The Key Elements To Starting An Online Business - Niche Research Tools
Author: J.P.Rouse
The 3 key elements to starting an online business are learning how to use niche research tools, keyword research tools and planning. Have you been going broke purchasing the newest greatest research tools? Have you defined the most profitable website concept for your online business? Have you created a site blueprint on which to build your business?
Building an online business is not an overnight sensation. It takes time, patience and research. If you possess these qualities and are serious; then the following free research tools will help you achieve your dreams and aspirations.
When you learn how to use Google's niche research tools and keyword research tools you'll have a jump on the competition within your niche and find your content ranking highly in the search engine result pages.
One of the most unforgettable moments in your online business will be finding your keyword phrase and website ranked on page one in Google. It was for me; and I still get excited when I find my content ranked highly in the search results.
Unless you already have an idea or business that you plan on promoting the best place to start is by checking out Google's trends to see what people are searching for most today. This is not the most popular searches - its a record of whats hot today.
I'd start out by setting up a spread sheet and naming it something memorable like:
Niche Research Tools Results.
Make notes on topics that you are familiar with and are passionate about. All you're doing right now is defining some niches that you find appealing. If you find some niches of interest in the trends add them to your list.
Once you've built a list of half dozen or a dozen potential niches log into Google and do a search for each keyword or keyword phrase. This is where I'm going to show you one of the coolest niche research tools.
For demonstration purposes lets pick the niche keyword computer repair. Log in to Google, type computer repair in the search box and click Google Search.
Now click the options tab in the upper left corner.
And here's Google's niche research tools cool wonder wheel. Click on wonder wheel now.
Notice how the main keyword/niche is the hub of the wheel and there are 8 spokes connected to the wheel. These are more great keywords that you may want to use in your website or blog. In this demonstration and research exercise Computer Repair is the main theme.
The spokes represent sub topics or future tiers/pages. If any of these keywords appeal to you for your site add them to a new column in your niche research tools spreadsheet. Sometimes you may find a keyword phrase from one of the spokes that interest you even more than your main theme. Possibly it would make a better niche. Add it to your first list and repeat the process.
The wonder wheel will dig even deeper into this potential niche by simply clicking one of the spokes for a new wheel. The wonder wheel does not narrow down the keyword popularity. It is only a tool for finding more related keywords to the main search term.
Next go back to your niche research tools spreadsheet and do a Google search for each keyword phrase wrapped in quotes. In the upper right hand side of the page will be a number representing the search volume for that keyword phrase as a direct match.
Start a new column in your spreadsheet and record the results for each keyword phrase. Now add each keyword phrase into Google's Keyword Tool. Observe the search volume for each keyword and if you find more keywords that are related to your niche that interest you add them to your list. Be sure to check the search volume on these words too.
The final step would be to figure out who your real competition is. You can find that information by reading my article on keyword popularity research.
The goal in using niche research tools is to find keywords that are high in demand ( search volume) and low in supply.
You now should have a nice list of potential niche keywords, sub keywords ( tier 2 pages) and the information needed to weed and prune your list leaving you with a website blueprint.
All that's left for you to do is start writing keyword focused content and who knows you may find your content listed number one in Google as early as next week.
Building an online business is a process. Keyword research and niche research are essential steps that you need to take. The time you spend now will pay huge dividends down the road.
My suggestion is to do some research on the subject before starting. Check with your local Chamber of Commerce, the Secretary of State, the Small Business Administration. Read up on it — go to your local library, check Amazon, etc. Write a business plan — there are plenty of books available on this subject.
Prior to investing your time, money & effort into an online business name, it is strongly advised that comprehensive research be conducted to ensure that the name you’re interested in is truly available.
This entails searching the pending & registered Federal and State trademark files as well as the US National Common-Law files. Then, if clear, you can decide if you would like to file for a Federal or a State trademark.
Research is needed to make sure your trade name is legally available, before opening, before expansion, before incorporation or before designing your logo. Similarities in sound, appearance and meaning affect you too!
There are 16+ million trade names in use in the United States. Similar names matter, if close in sound, appearance or meaning. Similar names in related classes, distribution channels and customer matter too. You are affected by Common Law use (14 million), State Trademarks (500,000) and Federal Trademarks (2 million).
How do you go about starting an online business?
I am interested in starting a business online but not sure where to start. Can you please giv me some insight. Thanks
I don’t know anything about tarot and astrology but I started an online business not so long ago and the main issues were:
1. Building a website that works intuitively
2. Marketing the website so that the right people now about it so I can make sales
3. Apart from that, to make it legal you need a legal entity
I used a mob called Business Switch in Sydney and they were really helpful in guiding me through the important issues (there are quite a few) when starting a business. They also do it for a fixed price which was good because you hear lots of stories of people getting ripped off when starting a business.
Good luck with it.
Starting an online entertainment business online can u help?
I am planning on starting an entertainment(mainly tarot and astrology readings) business and will be charging clients a fee of less that 20 bucks. What is the first thing that I MUST do in order to start a business like this online? I need it to be 100% legal and not a scam. I am honest and would not like to be labeled a Scam artist! Thx in advance.
How to start online business? Do you have to register or pay before starting an online business? Is it free?
Do you need a business license to do business online? Or do you have to register or pay for a certain fee to start online business? And also, what are the steps to start begin an online business?
Imagine building a website that you have designed through a program available online. This program takes you step by step and allows you to build any website that you can dream of, even several if you wish. Next, imagine this program helping you to get ranked high on the search engines, saving you money. You can get targeted traffic to your website for free. My wife and I are using this amazing program to promote our business. I would love to share more info about it. Email me at robertbreitling@yahoo.com or see more info through my Yahoo Answers Profile page. I hope this helps.
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I am starting an Online Business, Not sure what to Register my business as, Can someone give me advice?
I am new to the whole legal side of Starting a Business, Me and my Fiance are doing this together and before I open up the website I want to be sure to have the Company Registered so everything is Legit. I will be selling Collectible products and Home Decor Products.
What type of Business is best for me to Register it under?
Limited Liability Company?
Sole Proprietor?
Partnership?
Which one is best for us and why?
Any information is highly appreciated.
Thank You
Well you have two things gonig on … 1 is the “business” end of the buisiness, and the other is the “online” end.
You need to go through the local and state regulations to setup and register your buisness first. Look at http://www.sba.gov to get started in the right direction.
Website piece … comes later … but you want to find a name. Your website name can be totally different then your business name, but to get started with registering an online name and getting web hosting i’d strongly recommend http://www.godaddy.com.
If you need a website, seek someone professional to get it up and running. Believe me, in the web biz … you get what you pay for. But you have to balance the cost for the functionality you seek. A good website with all the bells & whistles will run you aroun 1.5K to 3K. Anything cheaper, and you’re better off doing it yourself to get the results you want.
Yes there are,
Australian Privacy Law, Link 1 below.
Australian Anti Spam Laws Link 2 Below
Home business regulations Australia Link 3 below
Internet censorship, law and policy (world) link 4 below
Media Ownership Regulation in Australia Link 5 below
Plenty to read if this was a serious question.
Are there any requirements or regulations that I should know of before starting an online business?
I’m starting an online clothing store. Are there legal and administrative requirements or local, state or federal government regulations that I should know of before starting my business?
I live in the Barossa Valley, South Australia