Shawn I'm impressed. You have done well in one year here at WA. I am impressed that you are reaching out to me, a newbie and I am grateful for your guidance I may receive. Like you I realized early on (long before Gore 'created' the internet) the potential of computers. Here we are finally realizing and living that potential. Thank you,
Gary

Hi Shawn,
I went to 3 of your sites and like how clean they look and how clear the message of what you are promoting is! Very easy to navigate and I was also very intrigued to see how many people actually take the time and respond in the comment section! This was the first time I had viewed another members site and it was impressive and also very helpful to me as a newbie!! :)

In the future I may come back and view some of your training's!

Cheers,
Shawna

I am a newbie Shawn. I am struggling to get my first website set up, afraid of doing something wrong, knowing that fear of mistakes will hold one back every time. Hope I can learn to get this business off he ground. I was both skeptical and intrigued at the same time also, but after trying so many things, I said what the heck and joined. I wish you the best of luck in all your endeavors.

Hi Shawn,
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Thank You so much for adding me to your “Following”!!!

I had to retire in 2011 at 53..... Not the way I had planned. Like you I wanted to retire and play golf & stuff. But that wasn't in the cards I was dealt!!! ;-)

I have seen a lot of internet programs over the last 4 years and this looks and feels right!!!

I would greatly appreciate it if you would please let me know if there are any important tips that you think a “Newbie” like I am to WA can benefit from!!!

Best Wishes for Your Continued Success!!!

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!

Kevin

Ok this is cool I have been keen to follow someone with some similarities on this occasion age !!!!! I too am 56 just joined WA a few days ago. Curious as to why you followed me ? On Facebook I follow family and friends. On Insta I follow people of similar interest so why does one follow on WA. I have so many follows and emails. I haven't actually achieved anything yet?? Yes I too looked at all options before WA struggling a bit with so much information, anyhow Shawn happy to have followed you, looks like you have made great progress
Cheers
Dale
Noosa QLD
Australia

Hi Shawn and thanks for the follow.
True words these:I did a lot of research (mainly looking for negative reviews), and to my surprise, didn't find any!!!! SAME FOR ME.
56 your'e the same age as me I will be 57 in August.

Wishing you all the best and I will see you round the traps

Cheers,
Brad

Hi Shawn , thanks for the 'follow' although it is apparent that you are 'leading' the way. Interesting and captivating websites, will definitely direct traffic for many to get 'spun into your 'Web'.Since you are 'on-course ' with the training at W/A , You will definitely retire and enjoy the golf 'course ' . All the success to one and all to achieve success in W/A and overcome the hurdles and obstacles.

Hi Shawn,

I checked your website. here is what I like about it.
I like the startup page, you definitely want to click start.
I like that it is to the point and very honest.
it naturally goes to video.

It is just me, but in the section you explain the Niche, where are educating people, as a customer I do not like direct advertising in the first sentence as I would not trust the content when it is advertising. So I would not start with according to Kyle.
I think it can put people off, but then again it is just my opinion.

Let them enjoy being educated without obligation first.


as a whole I like it a lot. well done.

Hamideh

Hi Shawn, I didn't see your website link, only your posts. What is it?
Also, are you a techie? I just put up my Amazon affiliate link, and believe it or not, someone wanted to buy what I reviewed, but the link is not working! Can you help? I'm also asking the general community. Thanks, Pat

Hi Shawn :-)
Your websites and FB pages are fantastic!
I read in your bio that you're from Ottawa?
Small world...I was born & raised in Ottawa,
most of my Family are still there....
I moved out West to BC back in 1990...in Abbotsford
now.
I hope to move back home someday soon.
It's great to see a fellow Ottawan here :-)
Have a blessed day :-)

Hello shawn. I just joined a few hours ago. It's neat to find an almost neighbor! I'm just on the edge of Orleans in Navan. It's been quite a journey trying to figure out how to understand online businesses. I have a long way to go but wish to create an income for better stability in the years to come.

Hi there Shawn, thanks for the follow mate. Love the profile! wish you all the best on your journey, and hope you have many fine days on the golf course, that is something i have always wanted to do and looking forward to taking it up in the future.

Regards
Aaron

Aloha Shawn, I'd really appreciate your input,I'm having a hard time choosing my domain name, my niche is "Achieve your Goals", I'll write about how to achieve them and I will cover different goals that most people set for themselves: Work from home, Travel, Weight Loss, Learn Languages, etc.

These are the ones I have come up so far:
- StepsToAchieveYourGoals.com
- StepsToAchieveGoals.com
- AchieveYourLifeDream.com
- AchieveYourLifeDreams.com
- AchieveYourLifeVision.com
- AchieveGoalsWithAna.com
- AchieveGoalsPro.com
- GoalsJourneyWithAna.com
- LifeJourneyWithAna.com

What do you think? Which one you like better? Any input and advice will be greatly appreciated!
Mahalo!
Ana.

Hey there Shawn, when I first started with Wealthy Affiliate, I went about joining the same way you did and just like you I did not find any downsides joining.
From what I see in you accomplishments I am certain that you
will be satisfied with you success with the WA and it will be a great asset to your retirement.

Thanks Shawn for a follow,truly appreciated.Indeed,WA has no negative reviews and it is great atmosphere here.
Here people are feeling positive and in good vibe.
MLM isn't worth it,they just promote their own sale products and you have to pay for them to sell.
WA affiliate program is best(Training+people)
Golf course?
Do you have your own golf course,yes WA is great as additional income or for full-time income.If you believe it,you can do it Shawn!
Wishes and blessings to you from cold Norway to you and your family in Canada.
May WA guide for your desired financial income :-)

All the best,

Marijus

I am impressed, but at this moment it feels far fetched! I know it is not, but I find it extremely difficult. I do not know where to start, what to do first etc. there is just to much to do.
The people on this platform is amazing and very helpful.

Hi Shawn,

Sorry for the belated reply to your follow. The past year was very busy and had to take care of other issues, like health, rather than the website and Wealthy Affiliate.

My months away from WA has affected my rankings and everything else, obvious from the lack of new content on my websites. Also, my non-interaction with other members here. That has changed, I’m now have committed to spending 4 hours a day working on website and content. Now in the process of making some changes to the website and writing new content and will be publishing soon.

Hope you check in on every now and then to keep me focused.

Here's to success in all you do.


Joe

Hi Shawn. You sure have a lot of great information to absorb on your website. Your page on sleep apnea caught my eye immediately. I have that problem.

I'll be looking into it more as I go here. I appreciate all that you do here in WA. I'm sure you'll help a lot of people well into the future. I left a comment on your site.

Thanks again,

Randy B

Hi Shawn,

I changed my photo just now and added one line to my goals-- the reaching my first dollar online line. I'm having difficulty finding time, but I really want this, you know(?) ! I'll point and plunge with the training... God bless you. Thanks for following me. :-)

Greatest Regards,
Timothy Cochran

Hello Shawn, I am younger than you are at 71 years. My baby boy who is now a father of 3 attended "Ottawa U" but he now resides in the US. I love Canada, my husband and I visited Toronto in the early 80's and I accompanied my son to the Uni ersity in 2001...looking to visit again before I get too old to travel. It is my pleasure to meet you and Merry Christmas and a very prosperous 2017.
Juliet.

Hi Shawn, both of our profiles share related goals. I just turned 55 and seeking supplemental/residual income for my retirement.
Please share you web addresses with me so that I can see a successful set up model in reference for setting up my own. This type of information is incredibly invaluable for newbies like my self! Ill be following your success! Please share when you can! Thanks for sharing and best wishes on all of your endeavor!

Ciao!

It's amazing how from the moment I joined this community I had such a good fr long about it. I'm really bad at following instructions n even though I'm usually very anxious on getting to see if this is legit I just like like reading people's bio n where they come from and getting to know everyone. Everyone here is just so nice and so helpful thT I haven't had time to log in n finish up my website plus I guess I'm lagging it a bit. Websites n domains n niches are a lil confusing for me and by now I would have logged off but everyone here makes me feel like someday I will eventually get to it and gives me that faith I will make profit of it. I just don't want to leave. It's nice to meet different people everyday m to learn a lol from each one. Thank you for the add and can't wait to learn from u.

Best wishes,

Brenda B.

I have just one word...Wow! I took a sneak peak at your websites, I am just amazed. Everything is crystal clear and easy to navigate, but most importantly, they are bursting with information. I hope one day I can follow in your examples and be successful. To be honest, when I first saw your websites, I was kind of nervous because I kept thinking to myself "How am I ever going to do this?" I am a new premium member on WA, having joined only a few days ago, and I don't have all of the training down yet. However, after really navigating your sites and seeing the content that you present, it gave me motivation to just keep trying and not give up. If I can present a website even half as amazing as yours, I would be happy. Slowly, as I go through the training on WA (which is more than helpful, by the way), I know I can be as successful as you. Anyways, sorry I'm making you read a ton, but just wanted to thank you for inspiration.

Shawn, thanks for following me. Nice to see another Canadian who is close to my age here. We share a heck of a lot in common. I've tried various MLMs and nothing really came of them. I've dabbled in some party-plan direct sales opportunities, which I enjoyed more than straight MLM, but I want more freedom than you can have by building and coaching a team.

And I, too, am looking to retire next year. My sister-in-law lives in Ottawa, so if I'm ever out that way, maybe I'll show up on your doorstep! :)

Go Senators!

Hello, and thank you!

Being new to the community is both a challenge and a blessing. I think the challenge will be to me (and about me and what will work for me) while the blessing is when you get to know new friends and people who can guide you and advise you about what to do next.

I'll surely be bothering you with questions soon enough, for now, I just want to say cheers!

Hi Shawn,

I can relate to your boostyourretirementincome site totally! Your site is awesome looking!

So since joining WA and putting that site up, can you tell me if it has actually made you any significant revenue?

My WA journey is only just beginning. My SiteRubix site is just about complete for my niche and I have purchased my final domain for it. I am getting anxious to get my site moved and start generating interest, traffic and ranking. Like yourself, I am an IT professional for about 28 years now. I am aware of web sites and how to make money online, just not my specialty. So I am doing lots of training and learning all I can.

Being a WA member is a great place for me hone my skills. Everyone is great with help and support.

Thank you for helping me! My site is also posted n my profile page. I would appreciate your feedback.

Thank you,
Tony

Shawn,I am having such a hard time. I went back trough boot camp where Kyle says to choose 3 themes. I did that and now my company name does not appear on any of my pages. I am really lost as to what to do next. Don't want to bother you, just wanted you to know what is going on.
Norma

Hi Shawn...

I am not trying to ignore you, been really busy at work trying to get the store ready for Christmas. I do want to talk to you, but it will have to wait for a little while.

Again I thank you for all of your support and patience with me.

Norma

Hi Shawn,
I spent some time looking at your websites and your facebook page as learning tools. I originally had a question, and your website seemed to answer it for me.

Is it okay to put another affiliate program link on the WA site which I have created?

Your website seemed to say it is okay. Let me know.

Judy

Hi Shawn,
Thanks for the following. I am following you as well. You have certainly picked the right opportunity to enter upon retirement. You will be amazed and perplexed, simultaneously. However, don't get down on yourself. Keep on learning, plugging away and eventually, you will begin reaping benefits. Be blessed in all you do. Peace.

Hi Shawn,

It's good to meet you and to know that you've been here a while. I started towards the end of September so I have a lot of catching up to do. I'm sure I can learn a lot from you.

I've also created a retiree site. Let me know what you think.

www.incomeforretirees.com

Hi Shawn,
Aside from the founders and a chap called Pribs, you are my first deliberate follow. Your enormous 'followship' caught my eye, so I thought I might have some of the magic rub off on me!
I'm from South Africa. I have a peculiar situation, which necessitates that I make a success of this, so I need to gravitate to where success appears to be.
No pressure, Shawn! :-)

Hello Shawn, I am following you and also proud to have you in my network as well! It appears that you have been very busy on your sites, which I find very impressive! I myself am not very computer savvy, so in turn my progress has been somewhat slower in comparison. But I would like to think that I've still made a fairly good site, but I guess time will tell. I wish you all the best in your upcoming retirement and success as well!..Bob

Hey Shawn, your trainings and websites all look great, I'll come back and go through some of them as soon as I finish my WA training. Often my attention jumps from one thing to the other and I end up in chaos, with no visible results. Here, at WA, I'm trying to avoid that and really dive into the content.
But I won't forget about your programs!
Take care, be well

Thank you for following me.

I have been through Ottawa many times. (Usually hoping we didn't get lost!) We went moose hunting at a camp north of Ottawa and beyond Maniwaki. Loved it! I would like to write a book about my hunting & travel experiences but haven't taken the time.

Best wishes.
Eve

Thanks for adding me to your network Shawn, your timing couldn't be better. I'll be checking out your BestAzon plugin training very soon. I've been to Ottawa, my family vacationed for a week there way back in 1979. It's a beautiful city, and we had a lot of fun. Thanks again bud, and best wishes to you.

Hi Shawn,

Just looked at your site on sleep apnea. Very well laid out and very informative to say the least.

It looks like you are getting lots of feedback from your articles which shows you have great content.

Keep up the great work :)

Your fellow Canadian for the East Coast.

Craig

Thanks Shawn. I appreciate you sharing. I have traveled a similar path and sincerely need to use my mind more that brawn these days. This so far appears to be a way to leave a legacy to my children, my foster children and my wife....without physically killing myself in the process :)

Shawn...

I am so rattled and confused, I have to get off of here for a while. I still can not get the images to work, or put my photo on my pages.

The wording on my pages is not in a full line and I don't know what caused this.

Do I have to have an account with Gravator for my photo image?

I am also having trouble with changing the admin name.

What about comments on other peoples sites. Do I just pull up anybodies and make a comment?

No hurry on this, I'm sure I will have more questions later.

Hi Shawn,

I like the beginning of your statement.

Well said.

From all my researches on personal development, I learned that we need to act based on our thoughts and perfect self expression.

Regarding WA community, we share the same thought.

I am very optimistic about the system in place.

It is simply success conducive if applied properly.


I wish you more success in your journey and thank you for your willingness to assist those of us who have recently joined the community.



Best wishes,


Yonas












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Hi Shawn
I've tried very very hard and invested in short term trading and multilevel.
My conclusion: You can be in the top 10 percent in trading and yet cannot be consistent in short term trading. You have to be in the top 5 percent with huge financial backing. And you can still blow up.
Multi level is designed to take money from 90% of all involved and transfer the money to about 5%. I'm a Chartered Accountant and I know my numbers and am articulate.
So far I see that WA gives more than value for money in training. It's worth a lot more in helpfulness and community
Hope to know you better

Hi Shawn, i feel like I might be able to learn alot from you. I am just starting WA Affiliate program so wish me luck. It's hard to keep on track sometimes cos there are so many interesting little trails you can take. I just spent 15 mins reading your story and website, good stuff. Jeff

Hey there Shawn! It's nice to meet you and thanks for the follow! You have been followed back and I look forward in following the progress of your online success.

If you ever need help with anything please feel free to pm me. I am happy to help in any way that I can. Best wishes to you and yours! :-)
--Tabitha

Greetings. I just visited your Boost Your Retirement website - WOW!!! Very polished and informative. Some sites that pertain to finances, can feel a bit detached, but yours feels very personal and warm.

One question: Before you give the details about the benefits of WA, you mentioned that it's "FREE". I became a Premium member, about 5 days after I joined. But had I not become a Premium member, wouldn't it have cost me a monthly fee anyway? Or is it that I could have stayed at that particular status, without paying a monthly fee, but my access to the training would be limited? I'm not second guessing my decision by any means; I knew after the 1st day, that I would be switching to Premium. I'm just trying to get clarity from what you stated in your site.

I'll be honest, after looking at your site, I though, "How in the heck am I going to be able to do that?!" I know..I know...training. I also know you're an IT professional, I am not. To compare what I think I can do, to what you CAN do, is just time wasted on my part.

Thanks for inviting me into "your world" Shawn.

My wish for you is that your retirement comes quickly....the beautiful golf courses around the world await!

Veronica

I saw your sleep apnea site. I had sleep apnea for a while, and I used a cPAP for about 6 months, but I had trouble getting used to it. After a while I kept removing the mask and just slept without it. I lost some weight, which helped. Now I am completely off cPAP! yay!

Dear Compsol99, I know what it is like to look for an income to supplement retirement. I have looked at various avenues and many sites are run by conmen. I even contacted type at home.
It did not work. It is hard to find work from home jobs that will bring you an income. Did you try the Drexel Code?

Hi Shawn, I love both sites. You have put together some great looking sites and perfect layouts. You capture an audience and hope I can piggyback off of you and grab some ideas that would make my site(s) that much more attractive. If you'd like to provide feedback, visit my site at www.wireduptosucceed.com

Thanks,