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This chapter discusses the five key principles of niche research in some detail, with the goal of making the research task clear:

Principle 1. Make Your Knowledge and Passion Work for You

Principle 2. Identify a Niche that Is in Sufficient Demand

Principle 3. Discard Niches with Too Much Competition

Principle 4. Make Sure Your Niche Has Adequate Profit Potential. This section discusses the research goals involved in assessing potential revenue from (1) online sales of tangible products, (2) affiliate commission revenue, and (3) advertising revenue.

Principle 5. Create Your Site's Own Uniqueness and Voice

The chapter also includes two sidebars: The Myth of Online Franchises and Sidebar: Opportunities in Fads, Trends, and Opportunities.

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