Why Wealthy Affiliate's Affiliate Program Is Pretty Crazy!
So, I've stepped away a bit, not just from WA, but from everything with my face on it.
I'm actually quite shy and didn't want to be so in front of the camera anymore. I wanted to try other things and other business models that I've been interested in learning more about.
While I haven't promoted WA actively for 14 months, guess how much I still earned all this time?
5 DIGITS!From all the other sources of income I had, this stream of income from Wealthy Affiliate was by far longest lasting and still earned me a full time income.
I think that's incredible.
I haven't posted on my website and YouTube channel since Oct/2020, and I'm still able to make money doing nothing.
After all I've been through this past 14 months, I'm ready to get back to it. I've built a team that can work with me on a new faceless YouTube channel and thinking of coming back on camera too to keep my personal channel going again.
Affiliate marketing is by far still my favorite business model.
It's definitely true after trying the other business models and gotten medicore results.
Why I love affiliate marketing still is this:
I DON'T HAVE TO DEAL WITH CUSTOMERS / SHIPPING SH*T / TECHNICAL CRAP.
It's a simple concept and all we have to do as affliates in any affiiate program is drive traffic.
Although it is still a lot of work to build something that drives traffic, but I think it's worth your time and investment because digital assets LAST a long time on the internet and they can build passive income streams for you.
I've definitely proved it with my hiatus.
Therefore, a big lesson as to which type of affiliate programs to choose is RECURRING commissions.
WIthout recurring commissions, your streams of income will die pretty quickly if you stopped feeding the machine (aka writing on your blog or creating videos for YT).
So if you think affiliate marketing is hard, think again because the other business models require you to have customers to deal with, creating in another space you're not comfortable in, and it may cost you a whole lot more in many ways.
AND....
at the end of the day, ALL other business models also require one thing: traffic!
So you're still needing to have a way to get traffic with all the other stuff you have to do with the other business models.
Not affiliate marketing, you just need to drive traffic and you don't need to deal with customers, fulfillment, or anything else.
You're here at WA and it's a great place to be as well as learning so many things here.
Be grateful you're here because this place can change your life!
Happy Holidays!!
Grace
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Littlemama, thanks for this blog. This is so encouraging. I also had a 2-3 year time away, but because of health. I did not have a recurring income during that period.. I'm basically starting over and also learning how to use all the new features of WA, which are many and awesome. Hopefully, by the end of the year, I will be in much better shape. The new Content AI writer is helping me create a lot more content, even after I proofread, rewrite, and put my touch on it. I created 5 posts in one week for my new "A Passion For Tea" blogsite. That was a first!
Thank you Grace for sharing your experience and the way you have built your affiliate business that is still going strong with passive income is incredible. Although I am a beginner and learning a lot of new things, your post will help boost the morale of newcomers like me. I wish you all the best for your future project.
Preetam
Thanks very much Preetam! :) Great to hear. I know you will get there in time with consistent effort! Best to you in 2022.
Grace
Welcome back, Very inspiring and the real deal when it comes to building a business online and promoting WA . Wealth Affiliate is truly the locomotive and drive force to every single member here.Although things in our lives causes us to step away from WA at times. It's good to see you back where it all began.
Thanks so much Anthony! Glad to hear you agree with me. Awesome! May your 2022 be the best one ever!
Good morning Grace,
First of all, a very happy Christmas to you all. I had noticed that you hadn't been around for a while, I'm glad all is well.
It's great you're still making money from your website. I am really pleased that you are ready to start working again. It sounds like there are good things ahead!
Affiliate marketing is great, I have an offline business and an online business, I know which business is easier! Admittedly, it takes time to get started in affiliate marketing but at the same time, it's a cheap business to get started. I know the difference in cost between my offline business and online business, it's huge!
I'm sure your blog post will encourage many members.
Have a great Christmas.
Roy
Thank you so much Roy! Glad to see you're still here too. :) I hope you had a nice Christmas holiday!
That's very cool you have an offline business too, the things you learn online can help with that business too. I hope your 2022 will be the best one yet!
I wish you a great New Year's!
Grace
Hello Grace,
Thank you for your kind words and yes we had a nice Christmas, it's nice to stop!
One of the many great things about Wealthy Affiliate is the fact that the training can be used for not only affiliate marketing but also for marketing other types of businesses.
Wishing you all the best for 2022 and I hope to see you around a lot more.
Roy
Grace,
It is so good to hear from you again and to know that you are safe and well.
I could not agree more.
Ours is one of the very best models there is.
May 2022 bring you all that you are working towards . . . and more.
Have a good Season.
Cassi
Thank you Cassi! I hope you have a great 2022 for you too!
I wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season,
Grace
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Awesome post Grace!
A 14-month break and the recurring revenues ares still coming in with regularity - that's what we've aimed to build over the years for people who share Wealthy Affiliate with their audiences. Sustainable and predictable revenue that is less likely to be affected by the expected ups and downs of economies, world events, and our personal lives.
You grew your affiliate marketing business very quickly, experienced huge success, and I think you just got a small taste of the potential.
Sometimes taking a bit of a step back can create an immense amount of clarity. I'm excited to hear more about your plans moving forward. I know what you are capable of, I know that you can do anything that you put your mind to, and I know that people who follow you love your unique and awesome personality.
Headline: "2022 - The return of LittleMama!!"
Carson
What an honor to have you comment of my post, Carson! I almost fell off my chair, sort of speak! Lol
I know I only had a taste of what this business can really be and that's partly why I stepped away because of all the roadblocks that hit me while seeing this small success. I never hit the goals I wanted to with this affiliate program so I'm not done. I know there's still a lot of work for me to do to get back to where I want to be and finally reach the goals I want to hit.
I so appreciate the nice things you've said in your last paragraph and that last line.... I guess there's no turner back. LOL
Thanks for your support Carson, I hope to see you again soon in person. :)
Grace