What are some ways to find a good niche that isnt overly competitive..?

Question

any tips?

Answer 1

Start with EBay then go from their local places and stores.

Answer 2

The best tool I know of for this is Nichebot. It helps you narrow things down quickly, but I often just do it by hand with a spreadsheet.   I use keyword research tools to help me look for spikes in search traffic which are not paired with similar spikes in available businesses/sites.  

Start with a single keyword.  Look for less competitive keywords that appear in the search results. They represent potential niche markets that may yet to be fully exploited. Do a Google search to verify your suspicions using this method – type

allintitle: keyword.

This will return websites with your targeted keywords.

Extend your research by exploring smaller niche markets with common root phrases.  Some useful root words to help identify niche markets are: fix, help, learn, buy, solve, successful, prevent, problem, etc.

Always test-market (google adwords + landing pages) carefully to gauge the market's receptiveness to your product or service and message. And move cautiously to keep your risks manageable.

Answer 3

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