The best advice for new members

byCCunningham

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Updated 10 years ago

If you are reading this blog, more than likely you are a new person. I first want to say, "Welcome to Wealthy Affiliate." I am writing this and I hope to answer a few questions that most new people have when they come to Wealthy Affiliate.

This blog is an extension or update to my previous blog called https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/ccunningham/blog/f...

These two blogs go hand in hand, so please read it also. I think these two will give you a better picture of what you are finding at Wealthy Affiliate. More importantly, I hope it will help you in making your decision, concerning your FUTURE at Wealthy Affiliate.

WA is an exciting place to be. There is a lot of excitement here. It is like you stepped into a whole new world. Well, you have. You have now stepped into the world of affiliate marketing. I smile every time I hear a new person say, "I did not know a place like this existed..is this real?" Or, "I am so excited I cannot sleep."

You start to see the very real possibility of working for yourself and owning your own business. You see what other members have, what they are doing and you want it. Other members are making their dream come true. They are doing what they are passionate about.

It is easy to be overwhelmed when you see what all is offered at Wealthy Affiliate. It is really hard to take it all in and digest it. One thing you will learn is about our "Community." This is all the members at Wealthy Affiliate. You will see everyone is friendly, caring and always willing to help. Everyone is involved, from the owners, down to the newest member. I call our Community my extended family.

Community is one of the greatest assets at WA. The attitude is a "Pay It Forward" philosophy. There is no place on the planet like Wealthy Affiliate. The training is second to none and is original. It is a step by step training. It is designed to teach you a lesson about affiliate marketing, then shows you how to implement that training immediately.

Stepping in to Wealthy Affiliate can also be a little scary. You have to wonder, "Can I actually do this? Can I learn the skills necessary to build a business?" There are many other questions you ask yourself and so many feelings and emotions.

Wealthy Affiliate understands your questions, feelings and desires. This is why you are given a free starter membership. You are given free training, a free website and all the help you will need to get started.

This gives you the chance to try it out, become familiar with affiliate marketing, and building your own website. It is FREE. You have the opportunity within the first week to learn some of the basics and what it will take to start a business. I think this is a fair deal. Does any other place offer this to you?

I am going to use an example, it may be a poor example, so don't get upset. Let's say you want a car or truck. You go to the dealership for a TEST DRIVE. Will they let you have the car or truck for a week? You take it home bring it back in a week, tell us if you like it. I don't think so.

In a week you take the automobile back. They ask, Made up your mind yet?" They give you another offer. You give us $19.00 and you can keep it for another 30 days. I would do it. Now in 30 days you can still say, "No, I don't want it." But you don't get to keep it.

After a week with WA, you will have a choice to make. You will decide if you will remain a free member or go with a Premium membership. Premium means you have a lot more access to training, help and Support, that free membership does not have.

If you choose not to become a Premium member, you are still a free member. You will still have your website and no one will take it away. Hopefully, you have seen and learned enough to make an objective decision about what you want. It will be your decision. You will decide if you stay or leave. All WA members have that choice every day. There are no contracts to sign with Wealthy Affiliate.

Here is a big problem I see with new members all the time. It is the money issue of upgrading to Premium membership and paying a monthly fee. We all understand it is an investment in our business and our future. Normal questions are, how soon can I start making money with my own business? (Read my other blog listed above for that answer).

I want to help you and give you the best advice anyone can give you at decision time. Join and take the Premium membership. The first month's fee is only $19.00 This gives you 30 days. Use those 30 days to see HOW FAR you can go and what you can learn. Build your website and watch it grow. If you decide this is not for you, then you can cancel at any time.

It will be an investment in your life, a business and your dream. You have to decide if it is worth it and what you want.

I tell you this because I do not want you to have any regrets later or play the "WHAT IF GAME." What if I had stayed? What if I had tried? Could I have done this and lived my dream? How far along would I be now? Be fair to yourself.

All of this will depend on you and your choices you make. If you want a business are you willing to make it happen? It will be hard work, it will not be easy. But it can be work that you truly enjoy and love. It can and will bring pride and personal satisfaction. Do you have that with your present job?

This is the best advice I can give. I have been as open and honest as I can be. I hope this will be beneficial to you. Your comments are welcome and if I can help you, then let me know.