My Honest Opinion Of Wealthy Affiliate
After four years at Wealthy Affiliate, things are going great!
I woke up this morning, let the dog out, grabbed my coffee, and plopped down in my big brown chair to check the computer for my affiliate marketing stats.
Wow! What a great morning!
I had an upgrade, a commission, and some Adsense pennies the same morning!
This isn't a big deal for many of you folks, but for me, it is HUGE!
Everything that was suggested to me that could happen is happening to me. Inconceivable!
After chasing the affiliate marketing rabbit for years, I finally caught it.
Wealthy Affiliate is hands down the best affiliate marketing program I have ever had the pleasure of working with.
The Truth About My Wealthy Affiliate Timeline
I haven't worked at Wealthy Affiliate for four years. My first three years were dormant, and I didn't start blogging seriously until January of '23.
That's right. For three years, I paid for a subscription that wasn't used because, in the back of my mind, I always thought that someday I would give Wealthy Affiliate a fair try.
I could kick myself for procrastinating but console myself with the idea that I did nothing because it wasn't my time yet.
Here's the thing, though. Once I started, I didn't stop. A little over a year since starting, I have 256 published articles spread over two sites, and as I stated in the first section, the money is starting to come.
It's a truly wonderful feeling. Wealthy Affiliate has made me successful instead of being a failure again. How did that happen?
Wealthy Affiliate Shines in the Affiliate Marketing Arena
I've failed at affiliate marketing on several other platforms. I won't name names, but there have been more than four.
Failure hurts. It's a real kick in the heart and the head—forget about the pants. Failure is losing, and losers lose. Feeling that way affects how you see yourself. It stinks! But you can't give up!
Wealthy Affiliate has made me feel like a winner again. Why is WA so awesome?
Wealthy Affiliate has all of the ingredients of the perfect affiliate marketing training platform:
- You get to work the first few lessons for free. You wouldn't buy a car without driving it, a baseball glove without trying it on, or a book without reading a review.
- It is affordable. For the price of a decent daily cup of coffee, a premium upgrade provides training that exceeds most other programs available on the net.
- The teaching is comprehensive. After upgrading, there is training on everything from setting up your first website to on- and off-page SEO. Lessons from blogging to YouTube channels are available to help you learn the venue you are comfortable using. And let's not forget about social media. All of the training is there.
- Information exchange is immediate. On the Wealthy Affiliate platform, any question can be answered in seconds or minutes. And here's an amazing tidbit: Sometimes, the founders of Wealthy Affiliate Marketing join your conversations. Where else does that happen? A 24/7 chat thread is a wealth of information.
Additional pros go on and on, like collaboration possibilities, tips and tricks, helpful hacks, and so on.
My Honest Opinion
After looking around the internet at various programs available that teach affiliate marketing, I found myself chuckling at some for their lack of substance. I was infuriated at others for their high price tag.
When a guru tells you to fork up several thousands of dollars upfront for a program you know little about, and if you don't, then you must not be serious about building a business, RUN!
Wealthy Affiliate offers to let you test-drive a few lessons for free, giving the impression of a safe place to do business. It is safe, comprehensive, affordable, and best of all; Wealthy Affiliate can make you feel like a winner!
My honest opinion is that Wealthy Affiliate is pretty close to perfect. What do you think?
Dave
Recent Comments
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Congrats! That's good your doing better. I started my first year and have not been active that much for 4 months. Originally my first year I wrote 230 articles and recently have not need that active. I did delete a bunch of plug-ins and now only have 5. Says my plug-ins are at 90% now. Glad you decided to come back and give that another try. I'm thinking of starting 2 more sites, as to let the sites get seniority. Two topics that I like. Maybe work on some but definite later.
Thanks, Jeffrey. This business gets under your skin. You can try to get away from it, but it will always pull you back—like a black hole of success!
I'm glad you are getting back into it. Writing about what you like will be a winner, for sure.
Hi Dave, as you can see from my profile, I subscribed to the free version of WA in 2022 and stayed silent for almost two years.
I had been running successfully my online business about fabrics since more than 10 years, but after a stop of 3 years for health problems, I immediatly understood I could not restart alone: the online scenario was totally changed in the last 3 years and the AI was running faster than ever.
So, I made up my mind to committ with WA last month. In 3 weeks, two NEW websites have been online and FINALLY - can I say it again FINALLY - I have a CLEAR PATH of what to do next to take my online business to the next level!
So, yes, I agree with you 100%! This is a magic place to be!
Awesome comeback, Suomii! I'm glad you're back in the game, and I'm also happy to have a new Italian friend! I know you are going to be hugely successful!
Dave
Hey Dave, Awesome.
You are correct. The Wealthy Affiliate platform is as close to perfect as you can get.
I have been here since 2016. Things have changed and moved forward at an incredible speed.
Have a look back at what I wrote about Wealthy Affiliate back then.
https://theforensicaffiliate.com/wealthy-affiliate-university/#Company
I imagine that I will have to replace all of that content with AI.
Peace and love always.
My goodness, Paul. You put your heart and soul into that article. I imagine you were very successful with that comprehensive piece.
I love "Project Breakthrough". Wow! It's more like "Project Break the Bank!" MOBE sounds familiar. I'm glad I missed it.
You should have told me to grab coffee before sending me on that journey.
I don't think AI is something you need.
Peace to you, too, and thanks very much for the comment and the fantastic read.
Dave
Dave, you are a very kind and generous man with your thinking and actions. I am pleased to make your acquaintance.
What part of the world are you in?
I am in Southern Ontario, Canada.
Regarding the conversation, during that time when Wealthy Affiliate was morphing, back in 2016, the platform required that you provide good and honest content to Google. And you were to present it without plagiarism and do so with really lengthy text (Meaning up to 5,000 words) to get indexed.
You have been here since April 2020.
Let me share with you what was going on at WA back then:
2020 was the beginning of a new decade and important for Wealthy Affiliate.
On March 3rd, Kyle announced an important announcement.
"Our Innovative Approach to Hosting. (Important Updates)" Our Innovative Approach to Hosting. (Important Updates) Affiliate 2020
Fast forward to 2024.
Dude, Friend, I am somewhat lost.
Can you assist?
Paul Mindra.
Dave, you are a good man.
Here is the 2020 Wealthy Affiliate when you joined: Our Innovative Approach to Hosting. (Important Updates) Things are different now.
I live in Southern Ontario, Canada.
What part of the World are you from?
I am very pleased to make your acquaintance.
Peace love and light always,
Paul.
Hi, Paul. Thanks. I try to be good.
Thanks for the history. It seems that it was then as it is now. Kyle, Carson, and friends always improve speed, safety, and user-friendliness.
I'm from New York State, about 400 miles from Southern Ontario.
It is a pleasure to meet you as well.
All the best.
Dave
I agree with your opinion on Wealthy Affiliate. It is the best one that I have found, as well. Others have their good points, but Wealthy Affiliate has even the others good points beat. No others have the extent of the training they do here and I haven't seen any others that have this kind of communication where we can connect with our fellow affiliates. WA all the way!
The fact that you are able to share your great news with us is such a plus!
Keep up the great work. It is your time!
Karin
Thank you, Karin. I think success is a top-down phenomenon. When leaders, CEOs, Presidents, Generals, Moms, and Dads care about the people in their charge, success is one result.
Your words are kind. All the best to you. Make it your time, too.
Dave
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Its morning in my country, time 12.34am, work since yesterday 18.00hrs (6pm0, have a quite shift with other officers, fully awake, countryside very quiet and peaceful, I enjoy my duty hours with friends, and work collegues. Just as me enjoy my time reading all your remarks and chats, and many likes send to yous, Have a blessed night or day whatever in your countries,
May God watch over yous and bless us all in all duties, jobs, plannings for new days and be safe,
Clotilda
Thank you, Clotilda. Your country sounds nice. I understand the camaraderie you have with your coworkers. In your line of work, you have to have it.
I appreciate your kind words and hope you succeed here when the right time comes.
Dave
thanks and need those words,
I wish I reach that stage, How I will try my best to complete,
cheers
Clotilda