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Is Tech Getting Boring?

Finishing up my reading for the evening, I came across this serendipitous tweet .* Intrigued (well done, Mr. Rosoff), I clicked the link, noting it was to Business Insider , a publication for which I have decidedly complicated feelings**. In any case,…

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Infographic – #InternetofThings Primer by AIG

This infographic covers some of the basic benefits that are expected from the Internet of Things era.   Dr Shawn DuBravac created the infographic for AIG. One interesting note is the cost reduction on devices – the infographic notes how accelerometer…

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3 Tips On Finding Your Blogging Niche

3 Tips On Finding Your Blogging Niche

 

Finding your blogging niche should be one of the aspects of blogging which the blogger carefully considers before starting a blog. This is especially important if the blogging is being done for the purpose of financial compensation. Ideally a blog owner should select a blog subject about which they are passionate and knowledgeable. However, bloggers should also carefully consider the direct competition as well as the purpose of the blog before starting their blog. This article will discuss these considerations in greater detail in an attempt to assists bloggers in choosing a subject for a new blog. This information is applicable to both bloggers who are completely new to blogging as well as experienced bloggers who are considering starting a new blog.

Isolating Your Interests

One of the first considerations for a new blogger is his personal interests. This is important because a blogger who is passionate and knowledgeable about a particular subject will not only have an easy time coming up with ideas for new blog posts but will also likely be highly successful. This success will likely be attributable to the fact that blog visitors can sense his passion for the subject matter and greatly appreciate the knowledgeable posts which are informative and accurate.

The interests of the blogger may run the gamut from subjects which are widely popular to subjects which are of interest to only a small subset of the population. However, there will likely be interested readers regardless of the subject of the blog. Therefore bloggers are not discouraged from opting to blog about even the most obscure subjects. However, bloggers who are seeking financial gain through high blog traffic should consider selecting a topic which appeals to a larger audience.

Evaluating the Competition

Once a blogger has selected one or more subjects he is considering for a blog, it is time to begin evaluating the competition. This includes viewing other blogs covering the same subject matter. This will not only give the blogger a good indication of whether or not the market is already saturated with blogs on this subject and the quality of the existing blogs on this subject. Based on this information the blogger can make an informed decision about whether or not he feels capable of competing for blog traffic with the existing blogs.

Considering the Purpose of the Blog

Another important consideration for bloggers is the purpose of the blogs. Blogs can be created for a variety of reasons including financial compensation, personal use or to promote a cause. Bloggers who are starting a blog for personal use may only wish to consider their own interests when starting a blog because they are not likely seeking high blog traffic. However, bloggers who are creating a blog for purposes of generating a profit or promoting a cause do have to consider factors such as the ability to generate blog traffic. In these cases the blogger should choose a subject which appeals to a large audience. Additionally, the Internet should not already be saturated with blogs on this subject because it will likely be difficult for the new blog to garner a share of blog traffic. Finally, blog owners should consider the quality of the blog they are capable of creating on a particular subject. The blogger should choose a subject where he is confident he can not only make regular posts but also ensure these posts are original, informative and interesting.

4 Interesting Ideas To Work From Home

4 Interesting Ideas To Work From Home
Photo by Sean MacEntee

Starting your own home-based business can bring a lot of questions to your mind and the many available options can seem overwhelming. Now the internet has made the way for easy communication between people around the world, leading to an increased inclination towards different home-based work and businesses. It was a very common concept that mainly housewives and retired people take up work from home jobs but now the overall idea has changed a lot and even young people and entrepreneurs are finding their interest in to work from home.

Working from home have evolved to some of the most lucrative small business ventures. But finding out the most appropriate business or job that would suit you and let you earn some income is actually difficult at times. The work from home business trends are continuously changing with rocket speed, so keeping in with the newest trends. There are many effective and interesting ideas to work from home opportunities and earn money.

Virtual Assistants:

Giving administrative, marketing and technical support from home are some of the services that the virtual assistants provide. Different service providers hire them to answer calls and manage the calendar. This particular profession is growing in popularity as firms look to cut costs and outsource administrative functions.

So if you think you have good administrative skills and great organizational power, this is the right job for you. You may seek work using your own connections or consult the Virtual Assistant organization or association who can help you get started and connect with the clients.

Professional Bloggers:

Professional blogging can be a great way of making money from the comfort of your own home.It is something that some people take as an online diary. This profession involves no start-up costs and is a great way of turning self-expression into income. But it also requires control over many online arenas like content creation, self-promotion and search engine optimization. You would be able to earn money from blogging with proper patient and skilled writing.

Personal Trainer:

Most of the people nowadays are health conscious and wants to keep a good routine of diet and physical fitness workouts. A large part of the population is eager to invest in staying in shape and fit. So this can be good news for the professionally trained personal trainers as they could making this a source of income. If you are a personal trainer or have such skills you can visit clients in their homes and work with fitness centers.

Home Based Food Business:

The business of food production from home is a very controlled and difficult task, but if you have a taste for the same you can surely put it up. So before you start a home based business for food processing or production you would have to understand the rules and regulations that governs the entire production process.

So the right skills and passion for business would make your home based business successful.