100 No-Nonsense Niche Ideas to Inspire You

One of the toughest hurdles to overcome when deciding to start a new website is what it will be about. In other words, what is my niche?

Niche marketing sounds complicated when you are new to the idea of website ownership, but it doesn’t have to be.

Basically, you need to pick a subject (a niche) to focus your website on. It should be a niche that is not too broad and not too narrow so that you can be focused, but not so limited that you will run out of material to write about and grow your website.

“If everybody is doing it one way, there’s a good chance you can find your niche by going exactly in the opposite direction.” –Sam Walton

For example, a dog niche could be about a specific breed. You would frame your website around their health, training, family compatibility, intelligence, services they can provide, how to find them, expenses and so on. Then you would sign up as an affiliate with providers such as Amazon to sell dog products on your website. One way to do that is to review products and recommend them in a blog post.

You see this every day on the websites and blogs you visit. For example, when you are looking for a new cell phone, you look up reviews for the device and a link is there to click to buy it at a good price. You appreciate that service right? I know I do. It certainly saves a hike to the Apple store.

While you are browsing the subjects below, think of them in terms of targeting a specific audience. How can you take an idea and tailor it for a group of people looking for a solution to a problem or who want to learn how? What has been lacking when you have searched the topic yourself? What experience can you add that will help others?

100 No-Nonsense Niche Ideas to Inspire You

Arts

1. Airbrushing
2. Animal Photography
3. Collectibles
4. Graphic Design
5. Henna Mehndi and Body Art
6. Music, Vinyl Records
7. Painting and Drawing
8. Religious Art
9. Tattoos and Piercing
10. Videography, Video Editing Software

Beauty

1. Bridal Hair
2. Business and Career Fashion
3. Cosmetic Surgery
4. Fragrance and Accessories
5. Hair Care and Hair Loss
6. Image Consulting
7. Men’s Grooming
8. Non-surgical Cosmetic Procedures
9. Organic Cosmetics
10. Organic Skin Care

Crafts

1. Applique and Embroidery
2. Crafts for Kids and People with Special Needs
3. Designer Candles and Soaps
4. Handcrafted Jewelry
5. Knitting and Crochet
6. Leatherworking
7. Paper Crafts and Scrapbooking
8. Puppet and Doll Making
9. Sewing and Quilting
10. Wood Carving and Etching

Electronics

1. Cameras
2. Car Electronics and GPS
3. Gaming Systems
4. Home Security and Camera Systems
5. Home Theater Systems
6. Laptops and Tablets
7. Mobile Phones, Watches, and Apps
8. Music Instruments
9. Sound Systems
10. Wearable Fitness Technology

Foodie

1. Coffees and Recipes to Bake and Cook With
2. Diabetic Friendly Recipes
3. Ethnic Cuisine
4. Gluten-Free Baking and Cooking
5. Grilling and Smoked Meats
6. Holiday Cooking
7. Organic Cooking
8. Party and Catered Foods
9. Pet Foods, Treats, and Special Diets
10. Vegetarian Baking, Cooking

Health

1. Addiction Advice and Help
2. Andropause (Male Menopause)
3. Aromatherapy
4. Healthy Aging
5. Massage and Reflexology
6. Menopause, Early Menopause
7. Non-Toxic Living
8. Nutrition for Specialty Diets
9. Stress and Anxiety Relief
10. Weight Loss for People Over 50, Seniors

Home

1. Apartment Living
2. Dorm Living
3. DYI – Do It Yourself
4. Emergency Preparation
5. Feng Shui
6. Home Automation
7. Home Buyers
8. Lawn and Garden Care
9. Organic Vegetable Gardening
10. Pest Control

Kids and Teens

1. Acne and Skin Conditions
2. Activities
3. Allergies
4. Bullying
5. Depression
6. Eating Disorders
7. Gaming
8. Internet Safety
9. Nutritious Snacks, Recipes, and for Picky Eaters
10. Substance Abuse

Pets

1. Arthropods
2. Birds
3. Cats and Dogs
4. Fish
5. Horses
6. Reptiles and Amphibians
7. Safety and Health
8. Service Dogs
9. Small Mammals
10. Rescue

 Sports

1. Back-To-Basic Athletics and Fitness
2. Betting
3. Camping and Hiking
4. Collectibles and Memorabilia
5. UFC or MMA
6. Fishing
7. Hunting
8. Motorsports
9. Shooting and Gun Safety
10. Team Sports

For more niche ideas, amazon.com is a great place to do research. Double-click ‘Shop by Department’ and dig into what interests you. What could you create a website around? There are countless affiliates to partner with, but there are bloggers that successfully review and promote Amazon products exclusively or predominately. For more, see How to Make Money with a Website.

Also, think local. Do you live in an area known for great shopping? Sports and outdoor activities? Good restaurants and entertainment? Industry with good jobs available? A college town?

To compete in the marketplace, it helps to write using targeted low competition keywords and to name your website using them. See What Is Keyword Search About?.

This is a just sampling of the training offered by Wealthy Affiliate. Read What About Wealthy Affiliate? for more information about this affordable high-quality program.

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