Easy way to find competition?

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by El Nino, Jan 11, 2010.

  1. #1
    I want to find out the competition i have when i am starting up a blog. Is there any search engine or specific tool i can use to find other blogs on the same niche as mine?
     
    El Nino, Jan 11, 2010 IP
  2. Activeweb

    Activeweb Active Member

    Messages:
    495
    Likes Received:
    12
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    85
    #2
    Search the blog directories and use Google. Just type in NICHE blog. (Example: Marketing Blog) Your biggest competitors will usually have top rankings in Google.
     
    Activeweb, Jan 11, 2010 IP
  3. webcosmo

    webcosmo Notable Member

    Messages:
    5,840
    Likes Received:
    153
    Best Answers:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    255
    #3
    how about doing a google search for the kw?
     
    webcosmo, Jan 11, 2010 IP
  4. tdotn

    tdotn Peon

    Messages:
    117
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #4
    A google search for the keyword is pretty much the best way to go, THEY are your compeititors because they rank well... there may be 1000s of other competitors but they dont rank so you dont need to worry about them.
     
    tdotn, Jan 11, 2010 IP
  5. David Jay

    David Jay Peon

    Messages:
    24
    Likes Received:
    1
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #5
    You can try spyfu.com
     
    David Jay, Jan 17, 2010 IP
  6. Dave12345

    Dave12345 Peon

    Messages:
    115
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #6
    Very good advice.
     
    Dave12345, Jan 17, 2010 IP
  7. cowlock

    cowlock Member

    Messages:
    32
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    41
    #7
    Try searching for similar content as yours on google and see what shows up
     
    cowlock, Jan 18, 2010 IP
  8. Joeh1

    Joeh1 Peon

    Messages:
    21
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #8
    Don't just focus on blogs, you should look at your keyword competitors on the whole. People usually want information not "a blog". They don't care if your a blog or a static site unless your niche has a strong sense of community.
     
    Joeh1, Jan 18, 2010 IP
  9. etc

    etc Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    3,239
    Likes Received:
    30
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    158
    #9
    sumply type your keyword on google. if the list shows that youre in the top, then you certainly beat your competitors :D
     
    etc, Jan 18, 2010 IP