Comments on: How To Choose A Niche (Quick Exercise)

By: Dale @ Build Wealth

Dale @ Build Wealth — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:27:37 +0000

Great post, thinking outside the box is what made me realize that I did not want to climb the corporate ladder and I was perfectly content in my current position. Thinking about what I would do with no limits also helped me to realize that making passive income was what I really wanted to do. Keep up the good work!

By: Ana

Ana — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:36:38 +0000

Actually, there is one way to close the credibility gap in destination sites. If you have absolute passion for, say, New Zealand, since that was Lynn’s example, start by finding someone with the same passion but who also has experience in the country — preferably someone who lives there. The experience must be extensive in order to compete with other sites run by experts. The trick is, of course, finding someone trustworthy, and if you don’t already know them personally, you will have other issues.

I really prefer to work without a full-time partner but as someone passionate about a place I don’t currently live in — and I’ve been there umpteen times — and can’t travel to regularly enough to get on-the-ground info, I need someone who has the necessary background and/or freedom to travel now.

A destination site isn’t going to get you to your destination unless you already go there regularly, or have a partner who does.

By: Ana

Ana — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:53:52 +0000

Everything is on the ball here, as usual for Lynn. I’ve been with you for years and I have never read anything from you that wasn’t of absolute value. I do have a comment to make about your New Zealand example. The big challenge with that beginning marketer is his/her lack of current or at least recent experience with the country. The challenge not mentioned is credibility. I’m in the target market for travel and geographical niches and I gravitate to sites that indicate the site owner is an established specialist in the destination and therefore qualified to be in that business. You can’t just start a site on a destination and expect people to take you seriously if you’ve never even been there!

By: Margineanu@filmari nunti

Margineanu@filmari nunti — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:47:34 +0000

I first discover you with this article: “Did you choose the right niche?” and you are incredible. You are right on the spot with this article also.

You are very good writer Lynn. I can see you do your homework very well. I can not find nothing that I can say you are not right.

All I do its with passion. If I do not have passion, I do not do that thing (almost anything).

I can see your are passionate about writing.

Thank you Lynn!

By: Singapore MRT Map

Singapore MRT Map — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:54:07 +0000

I must admit that I keep coming back to this post each time I think of entering a new niche. However I always find “buying” keywords the most difficult to source. The majority of ones with high search volume and low competition are taken so it’s finding those little hidden nuggets which proves to be a more involved process.

By: Mr-Yo

Mr-Yo — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 05:50:47 +0000

Lynn, I couldn’t agree with you more. Loving what you do can help a lot on the long run. I used to work a 9 to 5 and hated it every single day, but since I’ve turned full-time online marketer I find myself happier and motivated. Everyone should do what they love because the rewards are beyond words.

By: greg@best internet marketing business strategies

greg@best internet marketing business strategies — Sun, 15 May 2011 23:04:15 +0000

No matter how many interests one has, it will soon be necessary to go “outside the box” to find viable niches with acceptable levels of competition. This where the real work begins.

By: marcus

marcus — Tue, 10 May 2011 16:23:02 +0000

I agree, doing something that you like or are passionate about makes it much easier, weather it’s a hobby or a life style that you live.

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:43:54 +0000

…Re-reading some key articles ~ this feeds right into your “mindset” blog1 : ) Great stuff! : )

By: Bettey @ lladro statues

Bettey @ lladro statues — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:29:04 +0000

Hey Lynn,

I think you’re right on choosing a niche that’s part of your own personal interest, that does make it a lot more fun and interesting.

My problem is finding things I’m truly interested in, if you can believe that. You have to be careful with interests vs. fads I think too.

By: Stella @ Strategic Internet Marketing Tips

Stella @ Strategic Internet Marketing Tips — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:51:35 +0000

This is a really simplified niche research method – no fluff. I particularly like the #1 (passion, skills) and #3 (current business interest).

By: Stella @ Strategic Internet Marketing Tips

Stella @ Strategic Internet Marketing Tips — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:32:07 +0000

I like to start with #1 then to #3 – passion, skills and present business interest.

By: A Conversation with Super Marketer Lynn Terry

A Conversation with Super Marketer Lynn Terry — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:11:34 +0000

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By: Larry @ Kindle Covers and Cases

Larry @ Kindle Covers and Cases — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 23:15:55 +0000

Good articles, gonna have to try a couple of these exercises myself. Funny though, I always seem to be able to help my clients with this part better than myself. I guess it’s easier t see a persons best place for a niche than my own.

By: Mike from the Missing Link

Mike from the Missing Link — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:04:53 +0000

Marty,
You make a good point but even better is to find what questions people have and provide them with a solution. It’s a matter of mindset. I like to think of myself as a “solutions expert” for my market.