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Has anyone made a thread about starting a niche website from start to finish?
I am thinking about doing this and being completely open about what my niche is and the keywords i'll be targeting.
I'll probably make a few mistakes along the way, but I want to know what you all think?
What niche will I be targeting?
Pub Sheds
What market will I targeting?
The UK Market
What domain will I be using?
Pubshed.co.uk
What hosting will I be using?
I will be using my own hosting package as I can host unlimited domains.
What platform will the website be running on?
I will be running the website on Wordpress which I will install using the 1 click installs option.
What wordpress theme will I be using?
I will be using the Generatepress theme.
What wordpress plug ins will I be using?
Akismet - Protects the blog from Spam
Sumome - Great for list building
Smart Slider 3 - Fantastic for a slider or a static image on the home page
Coming Soon Page & Maintenance Mode by SeedProd - A coming soon plug in if I want to "launch" the site
Yoast SEO - SEO obviously
Contact Form 7 - A Contact Form For The Contact Page
Better WordPress reCAPTCHA - "Select all the images with mountains"
Official MailerLite Sign Up Forms - Sign Up To The Mailing List Form
Generate Simple PHP - This allows me to add some custom PHP to generate the sections on the main page
Custom CSS - This allows me to add custom CSS
Who are my competition?
pubsheds dot com
readersheds dot co dot uk
what shed dot co dot uk
pubsheds dot co - domain has expired
Other keywords that could be relevant
bar sheds
shed bar
pub sheds
pub shed
garden bar shed
home bar
man cave
Email List
I'll be capturing email addresses straight away and using sumome list builder and mailerlite
Number Of Mailing List Subscribers
30
Stock Images
Free stock photos · Pexels
Unsplash | Free High Resolution Photos
Free Images - Pixabay
The Plan So Far
Make a basic website.
Here is where I will be planning to get my traffic from
Paid Traffic
Bing Ads
Organic Traffic
Social Media
Facebook - Pub Shed - Likes: 154
Twitter - Pub Shed (@pub_shed) | Twitter - Followers: 266
Tumblr - Pub Shed
Pinterest - Pub Shed on Pinterest - Followers: 857
Instagram - Pub Shed (@pub_shed) • Instagram photos and videos - Followers: 232
Skype - pub_shed
Other Shed Websites
____________________________________
Site Structure
Preparation
How to generate electricity for your pub shed
Landscaping or blueprints or unique set ups?
Or things like preparing the ground for putting in a pub shed.
Construction/Erection
DIY vs Paying a local tradesman
DIY Pro's
Free (only spending time)
You love the satisfaction of doing it yourself.
DIY Cons
Time Consuming
If you are not into manual labour it can be hard to get it up (lol!!!!)
Local Tradesman Pro's
Can be done very quickly, usually the same day.
Easy to construct/erect because someone else is doing the work.
No messing about.
Local Tradesman Con's
Can be costly
Chance of being fleeced.
Maybe have a page listing local tradesman in the area
What sort of tradesman would be able to put up sheds?
Maybe we can have a section called "Is it possible"
* Is it possible to get water to the shed?
* Is it possible to get electricity to the shed?
* Is it possible to get both without electricuting yourself?
Surveys
What would you like to see on PubShed?
Your Pub Shed Name
- Coming up with a name
- Traditional names
- Name meaning
(ie Fox & Foreigner)
Maintenence
How to keep your pub shed in tip top condition
Housekeeping or Shedkeeping if you will
How to maintain a wooden shed - (If you have a wooden shed do you have to add a varnish or a sealant?)
How to maintain a metal shed
How to maintain a plastic shed
Painting your shed
Inside
Lighting
Big Lights
What kind of lights are there and what type of lighting is the best?
Overhead lights
Fairy lights
Lamps
Lava lamps
Bar Neon Lights
Outside Light
Outside Security Light
Solar powered garden lights
Entertainment
How to wall mount a TV in your shed
Fruit Machines
Quiz Machines
Pinball Machine
Arcade Machines
Mame?
Raspberry Pi?
Music / systems
- Record Player
- Vintage ones
- Decks
- Ipad/Mobile Phone
- Speakers
- Best Speakers
- Surround Sound Setup - (How To?) (Best One)
- Jukeboxes
Internet
Internet Cable Points
Wi-fi
Bar
Bar Design
Putting in a bar
Constructing bar
Bar Stools - What type of bar stools are there? What
Bar Towels
Beer Mats
Drip Trays
Taps
Pumps
Bar Lighting
Taps & Pumps
Optics
Care of the bar (no idea - do you wax it?)
Cleaning the bar
Dishwasher!
Can you get a dishwashing in your pubshed?
Glassware -
Beer Glasses
Wine Glasses
Tumblers
Cocktail Glasses
Shot Glasses
Tall Glasses
Proper storing of the beer/whatever
Check brewerys (Big ones and small ones) ask if they will give you some beer mats/towels/merchandise for free.
You don't know unless you ask! If you don't ask you don't get.
Check ebay or ask local pubs!
Food
Maybe mention where to buy a box of cheap crisps.
- makros
- amazon
Pork Scratchings
Scampi Fries
Bacon Fries
Cheddars
Drinks
Local Brewerys
Micro Brewerys
Normal Brewerys
Beer - What beer will you server in your pub shed?
Will you serve just beer or will you serve other drinks?
Ale
Lager
Cider
Spirits
Cocktails
Liquers? Are Liquers the same as spirits?
What types of ale are there?
Juices
Fizzy Pops
Tea
Coffee
Mocktails
What types of Lager Are There?
English/Scottish/Scandinavian?
Strong/High Alcohol %
Normal (Normal Alcohol % (About 4%))
Low (Low Alcohol)
Alcohol Free Lager
Port?
Homebrew - How to?
Home Brewing
Beer recipes?
Kettle - review best kettle?
Games
Dart Boards
Dominoes
Card Games
Furniture
Sofas
- Where to get a sofa for the shed
- Will it go through the door
- Flatpack may be the answer?
- Look for flatpack affiliates?
Chairs
Tables
Flooring
What type of flooring is the best?
Do you have to level the floor?
Do you have to put cement/concrete down first?
Do you need something on top of that? Like an underlay?
Do you need to think about cables? - Electric
What about pipes for water?
Waste pipes?
Network cables for internet?
Heating (Under Floor Heating)
Can you get that in a shed?
Maybe list local carpet fitters?
Walls
Do you need to add anything to the walls to make the shed better? Fake Wall?
Windows
Does your shed have windows?
Curtains?
Blinds?
Open Windows?
A picture you stick over the windows from inside?
Glass or Plastic?
Heating
Indoor Heaters
Radiators?
Fans if too hot
Air conditioning units
Central Heating?
Interior Design
Team pennants/wall hangings/pictures
Collectibles
Outside
Pub Signs
Affiliate Offer
Custom Signs
Metal Signs
Plastic Signs
Paper?
Smoking Area
It's a dirty habit, but a lot of us still do it, so why not prepare an area outside of the pub shed for smokers?
Outside Toilet
Is there an outside toilet you can use?
She wee?
Throw away toilets?
Outside Heaters
When you are outside in the winter, it can get quite nippy so why not get an outside heater so you can smoke in the warm?
Gas heaters?
Are there any other types of outside heaters?
Would heaters set fire to the decking?
Outside Flooring
Decking
Patio Flooring
Outside Furniture.
Pub Benches
Table & Chairs
Hammocks
Pub umbrellas/garden umbrellas
Outdoor Games
Giant Games:
- Giant Jenga
- Giant Connect 4
- Giant Snakes & Ladders
Also known as "garden games"
Outdoor Cooking/Food
BBQ
BBQ? - Recipes
- Tips
- BBQ Section
bbq.pubshed.co.uk ?
Which BBQ is best?
Affiliate BBQ?
Gas?
Charcoal?
Which brand?
Maybe partner with a BBQ website?
Roof
Roof Maintenence
Can you put solar Panels on a shed roof?
Outside seating areas
Hot tubs
Real ones
Inflatables
Security
Doors/security locks
What kind of locks are the best?
Where to get them from?
CCTV
Alarm
Dog
Torch
Theme Nights
"St Patricks Day" Night
"St Davids Day" Night
"St Georges Day" Night
New Years Eve Night
Valentines Night
Easter Night
Halloween Night
Christmas Night
Karaoke Night - (Karaoke Machines)
Quiz Night
Bingo Night
Blog - Article Ideas That Don't Fit Into Any Page
Interviews with people in one of the related industries?
Something from the social aspect of buddies getting together in a pub shed
Drinks for visiting teetotallers?
How to handle drunken disputes
Hangover cures
How to stay sober longer
How to set up a sound system from your iphone/ipad
How to set up a bed in the pub shed.
For:
when the wife kicks you out
when your mate has had one too many
Sofa bed with storage beneath maybe for linens
Featured Pub Shed/Pub Shed Of The Month
How much have I paid out so far?
£40 for .co.uk domain for 10 years
£0 for hosting as I have already paid for it
£4 for Terms & Privacy Policy From Fiverr
£4 for Website Logo from Fiverr
Total Outgoings: £48
How much have I made so far?
£0
Google.co.uk Rankings
(Broad Match)
Pub Shed - #21
Choosing A Shed - #21
(Exact Match)
Pub Shed - #14
Choosing A Shed - #3
I am thinking about doing this and being completely open about what my niche is and the keywords i'll be targeting.
I'll probably make a few mistakes along the way, but I want to know what you all think?
What niche will I be targeting?
Pub Sheds
What market will I targeting?
The UK Market
What domain will I be using?
Pubshed.co.uk
What hosting will I be using?
I will be using my own hosting package as I can host unlimited domains.
What platform will the website be running on?
I will be running the website on Wordpress which I will install using the 1 click installs option.
What wordpress theme will I be using?
I will be using the Generatepress theme.
What wordpress plug ins will I be using?
Akismet - Protects the blog from Spam
Sumome - Great for list building
Smart Slider 3 - Fantastic for a slider or a static image on the home page
Coming Soon Page & Maintenance Mode by SeedProd - A coming soon plug in if I want to "launch" the site
Yoast SEO - SEO obviously
Contact Form 7 - A Contact Form For The Contact Page
Better WordPress reCAPTCHA - "Select all the images with mountains"
Official MailerLite Sign Up Forms - Sign Up To The Mailing List Form
Generate Simple PHP - This allows me to add some custom PHP to generate the sections on the main page
Custom CSS - This allows me to add custom CSS
Who are my competition?
pubsheds dot com
readersheds dot co dot uk
what shed dot co dot uk
pubsheds dot co - domain has expired
Other keywords that could be relevant
bar sheds
shed bar
pub sheds
pub shed
garden bar shed
home bar
man cave
Email List
I'll be capturing email addresses straight away and using sumome list builder and mailerlite
Number Of Mailing List Subscribers
30
Stock Images
Free stock photos · Pexels
Unsplash | Free High Resolution Photos
Free Images - Pixabay
The Plan So Far
Make a basic website.
- Front Page
- Contact Page
- About Page
- Blog/News Page (Not sure what would seem more appropriate for a pub shed website)
- Terms & Conditions/Privacy Policy
Here is where I will be planning to get my traffic from
Paid Traffic
Bing Ads
Organic Traffic
Social Media
Facebook - Pub Shed - Likes: 154
Twitter - Pub Shed (@pub_shed) | Twitter - Followers: 266
Tumblr - Pub Shed
Pinterest - Pub Shed on Pinterest - Followers: 857
Instagram - Pub Shed (@pub_shed) • Instagram photos and videos - Followers: 232
Skype - pub_shed
Other Shed Websites
____________________________________
Site Structure
Preparation
How to generate electricity for your pub shed
Landscaping or blueprints or unique set ups?
Or things like preparing the ground for putting in a pub shed.
Construction/Erection
DIY vs Paying a local tradesman
DIY Pro's
Free (only spending time)
You love the satisfaction of doing it yourself.
DIY Cons
Time Consuming
If you are not into manual labour it can be hard to get it up (lol!!!!)
Local Tradesman Pro's
Can be done very quickly, usually the same day.
Easy to construct/erect because someone else is doing the work.
No messing about.
Local Tradesman Con's
Can be costly
Chance of being fleeced.
Maybe have a page listing local tradesman in the area
What sort of tradesman would be able to put up sheds?
Maybe we can have a section called "Is it possible"
* Is it possible to get water to the shed?
* Is it possible to get electricity to the shed?
* Is it possible to get both without electricuting yourself?
Surveys
What would you like to see on PubShed?
Your Pub Shed Name
- Coming up with a name
- Traditional names
- Name meaning
(ie Fox & Foreigner)
Maintenence
How to keep your pub shed in tip top condition
Housekeeping or Shedkeeping if you will
How to maintain a wooden shed - (If you have a wooden shed do you have to add a varnish or a sealant?)
How to maintain a metal shed
How to maintain a plastic shed
Painting your shed
Inside
Lighting
Big Lights
What kind of lights are there and what type of lighting is the best?
Overhead lights
Fairy lights
Lamps
Lava lamps
Bar Neon Lights
Outside Light
Outside Security Light
Solar powered garden lights
Entertainment
How to wall mount a TV in your shed
Fruit Machines
Quiz Machines
Pinball Machine
Arcade Machines
Mame?
Raspberry Pi?
Music / systems
- Record Player
- Vintage ones
- Decks
- Ipad/Mobile Phone
- Speakers
- Best Speakers
- Surround Sound Setup - (How To?) (Best One)
- Jukeboxes
Internet
Internet Cable Points
Wi-fi
Bar
Bar Design
Putting in a bar
Constructing bar
Bar Stools - What type of bar stools are there? What
Bar Towels
Beer Mats
Drip Trays
Taps
Pumps
Bar Lighting
Taps & Pumps
Optics
Care of the bar (no idea - do you wax it?)
Cleaning the bar
Dishwasher!
Can you get a dishwashing in your pubshed?
Glassware -
Beer Glasses
Wine Glasses
Tumblers
Cocktail Glasses
Shot Glasses
Tall Glasses
Proper storing of the beer/whatever
Check brewerys (Big ones and small ones) ask if they will give you some beer mats/towels/merchandise for free.
You don't know unless you ask! If you don't ask you don't get.
Check ebay or ask local pubs!
Food
Maybe mention where to buy a box of cheap crisps.
- makros
- amazon
Pork Scratchings
Scampi Fries
Bacon Fries
Cheddars
Drinks
Local Brewerys
Micro Brewerys
Normal Brewerys
Beer - What beer will you server in your pub shed?
Will you serve just beer or will you serve other drinks?
Ale
Lager
Cider
Spirits
Cocktails
Liquers? Are Liquers the same as spirits?
What types of ale are there?
- Pale Ale?
- Dark Ale?
Juices
Fizzy Pops
Tea
Coffee
Mocktails
What types of Lager Are There?
English/Scottish/Scandinavian?
Strong/High Alcohol %
Normal (Normal Alcohol % (About 4%))
Low (Low Alcohol)
Alcohol Free Lager
Port?
Homebrew - How to?
Home Brewing
Beer recipes?
Kettle - review best kettle?
Games
Dart Boards
Dominoes
Card Games
Furniture
Sofas
- Where to get a sofa for the shed
- Will it go through the door
- Flatpack may be the answer?
- Look for flatpack affiliates?
Chairs
Tables
Flooring
What type of flooring is the best?
- Lino?
- Carpet?
- Wooden Flooring
Do you have to level the floor?
Do you have to put cement/concrete down first?
Do you need something on top of that? Like an underlay?
Do you need to think about cables? - Electric
What about pipes for water?
Waste pipes?
Network cables for internet?
Heating (Under Floor Heating)
Can you get that in a shed?
Maybe list local carpet fitters?
Walls
Do you need to add anything to the walls to make the shed better? Fake Wall?
- Save on heating/Stop it escaping?
- Light Switches/Electrical Sockets
- Wall Mounting A TV?
Windows
Does your shed have windows?
Curtains?
Blinds?
Open Windows?
A picture you stick over the windows from inside?
Glass or Plastic?
Heating
Indoor Heaters
Radiators?
Fans if too hot
Air conditioning units
Central Heating?
Interior Design
Team pennants/wall hangings/pictures
Collectibles
Outside
Pub Signs
Affiliate Offer
Custom Signs
Metal Signs
Plastic Signs
Paper?
Smoking Area
It's a dirty habit, but a lot of us still do it, so why not prepare an area outside of the pub shed for smokers?
Outside Toilet
Is there an outside toilet you can use?
She wee?
Throw away toilets?
Outside Heaters
When you are outside in the winter, it can get quite nippy so why not get an outside heater so you can smoke in the warm?
Gas heaters?
Are there any other types of outside heaters?
Would heaters set fire to the decking?
Outside Flooring
Decking
Patio Flooring
Outside Furniture.
Pub Benches
Table & Chairs
Hammocks
Pub umbrellas/garden umbrellas
Outdoor Games
Giant Games:
- Giant Jenga
- Giant Connect 4
- Giant Snakes & Ladders
Also known as "garden games"
Outdoor Cooking/Food
BBQ
BBQ? - Recipes
- Tips
- BBQ Section
bbq.pubshed.co.uk ?
Which BBQ is best?
Affiliate BBQ?
Gas?
Charcoal?
Which brand?
Maybe partner with a BBQ website?
Roof
Roof Maintenence
Can you put solar Panels on a shed roof?
Outside seating areas
Hot tubs
Real ones
Inflatables
Security
Doors/security locks
What kind of locks are the best?
Where to get them from?
CCTV
Alarm
Dog
Torch
Theme Nights
"St Patricks Day" Night
"St Davids Day" Night
"St Georges Day" Night
New Years Eve Night
Valentines Night
Easter Night
Halloween Night
Christmas Night
Karaoke Night - (Karaoke Machines)
Quiz Night
Bingo Night
Blog - Article Ideas That Don't Fit Into Any Page
Interviews with people in one of the related industries?
Something from the social aspect of buddies getting together in a pub shed
Drinks for visiting teetotallers?
How to handle drunken disputes
Hangover cures
How to stay sober longer
How to set up a sound system from your iphone/ipad
How to set up a bed in the pub shed.
For:
when the wife kicks you out
when your mate has had one too many
Sofa bed with storage beneath maybe for linens
Featured Pub Shed/Pub Shed Of The Month
How much have I paid out so far?
£40 for .co.uk domain for 10 years
£0 for hosting as I have already paid for it
£4 for Terms & Privacy Policy From Fiverr
£4 for Website Logo from Fiverr
Total Outgoings: £48
How much have I made so far?
£0
Google.co.uk Rankings
(Broad Match)
Pub Shed - #21
Choosing A Shed - #21
(Exact Match)
Pub Shed - #14
Choosing A Shed - #3
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