My first fortnight
What an adventure it's been so far. From the embryonic stage of negligible expertise in affiliate marketing on day 1, to confusion on the previously not mentioned funds expected from me to upgrade to Premium and to pay for a personalized domain on day 2, then full on training from day 3.
From day 4 when I figured out what my niche would be, I decided that I'd be writing one article a day on my brand new site. This idea only worked for two days and then I couldn't keep up with the writing as the research took a lot longer than I had anticipated. I continued with the training and I'm pleased with the progress I've made thus far. When I'm out and about, I find myself looking out for opportunities to take images that I can use in my articles when I get round to writing.
The niche I decided on is one that affects every person who is alive :-) HEALTH
Without health, life cannot be enjoyed in full. As there are many facets to health, I felt it was a niche that I could narrow down or broaden as much as necessary.
I've enjoyed getting to know wonderful friendly and helpful people from all over the world in WA. People I would probably never have met if I hadn't joined WA.
I've learned new computer skills that help me work faster and more accurately on the computer
I've also learned how to willingly be more helpful to others so they can work more efficiently. Even though there isn't any monetary return for me in doing that, this has boosted my self-esteem because I've been of assistance to other affiliates who needed their questions answered or required help in ways that were second nature to me.
After trying a plethora of online businesses and losing money to them hand over fist, I've now gained hope that this particular business (WA), is one in which even I can succeed because there is so much guidance and support available. I just need to keep asking when I need help.
In the upcoming 3 months to January 2020, I plan to continue writing posts regularly and consistently at least five days a week. My goal is to complete the training where I'll learn how to monetize my site so that I start to earn at least $500 per month from it. I realize that my monthly expenses will mainly be $49, the WA membership payment.
In the upcoming 6 months to April 2020, I plan to scale my business further so that I will then have monthly earnings of $1,000 as a goal.
The high point of joining WA is the realization that I still have the capacity to learn new skills and ideas and confidently act on them.
Although I haven't yet earned any money, I'm fairly confident that it is only a matter of time before it happens. This is serious work in progress.
As the saying goes, I can and I will
Recent Comments
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Yes you can with that positive attitude. Hi I'm Charlotte and welcome to the community if I haven't already introduced myself to you. Good luck in making your goals come true.
Have a blessed day.
Charlotte
You bet you can! And you certainly will! Excellent attitude! I wish you the best success here!
Jeff
Hey Lungowe,Thanks for sharing with us Congratulation to you on your journey. Things look like you have it under control. Keep up the good work. All the best to you on your journey at WA. May you have continue success with your business.Have a wonderful day.
Fitzgerald
I love your winning attitude! It never fails that most of us who ends up at Wealthy Affiliate had to graduate from the school of nasty scams and overpriced programs! Maybe it is best that way since we have a negative experience for comparison.
You have a wonderful niche. If you can maintain the writing schedule of 5 articles per week, you will hit the 100 article mark in 20 weeks. That is just over 5 months. Google seems to wait till a website has at least that many posts to consider it an authority site.
Most members who see success take off have shown it happen about that time. It also helps to use social media and other means to drive traffic to your website. You will learn all of this in your training.
In case you haven't done so yet I highly recommend you check out the archives of the webinars in the Live Events tab on the left menu. Here you will find in depth series of webinars on specific topics of interest. It all depends on how much time you have as this is not essential to succeed. Extra training can surely help.
One more thing. In case you are not aware, WA will be offering an annual discount at the end of November. Instead of the already great deal of $359 a year, this will be available for $299! The amazing thing is once you get onto this plan. you can renew at this rate every year. So if you can manage it do so. Here is the link:
Black Friday Sale: Black Friday - It's Coming Soon to WA I wish you all the success in the world.
Cheers.
Edwin
Great words “I can I will.” With that thinking and continues profess you will succeed
Awesome
Tim
Sounds like you're well on your way and you have a great plan of action! Great job on your progress so far!
- Christina
They are wonderful and very achievable goals Lungowe! So glad to hear you're making such good progress, and look forward to following your success:) Kathy
Great post and goals. Keep moving forward you will do great. All the best to you.
Have a great week,
Mickey