The first most important thing and one of the key ingredients to really making it in online selling is choosing a niche. A niche is something that lots of demand but few providers. Finding a niche isn't always easy, it takes time and persistence to find the right product to sell.
You also have to know why you pick a niche to sell things online. I suggest, pick some topics that you're passionate about and see if there is a market for them. The reason I say things that you're passionate about is because if you pick something that you love doing you will not have any problem putting in the necessary time and effort that needed to build that area.
To check if there is a market, you can check out magazine stores, Amazon, Ebay, and also you can the keyword from google or adwords keyword tool to see if people are searching for topics in that niche.
To get you thinking, and to give you a few inspiring ideas, we have researched 5 product niche ideas to share with you.
While some niche ideas might seem abstract to newbie sellers, that is exactly what a great niche is - very precise and seemingly difficult to source.
Niche Item #1: Heart Rate Monitors
These are used by athletes and gym bunnies or by people who need to keep an eye on their heart rate.
Why they are an exciting niche item:
- They have a 75% success rate on eBay
- They are lightweight and easy to ship and store
- One size fits all
Niche Item #2: Plus Size Shoes
Many big-foot's out there find it very difficult to find shoes that will fit them comfortably from regular retail stores.
Why they are an exciting niche item:
- While these are commonly made by popular shoe makers, stores often order only a handful of pairs in larger sizes, which means that more and more, our big-footed friends must turn to buying online to get what they need.
- They have a high success rate on eBay (women's size 11 sell at 61.9% and men's size 14 at 75%
- Both men and women alike can require plus size shoes (Hot tip: women's size 11+ high heels could make a great little niche)
Niche Item #3: Plus Size Maternity Wear
Why they are an exciting niche item:
- Maternity and baby gear always works because people are always going to have babies, so you'll never run out of customers.
- Clothing items are easy to ship as they light and not fragile.
- It is a profitable niche item.
Niche Item #4: Military Insignia
Collectibles make great niches, you can dig really deep to find the best ones. They are also perfect for people who are interested in them, you'll find it much easier and much more rewarding when you sell something you enjoy.
To really niche it up, go for US military insignia from the Vietnam War which is big on eBay.
Why they are an exciting niche item:
- It rarely dates or goes out of fashion
- There are so many sub-niches to discover like Russian war medals and World War 2 helmets.
Niche Item #5: Antique Clocks
Why they are an exciting niche item:
- You'll appeal to both collectors and home decorators
- They have an eBay success rate of over 67%
- You can often pick these up very cheaply from flea markets and yard sales, then sell them on to make a profit
Niche items are the way to go for newbie sellers and there are so many out there to keep you interested and best of all, make you money.
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