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About AlexSol
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Hello WA!
My name's Alex, I am 31, currently living in Montreal, Canada.
I have been a member of Wealthy Affiliate since October 2007 (over 9 years now) and I have never had a single regret about joining this wonderful community. I have been scammed several times, running after "Get Rich Quick" schemes and MLMs and I was ready to give up on the idea of "online business". And this is when I discovered WA and told myself this would be the last "make money" program I would try.
Throughout the years I have had my ups and down, I have built up a successful online business and lost it due to negligence but then I built it back up, slowly but surely. Live and learn, I guess.
Until mid-2013 I have been busy with many different projects, off and online but now I am concentrating on Internet Marketing once again - this is why you can find me right here on WA a lot more often.
in 2015 I launched a weekly marketing podcast called the Extra Paycheck Podcast. On that show I interview successful online entrepreneurs who share their tips, strategies and experiences. All of my guests have inspiring stories and some are making millions of dollars from their blogs and other online businesses.
Feel free to get in touch with me if you have any questions about Wealthy Affiliate or Internet Marketing in general. Don't forget to check out my blogs (on the right side of this profile page).
Success to You!
- Alex aka canuck
My name's Alex, I am 31, currently living in Montreal, Canada.
I have been a member of Wealthy Affiliate since October 2007 (over 9 years now) and I have never had a single regret about joining this wonderful community. I have been scammed several times, running after "Get Rich Quick" schemes and MLMs and I was ready to give up on the idea of "online business". And this is when I discovered WA and told myself this would be the last "make money" program I would try.
Throughout the years I have had my ups and down, I have built up a successful online business and lost it due to negligence but then I built it back up, slowly but surely. Live and learn, I guess.
Until mid-2013 I have been busy with many different projects, off and online but now I am concentrating on Internet Marketing once again - this is why you can find me right here on WA a lot more often.
in 2015 I launched a weekly marketing podcast called the Extra Paycheck Podcast. On that show I interview successful online entrepreneurs who share their tips, strategies and experiences. All of my guests have inspiring stories and some are making millions of dollars from their blogs and other online businesses.
Feel free to get in touch with me if you have any questions about Wealthy Affiliate or Internet Marketing in general. Don't forget to check out my blogs (on the right side of this profile page).
Success to You!
- Alex aka canuck
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fondevilla
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Hi Alex. Just read your WA review and I felt like passing here to say a big thank you to you. Man that was a long and informative review. Keep inspiring us. May be if you have some time on you, help me to learn how I can change my website from http to https. All the best bro.
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RickD1
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I wanted to come here to thank you for your post, My first $400 day.
I really enjoyed reading it, while reading it sounds like what I'm doing I spend at least 12 hours a day on WA.
It doesn't feel like work and I can't wait to wake up and start again.
I really just wanted to thank you for sharing...
All the best,
RickD.
I really enjoyed reading it, while reading it sounds like what I'm doing I spend at least 12 hours a day on WA.
It doesn't feel like work and I can't wait to wake up and start again.
I really just wanted to thank you for sharing...
All the best,
RickD.
PeterSkarp
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Bonjour! I know French a little!
Hello! I enjoyed reading yours! We are here to support and encourage each other to reach our goals and dreams! I joined here last June 2017. I am still a newbie. I can see that I will learn many great tips and advice from you! :-)
By the way, I am following you. Wish you the best of luck!
Cheers,
Peter
Hello! I enjoyed reading yours! We are here to support and encourage each other to reach our goals and dreams! I joined here last June 2017. I am still a newbie. I can see that I will learn many great tips and advice from you! :-)
By the way, I am following you. Wish you the best of luck!
Cheers,
Peter
Hey Alex,
My ability to ask questions will be ending in less than 24 hours, so I wanted to ask you what is the best/fastest way for me to get a hold of you in the future? I emailed you a few days ago with some questions, subject line: "I Joined WA! - Some questions." But I can imagine you must get a ton of email. So what's the best way to get you?
Thanks,
Roman
My ability to ask questions will be ending in less than 24 hours, so I wanted to ask you what is the best/fastest way for me to get a hold of you in the future? I emailed you a few days ago with some questions, subject line: "I Joined WA! - Some questions." But I can imagine you must get a ton of email. So what's the best way to get you?
Thanks,
Roman
philaccardo
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Hello, Alex:
A few days ago I found on the net a document of yours, a training about CPA.
I cant find it any longer now.
Im very interested in CPA, Im a publisher with MB and PF but have no experience.
Id like a good guide.
Could you please give me the link to that training of yours or refer me to an alternative valid training?
Thank you much
A few days ago I found on the net a document of yours, a training about CPA.
I cant find it any longer now.
Im very interested in CPA, Im a publisher with MB and PF but have no experience.
Id like a good guide.
Could you please give me the link to that training of yours or refer me to an alternative valid training?
Thank you much
AlexSol
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Hi Phil.
I am actually not sure where that document is these days as I don't do any CPA anymore. Unfortunately I do not know of any good training on the subject since I am not in that field. However the basic idea is exactly the same as for any online business. Get targeted traffic to your site and promote cpa offers to them. That's all there is to it (easier said than done).
WA training will teach you all of that. The only difference is that instead of promoting products as an affiliate you'll be promoting cpa offers.
Alex
I am actually not sure where that document is these days as I don't do any CPA anymore. Unfortunately I do not know of any good training on the subject since I am not in that field. However the basic idea is exactly the same as for any online business. Get targeted traffic to your site and promote cpa offers to them. That's all there is to it (easier said than done).
WA training will teach you all of that. The only difference is that instead of promoting products as an affiliate you'll be promoting cpa offers.
Alex
jgarcia361
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Hi Alex,
I am excited to be getting started with WA. I was wondering if I could see a website that you have setup to market the ffiliate program. Just for ideas, it would really be helpful in coming up with a good site. Thanks! I look forward to working with you!
I am excited to be getting started with WA. I was wondering if I could see a website that you have setup to market the ffiliate program. Just for ideas, it would really be helpful in coming up with a good site. Thanks! I look forward to working with you!
AlexSol
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Hi Joe.
You can look at my main blog since I don't mind sharing this one.
Here is a specific post that promotes a lot of different things:
https://blog.extra-paycheck.com/online-business-tools/
Alex
You can look at my main blog since I don't mind sharing this one.
Here is a specific post that promotes a lot of different things:
https://blog.extra-paycheck.com/online-business-tools/
Alex
trip54
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In course 1 lesson 5 at the end where you trash your post,pages,comments his next page said not found and his website mine did not have my website trips online biz it just said the blog and not found at the bottom. Is their something I did wrong and can I move on to lesson 6. Thanks
sharonwhyte
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Hi Alex,
your story seems similar to mine in regards to just about throwing this whole Online marketing thing away! That was until I found WA. I have had many expensive lessons along the way however this is it! Its up to my hard work because WA is pennies compared to what I have spent in the past. I'm so excited about this platform. Anyway, I am following you now as I can see you have a lot of value to add and share.
All the very best, Sharon
your story seems similar to mine in regards to just about throwing this whole Online marketing thing away! That was until I found WA. I have had many expensive lessons along the way however this is it! Its up to my hard work because WA is pennies compared to what I have spent in the past. I'm so excited about this platform. Anyway, I am following you now as I can see you have a lot of value to add and share.
All the very best, Sharon
AlexSol
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Great to see you here Sharon.
I believe that every single person can succeed online (especially if they have access to good training and support) as long as they are motivated to succeed.
This isn't rocket science, this is a proven process that has been replicated by thousands of people. Be consistent, get stuff done and the money will start coming in ;)
Alex
I believe that every single person can succeed online (especially if they have access to good training and support) as long as they are motivated to succeed.
This isn't rocket science, this is a proven process that has been replicated by thousands of people. Be consistent, get stuff done and the money will start coming in ;)
Alex
sharonwhyte
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marijusgone
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Hey Alex,all done well,most people dream of income you do have probably.But i never envy other people money like in those scammy schemes all of them MLSP.While MOBE works but you need so much investment,where did simple guy can such money to invest and even so you never know.
You doing great,
All the best,
Marijus
You doing great,
All the best,
Marijus
CraigW315
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So, I just saw you in live chat and did a double take when you mentioned "many of my referrals..." because I am still early in the game and hoping for my first one. Then I clicked on your profile to follow you and saw you were from Montreal.
I am also from Montreal (West Island, DDO) but I am now living in Gatineau. It's great to see someone from my area who is doing well here. Even though I have confidence in WA, this helps me to feel more secure in pursuing the opportunities WA affords. I feel like I have a very, very long way to go, so it's slightly discouraging at times (because like everyone else, I'd prefer to succeed RIGHT NOW), but I'm hanging in there and working toward my own success story.
So, yeah.... Following.
I am also from Montreal (West Island, DDO) but I am now living in Gatineau. It's great to see someone from my area who is doing well here. Even though I have confidence in WA, this helps me to feel more secure in pursuing the opportunities WA affords. I feel like I have a very, very long way to go, so it's slightly discouraging at times (because like everyone else, I'd prefer to succeed RIGHT NOW), but I'm hanging in there and working toward my own success story.
So, yeah.... Following.
AlexSol
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Hi Craig!
I totally get how you feel since I was in "your shoes" when I first started. I had no idea how to do any of it and felt frustrated more times then I can remember. However, I stuck with it and eventually saw success. It takes time but it's totally worth it.
I just got back home from Vegas last night where I was meeting with Kyle, Carson and WA's top affiliates. The platform is getting quite a few awesome upgrades this year and it will become more and more valuable ;)
Best of success,
Alex
I totally get how you feel since I was in "your shoes" when I first started. I had no idea how to do any of it and felt frustrated more times then I can remember. However, I stuck with it and eventually saw success. It takes time but it's totally worth it.
I just got back home from Vegas last night where I was meeting with Kyle, Carson and WA's top affiliates. The platform is getting quite a few awesome upgrades this year and it will become more and more valuable ;)
Best of success,
Alex
EngelbertN
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Hi AlexSol,
I am very disappointed as a monthly subscription has been paid from my bank account without my consent.
How do I go about to get a refund?
I tried to e-mail Kyle and Carson but am unable to get an e-mail through to any one of them.
Perhaps you will be able to help? Or who can I contact?
EngelbertN
I am very disappointed as a monthly subscription has been paid from my bank account without my consent.
How do I go about to get a refund?
I tried to e-mail Kyle and Carson but am unable to get an e-mail through to any one of them.
Perhaps you will be able to help? Or who can I contact?
EngelbertN
AlexSol
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Hi EngelbertN.
It's unfortunate that you didn't understand the concept of recurring membership. It means that you will be charged the same amount automatically, on the same date as you initially went premium.
I have the same set-up for my internet bill, insurance and many other payments - they take the money automatically.
Is there any specific reason you are leaving WA?
You can also cancel your membership by going into account settings.
Alex
It's unfortunate that you didn't understand the concept of recurring membership. It means that you will be charged the same amount automatically, on the same date as you initially went premium.
I have the same set-up for my internet bill, insurance and many other payments - they take the money automatically.
Is there any specific reason you are leaving WA?
You can also cancel your membership by going into account settings.
Alex
JPetrie
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Hi Alex, I've been mildly addicted to you podcast :-D I want to say thanks for putting it out there, and being so "down to earth" and sincere. As a listener, it's nice to hear of someone else who has gone through a lot of the same stuff that I'm going through.
I have a question, if you've got a moment. I was doing a search regarding noindex attributes not working. I am still seeing category and tag URL's showing up in Google... and I found this question on YouTube that was sent to Matt Cutts,
"Hi Matt, I've been having issues with the no index attribute. In some instances I placed the attribute to block a page but it still seems to get indexed. Even when the page is cached with the no index attribute, the page does not disappear. Thoughts? Alex, Montreal"
I immediately thought this might be you, and was wondering (if it was you) how and if you were able to solve the problem.
I'm using All-In-One SEO so it may be an entirely different issue.
Anyway, thanks in advance... and thanks for all the helpful information you are putting out there.
I have a question, if you've got a moment. I was doing a search regarding noindex attributes not working. I am still seeing category and tag URL's showing up in Google... and I found this question on YouTube that was sent to Matt Cutts,
"Hi Matt, I've been having issues with the no index attribute. In some instances I placed the attribute to block a page but it still seems to get indexed. Even when the page is cached with the no index attribute, the page does not disappear. Thoughts? Alex, Montreal"
I immediately thought this might be you, and was wondering (if it was you) how and if you were able to solve the problem.
I'm using All-In-One SEO so it may be an entirely different issue.
Anyway, thanks in advance... and thanks for all the helpful information you are putting out there.
AlexSol
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Roybretton
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Hello Alex, I have just been reading your profile and I think many of us, including myself, have ran after "Get Rich Quick Schemes"! It is great that you have been part of Wealthy Affiliate since 2007, this suggests something! I am now following you and I look forward to networking with you and reading your blog posts.
All the best to you Alex, Roy.
All the best to you Alex, Roy.
Alileelei
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First paragraph - Story of my life! LOL Can't wait to make WA my "last shot"! My blog before finding this was about trying to make money online! LOL I'm still hoping to do something with it in conjunction (ohhh big word!) with my WA affiliate site. Maybe I'll have more to offer on that with what I'll learn here :)
AlexSol
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The first paragraph? That one says my name is ALEX! :)
Nice to see you here Alicia! Don't be shy to reach out if you have any questions and yes, you might give that blog a new life later on ;)
Nice to see you here Alicia! Don't be shy to reach out if you have any questions and yes, you might give that blog a new life later on ;)
EDias
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Hi Alex!
If I have a free membership and can not buy a domain here. I am tasting the waters and a domain for what I have chosen costed only 0,99 cent elsewhere. I am afraid if I get a free domain, by the time i can buy it here .com may be gone. The thing is that I can not commit to paying 49 dollars from the second month on every month. can you help here??
If I have a free membership and can not buy a domain here. I am tasting the waters and a domain for what I have chosen costed only 0,99 cent elsewhere. I am afraid if I get a free domain, by the time i can buy it here .com may be gone. The thing is that I can not commit to paying 49 dollars from the second month on every month. can you help here??
EDias
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That sounds better! How do I go about to get your referal for WA and pay 30/month.
I am not a money driven person, but at the moment, we are in a difficult finance state and I am hoping an internet business could help us, my family, to get out of it. I am very grateful for your help so far and I do believe WA is a good place to be.
I am not a money driven person, but at the moment, we are in a difficult finance state and I am hoping an internet business could help us, my family, to get out of it. I am very grateful for your help so far and I do believe WA is a good place to be.
AlexSol
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To get that rate, you need to sign up to WA as a yearly member ($359) per year. This link should work: https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/upgrade
janbey
Premium
Hi Alex,
I am pleased to have found your pages, my name is Age and I have enjoyed reading your Great profile, Alex.
I wanted to stop by and introduce myself. Have read a couple of your blogs, very good reading, I will read more as time goes by, still cracking on with my training at the moment.
Regards
...Age...
I am pleased to have found your pages, my name is Age and I have enjoyed reading your Great profile, Alex.
I wanted to stop by and introduce myself. Have read a couple of your blogs, very good reading, I will read more as time goes by, still cracking on with my training at the moment.
Regards
...Age...
Ynuija
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Yes, Alex you have an experience with WA since 2007,
So do you "sell an air" or is it possible to sell something you don't own, are they a fake products what people buy on the third part sites, or what ? I am interested with a radio, or music, clips contents, so is it possible to get income through they, or only by sales to gain real income? I still don't get it, how I can generate income ? Any advise to give me?
So do you "sell an air" or is it possible to sell something you don't own, are they a fake products what people buy on the third part sites, or what ? I am interested with a radio, or music, clips contents, so is it possible to get income through they, or only by sales to gain real income? I still don't get it, how I can generate income ? Any advise to give me?
AlexSol
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I think selling content such as music or sound clips could be very hard because you need to sell a LOT to make money. I am affiliate for Apple (iTunes stores) and I think I get like a few cents per sale which is very very low.
A better way to make money in this industry is not by being an affiliate but rather by creating your own music, sounds, special effects and selling them. Also you could offer such services on Fiverr. I haven't sold there but I definitely paid for several voice overs, jingles, etc.
A better way to make money in this industry is not by being an affiliate but rather by creating your own music, sounds, special effects and selling them. Also you could offer such services on Fiverr. I haven't sold there but I definitely paid for several voice overs, jingles, etc.
NannaGoosey
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Hi, Alex!
Listen to this 'strange, but true' tale...
I was finishing my level 1 Bootcamp tasks. I'd finished making the first post and was looking for 2 or 3 others' posts to comment on.
While scrolling, I saw a member who seemed like someone I might like to follow, so I went to his profile page. And there, I saw you were one of the people who'd left him a comment.
Here's the 'strange' part of the tale: would you like to take a guess at what I have up in a different tab? (I'll tell you.)
YOUR "EPP017: How to Find a Profitable Niche for Your Business - Extra Paycheck Podcast 17" on YouTube.
I've already watched it once, but I left it up so I could re-watch it as soon as I'm done here.
I just found you on YouTube a couple days ago, so I haven't had a chance to watch a lot of your videos yet - but I love the ones I've seen so far. You do a great job with them.
A BIG "grats" to you, too, for making it to Vegas!
I only have the Premium trial for 7 days. After it expires, I won't be able to make any posts. But, I'm following you here and I'll be watching you on YouTube!
All the best to you!
Sharon
Listen to this 'strange, but true' tale...
I was finishing my level 1 Bootcamp tasks. I'd finished making the first post and was looking for 2 or 3 others' posts to comment on.
While scrolling, I saw a member who seemed like someone I might like to follow, so I went to his profile page. And there, I saw you were one of the people who'd left him a comment.
Here's the 'strange' part of the tale: would you like to take a guess at what I have up in a different tab? (I'll tell you.)
YOUR "EPP017: How to Find a Profitable Niche for Your Business - Extra Paycheck Podcast 17" on YouTube.
I've already watched it once, but I left it up so I could re-watch it as soon as I'm done here.
I just found you on YouTube a couple days ago, so I haven't had a chance to watch a lot of your videos yet - but I love the ones I've seen so far. You do a great job with them.
A BIG "grats" to you, too, for making it to Vegas!
I only have the Premium trial for 7 days. After it expires, I won't be able to make any posts. But, I'm following you here and I'll be watching you on YouTube!
All the best to you!
Sharon
AlexSol
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Hi Sharon! Thanks so much for your comments ;) I am very behind on those youtube videos but my podcast is being released every week ;)
1lindacarter
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Hi Alex,
I was just reading your success story and I can really relate to your story. I too have been scammed several times, but I wasn't trying to give up but I am so hopeful that I will find the right people to connect with to help me. I'm hoping that will be you and WA.
Thank You for your experience, I hope to learn from you.
Linda
I was just reading your success story and I can really relate to your story. I too have been scammed several times, but I wasn't trying to give up but I am so hopeful that I will find the right people to connect with to help me. I'm hoping that will be you and WA.
Thank You for your experience, I hope to learn from you.
Linda
Chesapeake
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Hi Alex, Just wanted to say a huge thank you, as it was through your website that I found WA. I read your profile comments. You've been around here for some time and sounds like you've found successful methods for making an income.
I will definitly be going through all the materials. WA seems to be highly recommended wherever I read about it.
Again Thanks Alex!
Best wishes
David
I will definitly be going through all the materials. WA seems to be highly recommended wherever I read about it.
Again Thanks Alex!
Best wishes
David
Hi Alex... thank you for dropping a msg in my profile. And yes i need help with regards to Niches. It's been awhile now, this question of what am i passionate about is still unanswered. I asked myself but still i cant get the right one, the exact one, the one. They said what we are passionate about could bring us joy and if channel in the right way, will us wealth. But i cant get what's the right Niche for me, what's my passion. I am an accountant by profession, so i am thinking maybe anything related with that. But i also love self help books, inspiring and motivational books and stories and trainings and classes. So i dont know.... i also like music but i dont have talent in singing lol. Appreciate if you can advise. Thank you Alex........
AlexSol
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Hi ;)
I have answered some of your questions in other places around WA. Both accounting and motivation could be great niches in my opinion. The bigger suggestion would be not overthinking it and just going with one or the other. Taking action is the most important thing here and you should be doing it ASAP.
If I was you I'd probably start with accounting simply because you know a lot on the subject and it will be easier for you to produce content. But remember that you are not limited to one niche and one site, once you get the hang of things you could start a second site about motivation and so on ;)
Alex
I have answered some of your questions in other places around WA. Both accounting and motivation could be great niches in my opinion. The bigger suggestion would be not overthinking it and just going with one or the other. Taking action is the most important thing here and you should be doing it ASAP.
If I was you I'd probably start with accounting simply because you know a lot on the subject and it will be easier for you to produce content. But remember that you are not limited to one niche and one site, once you get the hang of things you could start a second site about motivation and so on ;)
Alex
Kelly-Anne
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This is more than a comment, I've looked every where as to the appropriate way to personally get hold of u.So it looks like I have to prevail to embarrass myself.Guess it helps....KellyDavies here.- Anyhow when u first asked us to say a few words about our selfs.Id no idea it would go public,ie; know.I made light of my situation,my profile says I've been a member since 2007-8???- any how mor like less than a month.situation.Im ABSOULUTLY at loss.Brief,my husband of 22yrs. Left & just. Moved out today( we're superintendents,that requires 2- ppl)- he's not to the owner who blaintly said to my face she despises me. Waynes not told her he's left yet,he's giving me till first wk. of August .sorry,probably inappropriate,I'm just not thinking right. My delima? I don't know where I've left off ,during my free trial I believe it said 10 lessons free.I could VERY WELL BE MISTAKEN!!!!--- But last I remember I left off at
Lesson two.Im no computer geek by any means.until the end of the month w/ him gone w/ all consentration being focussed on w/a,I think I can get a lot done.Ive missed every webinar,I've totally forgot how to manoeuvre myself around the courses.
Now that I've lost all dignity,I'd really like to plug away and get as much as I can done.....bc lord knows I'm going to need some sort of income.Caan u please help me?
Thanks,in advance
Sincerely
Kelly Davies.
Lesson two.Im no computer geek by any means.until the end of the month w/ him gone w/ all consentration being focussed on w/a,I think I can get a lot done.Ive missed every webinar,I've totally forgot how to manoeuvre myself around the courses.
Now that I've lost all dignity,I'd really like to plug away and get as much as I can done.....bc lord knows I'm going to need some sort of income.Caan u please help me?
Thanks,in advance
Sincerely
Kelly Davies.
AlexSol
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Hi Kelly. It sucks to hear about all of that.
1. If you want to contact someone privately on WA, just go to their profile and click on Private Message at the top.
2. Your profile states you've been a member since September 28, 2015.
3. And last but not least, I would highly suggest starting your training from the beginning by clicking the green Get Started Here button at the top left of your WA account. This way it will be easier to follow along ;)
Stay strong,
Alex
1. If you want to contact someone privately on WA, just go to their profile and click on Private Message at the top.
2. Your profile states you've been a member since September 28, 2015.
3. And last but not least, I would highly suggest starting your training from the beginning by clicking the green Get Started Here button at the top left of your WA account. This way it will be easier to follow along ;)
Stay strong,
Alex
Kailey
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Hey Alex! I had a quick question- I decided to go the cruelty-free makeup route, and I'm thinking about making my site more blog-oriented, kinda following my personal journey switching over to cruelty-free makeup. Does that format still lend itself to affiliate sales? And does that sound like a good idea?
Thanks so much, you've been so much help already!
Kailey
Thanks so much, you've been so much help already!
Kailey
AlexSol
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jallen4
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Hi Alex, I’m still feeling out WA to see if it’s for me. I”m in my mid 60s and looking for something to supplement/ fund my retirement. I’ve never had anything to do with social media nor have any interest in it. It seems like a huge waste of time. I was going to complete the Affiliate Bootcamp and promote WA. Is social media required or needed to be successful? John
AlexSol
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John, social media is not always required but it surely helps a lot for most online businesses. It's like if you opened a shop in the corner of an an empty street - no body would go there and you'd have to shut down. Social media is like having people talk about your shop and going there to buy stuff. Required? No. Useful? Very ;)
geoffyt1
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Hi Jallen, following you because you are like me; Im 63 and need to fund my retirement after losing a lot of money during the financial crises, and I have no interest in social media, I don't have a Facebook account. But I'll give you a tip - if I find that using social media will help me become successful - I'll be joining real quick !!
