I had previously made this a blog post, so if it sounds familiar that is why. I was recommended to make it into training and thought I would follow through.

I had come across a few questions about choosing your first niche. Some are just looking for something that is an "obvious" choice to make money. While it is true that some niches may have a bigger market and perhaps more products to advertise, it doesn't make it the best market to choose. The competition could be much higher, and when starting out, that can be a bit daunting.

My first mistake was choosing a niche that was not quite right for me. It wasn't even an "obvious" money make. It was too broad, and not something I had a lot to share about, so working on the site became difficult and uninspiring.

Now I keep putting the quotes (") around the word obvious and that is because no niche is an obvious money maker. You have to work and build and fail and push through and strive to succeed.

When you choose a niche that you truly are passionate about, composing content for the site is generally a breeze, and a lot of fun. Of course there will be speed bumps and times of frustration, but in the long run, you will be much happier.

With a niche you are passionate about, you are able to become an authority, someone people can trust, because clearly you know what you are talking about, and it will show through in your work.

Now how do you choose that perfect niche? Follow on...



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jacob4987 Premium
Great post I am thinking down the road for choosing a niche !!!
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mwd21 Premium
Nicely written TJ, I know a lot of newbies get hung up on choosing a niche.
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KD6PAO Premium
Nice Post……It's all about "Show Me the Money"…….
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mlsmith45 Premium
Very helpful tutorial. I think I've been following your method in head already. Now I'll write it down. I'm still struggling to come up my niche. I'm torn between one that I know a fair bit about (guitars) and one that I'm probably more passionate about, but am also intimidated by because of the high quality of writing. (Short Stories). I'm not sure I'm a great reviewers of literature (i'm more of a writer than a critic) so I'm not sure if I'll be that good at reviews.
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TJ7774 Premium
whoa, tough decisions!
The second one does sound a bit scary, as I too would much rather write and be critiqued then critique someone else.

For your guitar niche, were you planning on focusing on different types of guitars and accessories, or guitar lessons or...?
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mlsmith45 Premium
different types of guitars and accessories. I was gung ho on the guitar site initially, but then I started thinking about creating content for it I lost my enthusiasm. I've only ever owned two guitars and I'm not really a gadget freak. I don't have any effect pedals. So it might be hard for me to say "this new gadget is awesome". I'm more interested in playing the guitar and song writing. I think this is my big problem: I'm a creator and not a natural salesperson or critic. It's hard to imagine creating a profitable blog based on my true passions because they're thing I make. Anyway sorry I'm rambling a bit.
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TJ7774 Premium
Ramble Away. I understand your frustrations. I am glad you are thinking these things through before jumping on board with a niche. Since you yourself do not own all these high-tech gadgets or many guitars, perhaps you could put a guitar site for beginners. Kind of the essentials, where to start, what tools you should begin with.
When I started playing guitar I was hooped. I just wanted to play the songs right away, and it took a couple years before I realized starting from the very basics was the best root to go.
You can't rush things, and many people need to be told that.

Perhaps as you write content and gain authority you will start buying more gadgets and accessories, and you can expand your site.

You could spend a day looking for the perfect 'pedal' and test them all out and write down your thoughts on them. You then could write a review, and tell about the one you thought was best. I am sure you could find a site that relates to selling accessories and become an affiliate.


Sorry, now I am rambling on!
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mlsmith45 Premium
Funny you said beginners. That was my first plan. I should probably stick to that. That might be my take on it. It might be refreshing for people to hear someone who isn't a gadget freak. Hmm...thanks for the help. I just looked at your profile and saw your from Saskatchewan. I'm in Ontario, but I have a some great friends from Regina. I've been called an honorary Saskie. There's a CBC news video of me screaming my head off outside the Skydome when the Riders beat the Bombers in the greycup a few years back. I called in sick the next day, not know I'd be on the national new that night!
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TJ7774 Premium
That is a great story!
Glad you are a riders fan. I am not sure what part of Ontario you are from, but with Ottawa getting the Redblacks, do you think you will cheer for them?

Best of luck with your niche! Feel free to ask any questions or share any progress!
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Karyskis Premium
Great tutorial!!
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