Alternate Energy Niche Ideas...

15 years ago

Are you familiar with Knowledge Publications: http://www.knowledgepublications.com/?

They have lots of interesting books in the alternative energy niche. It might be a good place to examine for some brainstorming.

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RentItNow

15 years ago

I've not seen these (info-products at least) convert very well yet because the information is so readily available or difficult to implement. In other words, its not a fast enough relief to the customer's problem.

Perhaps if you were able to find some companies that are selling the actually devices and see if you can work out an affiliate commission.

In other words, I think customers would more easily buy a tested $100 device to save gas before they would buy a $100 info product that they then have to spend $150 to build that device and pray it works.

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ruthless007

15 years ago

Originally Posted by RentItNow

I've not seen these (info-products at least) convert very well yet because the information is so readily available or difficult to implement. In other words, its not a fast enough relief to the customer's problem.

Perhaps if you were able to find some companies that are selling the actually devices and see if you can work out an affiliate commission.

In other words, I think customers would more easily buy a tested $100 device to save gas before they would buy a $100 info product that they then have to spend $150 to build that device and pray it works.

I think you are right...I could not find any other people online who are doing the same...I think I need to take another look at what I can do...this is frustrating...I cant apply what I am learning in college because there is no one who is going to actually want to save or generate their own energy...

Oh well atleast I have not spent anything...and I guess I could find some new ideas...my idea of expecting profits soon is killing me...lol

thanks though and please keep suggesting

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mikemac1

15 years ago

The other day, you started a thread about niches and I posted about starting a alternative energy, Techmeme-site and said you weren't familiar with this.

Techmeme.com is the leading aggregator of computer and internet industry news and analysis, you can check it out @ Techmeme.

Well sure enough there's an article in the New York Times today about Techmeme and one of the aggregator sites they are interested in starting is energy.

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alexhunt123

15 years ago

I have seen a gadget that can save on fuel and its not hydrogen! I think I might have to give the guy a call and see if he's still running. It is a similar device used to prevent algae in koi ponds!

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Colin Palfrey

15 years ago

Actually it isn't correct that people in the alternate energy niche want working products not info products. I had a URL that I used to promote via articles, it went alternately to a click bank guide on HHO systems, and a completed unit. I sold the info product many times but nobody ever bought the finished product.

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mflorin 15 years ago

You should look into selling solar panels. With all the tax rebates that are out there, solar panels are cheaper than ever. In Oregon, where I'm from, solar panels are 80% off when you combine the federal and state tax incentives.

That means that solar panels will pay for themselves in 5 years instead of 25 years! I just started selling solar and have found some companies that pay upwards of $500 a sale. All you have to do is send them the referrals and they close the deal for you.
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ruthless007

15 years ago

@ Colin

Thanks for that info...I will probably concentrate on doing that then

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pcpupil

15 years ago

Go take a look at my site.
On the right hand side i have 3 Clickbank products im promoting.
No sales yet,but its still a new site,and im writing articles.

There is a product in the header,and there is one in the widget on lower right.
Theres also adsense in a block on the upper right,below the video.

Anyway,good luck.Its probably a little rough for me being a beginner,basiclly.

windandsolardirect-dot-com

I forgot,can i put my site as a clickable link?
Ill go have to reread the rules.

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ruthless007

15 years ago

@ pcpupil

Your blog style website looks pretty cool...how long have you been running it for? It looks really professional...sorry to hear you did not make any sales yet...I guess problem with this niche is that many people want to know about it but dont actually buy...

What do you think? Are you getting results?

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pcpupil

15 years ago

Originally Posted by ruthless007

@ pcpupil

Your blog style website looks pretty cool...how long have you been running it for? It looks really professional...sorry to hear you did not make any sales yet...I guess problem with this niche is that many people want to know about it but dont actually buy...

What do you think? Are you getting results?

Its only about 2 mos old.I have 96 pages indexed in google.
I have recieved a few clicks(hops) on the products at CB.
I have pretty link installed so ill have to check my stats again and look at my c-panel stats.
There are lot of high pr sites out there.So im still looking at keywords ect...

I have had my own home remodeling biz for 14 years but its going south.
So im going to go to a solar install school for a week to get my certificate and start a new biz with solar and wind.
I need to add an installation page to my site and get my site on the top of local search here in Phoenix,AZ.
Im going to give away an info ebook,and a ecourse linked to my own product.
Wich will be plr rewritten and made after my school so its up to date.

I actually need to get more backlinking done.
I have 34 yahoo links,3 majestic seo links( i have no idea what these are),
and a semrush traffic value of 3.(what ever that means also).

I have another site up here.
adesense site with just articles

Theres also a link to this site on my links block on the wind site and in the footer.

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Tomwood

15 years ago

In my own niche research I became intrigued with the green niche which is somewhat related to the alternative energy niche. One of the sites I discovered was Affiliate Programs Directory - Eco Friendly Businesses and Web Merchants

If you start an alternative energy site they could have some products you could sell.

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inter123 15 years ago

Came across a number of clickbank energy related products but reading the info on these products on google, it painted a picture of some of them as a scam. So it put me off.
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RentItNow

15 years ago

Funny, but I saw an infomercial-type thing on late night television for making money with the green revolution. Cant remember the URL for the free book but if I see it again I will post.

<Update: https://www.greenmillionaire.com/ >

My comment was not meant to discourage as providing free energy to the masses is my life's ultimate goal. It is merely not "where the money is" so to speak. The hardest lesson I have had to learn is "go where the money is" not necessarily into what you are very passionate about.

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G.W.

15 years ago

I have to agree with the green millionaire I have a alternative energy site homebuilt wind generator wind dc generator it is about five months old and I have spent more than I made $0. It is something I believe in so it will be around for a time. For making money I do not recommended this niche, you may do better than I good luck in any event.
G.W.

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adesbarats

15 years ago

Get yourself well ranked in the SERPS for relevant keywords. Start generating sufficient, well targeted traffic and then sale ad spots to companies who sell renewable energy products. Just go out and get a few to start. Observe stats like views and click throughs per client. Follow up to see if they are getting leads and / or sales through your portal. As you build more traffic, add more customers and so on. I think this type of model is far better then pursuing Adsense / Adwords, esp. in the green market.

Originally Posted by G.W.

I have to agree with the green millionaire I have a alternative energy site homebuilt wind generator wind dc generator it is about five months old and I have spent more than I made $0. It is something I believe in so it will be around for a time. For making money I do not recommended this niche, you may do better than I good luck in any event.
G.W.

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LindaC 15 years ago

Thanks for the post adesbarats.

I'll try your ideas and suggestions on my renewable energy blog.

My Best 2 U,

LindaC
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- mcmahanusa 15 years ago
  
  There are essentially three types of people: 1. The type who can't be bothered, and thinks our current energy sources are inexhaustible; 2. The type who wants everything done for them, and will buy products that promise to do that, even though they might not make sense economically, except in the very long term; 3. The Do It Yourself type, who glories in making something, seeing it work, and saving some bucks at the same time.
  
  You can't do anything with type 1. Time will take care of him. But as regards types 2 and 3, why not set up two WP sites, one addressing products people can buy right now, and the other addressing the do-it-yourselfer.
  
  Then cross promote. A WP site is inexpensive, and a simple one is not hard to design and implement.
  
  Some people insist (have insisted) that you'd be wasting your time. Nonsense. The market is there, you just need to learn how to tap into it.
  
  As the mama skunk said of her offspring, "Just my 2 scents"
  
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- adesbarats 15 years ago
  
  Good luck Linda!
  
  Originally Posted by LindaC
  
  Thanks for the post adesbarats.
  
  I'll try your ideas and suggestions on my renewable energy blog.
  
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pcpupil

15 years ago

@GW,
I checked out your site.When the box opens for your AR,it doesnt look good or have anything to do with wind generators.
Just a opinion.I would give away a free ebook,just a general info type on how to save money at home with simple tips,ect...
Buy a plr ebook,then brand it as your own.Put affiliate links inside,thats what im going to do.
Make sure the affiliate links are at least decent products.
What have you spent money on besides hosting and a domain name?

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LindaC

15 years ago

I agree with G.W.

I too have a Renewable Energy blog and a couple of articles at EzineArticles. But, no income.

But, don't let my lack of succcess hinder you. If you believe in the subject...go for it.

My Best 2 U,

LindaC

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abednego

15 years ago

Originally Posted by ruthless007

Hey guys,

I am interested in this niche...I am doing chemical engineering so it will serve two purposes...but I need some ideas and good programs that promote related products...

Please, suggest any ideas if you have them...do you think this is a good idea? I am a new comer in this business and I feel lost with all of the information out there...thanks

I wouldn't waste your time.

My biggest regret of IM is investing 6 months in products that don't sell.

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Hoopatang 15 years ago

One of the biggest problems most newbies come across is that most of the "I'll show you how to make money online, just give me your email!" people tell them is:
pick something you're passionate about, or know a lot about, and make a product based on that information

They never tell the people to FIRST check out what kind of traffic there is for that type of product - and I don't care what mind-blowing gadget/book you've got, if there's no one who is looking for it online and wants to buy it, you won't make money.

Find out what people want to buy, and sell it to them. Not the other way around.
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ryjo

15 years ago

Originally Posted by ruthless007

Hey guys,

I am interested in this niche...I am doing chemical engineering so it will serve two purposes...but I need some ideas and good programs that promote related products...

Please, suggest any ideas if you have them...do you think this is a good idea? I am a new comer in this business and I feel lost with all of the information out there...thanks

The hcg diet drops are getting big....I spoke with a guy the other day that is all he is pushing and going to start an affiliate program in a couple of weeks....I don't know too much about it though

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15 years ago

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