The Wealthy Affiliate Training Is Working For Me

I am happy to report that I am now earning a recurring income through affiliate marketing. The Wealthy Affiliate Training is working for me. But first, a confession.

My efforts in building my business have been sporadic. I am not going to make any excuses except to say my laziness and lack of focus have been getting the better of me. This brings me to a very critical point.

What if I worked on my plan that I had shared on these very pages, consistently? I know I would be much further ahead.

Even with my modest success, I would like to share what I have learned. You may feel on familiar ground.

For reference, my niche happens to be Make Money Online (MMO). This is highly competitive but also has a great deal of opportunity.

My posts come under three main categories. Internet Marketing Education, Reviews. and Personal Development. I'd like to elaborate a little on the sub-categories of these three areas.

Internet Marketing Education

In the first group of posts, I have written articles about the Wealthy Affiliate Training Platform. These are structured to cross-link skills needed to build an online business with specific training modules provided by Wealthy Affiliate.

The second group of posts focuses on tutorials that show how I have personally learned and continue to learn important skills to succeed.

I use affiliate links to the Wealthy Affiliate Platform where appropriate.

Reviews

There are four subcategories in Reviews. MMO Opportunities, Affiliate Networks, MLM Programs, and Scams.

Personal Development

Some of you may remember that a year ago I ran a 15-week series on each of the chapters of the iconic book by Napoleon Hill, Think and Grow Rich. The first post was called, Think and Grow Rich, It Could Be Worth A Million Dollars To You

After I completed this series I created a parallel category on my website where the posts there mirrored the posts on Wealthy Affiliate. Instead of repeating them verbatim, which would be folly, I summarized the lessons of the chapters and added affiliate links to my blog posts on Wealthy Affiliate.

Which Posts Got The Most Clicks?

Can you guess? They were my posts on MLM Programs. It seems that all my hard work on the other categories was a waste of time since they got so little attention.

Can you guess where my focus has been when I discovered this fact? I am writing more posts on MLM programs than any other. I confess this is NOT my favorite topic. I need to be more disciplined to write more of these posts.

This means, doing a great deal of research on these companies. Figuring out keywords. And capturing appropriate graphics created for these companies, their products, and compensation plans.

However, in each of these cases, I can point out the flaws in the MLM systems and segue my readers to a better option. Affiliate Marketing.

I Learned From The Experts

If you pick any Wealthy Affiliate member in the MMO niche and study their websites, you will find that the bulk of their posts are based on reviews. MLM and others. If they can make money using this approach, why not I?

It goes beyond writing articles. These need to have quality keywords in the titles as well as the implementation of sound SEO practices.

The next step is to use Social Media, like Facebook, Pinterest, etc. to promote the articles. Finally, it is also critical to learn how to implement and use a system for Email marketing. To do Email marketing, you need a list of prospects.

After a great deal of procrastination, I signed up for the free Aweber program. It took me even more time to create an email capture form and learn how to use a freebie to entice visitors to give me their contact info.

Bootcamp

When I joined WA I completed the OEC in short order. However, I have dragged my feet in completing the Bootcamp training, Instead, I joined Kyle's Super Affiliate Challenge and didn't do a good job there.

Finally, I commenced Bootcamp But got stuck when it came to learning about using videos. Once I completed that lesson my progress improved.

Currently, I am on Phase 5, Knowing Your Audience And Catapulting Your Referrals. One of the tasks was to write a new post and ask for comments.

I wrote a review of the MLM company Nu Skin and also included an email capture form. This was very well-received by the other members of the class. Several to my surprise, filled in the email capture form because they wanted the freebie I was offering. Can you guess what that was?

An ebook of Napoleon Hills Think and Grom Rich. One person had the hard copy but wanted to have the electronic version.

The Training Treasure Trove

I cannot overestimate the training treasure trove we have here at Wealthy Affiliate. Everything I have mentioned above that I have and continue to learn, is available here. In the form, of structured training, Webinars, member training, and personal help other members are so eager to provide

Plus, we have powerful tools to help us build our businesses more efficiently and effectively. I know I have so much more to learn and this is the place to do it.

Nothing is perfect. There is always room for improvement. And if you find a source for learning skills not available here, go for it. But these are usually necessary after you are earning a decent income. There is no need to spend money outside Wealthy Affiliate until you are making enough money you can invest in this direction.

Additional Training Options

The one area I felt I needed that was not available here, was personal development. I have subscribed to a weekly coaching class that does incur a modest fee. It comes down to getting rid of bad habits and developing ones that are conducive to good business practices. This is not easy. But necessary to make the most of what Wealthy Affiliate has to offer.

Future Plans

I have learned and continue to learn from some great mentors and coaches in my life. The most important lesson was, to pick one thing you are good at and perfect it to get the results you want.

In the business we are in, we get drawn to many wonderful business-building programs. I commend those who have our interests at heart and want to help our progress. But know this. Along with offers of help come dangers to dilute our focus.

It is not how much you know that helps you succeed. It is how well you implement the little you do know that can make a difference. It is OK to broaden one's knowledge. But only after you have mastered the one thing you are currently focused on.

It is using this philosophy that I plan to continue building my online business. I know I have a long way to go. It will take following my plan, focus, and consistent action to achieve my goals.

What Are Your Plans?

Firstly, have you written them down? Do you review them regularly and measure your progress? When you come across obstacles, what do you do? It is how we overcome obstacles that decide if we are going to succeed or fail in the long run.

May I ask you this question? Is Wealthy Affiliate working for you? Please share how it is. And if isn't, why do you think that is?

I wish you much success in your affiliate marketing journey.

Cheers.

Edwin