{"id":1566,"date":"2026-08-04T10:40:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T10:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/?p=1566"},"modified":"2026-08-06T06:24:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T06:24:57","slug":"how-to-identify-target-audience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Identify Target Audience: 7 Proven Steps for Success"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Identify Your Target Audience: 7 Proven Steps to Grow Your Online Business<\/h1>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Starting an online business becomes much easier when you know who you want to help.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Without a clear audience, it is easy to publish unrelated articles, choose unsuitable products and promote content that does not connect with your visitors.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Learning how to identify target audience needs gives your business direction. It helps you choose problems, language, products and content more carefully.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">You do not need expensive research tools. You need a practical starting point, basic research and a willingness to improve as your website grows.<\/p>\r\n<p>In this guide, you will learn seven practical steps to identify the people your online business should focus on.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#Why_Identifying_Your_Target_Audience_Matters\" >Why Identifying Your Target Audience Matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#Step_1_Start_With_the_Problem_You_Want_to_Solve\" >Step 1: Start With the Problem You Want to Solve<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#Step_2_Narrow_the_Audience_Without_Making_It_Too_Small\" >Step 2: Narrow the Audience Without Making It Too Small<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#Step_3_Research_Real_Questions_and_Behaviour\" >Step 3: Research Real Questions and Behaviour<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#Search_Suggestions\" >Search Suggestions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#Comments_and_Communities\" >Comments and Communities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#Competitor_Content\" >Competitor Content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#Conversations_and_Surveys\" >Conversations and Surveys<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#Step_4_Look_Beyond_Basic_Demographics\" >Step 4: Look Beyond Basic Demographics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#Step_5_Create_a_Simple_Target_Audience_Profile\" >Step 5: Create a Simple Target Audience Profile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#Target_Audience_Examples_for_Beginner_Online_Businesses\" >Target Audience Examples for Beginner Online Businesses<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#Affiliate_Marketing_Beginners\" >Affiliate Marketing Beginners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#Part-Time_Online_Business_Beginners\" >Part-Time Online Business Beginners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#Older_Adults_Starting_Online\" >Older Adults Starting Online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#Low-Budget_Beginners\" >Low-Budget Beginners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#Small_Business_Owners_Learning_Digital_Marketing\" >Small Business Owners Learning Digital Marketing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#Step_6_Turn_Audience_Problems_Into_Content_Ideas\" >Step 6: Turn Audience Problems Into Content Ideas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#Step_7_Test_and_Refine_Your_Audience\" >Step 7: Test and Refine Your Audience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#Common_Target_Audience_Mistakes\" >Common Target Audience Mistakes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#A_Simple_Target_Audience_Worksheet\" >A Simple Target Audience Worksheet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#Want_a_Clearer_Beginner_Roadmap\" >Want a Clearer Beginner Roadmap?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#What_Is_the_Difference_Between_a_Target_Audience_and_a_Target_Market\" >What Is the Difference Between a Target Audience and a Target Market?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#How_Specific_Should_My_Target_Audience_Be\" >How Specific Should My Target Audience Be?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#Can_I_Have_More_Than_One_Target_Audience\" >Can I Have More Than One Target Audience?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#How_Do_I_Identify_a_Target_Audience_With_No_Customers_Yet\" >How Do I Identify a Target Audience With No Customers Yet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#What_Are_Some_Target_Audience_Examples\" >What Are Some Target Audience Examples?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#How_Often_Should_I_Review_My_Target_Audience\" >How Often Should I Review My Target Audience?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#Next_Step\" >Next Step<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#%F0%9F%9A%80_Continue_Your_Online_Business_Journey\" >\ud83d\ude80\n\t\t\t\tContinue Your Online Business Journey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#Recommended_Reading\" >Recommended Reading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#New_Here\" >New Here?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-target-audience\/#Ready_For_The_Next_Step\" >Ready For The Next Step?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/affiliate-disclosure\/\">Affiliate disclosure:<\/a> This article may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through one of these links, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. I only recommend resources that I believe may be useful for beginners.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Target_Audience\"><\/span>What Is a Target Audience?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A target audience is the particular group of people your content, products or services are intended to help.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">\u201cPeople interested in online business\u201d is too broad. It could include experienced owners, freelancers and complete beginners.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A clearer audience might be:<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">\u201c<em>Adults over 40 who want to start a simple online business but feel overwhelmed by technology and conflicting advice.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">This description tells you something useful about the reader\u2019s experience, concerns and goals.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Choosing a target audience does not exclude other readers. It identifies the group that should receive most of your attention.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are still deciding what type of business to build, read <a href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/online-business-ideas-for-beginners\/\">Best Online Business Ideas for Beginners<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Identifying_Your_Target_Audience_Matters\"><\/span>Why Identifying Your Target Audience Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1570\" src=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/how-to-identify-target-audience-seven-steps.webp\" alt=\"Seven steps explaining how to identify target audience needs.\" width=\"600\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/how-to-identify-target-audience-seven-steps.webp 1734w, https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/how-to-identify-target-audience-seven-steps-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/how-to-identify-target-audience-seven-steps-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/how-to-identify-target-audience-seven-steps-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/how-to-identify-target-audience-seven-steps-1536x803.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A clear audience can help you:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Choose a more focused niche.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Find relevant blog topics.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Write clearer headlines.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Select more suitable affiliate products.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Create a useful email signup offer.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Explain ideas at the right level.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Build trust with your readers.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd wp-block-paragraph\">Knowing how to identify target audience priorities also helps you avoid creating content based only on assumptions.<\/p>\r\n<p>When you understand your audience, you stop asking, \u201c<em>What should I publish next?<\/em>\u201d and begin asking, \u201c<em>What would help this person take the next step?<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Start_With_the_Problem_You_Want_to_Solve\"><\/span>Step 1: Start With the Problem You Want to Solve<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd wp-block-paragraph\">Do not begin by inventing a detailed fictional customer. Begin with the problem your website will address.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Ask:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\r\n<li>What difficulty will my website help people understand?<\/li>\r\n<li>What result are they trying to achieve?<\/li>\r\n<li>What keeps them stuck?<\/li>\r\n<li>What are they worried about getting wrong?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">For an online business website, beginners may feel confused by websites, traffic, email marketing and affiliate products.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Write one sentence using this structure:<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><em>\u201cI help <span class=\"text-token-text-primary cursor-text rounded-sm\" data-placeholder-token=\"true\">[type of person]<\/span> solve <span class=\"text-token-text-primary cursor-text rounded-sm\" data-placeholder-token=\"true\">[specific problem]<\/span> so they can <span class=\"text-token-text-primary cursor-text rounded-sm\" data-placeholder-token=\"true\">[desired result]<\/span>.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">For example:<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><em>\u201cI help older beginners understand the basic steps of online business so they can start without feeling overwhelmed.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>This is a starting direction, not your final profile.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Narrow_the_Audience_Without_Making_It_Too_Small\"><\/span>Step 2: Narrow the Audience Without Making It Too Small<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd wp-block-paragraph\">Trying to help everyone leads to vague content, but narrowing too far can leave you with too few topics.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Knowing how to identify target audience groups without making them too narrow requires a balance between focus and flexibility.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Useful ways to narrow an audience include:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\r\n<li>Experience level.<\/li>\r\n<li>Life stage.<\/li>\r\n<li>Budget.<\/li>\r\n<li>Location.<\/li>\r\n<li>Business type.<\/li>\r\n<li>Main goal.<\/li>\r\n<li>Main obstacle.<\/li>\r\n<li>Available time.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">This process is sometimes called audience segmentation. It means dividing a broad market into smaller groups with similar needs or characteristics.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">\u201c<em>People who want to make money online<\/em>\u201d is too broad.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">\u201c<em>Beginners over 40 who want to build a low-cost online business part-time<\/em>\u201d is much clearer.<\/p>\r\n<p>They may value affordability, simple instructions, realistic expectations and lower-risk starting options.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can learn more in <a href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/low-cost-online-business-for-beginners\/\">How to Build a Low-Cost Online Business for Beginners<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Research_Real_Questions_and_Behaviour\"><\/span>Step 3: Research Real Questions and Behaviour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1571\" src=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/target-audience-research-methods.webp\" alt=\"Target audience research using questions, surveys and online discussions.\" width=\"600\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/target-audience-research-methods.webp 1734w, https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/target-audience-research-methods-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/target-audience-research-methods-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/target-audience-research-methods-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/target-audience-research-methods-1536x803.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd wp-block-paragraph\">Target audience research helps you replace assumptions with useful information.<\/p>\r\n<p>A practical way to learn how to identify target audience behaviour is to examine the questions people ask, the problems they discuss and the content they already use.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Australian Government recommends researching customer needs, buying habits, pain points and the channels people use to find products or services. Its guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/business.gov.au\/marketing-and-advertising\/identify-your-target-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">identifying your target market<\/a> is a useful external resource.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Begin with free research methods.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Search_Suggestions\"><\/span>Search Suggestions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Type the beginning of a question into Google or YouTube. The suggestions can show how people describe their problems.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Look for repeated phrases that reveal customer needs and pain points. These phrases may later become article titles, headings or email subjects.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comments_and_Communities\"><\/span>Comments and Communities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Read comments on relevant blogs, videos, groups and forums. Look for repeated questions, concerns and frustrations.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Observe and contribute helpfully rather than posting promotional links.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Competitor_Content\"><\/span>Competitor Content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Review similar websites and note the topics they cover, the questions they answer and the information they may have missed.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The purpose is to understand demand rather than copy their work.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conversations_and_Surveys\"><\/span>Conversations and Surveys<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Ask potential readers what they find difficult. A short conversation or simple survey can reveal language and concerns you may not think of yourself.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">You could ask:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\r\n<li>What is your biggest difficulty?<\/li>\r\n<li>What have you already tried?<\/li>\r\n<li>What would make the process easier?<\/li>\r\n<li>What worries you about taking the next step?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Record the words people use for future headings, emails and article ideas.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Look_Beyond_Basic_Demographics\"><\/span>Step 4: Look Beyond Basic Demographics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Target audience demographics may include age, location, occupation, education, household situation and approximate budget.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These details provide context, but not the complete picture.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two people may both be 55 and interested in starting online. One may be comfortable with technology and ready to invest. The other may have a limited budget and need every step explained slowly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also consider:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Goals and values.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Main concerns.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Previous experience.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Buying motivations.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Preferred learning style.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Reasons for hesitating.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Time available each week.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a beginner website, confidence and experience may matter more than exact age.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Focus on the person\u2019s problem, situation and desired<\/em> result rather than relying only on demographic details.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Create_a_Simple_Target_Audience_Profile\"><\/span>Step 5: Create a Simple Target Audience Profile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd wp-block-paragraph\">The easiest way to apply what you have learned about how to identify target audience needs is to create a short written profile.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">This may also be called an ideal customer profile. Its purpose is to summarise the type of person your website is best positioned to help.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">You do not need a fictional name, stock photograph or long personal story.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A practical target audience profile might look like this:<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><em>\u201cMy primary audience is adults aged approximately 40 and over who want to start an online or affiliate business. Most are beginners, have a limited budget and prefer plain-English instructions. They may feel overwhelmed by technology, distrust exaggerated income claims and want a realistic path they can follow part-time.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Then add short notes:<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong>Main goal:<\/strong> Build a simple online business.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong>Main problems:<\/strong> Conflicting advice, limited technical knowledge and fear of wasting money.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong>Common questions:<\/strong> Which model should I choose? Do I need a website? How do I attract visitors?<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong>Preferred content:<\/strong> Beginner guides, checklists, examples and clear action steps.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong>Likely concerns:<\/strong> Cost, technology, scams, lack of time and making the wrong choice.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong>Suitable next step:<\/strong> Read a beginner guide, download a checklist or explore appropriate training.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The goal is to identify your ideal customer clearly enough to make better content and marketing decisions.<\/p>\r\n<p>Keep the profile visible when planning content so it guides real decisions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Target_Audience_Examples_for_Beginner_Online_Businesses\"><\/span>Target Audience Examples for Beginner Online Businesses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1572\" src=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/target-audience-examples-online-business.webp\" alt=\"Target audience examples for different types of beginner online businesses.\" width=\"600\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/target-audience-examples-online-business.webp 1734w, https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/target-audience-examples-online-business-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/target-audience-examples-online-business-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/target-audience-examples-online-business-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/target-audience-examples-online-business-1536x803.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These target audience examples make the process easier to understand.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Affiliate_Marketing_Beginners\"><\/span>Affiliate Marketing Beginners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd wp-block-paragraph\">Adults who want to learn affiliate marketing but do not understand tracking links, commissions, content or email follow-up.<\/p>\r\n<p>Their main concern may be choosing legitimate programs and avoiding unrealistic promises.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Part-Time_Online_Business_Beginners\"><\/span>Part-Time Online Business Beginners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd wp-block-paragraph\">People with limited weekly time who want to build something gradually alongside work, family or other commitments.<\/p>\r\n<p>They may prefer short action plans and tasks that can be completed in stages.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Older_Adults_Starting_Online\"><\/span>Older Adults Starting Online<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd wp-block-paragraph\">Adults over 50 who prefer straightforward instructions, realistic expectations and less technical language.<\/p>\r\n<p>They may value trust, support and clear explanations more than advanced features.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low-Budget_Beginners\"><\/span>Low-Budget Beginners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd wp-block-paragraph\">People who want to test an idea using affordable tools before committing to larger expenses.<\/p>\r\n<p>They may search for free options, beginner plans and ways to avoid unnecessary costs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Small_Business_Owners_Learning_Digital_Marketing\"><\/span>Small Business Owners Learning Digital Marketing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd wp-block-paragraph\">Small business owners who need help with websites, content, email and online visibility.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">They may already understand their products but need help reaching customers online.<\/p>\r\n<p>These groups can overlap. The goal is not to create a perfect label. It is to make your content more relevant to the people you want to help.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Turn_Audience_Problems_Into_Content_Ideas\"><\/span>Step 6: Turn Audience Problems Into Content Ideas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1573\" src=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/target-audience-problems-to-content-ideas.webp\" alt=\"Turning target audience problems and questions into online content ideas.\" width=\"600\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/target-audience-problems-to-content-ideas.webp 1734w, https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/target-audience-problems-to-content-ideas-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/target-audience-problems-to-content-ideas-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/target-audience-problems-to-content-ideas-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/target-audience-problems-to-content-ideas-1536x803.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A profile becomes valuable when you use it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turn each problem into an article:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><em>\u201cI do not know which model to choose\u201d<\/em> becomes a post about online business ideas.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><em>\u201cI have very little money\u201d<\/em> becomes a low-cost starting guide.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><em>\u201cI do not know which tools I need\u201d<\/em> becomes a tools checklist.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><em>\u201cI am worried about scams\u201d<\/em> becomes an article about warning signs.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><em>\u201cI do not know how to attract visitors\u201d<\/em> becomes a beginner traffic guide.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><em>\u201cI do not know what to promote\u201d<\/em> becomes an affiliate program selection article.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This creates a connected content plan rather than a collection of unrelated posts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your content can also support four stages:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Awareness:<\/strong> The reader is trying to understand the problem.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Consideration:<\/strong> The reader is comparing approaches.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Decision:<\/strong> The reader is choosing a tool, product or next step.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Progress:<\/strong> The reader needs help using what they selected.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A useful <a href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/content-marketing-strategy-guide\/\">content marketing strategy<\/a> can help organise these topics around your website pillars.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Test_and_Refine_Your_Audience\"><\/span>Step 7: Test and Refine Your Audience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd wp-block-paragraph\">Your first profile is a working idea, not a permanent rule.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">As your website grows, review:<\/p>\r\n<ol data-spread=\"false\">\r\n<li><em>Which posts receive the most visits?<\/em><\/li>\r\n<li><em>Which email offer attracts subscribers?<\/em><\/li>\r\n<li><em>Which emails receive replies or clicks?<\/em><\/li>\r\n<li><em>Which search terms bring visitors?<\/em><\/li>\r\n<li><em>Which questions appear repeatedly?<\/em><\/li>\r\n<li><em>Which recommendations receive genuine interest?<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A simple target audience analysis can help you compare your original assumptions with the behaviour of actual visitors.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">You may target all beginners but discover that older adults, low-budget beginners or aspiring affiliate marketers respond most strongly.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">That means you now have better information.<\/p>\r\n<p>Review the profile every few months and adjust it when you see consistent patterns. Avoid changing direction after every small result.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For related issues, read <a href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/common-online-business-mistakes\/\">Common Online Business Mistakes Beginners Should Avoid<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Target_Audience_Mistakes\"><\/span>Common Target Audience Mistakes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid these common mistakes:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Trying to serve everyone.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Focusing only on age and gender.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Guessing without doing research.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Creating too many audience profiles.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Choosing an audience only because it looks profitable.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Never updating the profile.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Begin with one primary group and expand only when there is a clear reason.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Simple_Target_Audience_Worksheet\"><\/span>A Simple Target Audience Worksheet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Complete these lines:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>I help:<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>They want to:<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Their biggest problem is:<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>They are confused about:<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>They worry that:<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>They prefer content that is:<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>The first result I can help them achieve is:<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>A suitable next step is:<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep your answers short. The description should make your next decision easier.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Want_a_Clearer_Beginner_Roadmap\"><\/span>Want a Clearer Beginner Roadmap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Identifying your audience is one part of building a strong online business foundation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CB Profit Club may be worth exploring if you want to learn more about affiliate marketing, list building, follow-up and the steps involved in building an online business.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/proclub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">Explore CB Profit Club<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Training can provide structure, but results still depend on your decisions, effort and consistency.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1151\" src=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/FAQ-Online-Business-10.webp\" alt=\"FAQ\" width=\"400\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/FAQ-Online-Business-10.webp 1200w, https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/FAQ-Online-Business-10-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/FAQ-Online-Business-10-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/FAQ-Online-Business-10-768x402.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/h2>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785376328283\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Difference_Between_a_Target_Audience_and_a_Target_Market\"><\/span>What Is the Difference Between a Target Audience and a Target Market?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A target market is the broader group that may buy a product or service. A target audience is often the particular group a piece of content or marketing message is designed to reach.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785376353532\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Specific_Should_My_Target_Audience_Be\"><\/span>How Specific Should My Target Audience Be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It should be specific enough to guide your content and offers, but broad enough to support a useful range of topics. Focus first on a clear problem, experience level and goal.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785376373488\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Have_More_Than_One_Target_Audience\"><\/span>Can I Have More Than One Target Audience?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, but begin with one primary audience. Add a secondary group only when your research shows a genuine need for different content or messages.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785376395379\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Identify_a_Target_Audience_With_No_Customers_Yet\"><\/span>How Do I Identify a Target Audience With No Customers Yet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Use search suggestions, competitor research, online discussions, interviews and surveys. Create an initial profile and refine it as readers begin interacting with your website.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785376464367\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Some_Target_Audience_Examples\"><\/span>What Are Some Target Audience Examples?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Examples include affiliate marketing beginners, part-time online business beginners, older beginners, low-budget entrepreneurs and small business owners learning digital marketing.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785376483706\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Often_Should_I_Review_My_Target_Audience\"><\/span>How Often Should I Review My Target Audience?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Review it every few months or after a major change to your niche, product or business model. Update it when your traffic, email or customer information reveals a consistent pattern.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding how to identify target audience needs is about becoming clearer about who you help, what they need and how your business can guide them forward.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Start with one problem. Narrow the audience enough to make your message useful. Research real questions. Create a simple profile. Turn those needs into content and improve your understanding over time.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">When your audience is clear, your niche, articles, emails and product recommendations become easier to plan.<\/p>\r\n<p>You are no longer trying to speak to everyone. You are building a useful path for the people your business is best equipped to serve.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Next_Step\"><\/span>Next Step<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continue with the main<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/start-online-business\/\">Online Business Foundation guide: How to Start an Online Business for Beginners<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\t\t<section class=\"pw-learning-journey\" aria-labelledby=\"pw-learning-journey-1566\">\n\t\t\t<h2 id=\"pw-learning-journey-1566\" class=\"pw-learning-journey__title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9A%80_Continue_Your_Online_Business_Journey\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\ude80<\/span>\n\t\t\t\tContinue Your Online Business Journey\t\t\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"pw-learning-journey__intro\">Explore more resources to help you build and grow your online business.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"pw-recommended-reading\" aria-labelledby=\"pw-recommended-reading-1566\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"pw-recommended-reading-1566\" class=\"pw-recommended-reading__title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommended_Reading\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRecommended Reading\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"pw-recommended-reading__list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"pw-recommended-reading__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"pw-recommended-reading__link\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/how-to-build-an-email-list\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u279c<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to Build an Email List: 7 Powerful Steps for Confident Growth\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"pw-recommended-reading__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"pw-recommended-reading__link\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/business-website-pages\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u279c<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t9 Essential Business Website Pages for a Trustworthy Site\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"pw-recommended-reading__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"pw-recommended-reading__link\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/blog\/online-business-website-structure\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u279c<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t7 Powerful Website Structure Steps to Avoid a Confusing Site\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pw-learning-journey__cards\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"pw-journey-card pw-journey-card--new\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pw-journey-card__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83c\udfaf<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pw-journey-card__title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Here\"><\/span>New Here?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"pw-journey-card__text\">Start with the beginner roadmap and learn the fundamentals of affiliate marketing and online business.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"pw-journey-card__button\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/start-here\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart Here\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"pw-journey-card pw-journey-card--next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pw-journey-card__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udca1<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pw-journey-card__title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_For_The_Next_Step\"><\/span>Ready For The Next Step?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"pw-journey-card__text\">Discover the complete system I use to build and grow an online business.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"pw-journey-card__button\" href=\"https:\/\/peterwickham.com\/proclub\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoin Profit Club\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\r\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Identify Your Target Audience: 7 Proven Steps to Grow Your Online Business Starting an online business becomes much easier when you know who you want to help. 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