🏝 How to Pick a Profitable Niche (If You Actually Want to Get Paid)
Too many people pick a niche because it sounds cool… then realize their “income plan” is selling $12 coffee mugs on Amazon for $0.47 a pop. If you want your niche to actually pay the bills, you have to flip the script: 1️⃣ Start With Offers That Actually Pay Before you decide what to make content about, figure out what pays well. Look for products and programs that: - Pay 20%+ commission or $20+ per sale - Offer recurring commissions (monthly/yearly) - Have consistent demand all year 💡 High-payout categories: - Software/SaaS – productivity tools, design apps, marketing platforms, security software - Digital Products – courses, templates, memberships, educational bundles - Subscriptions – insurance, premium travel apps, membership communities 2️⃣ Pick Your Audience, Then Your Topic Don’t start with “I want to do travel” or “I like fitness.” Instead, ask: “Who buys these kinds of products over and over, and what problems do they have?” Example: - A business owner who needs tools to run their company remotely - A hobbyist who’s willing to invest in training to level up - A traveler who spends money on planning, booking, and staying connected 3️⃣ Create Buyer-Driven Content Likes and views don’t pay rent — purchases do. Focus on content that naturally leads to affiliate clicks: - Tutorials (“How to…”) - Comparisons (“X vs. Y — which is better for ___?”) - Best-of lists (“Top 5 tools for ___ in 2025”) 4️⃣ Go Narrow, But Deep Choose a micro-niche where you can make dozens of posts/videos without running out of ideas. - Not just “travel,” but “eco-friendly travel gear for long-term explorers” - Not just “fitness,” but “at-home workout tools for busy professionals” 5️⃣ Rule of Thumb 🚫 Don’t build a niche around products that barely pay or sell once. ✅ Do build around products with high margins and repeat purchases so one customer can pay you again and again without extra work. Bottom line: The niche is just the wrapper — the income comes from the products.