Beer With Kyle: Major Affiliate Updates & Exciting Changes!
Hey Everyone,
Today I am going to share some exciting new updates that we’ve been working on (and have released), many of which stem from conversations and insights gathered during our recent Las Vegas Super Affiliate Trip.
We’ve moved quickly to implement these changes, so let’s get right into them!
This Week’s Beer: Northwest Pale Ale by Whistler Brewing Co.
Before we jump into the updates, let’s talk about this week’s beer selection! I’m enjoying a Northwest Pale Ale from Whistler Brewing Co....a solid beer from a well-known brewery in the Whistler region, a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding here in British Columbia.
First sip was a bit funky because I just brushed my teeth, but trust me, it’s a great beer! lol
Affiliate Program Update: Earn $1 Per Free Starter Sign-Up
One of the biggest updates this week is a significant enhancement to the Wealthy Affiliate Affiliate Program. You can now earn $1 for every free Starter referral. No additional steps required.
Previously, referrals had to set up their profile and complete additional steps before commissions were awarded. Now, every free Starter sign-up earns you a commission immediately.
How It Works:
- Every free Starter member you refer now earns you $1.
- A 5% conversion ratio is required (which is well below our platform-wide average of 10%).
- You need at least three Premium upgrades to start cashing out.
- Once you hit 20 credits ($10 value), you can cash out these commissions.
Why This Matters: This update puts more money back into affiliates’ pockets, helping them reinvest in campaigns and scale their marketing strategies. This is especially beneficial for those utilizing paid traffic methods (Facebook Ads, Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Reddit Ads, etc.), as it allows for quicker ROI on advertising spend.
Also, 1 in 5 referrals is now converting to a yearly Premium membership, meaning you can expect $270 commissions for every 5 upgrades on average. These commissions add up fast!
Wealthy Affiliate Home Page Update
We’ve made some important tweaks to the Wealthy Affiliate homepage to improve conversions and reduce confusion, based on community and affiliate feedback.
Key Changes:
- Simplified sign-up process: Removed the three-step setup process, making it clearer that users can join with a single click.
- New Facebook Login Option: Users can now join using their Facebook credentials, making sign-ups even faster and more seamless.
- Updated Visuals & Copy: The default background is now a business-focused image instead of the previous gradient, which has already led to an increase in conversions.
- Refined pricing display: Clearer differentiation between Starter & Premium Plus+
These changes make it easier than ever for new users to join, reducing friction and increasing sign-up rates.
New Affiliate Training Series: Bootcamp 2.0
Historically, our Affiliate Bootcamp training was integrated into the Wealthy Affiliate Hub. However, we’ve made some major improvements by standardizing and streamlining the training to ensure that every affiliate gets access to the same high-quality content.
How Bootcamp Training is Changing:
- We’re launching a series-based training model, covering specific affiliate marketing strategies.
- The first training series will focus on free marketing strategies that anyone can implement to promote Wealthy Affiliate.
- Additional training series will roll out throughout the year, covering SEO, Facebook Ads, Google & Microsoft Ads, Reddit Ads, and Email Marketing.
- The first series will launch mid-February, with new content rolling out regularly.
- All Premium and Premium Plus+ members will get full access to this training.
These training series will provide actionable strategies to help you generate consistent commissions, with the goal of getting you down in Vegas next year for our Super Affiliate Conference.
Lastly, I would love to hear your thoughts. Jump into the comments and let me know what you think about these latest updates.
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I ♥️ our new Home Page, especially the 'Finding a Business Idea' section.
It is SOOO easy to find ideas and immediately see how profitable they could be.
The Facebook Login is an effective and welcomed addition and I have added this to my marketing strategy for the year.
Thank you, Kyle!
Cassi
Awesome, glad you are liking these updates. And part of the big reason we wanted the FB Login there (and join) is so that folks on FB could easily join, and that FB could be a more viable marketing channel for affiliates.
Lots more exciting updates to come!
Hi Kyle:
I must confess that I thought the homepage was a bit bland, but was an improvement to bring more clarity to starter members. So, I'm pleased with this new upgrade.
Also, I'm looking forward to the new Affiliate Bootcamp Training Series. It's going to be a game changer as we push forward to promote Wealthy Affiliate and earn in the process.
Thank you for all the updates!
Veron
Yeah, we honestly didn't love it but we "thought" we wanted something generic, with options to choose something more interesting (as you can control the backdrop image as an affiliate)
We definitely think this is a big improvement, and it is definitely leading to a higher rate of conversions than the "gradient" backdrop.
I look forward to rolling out this new series, and I look forward to seeing you there Veron! :)
YES!!! Thank you for updating the background of the main join page. I did not like the plain bluish-gray background it used to have. It didn't look inviting nor professional, in my opinion.
The image of the laptop is more relevant to the training and website business building that WA is all about. It is definitely more eye-catching and I feel it will help attract more people to click on the offer.
Yeah, I didn't love the old background gradient either. I think this is much better to run with as the default, and this is something we can and will test compared other images.
Glad you like these updates Rob, and we look forward to getting you down in Vegas next year. Let's make it happen!
Good morning Kyle,
Thank you for the update.
I'm looking forward to the new classes from your good self, that sounds like a great idea. Especially courses on platforms like Reddit, etc that seem to be big at the moment. Have you thought about carrying out a course on LinkedIn, just a thought.
It looks like good things are happening at Wealthy Affiliate.
Wishing you a great weekend.
Roy
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Hello Kyle, Great stuff as usual and great plans for the future.
Questions: Are those series going to be found within the Hub's training section or elsewhere? Unfortunately due to the different time zones I am not able to attend the classes live.
Well, I assumed they were going to be classes. Anyway, is it going to be easy to find them? I guess this is my real question.
I always get the emails of the classes that you and Carson are making, but I don't know how/forget to get back to them.
Those series going to be announced, and they will run through the classes. Then when we move to the new UX, there is going to be training and a community dedicated to WA affiliates. Something that you are going to see more of as we get closer to our significant release of our new UX, training environments, etc.
So yes, you will be fully aware of these classes, you can subscribe to them, and you are going to be able to take part in them. :)