Which is better: research or experience based?

I wish I'd said it myself. Wholeheartedly agree. Great advice for you there, OP.

Tom

Writing about a subject matter that you actually have experience in, would definitely make the whole research and writing process a heck of a lot easier and quicker.

However, regardless of experience, the more time spent, and research done on any topic, the easier it's going to become. As you start to build this vast knowledge of that particular subject.

When I first started out in the weight loss niche, I knew absolutely nothing about it. I in fact was about 50 lbs overweight myself, and had no business even attempting to teach others the art of losing weight.

I'd spend hours upon hours doing research on specific topics for weight loss, just for one little blog post. But as the months rolled by, and the amount of knowledge that I was obtaining throughout that time and research, the easier it was getting to write those articles. To the point where I was even able to kick out Reports & eBooks.

Taking the route of relying on research is slow at first of course, but it definitely picks up significantly over time.

I'd suggest that you at least have some kind of interest in the topic. Otherwise it becomes extremely boring, extremely fast. And just becomes another job.

That being said, my answer to your question would be; Whatever is the most profitable, given that you actually have an interest in that topic.

It all depends on your market. You do know your target market don't you?

Asking a bunch of strangers who don't know your market - is like asking doctors for a diagnosis whose never seen the patient. You'll get opinions, guesses and hunches at best.

As you're seeing so far in this thread, you'll get a lot of different answers for a simple 7- word question. Why? Because their is no simple answer! We don't have enough facts, just a surface question with zero background information. So, the answer is "It all depends on your market".

Everyone seems to have a one-size fits all philosophy in this thread. That's risky ... even dangerous because ...

• Some markets need stats, proof, and other scientific studies to give your writing credibility. And long drawn out stories bore, irritate or frustrate them, get to the point already with them.

• Other markets devour colorful stories, personal experiences and dialogue. And a bunch of stats, studies and charts make their eyes glaze over.

• And others need both. But you have to hit the sweet spot (correct balance) or you could still lose them if you overdo either or short change either.

Interesting how you mentioned "I" or "me" a whopping 'Seven Times' in your OP, but you mentioned your market "ZERO" times. Danger Sign! It's essential you focus more on "What Your Market Demands" instead of Y-O-U or you'll be disappointed with the results.