Resources

There’s a lot of information on the web: many forums have people talking about how to save money, how to “green” their lives, etc. The media is full of info as well. Just get involved in the conversation. Of course, if you’d like “more”, you can always subscribe to some industry magazines, or books about solar panels.

Possible Affiliate Programs

As always, Amazon has everything: from books on how to create your own solar panel, to parts needed to build your own, to the solar panels ready to be installed. CJ and SAS have several programs each, as well as CB. These 2 have a higher gravity than the others: How to Make Your Own Wind Generator & Solar Panels, and DIY Solar Panel Guide

Monetization Suggestions

People are looking for information in this niche, and if you give it to them, and monetize with AdSense you’ll be happy. Mix in some affilaite product pages and some CB guides, and you have the perfect formula for profits in this niche.

Excellent niche to grow a list as well.

Here are some .com domains available for this niche now:

50wattsolarpanel.com

kanekasolarpanels.com

solarpaneloptions.com

suntechsolarpanel.com

Here are some .org domains available:

10wattsolarpanel.org

5wattsolarpanel.org

50wattsolarpanel.org

Discountsolarpanel.org

Informationonsolarpanels.org

Solarpaneldeals.org

Solarpanelgenerators.org

Solarpanelgrid.org

Solarpanelinverter.org

Solarpaneloptions.org

And some .net ones:

10wattsolarpanel.net

50wattsolarpanel.net

Discountsolarpanel.net

Informationonsolarpanels.net

Monocrystallinesolarpanels.net

Siliconsolarpanel.net

Solarcellspanel.net

Solarpanelbatteries.net

My son just got home form college to spend some of his vacation with us. He drove form Canada for several days, so last night we were talking about road trips.

Wouldn’t that be a nice niche to research, I thought? With summer almost here, there will be lots of road trips happening and you can benefit.

Resources

There are several forums dedicated to road trips, where you can learn just about anything about a road trip. Here is one of them: http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/

You can also get information from travel agencies about the different places to visit, and of course, you can go on a road trip yourself and blog about your experience. That would be a really fun project you could do.

Possible Affiliate Programs
Amazon.com has lots of options as always.

Don’t forget to search CJ.com & Shareasale.com for affiliate programs as well.

Monetization Suggestions

Create an information site: WOW! there is so much you could do for this niche! AdSense is decent, and you can use it one you informative pages,  but you can also promote your affiliate offers. Things like tools, clothing, vehicle questions and answers, information about wireless communications and other road trip gear reviews.

Build a list! Once they go on a  road trip, many people are hooked. You’ll be able to build a great relationship with your list by offering then information about how to make they trips better, more enjoyable, how to avoid mishaps, etc.

Here are some domains available for this niche now:

MyRoadTripJournal.com is available as well as all the other TLDs, and while that specific key phrase doesn’t get a significant amount of searches, it’s a great domain that will allow you to use all of the monetization suggestions above.

RoadTripGames.info & .org with 4,400 exact searches monthly

PlanARoadTrip.net, .info & .org getting 2,900 exact searches monthly

PlanningARoadTrip.net, .info & .org with 2,400 exact searches monthly

CrossCountryRoadTrip.info & .org with 1,900 exact searches monthly.

RoadTripChecklist.net, .info & .org with ,1300 exact searches monthly

FamilyRoadTrip.org gets 1,000 exact searches a month.

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It’s almost summer, and we’ll soon be looking for ways to cool off. Of course, there are pools and air conditioning, but what better way to do it than some delicious ice cream?

Today’s niche will prepare your visitors for the best home made ice cream ever, because you’ll teach them about ice cream makers.

Ready?

Resources

Probably your best research for this niche is talking to people who own an ice cream maker. But you can also read the consumer reports, research/interview manufacturers, and participate in ice cream forums.

Possible Affiliate Programs
Amazon.com has lots of options as always.

Don’t forget to search CJ.com & Shareasale.com for affiliate programs as well.

Monetization Suggestions

Build a list! Create a report about the best home made ice creams, or something similar, and gather subscribers. You’ll then be able to send a weekly/bi-weekly ice cream recipe, announce upcoming ice cream machines,  recommend icecream related gadgets, like bowls, scoops, containers, etc.  AdSense payouts are not bad alt all, and will go well with an informative site. Of course, don’t forget your money pages, where you recommend your preferred Ice cream makers.

Here are some domains available for this niche now:

AntiqueIceCreamMaker.com, .net, .info & biz with 880 exact searches and a month.

BestIceCreamMaker.biz with 1,300 exact searches monthly.

CommercialIceCreamMaker.biz gets 2,900 exact searches a month.

ElectricIceCreamMaker.info & .biz getting 6,600 exact searches a month.

OldFashionedIceCreamMaker.net, .info & .biz  with 1,000 exact searches monthly

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Even though it may not feel like it, wedding season is right around the corner, and that reminded me about engagement rings.

Let’s dig right in, and see what possibilities lie in this niche.

Resources

Wedding forums will be a huge resource for you: get involved!

Also, bridal magazines, and event coordinators are great to connect with for this venture.

Possible Affiliate Programs
As always, Amazon.com has many possibilities. They have diamond engagement rings, princess cut diamond engagement rings , engagement rings white gold and more.

Of course,l don’t stop at rings: offer your audience everything they need for a great engagement party

CJ.com & Shareasale.com have some great programs as well.

Monetization Suggestions

AdSense has good payouts in this niche, but as always, I would include affiliate offers as wll

Build a list! Create a report about  “10 most romantic ways to propose”, or something similar, and build a list. Couples need so many things once they are engaged: romantic getaways, wedding planing, gifts, wedding dresses, etc.

Here are some domains available for this niche at this time:

BezelSetEngagementRings.biz & .info get 14,800 exact searches a month.

EdwardianEngagementRings.net,  .biz & .info get 4,400 exact searches a month.

VintageStyleEngagementRings.biz & .info with 6,600 exact searches a month.

AquamarineEngagementRings.biz & .info, with 8,100 exact searches monthly.

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Affiliate marketing is a great way for online business owners to boost sales. It is also a great money-making method for those of us who are interested in working from home to use. But your marketing strategy should be thoroughly researched and well thought out because if not, there is a good chance that you will end up losing more money than you will take in.

An important aspect of successful affiliate marketing is establishing what the best niche is for you.

Affiliate marketing is an Internet-based marketing tool that uses one website to drive web traffic to another and is built on the idea of revenue sharing. With this type of marketing, a business will compensate an affiliate every time a visitor or customer is driven to the website as a result of the affiliate’s marketing ventures.

The main players of the affiliate marketing industry are:

- the merchant (the retailer)

- the network

- the affiliate (the publisher)

- the customer.

The various marketing methods used by affiliates include search engine optimization, paid search engine marketing, e-mail marketing, and display advertising. As far as compensation goes, most affiliate programs make use of revenue sharing or cost-per-sale (CPS). Some affiliate programs also use cost-per-action (CPA) and cost-per-click (CPC).

Before you can put your affiliate marketing strategy in effect, the very first thing that you should do is brainstorm your niche. This is a vital component of having a successful affiliate business. A niche is a market subset that serves as the focal point for a particular product or service. A niche seeks to satisfy specific market needs, which include the price, production quality, and the demographics of the targeted audience. To start, it is recommended to come up with three ideas for possible niches. Try to think of niches that you are interested in or passionate about. Ask yourself the following questions: What are your hobbies? What do you enjoy talking or learning about? What subjects do you have a broad knowledge of? Once you have answered these questions, you should be able to come up with a few ideas for possible niches.

Unfortunately, however, a niche that you are passionate about isn’t necessarily going to be a niche that will be highly profitable. In order to determine which niches are most likely to generate significant income, you need to track, test & tweak your affiliate campaigns. Learn how to do that without losing money by studying the Campaign blasts guide.

If you’d like to learn more about how to succeed in affiliate marketing, you definitely want to read Rosalind Gardner’s ebook about affiliate marketing.