Now that’s what I call uber niche!
In my last post about the flaws of hyperlocal, I thought about including what I consider to be the future of internet news: not hyperlocal but hyperniche. I’ve been thinking actually about writing an article about this topic for awhile but haven’t gotten around to it yet.
But anyway, I by chance just now came across the perfect example of what I call uber-niche: Abandoned Couches.
Think about it; before Web 2.0. was such a news source possible? How could someone take an idea similar to this and turn it into a profit?
And it’s been around since 2006!
I’d LOVE to be able to figure out how to make a profit on the couch blog, since I don’t like blogads (so won’t put them on the site).
I’m thinking coffee table book..
Simon,
Great blog… I like that you are using the word uber niche. The real trick to the future of hyperlocal and making money off of niche markets is networking them together.
Hyperlocal Networks!
Read my blog Niche Meets HyperLocal.
http://hyperlocal101.com/2008/07/24/niche-meets-hyperlocal-welcome-to-the-hyperage/