{"id":18569,"date":"2024-02-09T16:07:29","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T16:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/how-to-pick-a-blog-niche-45-profitable-blog-niche-ideas-examples\/"},"modified":"2024-05-24T19:41:53","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T19:41:53","slug":"blog-niche-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/blog-niche-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pick a Blog Niche (+45 Profitable Blog Niche Ideas & Examples)"},"content":{"rendered":"
When it comes to starting a blog<\/a>, one of the most common questions people undoubtedly ask is how to pick a blog niche <\/em>or what is the best blog niche<\/em> out there?<\/p>\n I've seen this type of question pop up on forums countless times, and I've even gotten a few emails asking for advice over the past 2 years.<\/p>\n Now, I will say there is no cookie-cutter method for choosing a blog niche. However, this is probably the most important part in starting a blog, and there are quite a few things to consider.<\/p>\n So, this post is going to tackle the topic of how to choose a blog niche, as well as some blog niche ideas for 2020 to help inspire you.<\/p>\n A niche is defined<\/a> as a “distinct section of a market.” In terms of blogging, a niche is basically the topics you decide to write about on your blog.<\/p>\n Picking a blog niche is a frequently discussed topic because it sets the entire outline for the future of your blog. Plus, there are a number of things to consider when making this decision.<\/p>\n Bloggers often talk about the concept of “niching down<\/strong>” when deciding to start a blog. There are two main reasons why this is very valuable advice:<\/p>\n Scaleability<\/strong> – As a single person operation, it's unlikely you'll be able to cover multiple niches with your writing in a timely manner. In other words, if you write about multiple topics, your blog will have very skeletal categories for a long time.<\/p>\n Readability <\/strong>– It is very difficult to build a readership that shares the exact same interests as you if you write about a wide range of topics. Choosing a blog niche helps narrow your focus and attract a specific audience more easily.<\/p>\n So, that, in a nutshell, is why it's a good idea to pick a blog niche.<\/p>\n Time to break down some other important considerations.<\/p>\n Before selecting a niche and launching your blog, there are 7 questions I suggest spending some time on.<\/p>\n Write out the answers if you need, and take a few days to think things over. Don't be afraid to ask people for their advice as well or to leave a comment on this post!<\/p>\n If you're already prepared to launch your blog, you can also checkout SiteGround's affordable hosting plans<\/a> to get the ball rolling!<\/p>\n A lot of people think the most important aspect about choosing your blogging niche is if you love the subject or not<\/strong>.<\/p>\n This is a factor, but, it's actually not the most important one.<\/p>\n Undoubtedly, the most important factor in picking a niche for your blog is if you are an authority or not <\/strong>(or if you can become one).<\/p>\n Here's the thing: Google, the absolute best source of blogging traffic out there, gets more competitive every single day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Additionally, author authority is one of Google's most important ranking factors.<\/p>\n Google uses EAT, or Expertise, Authoritativeness, <\/em>and Trust<\/em>, in their ranking algorithm. If you aren't an authority, it will inevitably be harder to rank on Google with your blog posts.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you think about it, this is absolutely fair. After all, you wouldn't want to search for health advice and find content on the first page of Google that isn't authoritative.<\/p>\n Now, you don't necessarily have to be an authority before starting your blog or picking a blog niche. This is because you can become an authority in your topic over time (depending on your niche)<\/p>\n For me, a major turning point in getting my blog off the ground was having my phone farming guide<\/a> rank #1 on Google. <\/p>\n Personal finance is a very competitive niche. However, by actually buying phones and running a phone farm during my time in college (and publishing honest income reports), I became an authority in that field.<\/p>\n Google rewarded me, I got dozens of free backlinks from people mentioning that post, and my overall authority in the whole “passive income apps<\/a>” world grew as well. I now rank well for quite a few app related posts.<\/p>\nWhat Is A Blog Niche? – Why You Need To Pick One<\/strong><\/h2>\n
How To Choose A Blog Niche – 7 Important Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n
1. Are You An Authority (Or Can You Become ONe?)<\/strong><\/h3>\n