Day 1: How to Find a Niche That Pays $10k/Month (3 Simple Filters)

The $3.26 Wake-Up Call: Why Your Niche is Killing Your Blog

Let me tell you a story you’ll hate. Two years ago, I spent 6 months writing 63 blog posts about “budget travel tips.” My reward? A grand total of $3.26 from AdSense and a crushing sense of failure.

Why? I followed the worst advice ever: “Write about your passion!”

Turns out, passion without profit is a recipe for burnout. My “travel tips” niche was oversaturated, under-monetized, and frankly, boring to Google. But then I discovered the 3 Simple Filters that helped me pivot to a niche earning $10k/month—and today, I’ll hand you the same blueprint.

The 3 Deadly Niche Mistakes (That 99% of Bloggers Make)

Mistake #1: Chasing “Passion” Like a Puppy Chasing Cars

Why It Fails: Passion alone won’t pay your bills. You might love writing about medieval poetry or cloud formations, but if no one’s spending money on it, your blog will starve.

• Example: Amazon sells 32x more yoga mats than poetry books. Even “yoga” is too broad—but “prenatal yoga for plus-size moms”? That’s a niche with buyers.
• The Fix: Ask: “Would someone swipe their credit card for this?”
  • Validate:
    • Check for paid products (eBooks, courses, physical goods).
    • Search Udemy, Etsy, or Amazon for your niche. No products? Red flag. 🚩

Mistake #2: Ignoring the Competition Trap

Why It Fails:

• Too Hot: “Make money online” has 2.3 million Google results. You’ll drown in a sea of SEO-optimized giants.
• Too Cold: “17th-century French tapestry restoration” has 12 results. No demand = no dollars.
• The Sweet Spot: “Biohacking for Night Shift Nurses” has 280 results—a goldmine of unmet needs.

How to Audit Competition for Free:

1. Google Search: Type your niche + “blog” (e.g., “vegan meal prep blog”).
2. Check Domains: If the first page has sites like Healthline or Forbes, run.
3. Engagement: Look for blogs with active comments. No comments? No community.

Mistake #3: Overcomplicating Validation

Why It Fails: New bloggers waste $200/month on tools like Ahrefs, then quit.
My Free Validation Stack:

1. Google Trends: Type your niche. Is the interest stable or spiking?
   • ✅ Good: “Outdoor projectors” has steady 5-year growth.
   • ❌ Bad: “NFT art” crashed after 2022.
2. Amazon Best Sellers: Does your niche have 100+ products?
   • Example: “Camping gear” → 50,000+ products. Narrow to “lightweight tents for backpacking.”
3. Reddit/Quora: Search “[niche] + Reddit.” Are people asking for solutions?
   • Goldmine Thread: “How do I keep my outdoor projector from overheating?”

The 3-Step Filter System (Find Your $10k Niche in 1 Hour)

Step 1: Profit Potential – Follow the Money

Action Plan:

1. Amazon Detective Work:
   • Go to Amazon Best Sellers.
   • Search your niche. Example: “Outdoor projectors” shows 500+ products, including $1,500 models.
   • Green Flag: High reviews + multiple brands = proven demand.
2. Google Trends Time Machine:
   • Avoid volatile niches like “cryptocurrency.” Look for 5-year stability.

Step 2: Passion + Expertise – The Sustainability Test

Action Plan:
Rate yourself on these questions (1 = nope, 10 = hell yes):

1. “Could I write 50 blog posts about this?”
   • Example: “Industrial HVAC repair” sounds dull, but if you’re curious about engineering, it’s a $200/hour consulting niche.
2. “Would I binge-watch YouTube tutorials on this topic?”
   • No? Pick something else. Burnout is real.

Pro Tip: Combine passion with profit:

• Love and Profit: “Sustainable skincare for eczema” (50k monthly searches + $50 serums).
• Profit Only: “B2B SaaS tax software” (dry but lucrative).

Step 3: Competition Sweet Spot – The Goldilocks Rule

10-Minute Google Audit:

1. Search Your Niche Keyword: E.g., “vegan meal prep for college students.”
2. Analyze Results:
   • Too Hot: 10+ sites with Domain Authority (DA) >50.
   • Too Cold: No forums, Reddit threads, or YouTube tutorials.
   • Just Right: 3-5 blogs with DA 20–40 and active comments.
3. Check “People Also Ask”:
   • Example: If “How to store vegan meals in a dorm fridge?” pops up, you’ve struck gold.

Case Study:

• Old Niche: “Tech Gadgets” (DA 60+ competitors, RPM $4).
• New Niche: “Outdoor projectors” (2 competitors, RPM $18).
• Result: Tripled affiliate sales in 3 months.

Case Study: How I Turned $3.26into$10k/Month

Old Niche: “Tech Gadgets” (RPM: $4, drowned in competition).
New Niche: “Projectors for Outdoor Movie Nights” (using the 3 filters):

• Profit Check: 500+ Amazon products + trending on Google Trends.
• Passion Check: I geek out over backyard movie setups.
• Competition Check: Only 2 blogs dominated the space.
  Result: RPM jumped to 18. Affiliate sales tripled. 10K/month..

Your Homework: The 1-Hour Niche Audit

1. Brainstorm 5 Ideas: Use the formula:
   • “Audience who need specific solution.”
   • Example: “Single moms who need 15-minute vegan dinners.”
2. Validate with Free Tools:
   • Spend 10 minutes on Amazon + Google Trends for 2 ideas.
3. Pick Your Winner: Choose the niche with the best profit-passion-competition balance.

FAQs: Your Doubts, Demolished

Q: What if I’m not an expert?
A: Curiosity > credentials. Document your learning journey (e.g., “How I Mastered Skincare in 30 Days”).

Q: What if my niche is too broad?
A: Slice it! “Skincare” → “acne solutions for women over 40”. Fewer competitors, higher ad rates.

Q: How do I know if I’m ‘passionate enough’?
A: Can you talk about it for 10 minutes without yawning? Yes? Good.

Q: Can I change my niche later?
A: Yes! Start with “outdoor gear,” then pivot to “budget camping for families”.

Q: What if my niche has NO products on Amazon?
A: Check Etsy (digital printables) or ClickBank (info products). No buyers? Abandon ship.

Tomorrow’s Teaser: The Spy Tools That Unlocked 50k Visitors

“Day 2: The Exact Tools I Use to Spy on My Competitors (Free + Paid)”

• Steal their traffic strategies, keywords, and content templates—ethically.
• Sneak Peek: How I reverse-engineered a competitor’s viral Pinterest pin.

CTA: “Ready to become a niche ninja? Hit reply with your top 2 ideas—I’ll help you pick the winner!”. If you a new here then must read this blog.