I Earned $200,000 From this Weird Fruit

Last year, I made $200,000 from a weird fruit. I know, it’s hard to believe because most people focus on the popular topics. I focus on the weird stuff most of the time.

I’m obsessed with finding weird stuff to write about and crazy topics that make great content for my faceless YouTube channels and TikTok pages.

In 2021, I set up a basic WordPress blog and a faceless YouTube channel about unusual herbs and fruits.

I published one article about durian fruit and shared the article on Pinterest, Twitter, Flipboard, Facebook, and in the description of a short YouTube video that I published on the same topic.

The article received 100k page views in seven days. Shocked by the traffic stats, I made a list of article titles about the durian fruit.

Altogether, I published 27 articles about durian. I eventually created an eBook about weird fruits it included, recipes, historical and nutritional facts. I sold the book for $5.

By the end of 2021, my earnings for the website hit the $200,000 mark.

How?

• Mediavine adverts (Instead of signing up for Google Adsense, I chose Mediavine)
• eBook
• Affiliate links

The majority of my earnings came from affiliate sales. I sold the site in January 2022 and I’m building another site about weird fruits and I plan to document the whole process from start to finish.

Would you write about weird fruits? Or, do you focus on topics that align with your passions? My passion lies in creating content, I don’t stick to one topic when it comes to niche blogging, I write about everything.

For my personal brand , I try to focus on entrepreneurship and personal development however, for my niche blogging business, I follow the money. Don’t be ashamed to follow the money.

Do you want me to create more content about niche blogging? Let’s chat in the comments.

Other weird fruits to consider writing about:

Here’s a revised list of weird and exotic fruits, excluding durian, along with their descriptions:

Rambutan

This tropical fruit resembles a hairy lychee, with an outer skin covered in soft, red or yellow spines. Inside, the flesh is juicy and sweet, similar to lychee but with a slightly firmer texture. Rambutan is native to Southeast Asia and is often enjoyed fresh or used in fruit salads.

Horned Melon (Kiwano)

The horned melon has a spiky orange-yellow exterior and bright green, jelly-like flesh inside. It has a mild flavor that combines elements of cucumber, banana, and lemon. Native to Africa, this fruit is also grown in New Zealand and California and is often used in salads or as a garnish.

Ackee

Originating from West Africa but popular in Jamaica, ackee has a leathery exterior that resembles an inflated pear. When ripe, it opens to reveal creamy yellow flesh that tastes somewhat like nuts. Ackee is a key ingredient in the national dish of Jamaica, ackee and saltfish.

Jatoba (Stinking Toe)

This fruit has a thick brown pod that resembles a toe, hence its nickname. The pulp inside is sweet but has an unpleasant smell that can deter some people from trying it. Jatoba is native to Central and South America and is often consumed for its nutritional benefits.

Cempedak

Related to jackfruit and breadfruit, cempedak has a thick, spiky outer skin that turns yellow when ripe. The flesh inside is sweet and fragrant, often compared to jackfruit but with a more intense flavor. It’s commonly eaten fresh or fried as a snack in Southeast Asia.

Dragon Fruit (Pitaya)

This visually striking fruit has bright pink or yellow skin with green scales resembling dragon skin. The flesh can be white or red with tiny black seeds and has a mildly sweet flavor similar to kiwi or pear. Dragon fruit is rich in antioxidants and is often used in smoothies or salads.

Salak (Snake Fruit)

Named for its reddish-brown scaly skin that resembles snake scales, salak has a crunchy texture and sweet-tart flavor reminiscent of apples or bananas. It’s native to Indonesia and is commonly eaten fresh or used in desserts.

Miracle Fruit

This small red berry from West Africa contains a glycoprotein called miraculin that temporarily alters taste perception, making sour foods taste sweet after consumption. Miracle fruit is often used in "flavor-tripping" parties where participants sample sour foods after eating the berry.

Buddha’s Hand (Fingered Citron

This unusual citrus fruit resembles a hand with long fingers extending outward. It has a strong lemon fragrance but very little pulp or juice inside. Buddha's hand is often used for its zest in cooking or as an aromatic garnish due to its intense aroma.

Sapodilla

This brown, round fruit has sweet, grainy flesh that tastes like brown sugar combined with pear and malty flavors. Sapodilla is native to Central America and the Caribbean but is also grown in parts of Asia.

Soursop (Graviola)

Soursop features a spiky green exterior and soft white flesh with black seeds inside. Its flavor combines elements of strawberry, pineapple, and citrus, making it popular for smoothies and juices. Soursop is also known for its potential health benefits.

Dragon Eye Fruit (Longan)

Similar in appearance to lychee but smaller, longan has translucent flesh that tastes sweet and floral with a hint of muskiness. It’s commonly found in Southeast Asia and enjoyed fresh or dried.

Cacao Fruit

The cacao fruit looks like an oversized pod with colorful skin ranging from yellow to purple. Inside are seeds surrounded by sweet pulp; these seeds are used to make chocolate while the pulp can be eaten fresh.

These exotic fruits not only offer unique flavors but also provide interesting textures and appearances that can intrigue anyone looking to expand their culinary horizons!

Would you write about these fruits?