What is Niche blogging?
Wikipedia states that niche blogging is the act of creating a blog with the intent of using it to market a particular niche.
The question you might be asking yourself is what exactly is your blogs niche?
The answers are as limiting as your imagination.
My blog: www.loveselfentirely.com to some markets the personal blog niche. I don’t really focus on a particular aspect or topic but I pretty much blog about things that I’m currently battling with or inspired by. I try to keep everything in a friendly, girlfriend-y vibe because that’s how I carry myself in my day to day life. That style seems to be working quite well for me.
But that niche may not be what you want to work with. If that isn’t, then you have a wide variety of niches to work yourself into. From blog building to personal development to fashion, if you are passionate about a certain topic; I’m sure there is a niche out there for you.
Of course some niches are more popular than others; if you want to blog about celebrity gossip, fashion, blogging or personal development; you will have your work cut out for you but don’t let the countless smattering of blogs deter you!
The key is NOT the fact you are blogging about a particular topic but what do YOU (the savvy blogger) bring to the table that the other fellow bloggers aren’t? It could be that you have some “insider info”, you have a design idea (watch how you share the info—especially if it’s mind blowing!), or you write with a unique, witty style. I will be honest, when I can get sucked into a persons writing style and identify with them (I could be reading about the mating habits of rodents—trust me, I’ve gotten sucked into some odd blog readings but I digress), it may be the subject matter that gets someone to stumble upon your blog but your writing style, I guarantee will keep them there!
So, to everyone out there finding your niche, don’t rush it; unless you know without a doubt what topic you are passionate about. Sometimes, it’ll be revealed in the process of blogging; you’ll just have to wait it out and see. After all, there are countless of bloggers blogging but not each one sees the same story the same way. That’s what makes niche blogging so expandable, the options will always be endless if you put your mind too it!


















Comment by Desi @ TheItalianVoice on 17 July 2008:
This topic is very interesting for me, I look forward to read more and more and to learn from you, Cynthia. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Comment by Jennifer on 19 July 2008:
When I was deciding on a blog topic, I knew I loved pop culture and entertainment, but also knew there were thousands of blogs on those topics already. But I found my niche. I had always a had an extra bond with my teens through pop culture. I loved keeping up with the same TV shows, music, etc. and we spent a lot of time discussing them. I thought I could share this knowledge and add in the technology of how to keep up with pop culture also and Connect with your teens through pop culture and technology http://connectwithyourteens.blogspot.com/ was born.
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Comment by Trisha on 26 July 2008:
I agree with you about not rushing with trying to find a niche. I think if a person is new to blogging it can be a very good idea to get a free hosted blog somewhere first and just start writing and get a feel for it before you commit to something.
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