How to Create a Niche Site that Brings in $500/Month

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In vlog #9 I show you step by step how to create an affiliate niche site that will bring in $500 a month.

SEE WHY IN 2020 I’M STARTING ANOTHER NICHE SITE:
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SOME UPDATES ON HOW TO APPROACH STARTING A NICHE SITE:
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The steps to building a niche site that we cover in the video:

Step #1: Write out as many niche site ideas as you can, using your interests as a starting point.

Step #2: Narrow down niche based on the following criteria:

-Wide array of products you can review and discuss
-Higher price, lower volume
-Are there affiliate programs with good commissions?
-Are people currently making money?
-Could you write 100 articles on the topic?

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Step #3: Setup your site using this tutorial:
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Step #4: Start creating content. Here’s a good outline to get you going:
-Write 5 articles reviewing 5 of the most popular items in your niche
-Write 3 in depth tutorials on your niche (How to _______)
-Write 3 list posts
Repeat

Step #5: Sign up for affiliate programs relating to your niche

Step #6: Do keyword research to find 5-10 of the best key terms/products to try and rank for

Step #7: Install Yoast SEO for WordPress and do on site SEO for all posts and pages. Also review “The Backlinking Strategy that Works.” Some of this borders on the spammy realm, but pick and choose what you like. I used a lot of these general concepts when I got going with my first niche site.