Frequently asked questions

Yes. GetNicheIQ is free to use with no signup required. We're supported by advertising.

The scores are AI-generated estimates based on common niche monetization patterns, likely search behavior, and competition risk. They are a starting signal, not a guarantee. Always do additional keyword and competitor research before committing to build. Read more: How to validate a niche before you build a single page →

CPC stands for Cost Per Click, which is what advertisers may pay when someone clicks an ad. Higher-value niches such as legal, finance, and B2B software often have stronger ad potential than entertainment or hobby niches. This score is an AI estimate, not live ad-market data. Read more: Best AdSense niches in 2026 ranked by RPM →

GO means the niche scores well across most dimensions and is worth building. MAYBE means it has real strengths but also significant challenges, often fixable with a pivot. NO-GO means the niche is unlikely to be profitable for the stated monetization goal, and your time is better spent elsewhere. Read more: 10 low-competition micro site ideas with niche scores →

Absolutely. Try different formats, angles, or target audiences for the same core idea, as the scores can change significantly based on how you position it.

A micro site (or microsite) is a small, tightly focused website that solves one specific problem for one specific audience, typically 20 to 50 articles plus one or two core tools, targeting a narrow cluster of related keywords with high commercial intent. Read more: What is a microsite? A complete beginner's guide →

RPM (Revenue Per Mille) is how much your site earns per 1,000 page views. It's driven mostly by your niche's advertiser demand, which is why two sites with identical traffic can earn wildly different amounts. Choosing a high-RPM niche is the highest-leverage decision a micro site builder makes. Read more: What is RPM and why it matters more than traffic →

Most publishers report a decision within one to two weeks of submitting a complete application. Sites with policy issues or thin content may go through multiple review cycles. Applying before your site is ready is the most common cause of delays. Read more: How long AdSense approval takes and how to speed it up →

As a practical baseline: a domain that's a few months old, 20+ original articles of 800–1,000+ words, the four essential pages (About, Contact, Privacy Policy, Disclaimer), HTTPS enabled, and a mobile-friendly site with no broken links. Read more: The 2026 AdSense approval checklist →

No. Google autocomplete, the People Also Ask box, Google Keyword Planner (free with a Google Ads account), and Reddit together provide most of the insight a new micro site needs before it has earned its first dollar. Read more: Keyword research using only free tools →

Netlify's free tier lets you deploy a static HTML site by drag and drop, connect a custom domain, and enable HTTPS, all at no cost. The whole process takes about ten minutes. Read more: How to deploy your micro site on Netlify →