Ikigai Niche Finder
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Niche Market Research Checklist: 30-Minute Weekly Routine

Niche research is not a one-time task. The strongest operators treat it as a weekly feedback loop.

  • Demand signals: new questions, complaints, or workflow pain in your target audience
  • Competition signals: new offers, pricing changes, and messaging shifts
  • Monetization signals: paid communities, sponsored tools, and buyer budget comments
  • Channel signals: which acquisition channels produce qualified conversations
  • Outcome signals: which promises get replies, demos, or conversions

30-minute cadence

  1. 10 minutes: scan audience conversations and capture recurring pain.
  2. 10 minutes: review competitor moves and pricing shifts.
  3. 10 minutes: update your niche scorecard and next experiments.

Portfolio tools that can support this workflow

UseTwitMixfor faster content iteration andReplyWiselyfor engagement-level signal quality.

Keep your niche scorecard updated

Use a consistent scoring model so weekly research changes your plan, not just your notes.

Update Your Niche Scores