Picking a micro-niche that actually pays (my filter)

Picking a micro-niche that actually pays (my filter)

Broad niches are graveyards. I hunt micro. The screen:

— Average product price $40-150 (under $40 the commission's not worth the work)
— A passionate sub-audience (hobbyists overspend, that's the cheat)
— At least 2 affiliate programs so you're not single-source
— Repeat-buy or accessory ecosystem (one sale becomes five)
— Search intent that's clearly "ready to buy" not "just curious"

The accessory-ecosystem rule is what compounds — sell the camera, they buy the bag.

Mostly I want boring + expensive + obsessive buyers.

Run 3 niche ideas through this filter tonight. Kill two, build the survivor.