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Tips for Choosing the Perfect Niche for Your Blog
July 3, 2022

So, you’re thinking about starting a blog but have no idea what to write about. Choosing a niche for your blog is probably one of the hardest parts of starting a blog. If you’re nodding your head right now, then this is the post for you. In this post, you’ll learn some tips for choosing the perfect niche for your blog.

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What Does a Niche Even Mean?

A niche, in blogging terms is a focused topic. It’s hard to talk about everything and anything, so narrowing down your focus, makes it easier for not only yourself but for your audience too. For example, you want to blog about budget makeup for women.

Why Do you Need a Blog Niche?

Having a blog niche helps to structure your website and make it clear to your visitors what your blog is all about. Having a clear blogging niche will help you build trust with your audience, they’ll put you in the expert seat. You want to be the person they come to when they’re having a problem in your niche. Focus on solving a few problems within a specific niche.

There are hundreds of blog niches, some more profitable than others, if you’re not quite sure what your blog niche should be, this post will help guide you in making the right choice for YOU.

There are a few things to consider when choosing your blog niche:

  • Your passions and interests
  • Your hobbies
  • Your experiences
  • Your target audience

Your passions and interests should be at the forefront of your mind when choosing your blog niche. What are you passionate about? What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Your blog should be something you enjoy writing about and something you’re passionate about.

Your hobbies can also be a great source of inspiration for your blog niche. Do you enjoy baking, gardening, or DIY projects? These are all great topics to blog about.

Your experiences can be another great source of inspiration for your blog. Do you have a unique perspective or knowledge to share? Perhaps you’ve had some interesting life experiences that you can share with others. Whatever it is, make sure it’s something you’re passionate about so you can keep writing about it even when the going gets tough.

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How to Choose the Best Niche for Your Blog?

Finding the perfect niche for your blog is not easier, especially if you’re good at so many things! (lucky you!) There are different ways to determine what niche is right for you, so let’s dive in.

The first step is to brainstorm a list of topics you’re passionate about. These are the areas you’ll be able to write about most easily, and with the most enthusiasm. Once you have a list of potential niches, it’s time to start doing some research.

One way to research potential niches is to look at popular blog posts and see what kinds of topics are being talked about. Another way to research is to look at popular magazines and see what topics are being covered. This will give you a good idea of what people are interested in, and what kinds of topics are popular in your niche. Once you’ve done some research, it’s time to start

Brainstorm Some Topic Ideas

Begin by making a list of all the topics that get you excited! Something you won’t run out of ideas on. If you’re a professional in your field this makes it even easier to choose a blog niche.

  • Think about things you enjoy in your spare time. For example, you love playing with makeup and are good at it.
  • Think about all the knowledge you can learn and share with your audience that they might find beneficial.
  • Think about your strengths. What are you good at.
  • Choose something you’re passionate about, if you’re going to be talking a lot about a certain topic you want to ensure it’s something you love.

Niche Validation Process

Once you have narrowed down your niche ideas, it’s time to do a validation process. This exercise will help with blog potential.

Step 1: Choose Niche Size

Even though you might have a brilliant niche idea, there’s no guarantee that it will attract your readers. Have a look at the most popular blog niches, checking keyword searches will help you get an idea of how popular it will be.

Step 2: Explore the Competition

Understand that other bloggers in your niche aren’t necessarily your competition. Everyone has their take on things, and checking similar blog niches can help you decide whether it’s a topic that is something you’d want to get into.

Step 3: Analyze Monetization Potential

Who doesn’t want to make money from doing something you’re passionate about? While many bloggers might have started out doing it as a hobby, some niches are simply more profitable than others. Monetization is a great way to earn money. Check if other bloggers in your niche are selling products. Do they do a lot of brand collaborations? These are things that will add to how profitable a blog niche can be.

Ultimately having a specific blog niche will help you create a solid blog strategy! Remember, you’re writing for them – not yourself. So looking at your Google Analytics will also give you an indication of what your audience enjoys. Don’t rush it, deciding on a blog niche is something you need to think about.

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6 Comments

  1. Danielle Beautyblog

    this is so interesting adn defintitely something i need to research more! xx

    Danielle’s Beauty Blog 

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  2. Corinne

    Great post, picking a niche is important. I love this new blog theme!

    Corinne x

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    • Candice Sandler

      I totally agree, Ah – thanks so much Corinne!

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  3. Janet

    tHESE ARE ALL WONDERFUL TIPS HERE, YOU HAVE REALLY COVERED EVERYTHING. yOUR BLOG IS BEAUTIFUL AND FABULOUS! XX

    Reply
    • Candice Sandler

      Aw, thank you so much Janet! Really appreciate it.

      Reply

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