12 Niches with VERY Desperate Buyers... UPDATED : 29 NEW HOT Niches!

[Nonny]

Originally Posted by DeePower

Does anybody care that the cr@p they're selling to these desperate buyers actually cures the problem or not?

Good question.

I don't think it's any coincidence that the list of topics pretty closely mirrors the content of my spam folder. I've had a look at some of the products in the health and weight-loss niches, and I personally wouldn't feel comfortable recommending them to anybody, even if desperate people are willing to buy them.

- Peggy

[Fendi Salim]

Originally Posted by DeePower

Does anybody care that the cr@p they're selling to these desperate buyers actually cures the problem or not?

Dee

This is a valid point. Does anyone really intend to help with a solution or just coming up with literature? If you can team-up with an expert or someone who's been there done that and create an original product will be the best not some rehashed "expert" info.

[Jared Alberghini]

I know the direction of the replies of this post has changed a bit, and I wish everyone would see that this is a 'Money Making Forum' to begin with, which is dedicated to helping individuals exchange valuable information on the 'Money Making' niche topic.

Let's all get back on topic which was exchanging and sharing the 'Top Niches' that make the most money, which is good for all of us!

- Jared

[Jared Alberghini]

Originally Posted by Denice S. Anderson

Jared and all,
Just an update..

I have had several sales now for an affiliate product
related to one of the original list of desperate buyers.
Since I have been a member of that particular group
and found my own "cure", I am now going to develop
my own product and back-end and depending on the
response, a membership site.

I don't know why I didn't realize before that this
"desperate crowd" that I have been a part of is
such a responsive crowd. I should have since I have
"been there, done that".

Anyhoooo, If anyone else has had some success with
any of the topics on this thread, I sure would like to
hear about them.

Cheers,

This is exactly why I started this thread, to share my niche research & knowledge with fellow warriors...

I'm so excited to hear from someone having success & benefiting from the information that I share ~

- Jared

[TheAtHomeCouple]

JoseDelgado made a good point. Creating IM products in different languages - I can definitely see this market being in need of quality translation. Would it be copyright infringement to translate a previously released Ebook/info product and charge a fee for your "translation services" ?

Interesting...

[Jared Alberghini]

Creating IM products in different languages...

This is a huge niche idea...

[star007]

Thanks for the great list of niche ideas. I'm always looking for hungry niche ideas.
star

[writergirlk]

Originally Posted by webdesignhq

I know the direction of the replies of this post has changed a bit, and I wish everyone would see that this is a 'Money Making Forum' to begin with, which is dedicated to helping individuals exchange valuable information on the 'Money Making' niche topic.

Let's all get back on topic which was exchanging and sharing the 'Top Niches' that make the most money, which is good for all of us!

- Jared

People do understand that, and your list and efforts have been much appreciated by everyone, including myself. But, joking around builds relationships and camaraderie - an important element in any business. However, it is a good thing that you are trying to get us to stay on topic.

I haven't researched this at length but it seems that "how to save money on gas" or something like that may have potential as well. And I noticed on TV tonight that there are A LOT of commercials by companies like Fidelity. Seems as if a lot of people want to cash in on the debt rescue and save your investments from disaster market. Both different, but likely with overlapping customers.

[tiger325]

thanks for sharing this list...my sales prove it everyday when people are desperate they buy more. I can proudly say however that I get so much joy from actually helping people find a solution to their problem

[Denice S. Anderson]

Hi Jason,
I'm not so sure about women that want their ex's back. Most
of the women that I know do NOT want their former hubbies
back in their life.
I DO however, think that men that want their ex's back might spend
money to find out how to do so.
Just my 2 cents.

[writergirlk]

Originally Posted by Denice S. Anderson

Hi Jason,
I'm not so sure about women that want their ex's back. Most
of the women that I know do NOT want their former hubbies
back in their life.
I DO however, think that men that want their ex's back might spend
money to find out how to do so.
Just my 2 cents.

Ha ha ha, good point - that one IS gender specific. Can't imagine my sis wanting her crazy ex back that's for sure...

[iw433]

Because there aren't 99 secrets for the boys edition, only one: do as you are told!.......................Yea, but you gotta tell 'em 99 times.

[jcmentor]

This is a great topic.

People are really desperate when they have been told that they have a life threatening disease. So put together a package that educates and informs about the "10 most important things you need to know or do..." for..

...people who have been diagnosed with cancer (5 most dangerous kinds). heart disease, emphesema, diabetes, hepatitis, tuberculous, etc.

Pretty tough stuff to be dealing with alongside of making a buck in internet marketing.

All the best,

Jack

[Chris_King]

Thanks for the handy list Jared. Targeting desperate buyers is definitely the way to go.

[Jared Alberghini]

Originally Posted by jcmentor

This is a great topic.

People are really desperate when they have been told that they have a life threatening disease. So put together a package that educates and informs about the "10 most important things you need to know or do..." for..

...people who have been diagnosed with cancer (5 most dangerous kinds). heart disease, emphesema, diabetes, hepatitis, tuberculous, etc.

Pretty tough stuff to be dealing with alongside of making a buck in internet marketing.

All the best,

Jack

You got that right, pretty tough stuff indeed... I think tho, if you are providing a genuine solution that may ease these problems just in the least, you are doing some good for people in need...

- Jared

[VegasVince]

Here's my list...

The vices.....the seven deadly sins....and show me a product that kicks ass that doesn't incorporate one or more of the following?

SO PICK A SIN ANY SIN...PICK A VICE ANY VICE.....AND HOW MANY BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRIES HAVE BEEN CREATED BY EACH ONE? You'll be suprised.


1. Lust

2. Gluttony

3. Greed

4. Sloth

5 Wrath

6. Envy

7. Pride


Like it or not....the 7 Deadly Sins/Vices.....are the niches from which all niches come from.

Believe it...or not.



xxx Vegas Vince

I am the 8th Deadly Sin.

[jacktackett]

My suggestion is : How to cope/what to do if laid off.

Also why would you folks do that stuff to cats? Any idea how much food you're wasting!!!!

Cat, the other white meat.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have to wok the dog.

--Jack

[Lazy Slacker]

nice list.

what about people wanting to lose weight?

[moodykitty]

Hey Now! What's with all the cat bashing??

Here's a topic: How to get a good nights sleep.....

[Ken Leatherman]

Like women who want their exes back!

I love that one and just wrote a series of articles on that.

As far as shipping the cats to Kevin, Big Mike's house needs 4 or 5 cats as he has just had 2 new born puppies. Mike I'm glad your delivery went well and you had no complications.

BTW very easy to send cats thru Skype File delivery. Just fired one off to Big Mike.

Oh wait another desperate buyer - "How To Avoid Kevin Riley In Bright Yellow Spandex Bathing Suit!"

Ken

[gary varga]

Originally Posted by Thomas Wilkinson

Hmmm, How about;

How to hit on your sister-in-law
How to Fedex your neighbor's cat
How to sell a Ford Pinto
5 new ways to make Chihuahua Kabobs

Originally Posted by Paul Myers

Ummm... I didn't think they were lame at all.

My only objection to the humor would be in wondering why you'd FedEx the cat. If you want to get rid of it, parcel post seems more appropriate.


Paul

Originally Posted by Rufus Steele

What the heck is the matter with the pair of you - that's terrible.


FAX the damn thing - it's faster AND cheaper!!!!!!!!

The most convenient way...text messaging the cat as an attachment!

[Bon508]

Great thread, Jared.

But is "People who want to get rich quick" really a "VERY desperate buyers niche"? I don't think they're as desperate as the other groups/niches you suggest. (The Desperate Buyers Only techniques may not be as effective with those get-rick-quick folks.)

Denice - congratulations!

[Jared Alberghini]

Originally Posted by gary varga

The most convenient way...text messaging the cat as an attachment!

lolcats rule...

[Meanna Blog]

• Salespeople that hate doing cold calls
• Women that need to get slim quick before a holiday

[Alexandar]

Here's one that I noticed while going through some traffic stats recently: ex-convicts who need help getting on their feet. I don't know that they have a lot of money to spend though!

[haridasz]

Cool Thread!

This is something worth considerig for the year 2009.
Plan Early!

Cheers
hari

[precious007]

Quite a nice list, I have been trying to make my own list as well and it`s kind of similar to the one above. Women issues, get rich quick and health related niches will always do great. Are there really desperate buyers on Gambling? That`s interesting.

Thanks for the list

[jonny6529]

This is an awsome list... how do you find out whether or not its a "desperate niche"?

[naonline]

Originally Posted by Jose Delgado

You want to know what's a good niche,

try making a product in spanish, on the IM niche.

I'll sell like pancakes.

Too bad no one has stepped up to the plate and took that job.

and no one wants to partner up.

Does translating an existing product count?

[JustVisiting]

Originally Posted by Alexandar

Here's one that I noticed while going through some traffic stats recently: ex-convicts who need help getting on their feet. I don't know that they have a lot of money to spend though!

Perhaps they've got some cash stashed away?

The following desperate niche probably have a few bucks to spend:

ex-bankers, stockbrokers, financiers...

Perhaps CV products?

[jbsmith]

HI Dee - you put your finger on the other (arguably the MOST) important factor in really making money with info products - being able to...

1. First, convince your audience that you have a unique solution that THEY BELIEVE will provide the outcome they seek and...

2. That you actually deliver material that they will talk about after the fact (word-of-mouth) marketing - while this isn't necessary, it certainly can take your product viral and turn an OK selling product into a WONDERFUL selling product.

Jeff

Originally Posted by DeePower

Does anybody care that the cr@p they're selling to these desperate buyers actually cures the problem or not?

Dee

PS Send the cat through your cell phone. It's h-ll squeezing them through the itty bitty holes but after that a piece of cake.

[Vijay M]

Awesome thread.

I have always wondered about Infomercials running late at night, and am planning on setting up a campaign based on a commercial running for the past couple of years. Lets see how it would convert those late night sleepless eyeballs.

[rnjonjo]

Nice!!!

will def. explore these!!

[Dixiebelle]

I have 2 adorable feline babies. I sure am glad none of you know my address.

Dixie

[jimmyjay]

A great list with some good ideas, but I would add a caveat.

Whilst I agree that there is a lot of money to be made in targetting desperate people, it just leaves a nasty taste in my mouth. Maybe I'm being simplistic, but I could not bring myself to take money off a man who is about to be kicked out onto the streets, unless I was 100% sure of the product. And frankly most of the stuff i've seen is crap.

I'm not judging others... it's just a personal thing, I like to look myself in the eye in the morning.

[TheRealDomainer]

Nice one.
This is defiinitely a good list and a good take...

[Denice S. Anderson]

Hi Jared,
Here is another one.

Wives with husbands who need legal help.

[Lashley]

very interesting list - great tool to build an evaluation matrix from so that I can measure opportunities against how many elements it touches.

[anomaly]

Originally Posted by jimmyjay

A great list with some good ideas, but I would add a caveat.

Whilst I agree that there is a lot of money to be made in targetting desperate people, it just leaves a nasty taste in my mouth. Maybe I'm being simplistic, but I could not bring myself to take money off a man who is about to be kicked out onto the streets, unless I was 100% sure of the product. And frankly most of the stuff i've seen is crap.

I'm not judging others... it's just a personal thing, I like to look myself in the eye in the morning.

I'm sure a lot of us feel like this ... I am more than keen to make money, but always evaluate to myself whether I would be happy telling my friends etc that that is how I make money. I have no doubt there are good products out there that both make money and genuinely help people, its just a matter of finding them!

[Ken Leatherman]

Whilst I agree that there is a lot of money to be made in targetting desperate people, it just leaves a nasty taste in my mouth.

There is a possibility the term "desperate people" and "desperate buyer" are being some what loosely used in the context of this discussion. This does not mean it's someone on the verge of being on the street and is grasping at the last breaking straw before being evicted. I think maybe the term which should be bantered about is a "hot prospect" (boy is that phrase from the old school) that is ready to make a buying or has made the buying decision.

Meaning, you the seller have the solution/product to their immediate decision; not that your being the straw that broke the camels back. If you are confident, in your product or your information, you should be able to lay your head down on your pillow and not miss a wink of sleep.

As far as looking in the mirror, waking up and looking at my Old Geezer face , the only reason I look is to make sure I'm still breathing and up on my feet and not flat on my back in a coffin.

Ken

[GeorgR.]

Originally Posted by DeePower

Does anybody care that the cr@p they're selling to these desperate buyers actually cures the problem or not?

Dee

PS Send the cat through your cell phone. It's h-ll squeezing them through the itty bitty holes but after that a piece of cake.

When i started with CB i also had a very negative attitude, i assumed that the majority/all of products on CB were cr*p.

I found out this is not the case. You can find high quality products if you look. Not everything is a scam.

And to answer your question: I care. A quality product is in the customer's favor...and it "pays" for the one promoting or selling it.

[DJNeufeld]

The foreclosure market is hot in some areas, and cold in others.

Where I live, they still want full price for their houses. The economy here is pretty stable.

So, choose the most logical areas for this one.

And short sales suck. Most likely a waste of time.

There are much better (and easier) ways to make your fortune.

[steve m]

Originally Posted by Heman Patel

Thats def. a good list.

People whom homes about to be foreclosed has a massive potential in america right now... time to get some keyword research going on that...

or people in england

[Jared Alberghini]

Originally Posted by Ken Leatherman

There is a possibility the term "desperate people" and "desperate buyer" are being some what loosely used in the context of this discussion. This does not mean it's someone on the verge of being on the street and is grasping at the last breaking straw before being evicted. I think maybe the term which should be bantered about is a "hot prospect" (boy is that phrase from the old school) that is ready to make a buying or has made the buying decision.

Meaning, you the seller have the solution/product to their immediate decision; not that your being the straw that broke the camels back. If you are confident, in your product or your information, you should be able to lay your head down on your pillow and not miss a wink of sleep.

Exactly Ken, my initial post title says 'Desperate Buyers' which was meant to start a discussion on 'Hot Prospects', as you mention, people that are ready to buy... they have already been warmed up by some desperation, and are ready to purchase something that will hopefully provide a solution that will help fix their problem. - Like a teenager looking for an acne cure a few weeks before the prom...

[MrYossu]

Originally Posted by Martin.Avis

Because there aren't 99 secrets for the boys edition, only one: do as you are told!
Martin

To quote that great sage, Ogden Nash...

To keep your home life brimming
with love in the marriage cup
whenever you're wrong, admit it
whenever you're right - SHUT UP!

[JNada]

**Awesome thread.
Thank you!

[oyebaz]

Thats a great list you have there, well done. I will certainly be researchng these.

Thanks,

Oyebaz
greatescape-2008.com/cpa_1

[Jared Alberghini]

Great Thanks goes out to everyone who has participated in this post for your excellent responses, ideas and additional resources...this has turned into a monster of a great thread... thanks to you!

To date, this is the #17th most viewed thread (3,429 Views w/ 100 Replys as of 10-27-2008 10:20 PM) and climbing!

[lpstoops]

Originally Posted by Thomas Wilkinson

Hmmm, How about;

How to hit on your sister-in-law
How to Fedex your neighbor's cat
How to sell a Ford Pinto
5 new ways to make Chihuahua Kabobs

Random, but I like your sense of humor

[Mohamad Latiff]

IM products as an alternative to the infestation of MLM's in Malaysia, in Bahasa Melayu (the Malay language), for Malaysians.

Make it cheap and affordable, pull no punches in terms of the hype, heavily use graphics and imagery of wealth and material prosperity.

Or has anyone thought of Data Recovery? Imagine putting your heart and soul into a life's work on your computer and having it crash and burn all of a sudden, losing all your data.

People would pay to get their data back.

Basically a person who has something valuable and important to lose is a desperate buyer.