From Shortlisted to Winner - Proof That the WA Training Works

A few months ago, I received the message that one of my websites had been shortlisted for "Health, Beauty & Wellness Awards" by Luxlife Magazine. Being shortlisted alone reminded me that the work we do quietly, consistently, and with integrity truly matters.Today, I’m honoured to share that I’ve won the award(s): Best Sustainable Weight Loss Coaching Platform 2026 and Habit-Based Wellness Excellence Award 2026What makes this award even more special is that the nominated website w

Old Pinterest Account Meet Scout Pins = Surprisingly Alive

This is a short update on one of my old Pinterest accounts.For one of my Pinterest accounts, well established and a couple of years old, I applied Jay’s latest strategy. Apart from TOBI pins, I created scout, image, and infographic pins. I started implementing this strategy a week ago, and the best-performing scout pins attracted:629 impressions25 clicks7 savesThe infographic pin has shown slow but promising statistics, with 30 views in 3 days. It’s still early, so it needs more time

Google’s February Discover Update: What Just Happened

On February 5, 2026, Google rolled out a Discover-focused core update, and it’s a pretty big deal because it’s one of the first times Google has pushed a “core update” that’s specifically about Discover, not Search.And that important for us doing:affiliate contentproduct reviewsniche publishingcontent-led growthSEO + social hybrid strategies This is the first core update that focuses exclusively on the Discover feed, the personalized content stream shown in the Goog

My 0 to 10k Pinterest Traffic Journey -January Summary

Hello everyone,This is my homework for class 9 of Jay's series https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/classes/series/0-to-10k-traffic-blueprint-live-case-study. I hope my journey will inspire you.I started watching Jay’s series in December. I did the research, decided on my interest, found a good domain name, and almost purchased it. However, with the December holidays just around the corner, I paused the process.In January, I resumed the series, this time from the beginning 🙂, and change

How to Avoid AI Slop and Create Content That Feels Human, Helpful, and Worth Reading

Hello WA colleagues,Today I want to write about AI slop. Many of us here have posted about writing content that feels human and not losing our voice.And let’s be honest for a second. All of us are using AI in our daily work, but when I open my social feeds, it’s endless, the same advice and content that sounds right but says nothing.AI has made creating faster, but it has also made it easier to post without pausing, to publish before thinking, and to sound polished without actually b

E-commerce Is Shifting From Search to AI Conversation

Hello WA fellows, I stumbled upon some very interesting news about Shopify and the future of shopping.Shopify just released a major update that could redefine how we think about e-commerce, not just online stores, but AI-powered shopping everywhere people already spend their time. In simple terms: commerce is no longer limited to your website or social channels, it’s now moving into everyplace AI lives: search, conversational assistants, and chat apps.Here’s what Shopify’s new

An early gift I didn’t expect.

Hello beautiful people,This feels a bit like an early present from Santa, so I wanted to share it here with you all.A couple of months ago, I shared that my website had been shortlisted for an industry award. Not long after, I was incredibly grateful to learn that it actually won something I never imagined when I first started building it, simply out of passion and curiosity.And now, here’s the unexpected part: I’ve just received a new nomination. I have been nominated for "Health, B

Pinterest Pins Annotated keywords Updated

Hello WA,I noticed that something has changed on Pinterest when searching for pin ideas, and I wanted to share it with you.As @Jay taught us, I use “site:pinterest.com/ideas {your_keyword}” to investigate interest and then create pins.What I just noticed is that the search results still show a list of pins, but when you open any of them, the annotated keywords are gone and only the pin title appears. I’m not sure if this is a new update or something specific to the EU market.Wh

Why I’m Getting More Engagement (Hint: It’s Image Studio)

Hey beautiful WA people,As my annual renewal subscription falls right under the Black Friday offer, I’m taking full advantage of the generous AI credits granted by Kyle and the team.I’m following the discussions in the live chat (I’m not there, it’s way too fast for me! :) ), reading what other members of the community are posting about their results with Image Studio, and I wanted to share my own experience, since so many of us here use it.You’ve probably noticed t

Important Update for Amazon Affiliates

Hey everyone,I wanted to share something I came across that’s super important if you’re using the Amazon Product Advertising API, especially for affiliate setups or product listings.Amazon just announced that they’re retiring Offers V1 on December 23, which means you’ll need to switch to Offers V2 by December 22 to keep everything running smoothly and avoid any data interruptions.The good news? The new Offers V2 comes with some great updates, including:- Deal badges &ndas