace
- how can you stand out
- are you willing to stay the course for at least a year in order to see fruition
- are you patient enough to wade through your teething pains
- do you have a mentor in the field you have chosen
I KNOW you have heard this all before, however, like water dripping on stone from a leaking faucet, it will wear away the stone in time. Here's hoping that the constant reminders will find a way to your plan of action.
Much success on your journey my friends.
Namaste
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Hi Michelle! Time has been flying by. Lately it seems like I'm spending most of my time living the life that comes along with my niches. By the end of the day, I've been too exhausted to write about the niches.
Thanks for sharing the great advise advise and gentle reminder about the importance of focusing on what we want to accomplish.
Hey there Sondra :)
I think we ALL do that sometimes - living life - maybe sometimes beside the niches.LOL
Continued success and drop a note anytime.
M
You're welcome, Chris.
Aah 'burn-out' - you seem to have come to your 'wits end'/ you can't think of anything else/ you simply feel stuck. There has to be a lot of potential in your niche, not just a 'drive-by shooting' for a start.
I hope this helps.
M
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Hi Michelle cool article thanks and timely! I have sleep products as my niche but struggling with target audience, currently very broad. any suggestions on that front?
Thanks
Ian
Hmm. Let's see.Sleep products - are you reaching out to male, female, adults, children? Are the products natural, synthetic? Are the products popular, unknown? Are there case studies to entice the potential user?
Did you do a Google Trend report on it?
M
Thanks Michelle, thinking those questions brings some clarity.
I am thinking female - as they would probably make the enquiry for themselves or their male partner, age not sure but perhaps 45 or 50 plus. Mostly natural products (teas, candles, essential oils, herbal aids) but also mind calming, meditation, stretches, pillows, bedding, wind down time, sleep environment, sleep hygiene, sleep journal, lighting, etc., I am really trying to get to point of not just offering products to help sleep but a process that ideally will be created specifically for them for lifestyle and habits as well.
What do you think?
Thanks so much
Ian
Yes, nice plan. SO, I guess you will create tabs to highlight the various ways to better one's sleep. The age category is a big plus. It seems the older you get, the less sleep you get! Having the sleep aids to make this a 'viable option' is a great idea!
Much success.
M
thanks for the feedback, is much appreciated Michelle!
Ian
You're welcome, Ian.
M