ok guys here's a good site for you to review...im moving my blog over to http://globalsentiment.com and developing it into a full fledged niche portal. now does that appear to be a niche site? (i want to know what the first impression is like) if so, what sort of niche does it appear to have? overall, what do you think the site's potential is?
Manchesterguy:- It could be considered a niche. My problem with it is that when I open the page it takes me too long to understand what the content is about. That's a test I tend to run on websites; the "how long does it take me to figure out what this site is about" test. You have a good domain name. I agree with Quiet in that you should invest some time on branding. Feel free to PM me if you'd like a hand or have some questions. Pajago
To join the others in their comments but it takes a lifetime to get the idea what your site is all about. In the header I can't read any details, at least a line, to get the slightest idea what your blog is in. Don't take it on the offensive side - you have a promising domain name and a whole lot of zeal to make it successful. As for the niche question - niche is a specific portion of the market, right? If your blog is aimed to occupy a certain portion of the market, ok, then it is undoubtedly a niche site. Hope it helps, Nathan
Branding is very important, IMO... creating a brand that people remember, a nice logo, and a nice slogan... is they way people remember you
Manchesterguy:- I like the design (very neat) and the tag line is very cute. Just understand what branding actually is though: "Selecting and blending tangible and intangible attributes to differentiate the product, service or corporation in an attractive, meaningful and compelling way."