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Old 04-10-2008, 06:05 PM
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Since I am REALLY new to this, I don't really know what a niche is.
A niche is basically a small part of something larger.

If you sell diapers, your niche is parents of new borns and not teenagers
If you sell instruments, your niche is musicians and not webmasters
etc.

Find your niche market. Simple

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Old 04-10-2008, 07:59 PM
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Lajocar explained this well. However, I would like to add that a niche is a group of people who are very interested in a specific topic within a market. Going off the examples that Lajocar brought up...

Within the diapers market, there are several niches: parents who want to buy organic diapers, parents who want to use re-washable diapers, diaper allergies (i dunno if this exists or not, but just an example ), etc.

Examples of niches in the "Musical Instruments" market: left-handed guitars, learning how to take care of your guitar, etc.

In my opinion, the more specific the group is, the better off you will be able to address that group's needs, questions, and concerns. Also, another important thing to think about is how to add value to the people within the niche you choose, i.e. consider how people within the niche will benefit from your website.

I hope this helps.

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Old 04-10-2008, 11:25 PM
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Thanks ssmorgan for elaborating on niche marketing
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Old 04-15-2008, 04:51 PM
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Thanks for telling me about that. I will think about it. Hope you have a good time!
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Old 04-17-2008, 01:38 PM
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Hey guys! This might not be exciting to you, but I finally found my niche(s)! All thanks to the forum 'Welcome to the Lounge'. Yay!!!
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