Follow you, follow me
But why follow? It's a feature of this website that almost all of us use to some degree but one I have seldom seen mentioned. I find that a little strange, hence this blog, because in my opinion it is one of the most important features of WA.
Why? Because when you follow somebody you are notified of their activities, posts, likes, blogs and so on. That's important in many ways.
- You can link up with many people on here who have had a lot of success already
- You can link up with people who have a lot of knowledge and experience
Both of these groups are people who often post some extremely lucrative information such as configuring certain aspects of using Wordpress. You are notified when this happens so you don't have to worry about chancing across the article or missing it completely.
- You can link up with people who are just starting out, want to and have the will to succeed
- You can link up with people who have just started out but are a little confused or wary
Both of these groups are important, because they can give you encouragement and advice and vice-versa, and the more people who stick together to help each other, the easier it gets.
But it is also a good way of showing people, especially new members, that this is not the usual scam like those that many may have stumbled across in the past, but it is in fact a friendly, worldwide community of like-minded people who are determined to succeed and happy to share their experiences, dreams and plans.
All of this adds to a more positive experience which improves your mindset which in turn means that you are more likely to achieve your goals. There is strength in numbers, so come on everybody, gather yourself a decent group of followers and make your WA experience even better and let's all aim for the top together.
(Incidentally it improves your rank too but I don't really know what purpose that serves. I'm not sure that matters so much)
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Great post. It's funny because my immediate response when I signed up for a free membership and saw all of the utilities at the top of my screen, specifically "followers", I was partly intimidated, partly intrigued, and partly surprised. I can guarantee you I would've COMPLETELY avoided that portion had it not been for so many people actually reaching out to me first--it completely took the edge off.
A good reminder, WA distinguishes itself from all programs precisely because of this open system. Unfortunately following and reply also takes time; not everybody has that.
True Peet, but as Brooke said above it can be useful for those who have just got here and feel a little overwhelmed and perhaps nervous.
For those who have a little time and are just starting out one of the best things you can do is surround yourself with experts in your chosen field, and following is one of the best and easiest ways to do that.
Wonderful post! It's the ultimate in the networking experience and creating a tribe of people with shared interests and the ability to communicate.
Thanks, One of the great things about WA. The people here are as excited about others succeeding as they are about their own successes.
Great post. i agree, following each other is a good thing but I usually do so when we first establish a connection, usually in Live Chat. Or when someone posts a profile that resonates with me. Also have to watch how many we follow in a day, there is a limit. I don't pay any attention to the rankings, just follow "naturally" and blog when I have something I think I need to share.
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For me the most important aspect of following is that it is a great resource to welcome and assure new members that WA is not a scam. That is crucial for new members, many of whom (like many of us) have been scammed in the past.