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Introduction
When you’re looking to start a blog, one of the initial decisions you must make is selecting a blog niche. Deciding your blog’s niche goes beyond simply using search tools such as Google Trends or Google AdSense Keyword Planner. These tools can provide helpful information but shouldn’t be your sole deciding factor.
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Follow Your Interests When Selecting a Blog Niche
Selecting a blog niche should involve your interests and what subjects you’re excited about. Your chosen niche should be both popular and something you’re truly passionate about because maintaining a blog consists of writing regularly, maybe up to 1000 pages and more. A genuine interest in your chosen topic can make this process enjoyable and less daunting.
Multiple Interests? No Problem!
At times, you may be interested in more than one niche. In such cases, while selecting a blog niche, it’s advisable to structure them so that one is your primary focus, for example, “rock bands.” The other is a related but more minor topic, like “shows.” This way, the niche “rock bands” become your primary focus, with “shows” as a related subcategory.
Questions to Ask Yourself Before Selecting a Blog Niche
When selecting your blog niche, there are some crucial questions you need to ask yourself:
Knowledge: How familiar are you with the niche? If not, will you enjoy learning more?
Time: How many hours can you write daily?
Audience: Who is your intended reader? If you want English speakers from France who are 30-40 years old and love classical music, your content should target their interests.
Content: Can you write 30 new pages every month? Remember that all your content should be unique and not copied.
Trends: Is the niche you’re considering stable, on a downward trend, upward trend, or seasonal niche, according to Google trends?
Searches: What’s the average monthly search volume for your keywords? This question is crucial to ask while selecting a blog niche.
Monetization: If you plan to use Google Ads, what’s the average amount advertisers will pay per click for your keywords?
Competition: How competitive is your chosen niche?
Conclusion
While selecting a blog niche, the more you understand your chosen niche, the easier it will be to write meaningful and engaging content. So, take your time, analyze your options, and choose a niche that works well with your interests and knowledge.
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