What's Your Input For Product Creation Ideas

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I want to start setting up some websites and create my own products, so my question is what is your input on tools, websites or resources to come up with product ideas.

I've started with researching forums and looking at frequently asked questions for topic ideas.
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  • Profile picture of the author wfletch24
    When it comes to product creation people are looking for convenience. Most of the time the answers to peoples question can be answered online already with a little research. Your job as a product creator is to make it very convenient for them to get the answers they are looking for in a concise clear method.

    So here is how you come up with ideas:

    What are the biggest challenges facing your niche?
    What do they struggle with?
    What is holding them back?
    What do they need to overcome?

    Start there and list those items out off of the top of your head.

    Next go to forums as you mentioned and analyze the questions being asked. Often times newbies seeking help will go to the main general thread of the forum and ask their questions. this can be a great place to pick up a ton of product ideas.

    Now analyze your competition. What types of products is your competition promoting. This can give you ideas of what you might consider creating.

    Research your niche in affiliate market places such as Amazon and Clickbank. What products exist in your niche? Look for popular items with a lot of feedback.

    Look at product reviews and see what comments people have. Take note of both the good and bad feedback. This can give you a ton of valuable information when you go to create your own product. You will know exactly what people liked and what people thought were missing.

    This should get you a start.
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    • Profile picture of the author mkusua
      Originally Posted by wfletch24 View Post

      When it comes to product creation people are looking for convenience. Most of the time the answers to peoples question can be answered online already with a little research. Your job as a product creator is to make it very convenient for them to get the answers they are looking for in a concise clear method.

      So here is how you come up with ideas:

      What are the biggest challenges facing your niche?
      What do they struggle with?
      What is holding them back?
      What do they need to overcome?

      Start there and list those items out off of the top of your head.

      Next go to forums as you mentioned and analyze the questions being asked. Often times newbies seeking help will go to the main general thread of the forum and ask their questions. this can be a great place to pick up a ton of product ideas.

      Now analyze your competition. What types of products is your competition promoting. This can give you ideas of what you might consider creating.

      Research your niche in affiliate market places such as Amazon and Clickbank. What products exist in your niche? Look for popular items with a lot of feedback.

      Look at product reviews and see what comments people have. Take note of both the good and bad feedback. This can give you a ton of valuable information when you go to create your own product. You will know exactly what people liked and what people thought were missing.

      This should get you a start.
      Agree 100%.

      When you are creating the product...you can format it in a step- by-step format.

      Other quick ways to create products ..is to interview other experts and get them to answer the questions you found.
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    • Profile picture of the author internetmarketer1
      Originally Posted by wfletch24 View Post

      When it comes to product creation people are looking for convenience. Most of the time the answers to peoples question can be answered online already with a little research. Your job as a product creator is to make it very convenient for them to get the answers they are looking for in a concise clear method.
      Everything else you said already was great, but thiss beginning really set you up well. And I believe in this completely.

      Your goal is not to reveal some super big secret, ( but if it is, great)....the key is to know that you could show them how to do something EASILY and successfully without the confusing information.

      Let's take a look for a moment into the idea behind weight loss:

      Why do you think there are so many amazing products on Clickbank that sell weight loss or muscle building products?

      They sell because they show how to lose weight, gain muscle.....in a simpler manner.....this makes it easy on the readers because they don't have to guess what workouts to do, so all the products there showcase what to do to get an effective workout.
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      • Profile picture of the author IMToThePoint
        Originally Posted by internetmarketer1 View Post

        Your goal is not to reveal some super big secret, ( but if it is, great)....the key is to know that you could show them how to do something EASILY and successfully without the confusing information.
        Fantastic info, thats it really in a nutshell.

        So if I have this correctly basically would it be possibly to purchase a product and go through it to see how it works and see if there are any points that could be expanded and explained better that still is a workable system?

        I could be way of base here or got the wrong idea of what you were saying let me know.
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        • Profile picture of the author Tom B
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          I tend to think the best ideas come from when you are actively participating in the niche.

          Meaning, you are doing what your customers are doing.

          If selling real estate investing info, your best bet is to be in the trenches doing what other investors are doing. After some trial and error, you will come up with plenty of product ideas.

          Spending enough time on forums will also be a great education. You tend to see the same problems pop up and you learn the different types of language used within the market.

          Nothing beats experience, though.
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    • Profile picture of the author kayfrank
      Originally Posted by wfletch24 View Post

      When it comes to product creation people are looking for convenience. Most of the time the answers to peoples question can be answered online already with a little research. Your job as a product creator is to make it very convenient for them to get the answers they are looking for in a concise clear method.

      So here is how you come up with ideas:

      What are the biggest challenges facing your niche?
      What do they struggle with?
      What is holding them back?
      What do they need to overcome?

      Start there and list those items out off of the top of your head.

      Next go to forums as you mentioned and analyze the questions being asked. Often times newbies seeking help will go to the main general thread of the forum and ask their questions. this can be a great place to pick up a ton of product ideas.

      Now analyze your competition. What types of products is your competition promoting. This can give you ideas of what you might consider creating.

      Research your niche in affiliate market places such as Amazon and Clickbank. What products exist in your niche? Look for popular items with a lot of feedback.

      Look at product reviews and see what comments people have. Take note of both the good and bad feedback. This can give you a ton of valuable information when you go to create your own product. You will know exactly what people liked and what people thought were missing.

      This should get you a start.
      Great reply. Use what is already out there to find ways to improve your own product.
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    • Profile picture of the author Phil Steptoe
      Originally Posted by wfletch24 View Post

      When it comes to product creation people are looking for convenience. Most of the time the answers to peoples question can be answered online already with a little research. Your job as a product creator is to make it very convenient for them to get the answers they are looking for in a concise clear method.

      So here is how you come up with ideas:

      What are the biggest challenges facing your niche?
      What do they struggle with?
      What is holding them back?
      What do they need to overcome?

      Start there and list those items out off of the top of your head.

      Next go to forums as you mentioned and analyze the questions being asked. Often times newbies seeking help will go to the main general thread of the forum and ask their questions. this can be a great place to pick up a ton of product ideas.

      Now analyze your competition. What types of products is your competition promoting. This can give you ideas of what you might consider creating.

      Research your niche in affiliate market places such as Amazon and Clickbank. What products exist in your niche? Look for popular items with a lot of feedback.

      Look at product reviews and see what comments people have. Take note of both the good and bad feedback. This can give you a ton of valuable information when you go to create your own product. You will know exactly what people liked and what people thought were missing.

      This should get you a start.
      This is very well-put. I would start by answering those questions first. Try building a following off of freebies or asking around the forum for what people are struggling with. Another idea is to check top selling products and see what is selling. If it sells, it is addressing a problem well.
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  • Profile picture of the author Steve B
    Originally Posted by ADavidson View Post

    . . . what is your input on tools, websites or resources to come up with product ideas . . .

    It all depends upon the market you're going to be selling to. If you're going to be selling into a technical market, for example, programmers or technicians, the tools-websites-resources are going to be very different from those that will give you possible product ideas for scrapbookers.

    Go to the forums, the niche magazines, the hub and authority sites that are specific to your market . . . the places that would interest your prospects . . . that's where you're going to find niche participants talking about their needs and desires.

    But it's impossible to give you specifics when we have no idea about your niche.

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    • Profile picture of the author IMToThePoint
      Originally Posted by Steve B View Post

      It all depends upon the market you're going to be selling to. If you're going to be selling into a technical market, for example, programmers or technicians, the tools-websites-resources are going to be very different from those that will give you possible product ideas for scrapbookers.

      Go to the forums, the niche magazines, the hub and authority sites that are specific to your market . . . the places that would interest your prospects . . . that's where you're going to find niche participants talking about their needs and desires.

      But it's impossible to give you specifics when we have no idea about your niche.

      Steve
      I have no niche picked at the moment just researching different ways to get product ideas
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      • Profile picture of the author carlo_sim
        Originally Posted by ADavidson View Post

        I have no niche picked at the moment just researching different ways to get product ideas
        I believe that you should get in a niche first then study your
        niche

        Your niche will be your direction for your business

        So let's say your niche is young professionals
        aged 24-30, who wants to quit their job

        Go to facebook and message your friends that fits your
        audience

        Study what they want, ask them, look for their needs

        Don't limit yourself online, go to the nearest starbucks or
        office and interview young professionals in your area

        Know your audience, feed them with the things that they want

        Ask and you shall receive
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        • Profile picture of the author IMToThePoint
          Originally Posted by carlo_sim View Post

          I believe that you should get in a niche first then study your
          niche

          Your niche will be your direction for your business

          So let's say your niche is young professionals
          aged 24-30, who wants to quit their job

          Study what they want, ask them, look for their needs

          Don't limit yourself online, go to the nearest starbucks or
          office and interview people in your area

          Know your audience, feed them with the things that they want

          Ask and you shall receive
          is this not similar to question I am asking though, I need ideas suggestions on finding niches and we're to dig further
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          • Profile picture of the author InitialEffort
            Originally Posted by ADavidson View Post

            is this not similar to question I am asking though, I need ideas suggestions on finding niches and we're to dig further
            I'm not 100% convinced this isn't just a troll thread, but pick a niche that you know can make you the most money. For example, would you rather do SEO for a plumber or a plastic surgeon? Pick the niche that will net you the most all else being held equal.
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  • Profile picture of the author markgaperl
    Well, I guess before you can implement some of the above suggestions, you will need to research a niche for yourself. Look for problem statements; look for areas that you have a interest in (it is easier that way); look for what people are searching for. For starters pick a niche with less competition.
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  • Profile picture of the author IMToThePoint
    I want to actually help people when I sell products though I see so many people and products out there that don't really text some products just give the kind of this is what you need to do but not how to do it.

    I think it would be better overall to create a product that takes buyers through from start to finish so they don't have to go elsewhere to fill in the blanks.
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  • Profile picture of the author Brent Stangel
    I think it would be better overall to create a product that takes buyers through from start to finish so they don't have to go elsewhere to fill in the blanks.
    You have to know this yourself before you can teach others. That's why so many products are lacking vital information. They are thrown together by the "just create a product" crowd.
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    • Profile picture of the author IMToThePoint
      Originally Posted by Brent Stangel View Post

      You have to know this yourself before you can teach others. That's why so many products are lacking vital information. They are thrown together by the "create a product" crowd.
      I totally agree with you but what I was getting at was I have bought products in the past one was an seo product basic short report like you need to do seo to get ranked use meta tags, meta description etc but nothing about what they are our what to write in them etc, i know this is a basic example but showd what I mean.

      Just basic you need this and that but no actionable steps.

      This is what I'm getting at
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    • Profile picture of the author Kecia
      Originally Posted by Brent Stangel View Post

      You have to know this yourself before you can teach others. That's why so many products are lacking vital information. They are thrown together by the "just create a product" crowd.


      This is it. Look at what you know, what you are passionate about, and what interests you. It will be difficult for you to truly help people if you have no clue about the niche you are creating a product for. Think about your own knowledge, and let that be your starting point for a helpful "start to finish" product.
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