Sunday, September 24, 2006

How To Find Your Niche

Choose one, or a few things you have a passion for, or an interest, or some knowledge. This could be a hobby, or something you are interested in, or something related to your work. Make a list of these.

For each one, make a list of keywords or phrases you think people would type into a search engine to find it.

Then go to http://www.free-web-site-marketing.com/keywords.html and use some of the keyword research tools reviewed. The best tool there for products is Market Research Wizard. Some of the others will give you demand for your keyword, some also give suggestions containing your keyword so you can refine your niche further by drilling down. Some are free and on the page to use.

Keyword research is essential if you want to make money selling on ebay, because you'll be able to supply what people are looking for.