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For all new people-How much money can I make- and How Fast

CCunningham

Published on February 19, 2015

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This is my answer to the New People who have just joined and ask:

1. Can I make money instantly with a website?
2. How fast can I make money?
3. Can I wait and go premium after I set up a website and make money?
First, I still consider myself a Newbie. I am no authority, but I can give you my opinion and what I have learned. I have been here at WA 4 months. I was laid off from work 10 months ago. I, like everyone would like to make money instantly.

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Do you already have a tried and proven website that you can transfer here? Do you already have all the skills, tools and training that you need? Do you already know how to build a website from scratch and how to do it? Then it will not happen and that is for ANYONE I want to be truthful with you.
I had a free siterubix site when I first came here and it was nice (they all are). What convinced me to go Premium was this? I ran into a problem that not even our GREAT community could not help me with. ONLY SUPPORT could fix it and they did. I would have been sitting here dead in the water because no one could help but support. Yes going premium is an investment, but it keeps you focused as to why you here. To me it was worth it and I do not regret it. I started and went premium, but I know I can leave and stop at any time. Anyone can.
I own my website (domain) I could take it anywhere I wanted. I can sell it if I want to. But I will not because I am not stupid! I will stay RIGHT HERE because I know there is no better deal anywhere else. Yes, Premium membership has a fee. How much would you pay monthly for any kind of comparison training somewhere else plus hosting? There is none, so WA is a real bargain. I challenge you to compare because I did.
There are many benefits that premium members have that free membership does not have. The training, help, community and support are the best in the world and it is worth it to me.
This is an investment in MY BUSINESS. I do not regret my decision. Now someone is going to say, "That is quite an endorsement or sales pitch." No, it is not. I receive NOTHING whether you stay or go. I receive no commission at all. I was at the same place that you are now. I am telling you about one of the best decisions I ever made in my life. I also want to say this?
If you feel that you cannot go premium right now, your website and material will be here. You will not lose it. Your free website will not disappear. If you cannot go Premium now then come back when you are ready.
The ultimate decision will be up to you so you have to ask yourself, do I really want it? That is as honest as I can be.

HERE IS PART 2. IT IS AN UPDATE SO PLEASE READ IT ALSO.

https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/ccunningham/blog/the-best-advice-for-new-members

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