Finding a Niche Market

If you are struggling on finding a niche market this series of articles will help you. It’s all about finding the hot niche markets.

So here's the deal on finding a niche market. I know it seems really tough at first, but after a while, it's easy to realize that there really is more opportunity than you even have time for.

This has been said many times before, but the biggest thing to focus on is to really try to find things that are already popular and identify what people are already buying. I can't stress this enough!

You can take pretty much any industry, and will probably find certain products within that industry that are VERY popular. Don't discount physical products either, and there's just a massive affiliate world outside of Clickbank. For some physical products, the payout percentages are often less than info products, but that just means you can either start with higher priced products, or for low priced ones, find ultra cheap traffic. And take somewhat higher priced products for example, if you don't think that people will readily drop $300, $500, or even $1000 or more for something like a pair of shoes online...think again!

So again, focusing on things that people are already interested in buying, let me give some examples....

Take some industries/markets to start with. Let me just throw some stuff out.....travel, satellite TV, HD, purses!, women's shoes, online dating, health supplements, sports, ringtones, real estate, gambling, backpacking, wine, etc.....or some more specifics....high end guitar amps, accessories and software for apple computers, vintage/punk clothing, Hello Kitty stuff, fantasy baseball, condo/timeshare swaps, MMORPG like WOW or Runescape, Webkinz, Ducati parts and gear, etc. Tons and tons of stuff to be found that's popular!

Now, let me give you an example as to how you can approach this stuff. Take a market like say....purses. Dig around...what's popular? Maybe take some of the higher end stuff and drill down. Louis Vuitton, Coach, etc. Pick out Coach, which I know is popular(my wife has the credit card receipts to prove that!). You can easily find that out by digging around...there's even HUGE purse forums. So what does something like Coach have going on right now? There's a new line on their homepage...Signature Cotton. What are women saying? do they like them? Which ones? A scan on Ebay indicates the Signature Cotton Carly bag is pretty popular. So there's one to maybe start with and build keywords for. "Buy Coach Signature Cotton Carly Handbag". So then what you can do is build a price shopping page, showing where to get the best price, what's available on eBay (they give their affiliates data feeds), who has free shipping, etc. That's just one example.

Also, keep your eyes open as you go around to stores. For example....specialty high end music equipment. I know the shop owner of a local guitar store. I simply asked him what's hot and selling well right now. He told me about some brands I'd never heard of before, that are selling like crazy and in high demand. Bam! Go home...do some more research and build some landing pages for entire product lines! Sometimes, you could even cut your own little private affiliate deal with local shop owners.

Finding a niche market isn't so hard...but how do you promote to it? My next article in this series (to be published here) looks into this in more depth.

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How T-Shirts Have Become A Big Part of Our Wardrobe

A trusty T-shirts is sometimes like a true friend and can be with us for a very long time. They are often among our most prized possessions. Depending on how we came by it.

What makes them so likable is that they're great for adults or child and seem to be great everywhere. Kids might enjoy a funky t-shirts with their favorite designs or slogans on them and the same could apply to adults as well.

Many clothing companies offer an extensive range of band and artist related t-shirts. You can also get a big selection of comedy, fancy and party time t-shirts online. As with all clothing tendency of fashion and shopping styles are constantly changing and so do which style of t-shirts are in and out of style.

Band t-shirts are among the most popular of all and one reason may be that there are thousands of clothing stores that endorse and sell musical clothing. That and the fact that these types of t-shirts are so easy to take care of, and are very comfortable to wear.

The t-shirt wearing subculture seems to be shunned sometimes because of some of the things that some of the t-shirts endorse. However, even though there are some distasteful one's out there, there are also some really great ones as well.

Band t-shirts originally started to gain popularity back in the sixties when bands started to travel around the world performing and playing to larger and larger crowds. As the audiences grew so did the number of outlets where t-shirts from these mega concerts could be acquired. Stores began to offer wider varieties of design and styles for customers to purchase. These days you can buy virtually any band t-shirt from just about anywhere in the world right in your local mall. No matter which country you live in.

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Rock and Punk Bands Logos and Names

The Ramones. It seems that they were inspired by Paul McCartney, who used Ramone as a surname; then all the members of the band adopted this surname despite not being related. The logo was designed by Arturo Vega, sometime in the 70s; the concept was based on the Seal of the President of United States of America. The names of the band members replace the original legend around the eagle which holds an apple tree branch and a baseball bat instead of the olive tree branch and the arrows. Vega's inspiration came after seen them performing in Washington DC.

The Who. While brainstorming for a band name, someone proposed 'the who' because apparently that was the most common question every time someone came up with a name. In 1964, Brian Pike sketched a logo which embraced the zeitgeist of the time: 'Unity' and an 'Uplifting edge', the two 'h's linked together recreate the first feeling, while the arrow does so for the second.

AC / DC. The name was taken literally from a sewing machine, as something related to power -Alternative Current/Direct Current; others claim that it means 'Anti-Christ Devil's Children'. As a close friend of the band, Gerard Huerta came up with a recycled version of his own Blue Oyster Clut's logo lettering, adding up the lightning strike.

Led Zeppelin. It was Keith Moon who somehow came up with the name; while talking about the new project, he said it should go over like a lead balloon. The Angel logo was inspired on William Rimmer's 'Evening of the fall of the Day', which is incarnation of Apollo, the Greek god of the music. This figure was originally intended to characterize their record label 'Swan Song' but ended up being a distinctive band logo.

Iron Maiden. The Iron Maiden was a torture device, similar to a cabinet, where the victim remained standing while being interrogated and stabbed; the most famous one looked alike to Mary, the mother of Jesus. The stylish style used in the band-name logo reminds the endings of a V-shaped guitar, which was another characteristic element of the band. The band also used to include a mascot in their tours and albums covers called 'Eddie'.

Guns N Roses. The name is a direct allusion to Traccii and Axl's surnames Guns and Rose. And so is the logo, a beautifully achieved arrangement of guns and roses.

The Rolling Stones. It is accepted that the band was named after a song by Muddy Waters. The pop art pair of lips and tongue is by far the most recognized band logo ever. Originally drafted by John Pasche in 1971 and included hidden away in the cover for 'Sticky Fingers', it sooner became the icon of the band.

The Sex Pistols. The name was introduced by McLaren who used to own a punk clothing shop called 'sex'. Jamie Reid's anti-esthetical collage made of pieces of newspapers forming the band's name went accordingly with the band's ideology, anarchy.

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Your Age and Women's Petite Clothing

Even though you may have enjoyed wearing punk outfits during your teen years, eventually you will be interested in other clothing styles. In many cases, this may involve shopping for a whole new wardrobe. Therefore, before you start looking around a local department store, it may be of help to decide what kind of changes you want to make.

Without a question, women of all age wear denim trousers. Irregardless of whether you wear jean pants while shopping, or out on a casual date, you will always feel comfortable in them. On the other hand, your choice of pant styles may change dramatically. In particular, as you age, you may be more inclined to choose stretch denim, as well as do away with bell bottoms and baggy hips. In a similar way, discount jerseys, t-shirts, and knit sweaters are always bound to be part of your wardrobe. That said, if you enjoy screen printed garments, you may favor different kinds of images as you get older.

Perhaps it will seem like your interest in blouse styles is always changing. In particular, when you are younger, you may gravitate toward shiny fabrics, as well as tight fitting garments. On the other hand, as you approach middle age, deep V necks, or flower print fabrics may be of more interest. As you settle into your later years, you may find that pastels or solid colored blouses are more to your liking.

If you enjoy wearing dresses and skirts, you may find that your sense of style will change, but not as dramatically as you would expect. As an example, if you enjoyed wearing mini skirts in your teens, you will probably still be wearing them into your 30's. On the other hand, once you hit 40, it may be time to start wearing knee or ankle length garments. As may be expected, you may also find yourself shifting away from shiny fabrics, and towards more demure colors and styles.

When it comes to boots, you may find that your interest in them comes and goes. As an example, you may enjoy wearing boots with heels while you are in your 20's and 30's. By the time you are in your 40's, you may be more inclined to wear dress shoes, or even moccasin sandals. In a similar way, you are likely to find that your taste in coats is likely to shift from leathers to wools.

If you enjoy looking through fashion catalogs, you are sure to get a number of ideas about what kinds of fashions you will be drawn to as you age. As may be expected, you will also find pictures online that will indicate what women of different ages prefer to wear. That said, each person develops in a different way, as do fashion trends. Therefore, even though women in their 40's may not wear punk clothing now, it may be fashionable to do so by the time you reach that age.

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Latest Punk Clothing

Are you ready to put a different type of style into your life? If you are into punk clothing is going to be the type of clothing that will fit your style. for the cuts, the off the shoulder looks, and the inclusion of leather in your clothing, punk clothing is going to set your style, set you out from the crowd, and put you in the scene you want to be in.

Every era is accompanied by a fashion trend and the 80's are one of them. This is because it was during the 80's when the world saw very distinct fashion trends. Some of these include the popularity of black and white striped shirts and shirts with floral prints in the 80's, which recently have also made a comeback, especially among punk rock artists. Another example is the recent popularity of big earrings, belts and other accessories, which were also distinct to the 80?s, which are used to make the people wearing them stand out.

From designers like Vivienne Westwood, who helped to influence the punk fashion at the time. Such as famous punk icons, like the Ramones. From tattered tees, vulgar clothing, simple things such as the anarchy symbols, controversial images, studded jackets, and patches were all the rage.

About ten years later, the punk scene became revolutionized. The shock factor became more important, as combat boots became the footwear of choice among the majority. Plaid skirts, tatter jeans, and heavy chains began to adorn the bodies of punks around the world. Punks of all ages began to turn the heat up on their already loud hair styles. Mohawks, liberty spikes, piercing and tattoos became the norm.

Punk clothing uses a look that includes what some people feel is a sexy, sleek, and wild look. Not everyone is going to dress in a suit and tie for work, and if you are not in that group, consider punk clothing to set your mood for fun all day and all night long. Punk clothing is based on the use of tight corsets, tight clothing, leathers, the look of chains and an overall style that is different from many other types of designers and styles that are available.

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Alternative Clothing from Its Inception in the 70's to the Contemporary Style of Today

· I have a long history of trying out alternative clothing, not content to follow
the fashion police tribe, and their denim jeans and cargo pants. It’s not hard to
understand then, how this once rebellious fashion trend, popularised by "hard core"
punk bands of the 70’s and early 80’s, has grown in popularity.

· Alternative punk fashion was the dress code of a music influenced urban punk
subculture and was then considered rebellious and confrontational, a far cry
from contemporary brands such as Addict an Iron Fist. A far cry from the days
when punks and later Goths, bought their clothes from charity shops and thrift
stores and wrote their slogans with a marker pen.

· Vivienne Westwood, inspired by the punk phenomena, and using the influence
to this day, of controversial images, patches, studded or plain leather jackets
and tartan designs in her runway shows.
These were traditional of the punk style and remain prevalent today, although
the torn t-shirt and safety pin has taken a backseat. Bondage clothing, tapered
jeans, and well worn, almost destroyed, leather trousers dominated the punk
clothing scene as well.

· Footwear for the alternative clothing scene embraced a selection of styles
ranging from motorcycle boots (complete with buckles and steel toe caps) to
combat boots and Doc. Martens.

· With the advent of contemporary punk fashion there are various contemporary
elements of style watered down from hardcore punk clothing, this type of fashion
consists of jeans, ripped and customised, usually from top designers at top prices,
or camos a hoodie, and a simple, screen printed, t-shirt with a flavour of rebellious anarchy.

· The punk fashion scene since the advent of the original look in the 1970's,
has evolved into the mainstream, for better or worse, and since then clothing
stores and even fashion designers have taken punk fashion to an entirely new level.
It's easy to see that this once controversial, rebellious fashion has now grown
into a very popular style of dress.

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Is the Punk Era Over?

It has to be said, there has been nothing quite as shocking to the public as the advent of punk clothing. Of course, there have always been periods of time and aspects of fashion where people have tried to shock - even back in early Victorian days it was the Goths that liked the aspect of being that bit different to the masses (no the youngsters of today did not invent Goth!).

As time goes by we get used to the difference in clothing and we get used to things being a little more daring. After all the uproar in the Sixties of the revealing mini skirt, it's now just standard clothing and while not everyone would want to wear one, very few people bat an eyelid these days if they see one.

Again, there was outrage when girls began baring their midriff. More widely tolerated, though not accepted by all, the bare belly has become yet another of those things originally designed to shock but that shock value has dissolved into grumbled acceptance until we now find ourselves once again going the other way and more and more girls are willing to cover up and leave a little to the imagination.

So, what was it about punk clothing that made it so different? Well, although I was too young to appreciate it at the time, from what I have seen of today's punks, I would guess it is because the fashion seemed so aggressive.

Previous fashions would dictate that you combed your hair in a different direction or altered its length but the punk era is the only one that has hair changed to luminous colours and stood up in sharp spikes. This truly makes people stand out from the crowd. Mohicans for men and women, although taken from ancient red Indians, had never before been so harsh, so loudly coloured or so tall! It is the advent of hair products that have allowed this to be possible.

Other fashions have always changed basic clothes to make them their own eg, rounded colours as opposed to Grandad style collars, skin tight jeans as opposed to flared jeans. However, when it comes to punk clothing we once again have a rather harsh look. Jeans and t-shirts that are ripped with large gaping holes and covered in graffiti are the in thing for punks, particularly when teamed with boots that the average person would need a step ladder to climb into.

Safety pins have also had a large presence in punk clothing. Sometimes with just one or two large pins or alternatively a whole row of smaller safety pins holding together the ripped clothing to stop it from falling off!

Piercings have also been popular with punks - the more daring the better. Facial piercings are a must and if you feel like being that little bit.... strange.... you could always attach chains to your clothes and ears, nose or other body parts.

Simply from the description, you can understand why some people would find those that dress like this to be a little intimidating. Punks have a reputation for anarchy. However, this reputation is very generalised and not all punks are like that. Many of them are upstanding citizens who just have a different taste in clothing. The picture of a green mohicaned, chained and pinned punk helping an old lady across the road is not so unusual!

As with all generations, some will make up their own styles and some will revert to a version of a fashion gone by. In any case, the punk is here to stay.

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