Ok.. So i have found my market and my Niche....

Originally Posted by Big Al

Yep that's one option ... build a blog or a website using relevant content and put up some Amazon ads ....

The big question you should ask is how will you get traffic to the site ... that's the one thing that catches me out (but don't put things off because you're not sure yet ... there's always a way and doing is good!).

I think getting it up would be step one.

Then perhaps consider adding an opt-in box and writing a free report to build a list.

And step three would be to start sending messages that either recommend books you may recommend or review or even your own product.

Originally Posted by Sco

Hi Liite -

You're right on the money with your understanding of the concept. The "devil's in the deatails" as they say. Here are a few thoughts:

1) I don't know your niche, but Amazon typically doesn't pay much in the way of affiliate commissions. You might want to ultimately explore additional monetization models. Think related services / products that your market would be interested in. Enter main keywords in Google and make note of adwords ads. This may give you some ideas.

2) You'll need to decide what type of website (business model) you're going to focus on. Product review type site? Content oriented authority site that uses articles videos etc. to attract traffic? A simple site that gathers contact info (opt-in) for on-going email marketing?

3) My suggestion is to start very simple to test your market. If demand looks positive, you can scale up and become more complex. And, I would focus on providing something of true value right out of the gate. This will establish trust and credibility for the long-term.

4) Remember, it always boils down to traffic. How will you communicate with and attract the "hungry masses" to your site?

I know these aren't magic bullet answers. But hopefully help as you move forward...


Wow a very detailed answer thanks.

1. There is an alternate product/service that goes hand in hand with my product so venturing down that route may work.

2. My initial idea was a product review site but may have to change if my product changes

3. Defiantly i will be starting small

4. I have no clue in all honesty
- Sco

Originally Posted by Xpert Marketer

You could create your own product within the niche, physical or info product. Look for a common problem or question and create a solution. This works well if you're the only one providing the solution as you instantly dominate part of that niche. Go where people in that niche hang out and talk about stuff (odds are you already do) and get ideas. Good luck!

Originally Posted by davidfstyles

There's so many ways to make ka-ching via the internet... eBooks, AdSense, video's, affiliate marketing etc, etc

But if I were you I'd suggest sticking with the one thing until you get your feet wet before branching out.

I don't know how hungry your market is but I'd suggest writing an eBook and putting it on the ClickBank marketplace as a first step.

But you need to make sure you are giving your market exactly what they want. So hang out on the forums in your market and look for the biggest questions they have. And head over to 43Things.com to find out what people really want in your market. Also go to KeyWordDiscovery.com and look at the long-tail keyword searches... again looking at what people in your market really want... you want to solve problems people in your market can't find an answer to.

Then what I'd do is spend a couple of days researching and put it all together into an eBook... but it sounds like you're probably already an expert in your area.

However, the real key in internet marketing (WRT eBooks) is knowing how to write long-form direct response sales letters. If you decide eBooks are the way you want to go I'd definitely spend most of my efforts learning how to write effective sales letters that convert. Spend time looking at the sales letters on the ClickBank marketplace... especially the ones with high gravity scores and model them. Good luck!