My Progress in Website Building

Last December, I realized that my husband and I need some sort of secondary income, as a buffer in case things go wrong. At our ages, taking on a second job, even if one were available, and even IF we were hired , would be too exhausting. So, I decided to try to see if there were some way to generate a few dollars working online.

I came across Wealthy Affiliate, and it seemed like the answer. Learn how to build a website, based around something I am passionate about, learn how to promote it, and apply with Amazon Affiliates and Google Adsense to try to make a little income if anyone uses the ad links.

My passions are cooking, reading, writing and drawing. I decided to go with a cooking blog, aimed at people who are inexperienced cooks and people who are pressed for time. Simple, easy recipes, most of which are quick to prepare/cook. I realized that many people prefer the dessert recipes, so I have tended to write more of those. I want to do some posts for people who are trying to lose weight, and for seniors living alone.

I've learned how build a website in Wordpress, to select a theme, how to add and use widgets, create a page, create a post, add links, embed videos, add pictures, create tags. I even learned how to make a banner! I've learned how to make a page in facebook, create a board and pin on Pinterest, tweet on Twitter, and share on Google+. I've acquired a whole new vocabulary to go with my new skills.

I have a website, www.mealsinahurry.org , which is at number one on Yahoo and Bing, and three quarters of the way down the second page in Google. I have had the help and support of the Wealthy Affiliate community, and they are a nice, helpful group of people. I haven't made a sale yet, and I don't have a lot of traffic, but I hope that will change as I continue to add content.

Forward, and (I hope) upward to page one:)