Acting: Online Business Ideas

Acting OVERVIEW

Career Outlook

Employment of actors is projected to grow 12 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Job growth in the motion picture industry will stem from continued strong demand for new movies and television shows. The number of Internet-only platforms, such as streaming services, is likely to increase, along with the number of shows produced for these platforms. This growth may lead to more work for actors.

Actors who work in performing arts companies are expected to see slower job growth than those in film. Many small and medium-size theaters have difficulty getting funding. As a result, the number of performances is expected to decline. Large theaters, with their more stable sources of funding and more well-known plays and musicals, should provide more opportunities.

Actors face intense competition for jobs. Most roles, no matter how minor, have many actors auditioning for them. For stage roles, actors with a bachelor’s degree in theater may have a better chance of landing a part than those without one.

Education

Many actors enhance their skills through formal dramatic education. Many who specialize in theater have bachelor’s degrees, but a degree is not required.

Although some people succeed in acting without getting a formal education, most actors acquire some formal preparation through a theater company’s acting conservatory or a university drama or theater arts program. Students can take college classes in drama or film-making to prepare for a career as an actor. Classes in dance or music may help as well.

Actors who do not have a college degree may take acting or film classes to learn their craft. Community colleges, acting conservatories, and private film schools typically offer these classes. Many theater companies also have education programs.

Source: bls.gov

 

Market research – Acting

(Our coverage of a particular niche market will provide you with a solid foundation of how large (or small) a niche idea is, who is the typical person engaged within a certain niche, how much money is spent on products related to the niche, and data on the current and future growth of that niche.)

The worldwide theatrical market had a box office of US$38.6 billion in 2016. The top three continents/regions by box office gross were: Asia-Pacific with US$14.9 billion, the U.S. and Canada with US$11.4 billion, and Europe, the Middle East and North Africa with US$9.5 billion. As of 2016, the largest markets by box office were, in decreasing order, the United States, China, Japan, India, and the United Kingdom. As of 2011, the countries with the largest number of film productions were India, Nigeria, and the United States. In Europe, significant centers of movie production are France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

Source: Wikipedia
Acting classes can be broken into three groups: courses, which meet once or twice weekly over the course of several weeks; one-day or two-day workshops that teach specific, focused skill sets; and private one-on-one coaching.

• Courses in acting are more general, teaching the basics of acting or covering a breadth of information on a specific acting technique such as method, which focuses on realistic expression of emotion, or improvisation, which focuses on creating scenes on the spot with a group. Courses typically cost $150-$2,000, depending largely on location and the prestige of the school.
• Workshops are more specialized, teaching a specific skill. This may be an on-stage skill such as stage fighting or delivering a monologue, or it could provide practical knowledge for the profession, such as acting for commercials, finding an agent or even doing one’s taxes.
• Many acting teachers offer private coaching sessions in which actors can receive one-on-one technique and career advice. Sessions cost from $50-$250, depending largely on the coach’s popularity.
• Most colleges offer degrees in theater and related disciplines. Going to a four-year college costs $5,000-$39,000 annually.
  
  Sub Niches

• Film Acting

• TV acting

• Theater acting

• Voice over acting

• Commercials Acting

• Extras/Background acting

• YouTube acting

Conclusion

The acting industry will continue to grow for the next few years, meaning the amount of people engaged in this profession-and spending money searching for training and information-will continue to grow!

As with any type of education, online training and classes will grow heavily. People will continue to search for more time and cost effective ways to learn this skill.

Top keywords

The following list is compiled by my favorite keyword tool, Jaaxy. This list is characterized by Jaaxy’s preferred measurements, which are:

• SEO power is a metric that determines the difficulty or ease to rank for these keywords, with 90-100 being the easiest, 80-90 being moderate, and 70-80 for broader appeal-with more competition.

If you are unfamiliar with Jaaxy, I invite you to watch this training from my favorite, Jay at Wealthy Affiliates. He explains the metrics and powerful features of this simple to use tool He even shows proof how quick it can work!

Keywords	Monthly_Searches	Estimated_Traffic	QSR	SEO_Power
acting auditions	8359	1422	181	72
acting tips	333	57	191	77
acting workshops	750	128	214	71
get into acting	326	56	216	78
acting jobs	3444	586	136	81
acting auditions disney channel	199	34	25	98
acting auditions nyc	82	14	113	94
online acting courses	88	15	122	94
acting school	1202	205	205	70
acting casting calls	160	28	80	94
child acting schools	24	5	24	97
child acting agents	75	13	122	94
how to get child into acting	24	5	23	95
acting agents	661	113	200	76
how to get into acting	326	56	87	93
get your child into acting	72	13	100	96
casting calls no experience	24	5	50	100
be actor no experience	48	9	1	100
can i start acting	16	3	35	100
get into acting auditions	24	5	0	100
no experience acting auditions	56	10	3	99
start acting no experience	118	21	0	98
become actor no experience	120	21	7	98
get into acting no experience	72	13	27	97
getting started acting	16	3	31	97
get acting experience	32	6	144	95
get started acting	152	26	126	93
acting no experience	88	15	157	86
voice over acting classes	56	10	30	99
acting classes gold coast	56	10	29	99
los angeles acting class	48	9	53	99
acting classes new york	86	15	52	98
acting class los angeles	56	10	96	98
acting classes for children	114	20	100	97
new york acting classes	128	22	51	97
acting classes los angeles ca	96	17	15	97
acting classes houston	86	15	50	96
professional acting classes	40	7	100	96
acting class nyc	88	15	37	96
acting class in los angeles	56	10	108	95
acting classes los angeles	420	72	77	95
acting class in new york	80	14	117	95
acting classes near me	1157	197	25	94
acting classes for teens	311	53	103	94
film acting classes	144	25	87	94
child acting classes	231	40	49	94
acting classes children	110	19	85	94
teen acting classes	136	24	114	93
voice acting classes	242	42	63	93
acting classes adults	311	53	74	92
acting classes teens	311	53	63	92
acting classes kids	1025	175	100	90
acting classes for kids	1025	175	165	84
free acting class	263	45	133	92
free acting classes chicago	112	20	0	98
free acting classes	150	26	135	93
free acting classes beginners	88	15	1	99
free acting classes los angeles	64	11	2	97
free online acting classes	96	17	77	98
free acting classes kids	80	14	0	99
free acting classes near me	96	17	9	97
free acting class nyc	88	15	5	99
free acting classes nyc	136	24	24	98
free acting classes teens	88	15	4	99
online free acting classes	24	5	6	100
free acting classes atlanta ga	24	5	0	98
free acting classes charlotte nc	40	7	0	98
free online acting classes kids	40	7	0	98
free online acting classes teens	56	10	0	97
free acting classes atlanta	56	10	3	99
free acting classes online	64	11	4	99
free acting lessons	80	14	132	94
free acting schools	56	10	183	86
online acting classes	299	51	124	92
online acting classes free	64	11	31	99
free acting school	79	14	33	96
free act classes	40	7	43	97
free act prep classes	128	22	54	97
adult acting classes	128	22	179	85
acting classes online	107	19	74	94
acting classes beginners	112	20	36	95
acting class	585	100	241	71
acting classes free	132	23	99	94
online acting courses free	8	2	1	90

Google suggestion keywords

This is a listing of the top keywords according to Google suggestion (or auto-fill) results. We use the outstanding tool Keyword.io to compile these results. These results are especially vital because they outline what Google suggests as you type. The reason they do this is to make typing a whole phrase less time-consuming. What they suggest is a “peek” into the habits of others, as it recommends the keyword phrases that are most searched for.

Keep in mind that this data is more raw than the results with Jaaxy, but it provides great insight and potential starting points for further keyword research.

Keywords	Search Volume (Average)
acting	22200
acting s	110000
acting methods	18100
acting 1	18100
method acting	18100
acting auditions	18100
acting classes	14800
acting voice	14800
acting definition	14800
acting define	14800
acting practice	12100
headshots for/acting	12100
an acting resume	12100
acting resume	12100
acting headshots	12100
acting classes near me	12100
acting up	6600
acting schools	6600
acting for teens	6600
acting salary	5400
acting for disney	5400
acting resume template	5400
acting agents	5400
acting funny	5400
acting tips	5400
acting jobs	5400
acting websites	5400
acting movies	4400
acting scripts	4400
acting meaning	4400
acting classes for kids	4400
acting agencies	4400
acting quotes	4400
acting classes nyc	4400
t.o.p acting	3600
acting classes los angeles	3600
acting studio	3600

YouTube keywords

This list is from YouTube, which has positioned itself as a search engine of sorts in this age of video content. It provides insight into the different-but sometimes similar- habits of users compared to a traditional Google search.

YouTube results not only uncover the content and media that your potential audience is searching for, it can give you some keyword ideas if you are planning to add a YouTube channel to your offerings. Depending on the niche idea, this can be a wonderful way to engage with your audience, and increase your marketing reach.

Remember that with a YouTube channel, you can gain subscribers and eventually monetize that traffic. It also allows you to extend the influence of your sites as a brand, and build trust.

Keywords	Search Volume (Average)
acting	197613
acting test	360511
acting famous	241231
acting male	241231
acting auditions	161117
acting methods	161117
acting classes	131742
acting books	131742
acting voice	131742
acting headshots	107708
acting resume	107708
acting practice	107708
acting in korea	88125
acting up	58750
best actor 2018	58750
acting school	58750
acting agency	48068
acting agents	48068
action movies 2018	48068
acting websites	48068
acting cute	48068
acting jobs	48068
acting funny	48068
acting tips	48068
acting mean	39167
acting movies	39167
acting in movies	39167
acting scripts	39167
acting now	39167
acting quotes	39167
t.o.p acting	32045
acting studio	32045
acting exam	25814
acting essay	21364
acting time	21364
acting games	21364
acting questions	16913
acting coach	16913
acting 101	14242
acting 2018	14242
acting lessons	14242
acting monologue	14242
acting class	14242
acting kids	14242
acting as a career	14242
acting for kids	14242
acting career	14242
acting workshop	14242
acting lesson	14242
acting reel	11572
acting 2017	11572
acting tv	11572
acting training	11572
acting jobs for kids	8902

Niche Angles

This list gives you some ideas that pair well with your chosen niche. The idea here is that you start with a smaller, more segmented part of a bigger picture, then slowly build out more content that grows your site and offers variations.

Keywords	Search Volume (Average)
models	301000
attorney	165000
actor	110000
audition	40500
disney auditions	27100
casting calls	22200
how to become an actor	18100
acting auditions	18100
method acting	18100
acting classes	14800
acting resume	12100
child actors	8100
movie auditions	8100
teen actors	6600
acting school	6600
how to become an actress	6600
voice acting jobs	6600
acting tips	5400
acting agents	5400
actors theatre	5400
acting jobs	5400

Good Domain Name Ideas

An effective domain name can be many things. For unknown websites, it is a wise practice to pick a domain name that explains the foundation of your business, most likely using your main keywords. It is still the best idea to choose .COM names, although .NET and .INFO are gaining popularity.

These domain names are provided to give some simple ideas and inspiration. Please check to see if any of these are available.

Incorporating your main keyword into your domain is also highly suggested.

(pro tip: Jaaxy includes available domain suggestions as you research keywords!)

*MrActing.com *ActingDesign.com *HotActing.com *ActingView.com *ActingVision.com *ProjectActing.com *DrActing.com *ActingMaster.com *ActingMax.com *ActorLogic.com *InfoActor.com *ActorWay.com

Content Ideas

Here’s a great list to spur your creative imagination! This list of headlines and general content ideas, focused to your chosen niche, will give you insight into what types of content audiences are searching for. Keyword-focused, image-rich articles that have a word count of over 1,000 and employ eyeball-grabbing headlines are sure to make your content sizzle!

• Why most actors fail (in order to get better at something, it’s important to know what NOT to do)
• The secrets to acting (everybody wants to know the secrets to learning anything!)
• The ultimate guide to acting (this can be cornerstone content to build around- moght even make a great Ebook !)
• Succeed with acting in 24 hours (quick tips and hints always catch people’s attention)
• Better acting in 30 days (same as above, but a larger daily routine that will help build habits)
• Acting goals (a great type of article that should outline goal setting strategies and prompt budding actors to build their own- essential reading)
• 7 rules of acting meant to be broken (show that breaking conventional thought can be rewarding)
• Acting iPhone apps (provide helpful direction to some helpful apps that people can use to hone their acting skills)
• Best acting schools (list top schools for acting, and include some of your affiliates if applicable)
• The philosophy of acting (allow your users to step inside the minds of successful actors)
• How I improved my acting in 1 day! (bite size tips and hints attract attention and traffic, especially if they have short time lines)
• Acting: an incredibly easy way to learn that works for all! (people flock to things that are simple and quick to achieve)
• Using 6 acting strategies that work for the professionals (a list like this-use any number you wish-always gets attention)
• 10 ways to sell your acting skills immediately (showing users where to cash in on their acting is a great way to build trust and attract attention)
• Here’s a quick cure for stage/camera fright (teaching valuable coping strategies for certain situations are always in high demand)
• What does your audience REALLY think of your acting? (getting into the minds of the audience may be helpful to understanding and improving)
• Top 10 acting tips (Top 10 lists about anything always get attention!)
• 15 lessons you need to learn about acting to succeed (help others discover a path to success)
• Top 25 quotes on acting (a quick, interesting list to inspire and motivate)
• 10 minutes a day to better acting (people love articles about how to do basic things quicker and easier)
• 10 ways to re-invent your acting (a valuable guide for actors stuck in a rut or finding it hard to find work)
• Breaking down some of the best actors and scenes (use research to underscore methods and techniques used by the pros!)
• Some people excel at acting and some don’t-which one are you? (good information for those who may be just “flirting” with the acting idea)
• Why everything you know about acting is a lie ( a shocking title that grabs attention, and dispels myths about the industry)
• Top 10 tips to grow your acting skills (a quick read-people love simple, top 10-type list articles)
• Guide to a great acting portfolio (explain in detail the types of experience and other necessities that typically falls in an actor’s portfolio)
• Remarkable schools for learning acting (an interesting list of some high-end schools of acting)

Product Ideas/Affiliates

Many top companies in almost every niche host their affiliate programs with companies such as CJ.com, ShareASale, and Clickbank. We scour the internet to bring you some of the most relevant programs to align with. Check on terms and conditions, including payouts and commissions, because these change with time.

Here’s the links to sign up for some of these great affiliate programs:

*CJ.com *ShareASale.com *Rakuten

*Ebay *Amazon *WalMart

*ClickBank *JVZoo.com *Etsy

*Udemy (courses) *Coursera (courses)

Below, we highlight some of the best ideas for this niche. Use these as guidelines for your product promotions, but by all means use your own inspiration!

• Amazon best sellers in this niche

• Ebay best sellers for this niche

• Google best sellers for this niche – not always affiliate programs connected to this list, but a vital way to see what people are searching for and buying

 

• MasterClass– superstars teach acting and directing. Managed by Share-A-Sale. Commission is 25% and the cookie is 30 days.
• Udemy– Udemy is one of the largest learning platforms on the Internet today! Their affiliate program is run by Rakuten.
• Backstage.com– commissions up to 20% of sales.
• ActingLand -affiliate sign up- https://www.actingland.com/affiliates/info.php
• https://voicebunny.com/#/ affiliate sign up- https://voicebunny.com/referrers/

 

Niche-specific Forums and social media

Knowing where your audience gathers can help you make in-roads to put your offer in front of them. Connecting on a more personal and engaging way will be a solid strategy for building trust with your potential readers. Joining relevant forums and posting helpful comments and suggestions, as well as creating and maintaining social media profiles should be thought of as an extension of your existing website, providing a compliment and additional resource for your brand.

• Backstage.com

• Studentfilmmakers

• Reddit– acting sub-reddit

• Behind the voice actors– forum primarily for voice actors

• Jett Acting studio

 

 

 

What’s Next?

This guide is designed to give you a lot of research information on your chosen niche, so that you can take that data and start building your site! This guide will, hopefully, save you some time, as well as show you the process of niche research. I enjoy this process, but I know a lot of people don’t. A lot of people get frustrated with this critical step, and never get going as a result.

While the info in the guide is not your only options, it does give you insight and point you in the right direction. Too much information is never a bad thing!

I invite you to create your own research on top of this guide, and hopefully this content will give you ideas on where to look.

 

 

 

 

 

Things to consider

• Your site could offer lessons, especially if you have experience teaching, or you are learning yourself.
• You can point to courses and lessons, while offering insightful articles on the profession that tie in well with those researching the career field.
• Beginning actors are a good target for sites such as this.
• Write a quick book on acting tips, or finding great acting schools, and use this to build a subscriber list.
• An actor’s life, and things that surround the career, would make great content for a “lifestyle” portion of your site. Targeting the lifestyle of those involved in any hobby or profession creates a sense of community with your audience.

 

 

Competition/ “Stars” of the niche

Part of niche research is finding and understanding your competition. You can glean ideas from them, as well as finding potential partners. There are many places to find the key influencers in each niche, such as Google, Facebook, YouTube, and many others. While this is not intended to be a complete list, it should give you a good starting point. Take a peek at how they do things- what products they promote, what types of content do they write, how do they engage with their audience. Use these ideas as inspiration, and put your own special twist into it!

Top sites (Google)

http://www.filmdaily.tv/

https://www.iactingstudios.com/#/

https://www.michelledanner.com/

https://www.michelledanner.com/

https://www.backstage.com/

https://takelessons.com/

Top groups and pages (Facebook)

• Acting auditions and casting calls– 77k members
• Explore talent– 2.8 million likes
• Hollywood and LA casting calls– 10k members
• Voice acting alliance– 9k members

 

Top YouTube channels

• Wendy Alane Wright– 48k subscribers
• The Heller Approach– 29k subscribers
• Film Riot– 1.3 million subscribers
• Masterclass– 220k subscribers

Best Selling books

• A challenge for the Actor
• Impro: Improvisation and the Theater
• The Power of the Actor

Top smartphone Apps

• Scenebot

• Acting Coach

• Script rehearser

Niche-specific Forums and social media

Knowing where your audience gathers can help you make in-roads to put your offer in front of them. Connecting on a more personal and engaging way will be a solid strategy for building trust with your potential readers. Joining relevant forums and posting helpful comments and suggestions, as well as creating and maintaining social media profiles should be thought of as an extension of your existing website, providing a compliment and additional resource for your brand.

• Backstage.com

• Studentfilmmakers

• Reddit– acting sub-reddit

• Behind the voice actors– forum primarily for voice actors

• Jett Acting studio

What’s Next?

This guide is designed to give you a lot of research information on your chosen niche, so that you can take that data and start building your site! This guide will, hopefully, save you some time, as well as show you the process of niche research. I enjoy this process, but I know a lot of people don’t. A lot of people get frustrated with this critical step, and never get going as a result.

While the info in the guide is not your only options, it does give you insight and point you in the right direction. Too much information is never a bad thing!

I invite you to create your own research on top of this guide, and hopefully this content will give you ideas on where to look.