Looking for a niche or a product to sell?
Well, some merchants share clues about the type of niche markets that work best for affiliates.
Here, for example is a partial email that I just received from CSN Stores:
CSN Stores is merchant on the ShareaSale Network and comprises over 250 specialized online stores that offer a wide variety of home goods including tools, office furniture, bedding, lighting, outdoor furniture, luggage, baby furniture & more.
… I (Eileen the Affiliate Manager) recently compiled a list of CSN's most popular brands in 2010. I'd like to share just our top 5 with you. Since these brands were such best sellers last year they might have high conversion rates again this year so feel free to feature them if you wish! ‘Top 5' is defined by net number of orders for the entire year of 2010.
CSN's Top 5 Brands of 2010:
- Wildon Home
- KidKraft
- Winsome (pantryware and lifestyle furniture)
- Home Styles (furniture)
- Midwest Pets
CSN's Top 5 Brands of 2010 through Affiliate Sales Only:
- Kidkraft
- Wildon Home
- DaVinci
- JoJo Designs
- Melissa and Doug
That should tell you that not only is furniture a good market, but specifically that relating to kids and pets.
Check your merchants' emails frequently for good clues such as these.
And if they don't share their data with you – ask!!