Establishing an online directory focused on a specific niche (e.g., email providers), complemented by in-depth informational guides and monetized through integrated affiliate links. Positioned as an accessible business model for 'make money online' beginners.
Opportunity6.4
Why now
While a perennial model, AI tools can significantly expedite the creation of high-quality, comprehensive guides and comparison content, reducing the manual effort required for content generation and SEO optimization.
Market gap
Opportunity for highly focused, trusted, and well-researched niche directories that effectively guide users through product choices, especially when existing solutions are generic or overwhelming.
Business fit
Type
Content/Affiliate Marketing Business
Target
Individuals or small businesses seeking curated information, comparisons, and recommendations for products/services within a specific niche.
Revenue
10-50% of revenue from affiliate links (as suggested for 'SAS tools' via such guides); presented as 'the easiest way to get started in this whole like make money online space.'
Founder
Content creators, niche enthusiasts, SEO-savvy individuals, or those seeking a relatively low-barrier entry into online entrepreneurship.
Scores
Problem
5.0
Feasibility
8.0
Why now
6.0
Go-to-market
6.0
Confidence
8.0
Proof signals
Host Greg Isenberg mentions having written a guide on how to start such a business, indicating its viability.
Keyword demand
Keyword
Volume
Growth
Online Directory Business
3,600/mo
+23% YoY
Affiliate Marketing Strategy
720/mo
-74% YoY
Niche Content Website
10/mo
0% YoY
Make Money Online Easy
6,600/mo
-45% YoY
US English Google Ads volume from DataForSEO; growth uses returned monthly search history.
Source episode
Make Money with Vibe Marketing in 40 mins (n8n, MCP, Claude 3.7)9:38
I've done a a guide um I'll link it in the show notes around how to start an online directly... But having affiliate links is probably and creating directories and creating guides around this sort of thing is probably the most the easiest way to get started in this whole like make money online space.