How to Find and Validate Directory Niches (3 Niche Examples)

When it comes to starting a profitable website directory, people often spend too little time researching an validating a niche. Choosing the right niche goes way deeper than monthly search volume. Today I pulled out 3 niche examples from my personal vault of directory ideas. We'll do an in-depth analysis of 1) A solid, evergreen niche for beginners 2) A niche that looks good but is actually a "trap" and 3) A more advanced niche with a high ceiling for potential MRR. At the end, I also show you a quick way to use Ahrefs to find niches going foward. 🚢 Join SYD Pro: https://shipyourdirectory.com/ 🟢 Join SYD Free Community: https://ship-your-directory.circle.so/ ✍️ Subscribe to SYD Newsletter: https://shipyourdirectory.kit.com 𝕏 Follow me on 𝕏 @freychu Tools FAQs: Which ahrefs plan do I use? Ahrefs lite Which google maps scraper do you use? https://outscraper.com/refer?referrer... How do you automate data enrichment? https://www.enrich.directory What CMS and plugins do you use? Wordpress, Elementor Pro and a combination of Geodirectory or JetEngine + WP All Import Timestamps: 2:32 First Niche (Revealed) 4:32 First Niche, Rank #1 Competitor Analysis 8:30 First Niche, Rank #2 Competitor Analysis 10:29 Second Niche (Revealed) 12:09 Second Niche, Rank #1 Competitor Analysis 13:35 Second Niche, Rank #2 Competitor Analysis 14:56 Third Niche (Revealed) 16:37 The Value of B2B Lead Gen Directories 18:26 Validate Using Reddit Forums 20:22 How To Find Niche Ideas with Ahrefs Wanna connect? Follow me on X @freychu