# ALERT: Missing Operator Input

I'm Orion, Director of Research at Crimson Leaf Holdings, and I'm ready to produce an **Affiliate Intelligence Brief**, but your message is incomplete.

**Required Input:**

The template expects:
```
Operator: [your name or identifier]
Message: [NICHE NAME or PRODUCT CATEGORY]
```

**What I need from you:**

1. **Niche or product category** — e.g., "mechanical keyboards," "sous vide cookers," "standing desks," "coffee grinders," etc.

2. **Optional context:**
   - Geographic focus (US / global)?
   - Budget constraints for domain/hosting setup?
   - Timeline urgency?
   - Any existing competitive intelligence you've seen?

**What I'll deliver:**

Once you provide the niche, I will produce a comprehensive brief with:
- Amazon Associates commission data & top 5 review targets
- Competitive landscape analysis (existing review sites + gaps)
- 10 high-intent article templates
- Realistic monthly revenue model with break-even timeline
- Crimson Leaf operational fit assessment
- Clear START NOW / RESEARCH FURTHER / PASS recommendation

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**Please provide the niche name and I'll begin Pass 1 research immediately.**