Starting a blog is simple. Find yourself a domain name, a reliable and affordable hosting services and if you choose WordPress, select and activate your theme.
The hardest part is finding the niche. Take shufaad.com for an example. In the first place, my intention was to blog on anything and everything that I like. Soon after, I learned that this is not the right way to do it.
And yes, I did have another blog that talks on a different niche, which is Forex but I hardly updated it.
The question remains, where can I find ideas on what topic to write? The simplest way is to blog on the things that you love most; example you can blog about cats, electric guitars, watches and other hobbies. It may not sound that commercial, but it works for some.
The keyword here is NICHE RESEARCH. Yes, go and do some research first and then decide what you are going to do with it. Mind if I share some of the top sites that can spark your ideas?
- Amazon Best Sellers – its an absolute fantastic source of niche ideas. With 30 categories been splitting into sub categories, you can easily find the best selling products here.My personal choice would be the electronic gadgets!
- Ebay Hot Item Report – It is a monthly updated report that list the top areas by category; the ebay guys called it pulse
. It can help to jump start your online business in a second. Don’t get yourself selling something that has no demand. - My all time favorite, Squidoo Top Lenses! – yes, I love Squidoo. My first time internet marketing experience, I learn it through Squidoo. Simple layout, no need for any domain, various niche to choose from and it’s my personal recommendation to beginners.
So, what are you waiting for? Spend a day or more on this niche research and you’ll soon find your perfect niche. Good Luck!
i don’t use Squidoo anymore, i often use Hubpages to make new articles.*”
squidoo lens are great for setting up your article on the internet, i use squidoo and also hubpages ::