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Is the mistake I made commen for a newbie?

by steve m
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Hi warriors

I have seemed to have made a slight mistake in my eyes with my first 2 blogs. The problem is that I know nothing about the niches I picked I know that must sound a really stupid thing to do but I have done it.
I cant keep posting about stuff I no nothing about can I (agggghhhh!)

Steve m

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#commen #made #mistake #newbie
  • Profile picture of the author MarcusXavier
    just go to some article directories, do a search on your niche, and then rewrite the content and post it.

    you should do a little research before you start the blog first though.

    forums are also great for getting content.
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  • Profile picture of the author Resale Rights Ninja
    You could blog about how you know nothing on those niches, and then blog about what you are learning. With some research I am sure you can find something to blog about. When you know nothing about a subject a great way to learn is to try to explain it to others, but that could end up as a case of the blind leading the blind.

    Other suggestions:

    Find some plr articles on your blog topic and re-write them to use as blog posts.

    Or, hire guest bloggers, or ghost writers.

    I am curious what are your blogs about?
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    • Profile picture of the author steve m
      Originally Posted by Resale Rights Ninja View Post

      You could blog about how you know nothing on those niches, and then blog about what you are learning. With some research I am sure you can find something to blog about. When you know nothing about a subject a great way to learn is to try to explain it to others, but that could end up as a case of the blind leading the blind.

      Other suggestions:

      Find some plr articles on your blog topic and re-write them to use as blog posts.

      Or, hire guest bloggers, or ghost writers.

      I am curious what are your blogs about?
      they are about outdoor activities and hair extensions (they are both in my sig) I only picked hair extension because my girlfriend said she would help me but suprise supsise she dont want to now

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    • Profile picture of the author Liane
      Originally Posted by Resale Rights Ninja View Post

      You could blog about how you know nothing on those niches, and then blog about what you are learning.
      I agree with this response 100%. In order to become successful, you need to be seen as a leader in the eyes of the people who come to your blog. Part of that is being able to teach them something. So educate yourself, and then share what you learn.
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    • Profile picture of the author Resale Rights Ninja
      oh I just had this: What about using google knol as a source of research information.
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  • Profile picture of the author MarcusXavier
    yahoo answers, wikipedia, other blogs/websites....

    just be sit and think about it and you'll find more content than you can handle.
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    • Profile picture of the author Seattle Mike
      Set up some Google Alerts for your niches. You will get daily news to blog about.

      Research the competitors sites. Rewrite your own pages on the same topics.
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      • Profile picture of the author steve m
        Originally Posted by deverell View Post

        Set up some Google Alerts for your niches. You will get daily news to blog about.

        Research the competitors sites. Rewrite your own pages on the same topics.
        thanks I have just set up google alerts to send me alerts on my niche
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      • Profile picture of the author Killer Joe
        Steve,

        I'm gonna be the odd man out on this one and tell you to cut your losses and start with a niche that will fit you.

        When you know something about a niche you can bring something to the party. When you don't, it's just noise.

        It's not only noise, it's an uphill battle to stay focused and hang in for the long haul.

        Changing to niches that you have a natural interest in, and have some knowledge to share will be a much better decision than spending a great deal of energy and effort on niches where you're just a "me too marketer". Or worse.

        Find something that you will enthusiastically wake up to every day and put your energies there. You'll progress faster, you'll enjoy the journey more, and you'll stay focused when things get tuff.

        Just make sure that if you are trying to make money with a niche you enjoy that you pick a niche where people spend money. There are zillions of them. Spend a little more time doing research. It pays off handsomely.

        Think long term here Steve, you'll be glad you did.

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        • Profile picture of the author steve m
          Originally Posted by Killer Joe View Post

          Steve,

          I'm gonna be the odd man out on this one and tell you to cut your losses and start with a niche that will fit you.

          When you know something about a niche you can bring something to the party. When you don't, it's just noise.

          It's not only noise, it's an uphill battle to stay focused and hang in for the long haul.

          Changing to niches that you have a natural interest in, and have some knowledge to share will be a much better decision than spending a great deal of energy and effort on niches where you're just a "me too marketer". Or worse.

          Find something that you will enthusiastically wake up to every day and put your energies there. You'll progress faster, you'll enjoy the journey more, and you'll stay focused when things get tuff.

          Just make sure that if you are trying to make money with a niche you enjoy that you pick a niche where people spend money. There are zillions of them. Spend a little more time doing research. It pays off handsomely.

          Think long term here Steve, you'll be glad you did.

          KJ
          as i said my girlfriend made me pick the hair extensions one an now doesn't want do it. I have enough of her and her hair extensions. I will change niche I think as it will be easier as you say and i will be more motivated towards it.

          thanks

          Steve m
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  • Profile picture of the author Diana Lane
    If you're talking about the sites in your sig, perhaps you could investigate flipping them (selling them for a profit, even if it's only a small-ish one) over on SitePoint. You'd then have a little money to put into starting up something that really does interest you (make sure it's something profitable before you commit yourself!), as well as a bit more experience in what does and doesn't work.

    I've seen sites with much less substance than yours sell on Sitepoint. There's a thread doing the rounds on here which talks about site flipping - I've forgotten what it's called, but it rises to the first page of the forum every couple of days like the Loch Ness monster coming up for air, so I expect it's due to make another appearance soon.
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    • Profile picture of the author Eric Johnson
      Why can't you?

      Aren't you able to look up information about a new subject?

      Not trying to be harsh but there's helping and then there's hand holding...

      I've gone into a number of niches that I knew nothing about. A few Google searches later and I had articles written.
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      • Profile picture of the author steve m
        Originally Posted by Eric Johnson View Post

        Why can't you?

        Aren't you able to look up information about a new subject?

        Not trying to be harsh but there's helping and then there's hand holding...

        I've gone into a number of niches that I knew nothing about. A few Google searches later and I had articles written.

        yes I am getting some one to write me 6 articles as we spaek. But if I have to pay for every article it will cost money every time. wher as If I know about sometheing I can write it myself for free no...?:confused:

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    • Profile picture of the author steve m
      Originally Posted by astracadia View Post

      If you're talking about the sites in your sig, perhaps you could investigate flipping them (selling them for a profit, even if it's only a small-ish one) over on SitePoint. You'd then have a little money to put into starting up something that really does interest you (make sure it's something profitable before you commit yourself!), as well as a bit more experience in what does and doesn't work.

      I've seen sites with much less substance than yours sell on Sitepoint. There's a thread doing the rounds on here which talks about site flipping - I've forgotten what it's called, but it rises to the first page of the forum every couple of days like the Loch Ness monster coming up for air, so I expect it's due to make another appearance soon.
      I do not know the first thing on flipping sites. I know what it involves basicly buy a website tart it up a little and then sell it for more money. The only problem I have is that I am not very techinical, I didnt even no how to make the blogs an upload it to what ever...? ha ha it was only the help from all you warriors that I some how manged it lol.. But I will read the thread know if I can find it

      Thanks

      Steve M

      maybe thats what I will do as it was quit stupid picking a niche I know nothing about
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  • Profile picture of the author SullyUI
    Originally Posted by steve m View Post

    Hi warriors

    I have seemed to have made a slight mistake in my eyes with my first 2 blogs. The problem is that I know nothing about the niches I picked I know that must sound a really stupid thing to do but I have done it.
    I cant keep posting about stuff I no nothing about can I (agggghhhh!)

    Steve m

    Ps lesson learnt
    That's not a big issue, there's plenty of resources available, read other blogs on the niche, check out article directories. Try to find quality information too, you might even purchase a few books from Amazon by authors who are well versed in your particular niche.
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  • Profile picture of the author lpstoops
    Originally Posted by steve m View Post

    Hi warriors

    I have seemed to have made a slight mistake in my eyes with my first 2 blogs. The problem is that I know nothing about the niches I picked I know that must sound a really stupid thing to do but I have done it.
    I cant keep posting about stuff I no nothing about can I (agggghhhh!)

    Steve m

    Ps lesson learnt
    I wouldn't say you've made a mistake, you've just made your job slightly harder. You have access to a plethera of information (the internet). You can maintain those niches aslong as you do some research before you write.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dixiebelle
    You have a couple of nice looking blogs that shouldn't be hard to sell. You probably need to put the girl friend on the auction block as well. There is nothing more discouraging than having non-supportive people around you.

    Dixie
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  • Profile picture of the author getmorebuyers
    You really don't have to know anything. However, there must be a tiny interest on your part. I have chosen niches I know nothing about but by the time I am done researching, I have learned so much to become an expert in my own rights. Do research or outsource the work to someone else. that is another option.
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