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Mark1957About Mark1957
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June 4th 2015...
Hi, My name is Mark and I live in the sunny, coastal county of Cornwall in England. I'm in my late 50's and this is my first real move into the Internet Marketing sector. I've hung about forums and surfed the net a fair bit over the last few years so not everything will be alien to me but I get the feeling this is going to be a huge learning curve. Looking forward to all the upcoming training, interacting with the community and building a successful online business to take towards retirement (whatever that is)!! I'd welcome comments and messages from anywhere in the world and hope to make many new friends from everywhere.
July 8th 2015......Update:-
Well after signing up as a Free member in early June '15 and upgrading to Premier a little over a month ago now, I have to say I've achieved so much that it's difficult to put into words how I feel I have progressed, but here goes....
....built my first ever website, got it live and online at page 3 in google, learned much more in 4 weeks than in 7 previous years hanging around the net, got involved in this wonderful community and made many new friends throughout the whole world, introduced my first new referral to WA and got my ranking here up/down to number 62.
August 9th 2015.....Update:-
I've just been informed by Kyle that, because of my efforts within the community, I have risen to the rank of Ambassador.
Wow, how brilliant is that and how humbled and proud I feel to be an Ambassador of this fantastic organisation.
Thanks to everybody who has helped me to achieve this, it's very much appreciated!
September 7th 2015....Update:-
I've been here for 3 months now and have risen to 13 in the Wealthy Affiliate Rankings, posted 46 blogs and learned so much it's just not possible to recount it all here. Wealthy Affiliate is without doubt the very best online training, education and support platform there is for anybody who wants to build an online business.
November 25th 2015....Update:-
Here we are then, about 5 and half months in and within a day or two of Kyle's Black Friday special.....$299 for a whole year's membership of Wealthy Affiliate! This is an absolute NO BRAINER of a deal so no matter if you are a Starter Member or a monthly paying Premium member, take out your card, upgrade between the 27th and 30th November, save yourself a bomb and forget ongoing monthly fees.
You know it makes sense!
November 27th 2015.....Update:-
So it would be entirely stupid of me to extol the virtues of Kyle's Black Friday special and not take advantage myself so I just did it......I just upgraded to Annual Membership and I'm now locked in forever at just $299 a year. Talk about value for money, this cannot be beaten so if you're reading this and Kyle's deal is still available you simply have to grab it.......you won't regret it.
June 1st 2018........Update:-
How time has flown!
I've been at Wealthy Affiliate for 3 years now and I've both soared up the rankings to Ambassador very quickly after joining and then slowly but surely dropped down them again when I began to put less and less time into the community. Indeed, I have to admit that I haven't done anything in here for quite a time so a lot of catching up has needed doing.
So, I've buckled down, changed my site around a bit, put in place my new privacy policy and GDPR pages and generally decided to run with it again.
I've also revamped my Wealthy Affiliate review to reflect how things stand in 2018 (check it out via the link below if you'd like to. Its not a live link so copy and paste it into your browser and it'll take you there).
I feel a bit like a newbie again except for the 3 years I've already had here and am genuinely enthused, so here goes!
https://extraincomeforlife.com/wealthy-affiliate-review-2018
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If you are reading this as a new, Free member here at Wealthy Affiliate, please just consider what has been achieved by a middle aged man with nothing beyond basic computer skills and no marketing experience at all and just upgrade straight away....you will never regret it.
If I can do this, you can definitely do this too!
Thanks
Mark
Hi, My name is Mark and I live in the sunny, coastal county of Cornwall in England. I'm in my late 50's and this is my first real move into the Internet Marketing sector. I've hung about forums and surfed the net a fair bit over the last few years so not everything will be alien to me but I get the feeling this is going to be a huge learning curve. Looking forward to all the upcoming training, interacting with the community and building a successful online business to take towards retirement (whatever that is)!! I'd welcome comments and messages from anywhere in the world and hope to make many new friends from everywhere.
July 8th 2015......Update:-
Well after signing up as a Free member in early June '15 and upgrading to Premier a little over a month ago now, I have to say I've achieved so much that it's difficult to put into words how I feel I have progressed, but here goes....
....built my first ever website, got it live and online at page 3 in google, learned much more in 4 weeks than in 7 previous years hanging around the net, got involved in this wonderful community and made many new friends throughout the whole world, introduced my first new referral to WA and got my ranking here up/down to number 62.
August 9th 2015.....Update:-
I've just been informed by Kyle that, because of my efforts within the community, I have risen to the rank of Ambassador.
Wow, how brilliant is that and how humbled and proud I feel to be an Ambassador of this fantastic organisation.
Thanks to everybody who has helped me to achieve this, it's very much appreciated!
September 7th 2015....Update:-
I've been here for 3 months now and have risen to 13 in the Wealthy Affiliate Rankings, posted 46 blogs and learned so much it's just not possible to recount it all here. Wealthy Affiliate is without doubt the very best online training, education and support platform there is for anybody who wants to build an online business.
November 25th 2015....Update:-
Here we are then, about 5 and half months in and within a day or two of Kyle's Black Friday special.....$299 for a whole year's membership of Wealthy Affiliate! This is an absolute NO BRAINER of a deal so no matter if you are a Starter Member or a monthly paying Premium member, take out your card, upgrade between the 27th and 30th November, save yourself a bomb and forget ongoing monthly fees.
You know it makes sense!
November 27th 2015.....Update:-
So it would be entirely stupid of me to extol the virtues of Kyle's Black Friday special and not take advantage myself so I just did it......I just upgraded to Annual Membership and I'm now locked in forever at just $299 a year. Talk about value for money, this cannot be beaten so if you're reading this and Kyle's deal is still available you simply have to grab it.......you won't regret it.
June 1st 2018........Update:-
How time has flown!
I've been at Wealthy Affiliate for 3 years now and I've both soared up the rankings to Ambassador very quickly after joining and then slowly but surely dropped down them again when I began to put less and less time into the community. Indeed, I have to admit that I haven't done anything in here for quite a time so a lot of catching up has needed doing.
So, I've buckled down, changed my site around a bit, put in place my new privacy policy and GDPR pages and generally decided to run with it again.
I've also revamped my Wealthy Affiliate review to reflect how things stand in 2018 (check it out via the link below if you'd like to. Its not a live link so copy and paste it into your browser and it'll take you there).
I feel a bit like a newbie again except for the 3 years I've already had here and am genuinely enthused, so here goes!
https://extraincomeforlife.com/wealthy-affiliate-review-2018
***************************************************************************************************
If you are reading this as a new, Free member here at Wealthy Affiliate, please just consider what has been achieved by a middle aged man with nothing beyond basic computer skills and no marketing experience at all and just upgrade straight away....you will never regret it.
If I can do this, you can definitely do this too!
Thanks
Mark
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rodsingleton
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Mark! Congratulations my man.
Welcome to the Premium Level!
You're going to love it :)
Welcome to the Premium Level!
You're going to love it :)
Mark1957
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Hey Rod, I appreciate the sentiment but as I've said to others, I'm not a new premium member.
I've been premium for over two years now and have actually been an Ambassador in the past, it's all in my bio for people to read.
Mark
I've been premium for over two years now and have actually been an Ambassador in the past, it's all in my bio for people to read.
Mark
rodsingleton
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FTurner8032
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Welcome to Premium, you have just opened the door to a wonderful new world of possibilities. Work hard and make yourself a success. Have a Blessed Day.
Mark1957
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I appreciate the sentiment so thank you for that but I've been a premium member for over two years......it's all in my bio
GayleneNepia
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Hi Mark,
Thanks for adding me to your network. Wishing you all the best :-)
Thanks for adding me to your network. Wishing you all the best :-)
Biggsta
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Great job on going Premium! I'm glad you decided to take that next big step because now you will see what Wealthy Affiliate really has to offer.
There is so much great training ahead of you and I can't wait to see your success.
If you ever need help with anything please feel free to let me know. Take care and good luck to you.
-Jaime
There is so much great training ahead of you and I can't wait to see your success.
If you ever need help with anything please feel free to let me know. Take care and good luck to you.
-Jaime
Mark1957
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Thanks Kerri, I appreciate the thought but I've been a premium member here since June '15.
I see you've recently joined so let me welcome you to WA, it's a fantastic place to be with so much to learn and support by the boatload.
Stick with it, do all the training in order and ask for help when you need it and you won't go far wrong.
Good luck
Mark
I see you've recently joined so let me welcome you to WA, it's a fantastic place to be with so much to learn and support by the boatload.
Stick with it, do all the training in order and ask for help when you need it and you won't go far wrong.
Good luck
Mark
Mark1957
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Thanks Robin, I've been premium since June '15 but I appreciate the thought!!
Mark
Mark
ArtByHeart
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Congratulations Mark!
You have made the best possible choice for your online marketing career and well on your way to success. Now that you are premium members, all the content on this site is available for you. I wish you great success as a wealthy affiliate :-) Don't forget that hard work pays off! I will be following your success and celebrating your mile stones.
Happy Greetings,
ArtByHeart
You have made the best possible choice for your online marketing career and well on your way to success. Now that you are premium members, all the content on this site is available for you. I wish you great success as a wealthy affiliate :-) Don't forget that hard work pays off! I will be following your success and celebrating your mile stones.
Happy Greetings,
ArtByHeart
Mark1957
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I appreciate the comment but I've been a premium member here since June 2015 which, in fairness, it does say right below my name above.
Thanks anyway!!
Mark
Thanks anyway!!
Mark
ArtByHeart
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Mark1957
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No worries Hanna, I appreciate the thought anyhow and by the way, it should have been me welcoming you!
Hope all goes well for you here at WA, you don't need me to tell you that everything you need to make a success of your online biz is available to you, all you need is time to work through it all :-)
Take care
Mark
Hope all goes well for you here at WA, you don't need me to tell you that everything you need to make a success of your online biz is available to you, all you need is time to work through it all :-)
Take care
Mark
AnthonyMLM
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Hey, Hey, Hey. I just wanted to congratulate you on taking the step to premium membership. Awesome place to be right. See you in the community. I appreciate the follow back....
Mark1957
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Ultimateless
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I love that you update your profile and hope you might do a yearly update? Thanks for adding me to your flock. Regards, Michael
Mark1957
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Hi Michael,
Yes I'll update my situation here when I renew my annual membership in late November and bring my profile up to date.
I see you've risen to Ambassador yourself, well done with that but don't let it be the be all and end all, it's lovely to have the status and kudos but I found that it took a lot of time to get and stay there and needed to step back and take a breath.
Hope you enjoy all of your time in WA, it's a fantastic resource and the community is brilliant as you know.
Thanks for dropping by Michael, have a great day!!
Mark
Yes I'll update my situation here when I renew my annual membership in late November and bring my profile up to date.
I see you've risen to Ambassador yourself, well done with that but don't let it be the be all and end all, it's lovely to have the status and kudos but I found that it took a lot of time to get and stay there and needed to step back and take a breath.
Hope you enjoy all of your time in WA, it's a fantastic resource and the community is brilliant as you know.
Thanks for dropping by Michael, have a great day!!
Mark
Ultimateless
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Mark1957
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I hear what you say about having to be very active to get to Ambassador Michael, I've been there ;-)
Happy hunting
Mark
Happy hunting
Mark
BelieveItYes
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Hey Mark !
Do you mind subscribing to my youtube channel?
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpVZPdYPkw47GLBKf6wCIAA
It would mean a lot to me. This channel is my dream job : makeup artist
Please check it out and subscribe! and let me know if you need me to return the favor, by subscribing to your channel or anything that can help your business =) I will be happy to do it! :D
Many thanks!!!
Sarah
Do you mind subscribing to my youtube channel?
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpVZPdYPkw47GLBKf6wCIAA
It would mean a lot to me. This channel is my dream job : makeup artist
Please check it out and subscribe! and let me know if you need me to return the favor, by subscribing to your channel or anything that can help your business =) I will be happy to do it! :D
Many thanks!!!
Sarah
Mark1957
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Hiya Sarah
Not that I'm much into makeup but I'm very happy to subscribe to your channel and I wish you all the very best in your efforts to establish your makeup tips business......good luck with it!!
Mark
Not that I'm much into makeup but I'm very happy to subscribe to your channel and I wish you all the very best in your efforts to establish your makeup tips business......good luck with it!!
Mark
BelieveItYes
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Thank you! I undertand.. most guys couldn't care less about make up but we never know, one day I might post something you just find beautiful or cool or curious =) or your followers might see you're following me and will want to check out my content... who knows! Anyway, many thanks for taking the time to subscribe, I really appreciate it
Let me know if there's anything I can do in return
All the best
Sarah
Let me know if there's anything I can do in return
All the best
Sarah
chang1958
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Hi Mark thanks for your advice earlier all taken on board. Although I cannot find it now on WA at all. Any ideas ? Seems to have just disappeared. So glad you've become an ambassador. Shows what an helpful person you are. Oh by the way I think you are the first Englishman I have spoken to on WA. So im not the only one haha. Take care and all the best
Mark1957
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Hi Les
There are plenty of people in here from the UK so you'll never be lonely!!
I became an Ambassador last September after being with WA for only about 9 weeks but you get to that point by being VERY active within the community and sometimes it can distract you from the realities of being here which is all about building an online business.
As a consequence of less activity I have slid down the rankings but remain a committed WA member and shall do so because everything we need is here.......hosting, training, support, did I mention training???
The landscape is ever changing and Kyle keeps us all up to date with all matters as well so leaving is not even up for consideration.
Did you say my response to your original point has disappeared? If you still can't find it, let me know and I'll have a look.
Good to hear from you Les
Mark
There are plenty of people in here from the UK so you'll never be lonely!!
I became an Ambassador last September after being with WA for only about 9 weeks but you get to that point by being VERY active within the community and sometimes it can distract you from the realities of being here which is all about building an online business.
As a consequence of less activity I have slid down the rankings but remain a committed WA member and shall do so because everything we need is here.......hosting, training, support, did I mention training???
The landscape is ever changing and Kyle keeps us all up to date with all matters as well so leaving is not even up for consideration.
Did you say my response to your original point has disappeared? If you still can't find it, let me know and I'll have a look.
Good to hear from you Les
Mark
Mark1957
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Hello Sanford and welcome to Wealthy Affiliate.
Unfortunately I haven't done boot camp in quite a while so I'm not really the right person to ask.
My suggestion would be to create a question regarding your boot camp difficulties, place it in your question box at the top of your profile page and then ask the community for their own thoughts and recommendations on the issue.
You should then have plenty of replies and ideas of how to move forward.
Alternatively, you could step into the live chat forum via the blue button at the top left of your page.......beware though, it's pretty fast moving so you'll have to have your wits about you!!
Either way, you should then be able to sort out whatever difficulties you're facing and carry on with your training.
Good luck
Mark
Unfortunately I haven't done boot camp in quite a while so I'm not really the right person to ask.
My suggestion would be to create a question regarding your boot camp difficulties, place it in your question box at the top of your profile page and then ask the community for their own thoughts and recommendations on the issue.
You should then have plenty of replies and ideas of how to move forward.
Alternatively, you could step into the live chat forum via the blue button at the top left of your page.......beware though, it's pretty fast moving so you'll have to have your wits about you!!
Either way, you should then be able to sort out whatever difficulties you're facing and carry on with your training.
Good luck
Mark
Mark1957
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Hi there Peggy, nice to meet you!
I see you're a retired nurse...my wife's in the health sector so I know how hard you've worked all of your life and now it's time to learn some new stuff for yourself.
You have definitely come to the right place as a new learner because there is everything here that you need to know in order to start making a living online, right from the very first basics.....and once you start doing that, you can continue making money from wherever you can get online (anywhere in the world that is) so you're not tied down to being anywhere you don't want to be.
We have a strong community of helpful, like minded people who will help you out whenever you get stuck (and you will) so start at the green button, take each training module in order without skipping any steps, ask questions when you need to and you'll soon have your very own website online ready to start earning your first dollar/pound/euro etc.
Good luck Peggy
Mark
I see you're a retired nurse...my wife's in the health sector so I know how hard you've worked all of your life and now it's time to learn some new stuff for yourself.
You have definitely come to the right place as a new learner because there is everything here that you need to know in order to start making a living online, right from the very first basics.....and once you start doing that, you can continue making money from wherever you can get online (anywhere in the world that is) so you're not tied down to being anywhere you don't want to be.
We have a strong community of helpful, like minded people who will help you out whenever you get stuck (and you will) so start at the green button, take each training module in order without skipping any steps, ask questions when you need to and you'll soon have your very own website online ready to start earning your first dollar/pound/euro etc.
Good luck Peggy
Mark
Alan Hocking
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Thanks for the follow Mark
Wishing you every success with your online adventures! :)
Wishing you every success with your online adventures! :)
Mark1957
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You're welcome Alan.......I had the feeling that you're the sort of guy I could do with following!
Mark
Mark
sofieanderin
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Hi Mark thanks for the follow and all the best to you in your online adventure. Take care, Erin
Mark1957
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Hi Erin, nice to connect with you........all the very best to you and Sofie too!!
Mark
Mark
Mark1957
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Hi there Drew
You're right about the platform we have here at WA. As you interact with more people you'll get to see the wonderful power of this community, the way that it complements and supplements the corporate training we get from Kyle and Jay and the support you will get from it whenever you're in need of it.
Dive in with your training, ask for help when you get stuck, tough it out when you need to, persevere and never give up.
Good luck Drew, travel and income are yours for the taking.
Mark
You're right about the platform we have here at WA. As you interact with more people you'll get to see the wonderful power of this community, the way that it complements and supplements the corporate training we get from Kyle and Jay and the support you will get from it whenever you're in need of it.
Dive in with your training, ask for help when you get stuck, tough it out when you need to, persevere and never give up.
Good luck Drew, travel and income are yours for the taking.
Mark
Mark1957
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Hello Ofelia, thank you for your kind comments and welcome to Wealthy Affiliate.
You'll find we're a helpful bunch in here and we'll support you all the way along your training....any time you get stuck, ask for help and somebody will soon get you going again.
I've read that you're used to public speaking.....in that case no excuse for being shy, spread yourself around, become social and it will help your efforts no end.
Good luck
Mark
You'll find we're a helpful bunch in here and we'll support you all the way along your training....any time you get stuck, ask for help and somebody will soon get you going again.
I've read that you're used to public speaking.....in that case no excuse for being shy, spread yourself around, become social and it will help your efforts no end.
Good luck
Mark
Marcus1978
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You seem to have changed your profile picture to one of someone completely different :-)
Ericabried
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Hi Mark,
Thanks for following me back and good to make contact. It looks like we have some similarity in our stories in that I am also in my late 50s, was familiar with writing web content but have gone through an intense learning curve here at WA. I am so glad I found this community and I am absolutely loving all the great training.
Thanks for following me back and good to make contact. It looks like we have some similarity in our stories in that I am also in my late 50s, was familiar with writing web content but have gone through an intense learning curve here at WA. I am so glad I found this community and I am absolutely loving all the great training.
Mark1957
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Good morning Erica, yes you're right....for those of us who weren't brought up and immersed in technology, or for those who also didn't work in IT, it is a huge learning curve but rest assured we are in the right place here at WA with all the brilliant training and support we get.
Glad to be in touch, take care and good luck with your online exploits.
Mark
Glad to be in touch, take care and good luck with your online exploits.
Mark
Good day Mark. Your story (stories, rather) have inspired me. However, I am feeling like I'm not sure I can do this, or (for lack of better words) am able to reinvent myself. I know I can write (literally about anything, as it was what I was kind of trained to do being an English major) but I'm leary about all the little nuances that I'm quite sure I am missing with such little training as a starter. Again, I'm new to all of this but would like to give it a go for the year by upgrading at that price rather then paying monthly. I hope you don't mind me following you, just for inspiration and at the same time wish you all the best.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Mark1957
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Hello there Jean and no, I don't mind you following me at all.....in fact I'm flattered that you see something in my stories that made you think it was a good idea to do so.
I see you are concerned that maybe you don't have enough training or perhaps knowledge to do this. Let me me stop you right there because that's exactly what Wealthy Affiliate is all about.
This is not a glib statement, WA is for people exactly like you who need taking by the hand and seeing everything, and I mean everything, through step by step. Even then, if you don't quite "get" something, the community (that's the collective for everyone of us here who are members) will help you out....no extra cost, inclusive, because that's all part of being here.
As my bio says, before coming here I had NEVER built a website before. What did I do? I followed Kyle's training on the green button and built one with pages of content within a couple of weeks. It could have been a couple of days but we all have "stuff" to do, right?
Just start at the green button (you may already have), go at your own pace and achieve something new each day if you can. If you get stuck with something, just ask and somebody in the community will jump on and help you out.
We call it Paying Forward, we help you and then you'll find yourself helping others......it comes naturally.
I'm happy to take your pleas for help if and when you get stuck or even for just a bit of encouragement if you ever need it.
All I know is, if you don't give it your best shot here at WA, you'll forever regret it. What would you prefer, a while learning a new skill here to free up the rest of your life or clinging to the 40/50 year cycle you're already on?
Thought so ;-)
Good luck, best wishes and just go for it!!
Mark
I see you are concerned that maybe you don't have enough training or perhaps knowledge to do this. Let me me stop you right there because that's exactly what Wealthy Affiliate is all about.
This is not a glib statement, WA is for people exactly like you who need taking by the hand and seeing everything, and I mean everything, through step by step. Even then, if you don't quite "get" something, the community (that's the collective for everyone of us here who are members) will help you out....no extra cost, inclusive, because that's all part of being here.
As my bio says, before coming here I had NEVER built a website before. What did I do? I followed Kyle's training on the green button and built one with pages of content within a couple of weeks. It could have been a couple of days but we all have "stuff" to do, right?
Just start at the green button (you may already have), go at your own pace and achieve something new each day if you can. If you get stuck with something, just ask and somebody in the community will jump on and help you out.
We call it Paying Forward, we help you and then you'll find yourself helping others......it comes naturally.
I'm happy to take your pleas for help if and when you get stuck or even for just a bit of encouragement if you ever need it.
All I know is, if you don't give it your best shot here at WA, you'll forever regret it. What would you prefer, a while learning a new skill here to free up the rest of your life or clinging to the 40/50 year cycle you're already on?
Thought so ;-)
Good luck, best wishes and just go for it!!
Mark
Mark1957
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I think that might be an aberration Gordon, more like #33.
I checked the Ambassador page and it shows everybody around me jumping up 28 places, me included, so I think something is afoot :-)
Thanks for the kind thoughts though Gordon....it'd be nice to be ranked 5 but I think it's a mistake.
Mark
I checked the Ambassador page and it shows everybody around me jumping up 28 places, me included, so I think something is afoot :-)
Thanks for the kind thoughts though Gordon....it'd be nice to be ranked 5 but I think it's a mistake.
Mark
markstafford
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Mark1957's I am very inspired by your story and all that you have achieved here at WA. It is people like you that gives me the encouragement to continue on my journey toward the American dream keep up the good work.
Mark1957
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Many thanks for your kind words Mark, no reason why you can't make it your own American dream.
Mark
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Mike-Writes
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Hi Mark, Thanks for the follow. It is much appreciated. Wish you all the best in 2016!
Mark1957
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gooddogpoky2
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Mark: I would like to thank you for the follow. I am still quite new to WA but if I can help you in any way now or in the future, please do not hesitate to ask. DAN
Mark1957
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Thanks Dan,
I appreciate that and I'd say the same back to you.
Good luck
Mark
I appreciate that and I'd say the same back to you.
Good luck
Mark
Mark1957
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You're welcome Joy, great time to be building income online when you've been out of work around our age so good luck.
Mark
Mark
Joystracks
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Mark1957
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Hey Kylie
That's so very nice of you to say :-)........and you're welcome for the follow!
Good luck, any help you need drop me a line.
Mark
That's so very nice of you to say :-)........and you're welcome for the follow!
Good luck, any help you need drop me a line.
Mark
KarenDemers
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Hi, Mark...thank you for following me. I checked out your site and really like it. I like the way you write...simple, straightforward and a little personality thrown in. It's a great recipe. You've been with WA 2 months less than I have but have come so much farther...I've got to catch up!
KarenDemers
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Mark1957
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Thanks very much Karen,
I designed it that way for two reasons.... firstly because I didn't want anybody who might be interested in joining us thinking they had to create something out of this world to make a go of it and secondly, I'm technically challenged anyway and could only create something simple...lolsss
Mark
I designed it that way for two reasons.... firstly because I didn't want anybody who might be interested in joining us thinking they had to create something out of this world to make a go of it and secondly, I'm technically challenged anyway and could only create something simple...lolsss
Mark
Mark1957
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Hi Karen, Luton is about 30 miles north of London and about 285 away from me........a fair distance by our standards but a short hop for a lot of others in the world.
Yes, another incident with possible links to Islamic Jihadism although mental health issues for the perpetrator haven't been totally ruled out yet.
I am reluctant to say it, but I think my little corner of the world is probably not on the maniacs' route map of death and destruction... ...fingers crossed anyway.
Thanks for your thoughts Karen, much appreciated.
Mark
Yes, another incident with possible links to Islamic Jihadism although mental health issues for the perpetrator haven't been totally ruled out yet.
I am reluctant to say it, but I think my little corner of the world is probably not on the maniacs' route map of death and destruction... ...fingers crossed anyway.
Thanks for your thoughts Karen, much appreciated.
Mark
janicebowles
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Hi Mark1957 (same year as me!) I have just added you to my network... you have certainly been busy and getting involved and congrats on becoming an Ambassador, well deserved. All the best to you and wishing you MUCH success. Janice
Mark1957
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Hi there Janice (fellow '57er)
Very nice to hear from you and thanks for your kind words.
In reply, I'd like to wish you good luck here at WA and with your online adventure in general.
Anything I can help you with, drop me a line!
Mark
Very nice to hear from you and thanks for your kind words.
In reply, I'd like to wish you good luck here at WA and with your online adventure in general.
Anything I can help you with, drop me a line!
Mark
Harrysastar2
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Thanks for the follow Mark, returned. You look to be doing pretty well at WA. Congratulations on both your progress and becoming an Ambassador. Wishing you every success in the future.
Mark1957
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Pleased to make your acquaintance Harry and thanks for the kind comments.
Good luck
Mark
Good luck
Mark
Mark1957
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Very pleased to be connected to you too Ben, all good luck with your adventures here at WA.
Mark
Mark
jsiegel888
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Mark,
Thanks for the tagback follow. Much appreciated.
Congrats on pulling the trigger on the Black Friday offer. No more monthly payments. LOL!
Jeff
Thanks for the tagback follow. Much appreciated.
Congrats on pulling the trigger on the Black Friday offer. No more monthly payments. LOL!
Jeff
BillyHunter
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Hey Mark, thanks for following me! And I liked reading your updates. I wish I could grab that $299 special but I can only afford the $47 a month right now.. lol
Mark1957
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You're welcome Billy and although the BF deal is fabulous, it's still great to be a monthly member.........you could always put a dollar in a jar every day and next BF you'll have enough to trade up and also have change to go with it!!
Good luck Billy
Mark
Good luck Billy
Mark
Mark1957
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Hello Bob
Yes, Cornwall is lovely but very chilly around now.....I'm guessing Malaysia is nice and warm whatever time of year.
By the way, I had a look at your site.....I like your url and about me page....a couple of things you could look at if you want me to be more specific but entirely up to you. I'm sure you're still in the development stage anyway.
Cheers Bob
Mark
Yes, Cornwall is lovely but very chilly around now.....I'm guessing Malaysia is nice and warm whatever time of year.
By the way, I had a look at your site.....I like your url and about me page....a couple of things you could look at if you want me to be more specific but entirely up to you. I'm sure you're still in the development stage anyway.
Cheers Bob
Mark
BobZeiss
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Hi Mark, not sure which site you looked at but both are not really ready for the public. Most of my pages are in draft. I really should use one of those under maintenance plugins.
I really would value your critique of my site but I am a few weeks away. If you don't mind I will call on you again for your comments. Which site was it you looked at?
You are right about the weather here. I usually do my mails on the balcony around 6-7 am. It's usually cool then. But we are used to the heat,not sure we could do without it.
Bob
I really would value your critique of my site but I am a few weeks away. If you don't mind I will call on you again for your comments. Which site was it you looked at?
You are right about the weather here. I usually do my mails on the balcony around 6-7 am. It's usually cool then. But we are used to the heat,not sure we could do without it.
Bob
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kennick2015
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Hi Mark and thanks for the follow. I have returned the compliment. I wish you all the best in achieving your goals here at WA. We always end up in Cornwall when we travel back to the UK. One of my oldest friends (and I mean old!) lives in Newquay. Good luck. Ken.
Mark1957
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Hi Ken
You're very welcome, all the best to you too.
Newquay has had a terrible reputation over the years for being the clubbing/party capital of the area but the police are clamping down on drunken behaviour and have even banned a lot of the more outrageous fancy dress items that people wore....think mankini......in an effort to quieten things down a bit. Hopefully it'll help out a bit!
Cheers Ken
Mark
You're very welcome, all the best to you too.
Newquay has had a terrible reputation over the years for being the clubbing/party capital of the area but the police are clamping down on drunken behaviour and have even banned a lot of the more outrageous fancy dress items that people wore....think mankini......in an effort to quieten things down a bit. Hopefully it'll help out a bit!
Cheers Ken
Mark
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WayneStewart
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That is really encouraging to continually hear stories like this of those who have blazed the trail before me and have done really well. What more does a person need to stay motivated, even if your time is crucially limited? Take one step at a time, be patient, and it will come together. You were definitely right on the money with the Community distraction if you don't watch yourself.
PeterWolf
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Thanks for the follow Mark
https://www.pinterest.com/peteredwardwolf/
https://twitter.com/PeterEWolf
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https://plus.google.com/109153030007754990130/posts
Please follow me here also and I will follow you back
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https://twitter.com/PeterEWolf
https://www.facebook.com/The-Simple-Retiree-554401974728889/
https://plus.google.com/109153030007754990130/posts
Please follow me here also and I will follow you back
Mark1957
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You're welcome......I'll check out your pages when I have a few minutes and follow you on those too.
Mark
Mark
Mark1957
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Thanks Laurence, very good of you to say so and I'm glad you liked my page about the 40/50 year grind.
So many people, me included I have to say, either bought into or are still buying into that plan, that they are sleepwalking towards their own financial nightmare.
Good luck with your efforts here at WA, any time you need a lift or any help, let me know and I'll come straight back to you.
Mark
So many people, me included I have to say, either bought into or are still buying into that plan, that they are sleepwalking towards their own financial nightmare.
Good luck with your efforts here at WA, any time you need a lift or any help, let me know and I'll come straight back to you.
Mark
LaurenceW
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Mark1957
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Hey Laurence
20/25 years of grind and then virtually nothing to show for it or 1/3 years online whilst building up an ever increasing income for life.........errrr, I think I know the answer to that one!!
Good luck
Mark
20/25 years of grind and then virtually nothing to show for it or 1/3 years online whilst building up an ever increasing income for life.........errrr, I think I know the answer to that one!!
Good luck
Mark
TechniSmart
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Hi Mark, I just read your post on Black Friday. I am not in the UK, but the deal is awesome.
Anyway, I had to join your network after reading your inspiring profile.
See you at the Top!
--Michael
Anyway, I had to join your network after reading your inspiring profile.
See you at the Top!
--Michael
Mark1957
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Thanks very much Michael, I'm very grateful for your kind comments :-)
No matter where people are in the world, WA is a fantastic resource and exceptional value......Black Friday's price makes it even better value! Unbeatable in fact.
Thanks again Michael
Good luck
Mark
No matter where people are in the world, WA is a fantastic resource and exceptional value......Black Friday's price makes it even better value! Unbeatable in fact.
Thanks again Michael
Good luck
Mark
Isabella18
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Mark, I just read your profile and am inspired! Thank you so much for writing it.
all the best,
Isabella
all the best,
Isabella
Mark1957
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Hi Isabella
Really nice of you to say so and if you are indeed inspired then I'm very happy to be of some service to you. I've mostly been off the platform for about 6 weeks doing other things but I'm sort of back now so you'll hear more from me in the future.
Good luck and best wishes
Mark
Really nice of you to say so and if you are indeed inspired then I'm very happy to be of some service to you. I've mostly been off the platform for about 6 weeks doing other things but I'm sort of back now so you'll hear more from me in the future.
Good luck and best wishes
Mark
Mark1957
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Cheers George
You're right about that, it gives us a sense of the reality that WA is all around the world.
Mark
You're right about that, it gives us a sense of the reality that WA is all around the world.
Mark
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Kit-Wealth
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Hi Mark,
Very inspiring story, great that you share.
I am from the Netherlands, been twice in Cornwall, I like it there. Must be awesome to live there.
Your story helps me getting started, thnx for that. See you and good luck,
Very inspiring story, great that you share.
I am from the Netherlands, been twice in Cornwall, I like it there. Must be awesome to live there.
Your story helps me getting started, thnx for that. See you and good luck,
Mark1957
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Hi there Kit and thanks for getting in touch.....yes, Cornwall is a dramatic region and right now it's pouring with rain and blowing a gale!
So glad I can be a little piece of inspiration to you, please fell free to contact me if you need any help or support.
I see you've had a welcome from Loes, our very own resident Dutch freebie queen.........she is one of our very well regarded members here and posts a lot of free to use online tools, follow her and you'll see what I mean.
Good luck here at WA, remember, the community is here to help you every step along the way so any time you get stuck all you have to do is ask for help and it will arrive all too soon.
Mark
So glad I can be a little piece of inspiration to you, please fell free to contact me if you need any help or support.
I see you've had a welcome from Loes, our very own resident Dutch freebie queen.........she is one of our very well regarded members here and posts a lot of free to use online tools, follow her and you'll see what I mean.
Good luck here at WA, remember, the community is here to help you every step along the way so any time you get stuck all you have to do is ask for help and it will arrive all too soon.
Mark
Mark1957
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Hi there Walter, so kind of you to say so.......great to make your acquaintance too.
Don't let being an oldie/newbie hold you back, as long as you are enjoying what you do there's no reason why you can't achieve anything you put your mind to online.
Any time I can help or I'd you just need a little support some time, just post here or drop me a pm......no problem!!
Best wishes
Mark
Don't let being an oldie/newbie hold you back, as long as you are enjoying what you do there's no reason why you can't achieve anything you put your mind to online.
Any time I can help or I'd you just need a little support some time, just post here or drop me a pm......no problem!!
Best wishes
Mark
Way to go Mark!! I'm new and just started 11/12/2015.I'm not new to computers,thank god.Purhaps you might give me some good pointers,on this new journey together.
Mark1957
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Hi there Matthew,
As you're not new to computers you MAY have a little advantage over a lot of people who come here with no tech skills whatsoever, however, it really does depend on what sort of experience you have.
If I were you I'd bank the tech skills you have and leave everything else behind and start here with a blank canvas.
Start at the green button, go through every task bit by bit and ONLY skate over something if it's really second nature to you.
Complete the little tasks that come your way as Kyle has built the training so that it flows towards building your first site here in tandem with WordPress.
You'll find as you go along that you naturally either pick up new skills or reinforce the ones you already have.......either way it will be a valuable learning process for you!
The other thing is you'll find that the community is a tremendous resource and a source of more training, support and good will......join in, let people know who you are, contribute to threads and don't forget to ASK questions as and when you get stuck.
Finally, a very warm welcome to Wealthy Affiliate, there really is nothing like it out there in the wild west of online marketing.........good luck.
Mark
As you're not new to computers you MAY have a little advantage over a lot of people who come here with no tech skills whatsoever, however, it really does depend on what sort of experience you have.
If I were you I'd bank the tech skills you have and leave everything else behind and start here with a blank canvas.
Start at the green button, go through every task bit by bit and ONLY skate over something if it's really second nature to you.
Complete the little tasks that come your way as Kyle has built the training so that it flows towards building your first site here in tandem with WordPress.
You'll find as you go along that you naturally either pick up new skills or reinforce the ones you already have.......either way it will be a valuable learning process for you!
The other thing is you'll find that the community is a tremendous resource and a source of more training, support and good will......join in, let people know who you are, contribute to threads and don't forget to ASK questions as and when you get stuck.
Finally, a very warm welcome to Wealthy Affiliate, there really is nothing like it out there in the wild west of online marketing.........good luck.
Mark
Mark1957
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Follow away Mary, thanks very much.....let's see how much we can learn together!!
Mark
Mark
RayAleksandr
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Hi Mark, I joined WA a few weeks ago, have tried too many things in a short period, my mind's been all over the place & wasn't sure of anything. But your introduction has given me such a courage, so just like to say thanks for the advices & sharing your experiences. Your website's great too.
Kind Regards
Ray
Kind Regards
Ray
Mark1957
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Hi there Ray, very kind of you to say so.
I'd say put everything else out of your mind, at least in the short term, and concentrate on progressing with Kyle's training. When you have a handle on all of that (and there's loads for you to learn I'll tell you), perhaps consider how what you've learnt can help you with whatever other stuff you might want to look at again.....if anything.
Having too much on the go, especially for novices, means your head just spins with so much info, so many new things and probably too many "opportunities" you feel you just can't miss..............take it easy, concentrate on WA for a while and go from there.
Any other info or help you need, drop me a line and I'll see what we can do!
Cheers Ray
Mark
I'd say put everything else out of your mind, at least in the short term, and concentrate on progressing with Kyle's training. When you have a handle on all of that (and there's loads for you to learn I'll tell you), perhaps consider how what you've learnt can help you with whatever other stuff you might want to look at again.....if anything.
Having too much on the go, especially for novices, means your head just spins with so much info, so many new things and probably too many "opportunities" you feel you just can't miss..............take it easy, concentrate on WA for a while and go from there.
Any other info or help you need, drop me a line and I'll see what we can do!
Cheers Ray
Mark
GMG224
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This is definitely what a newbie like me needs at this stage. It is so inspiring to see your rise to Ambassador in such a short time Mark! I am still working this whole thing out but it is a very exciting place to be. To have people like yourself as an example to follow is fantastic. Regards Gayle
Andrew-74
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Hello Mark, I'm Andrew. I am also from the UK, a bit of a way from you though, I live in North Yorkshire. I have just been checking out your website, its very good, I like your approach. I have been a premium member of WA for about 10 days now and although I have build several Wordpress sites before, I am finding the community here quite inspiring. Best of luck with your site!
Mark1957
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Hi Andrew, good to hear from you and yes, North Yorks is a bit of a stretch.
Thanks for your kind words regarding my site, need to get back to work on it, blogging etc!
My daughter lived in Poppleton, between Harrogate and York, several years ago and we visited several times....beautiful area and very friendly people!!
10 days in then...how are you finding things? Any probs, drop me a line, good luck.
Cheers Andrew
Mark
Thanks for your kind words regarding my site, need to get back to work on it, blogging etc!
My daughter lived in Poppleton, between Harrogate and York, several years ago and we visited several times....beautiful area and very friendly people!!
10 days in then...how are you finding things? Any probs, drop me a line, good luck.
Cheers Andrew
Mark
Andrew-74
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Thanks, Its a small isn't it! Yes it is a really nice area Mark, we are about 15 miles away from York, a town called Selby. I'm finding Wealth Affiliate great to be honest. Nobody else that I know share my enthusiasm for online marketing and so its nice to be able to speak with like minded people.
I really appreciate your offer to help, thanks!
Speak to you soon,
Andrew
I really appreciate your offer to help, thanks!
Speak to you soon,
Andrew
Mark1957
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Look forward to it Andrew.
Talking of being a lone voice, just think how great it'll be when you tell the doubters how you are quitting the rat race to work from the cafe or beach or just from home....and making more than before as well!!
Speak soon...
Mark
Talking of being a lone voice, just think how great it'll be when you tell the doubters how you are quitting the rat race to work from the cafe or beach or just from home....and making more than before as well!!
Speak soon...
Mark
Mark1957
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Mark1957
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Join the club Andrew, you'll find plenty of us here who can chime with taking a few knocks before finding WA.......reminds me of a song by Chumbawumba from a few years back, check them out on youtube if you don't know which one I'm on about.
Cheers Andrew
Mark
Cheers Andrew
Mark
AngelsBird
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Hello Mark, just wanted to drop buy at your profile and check things out... I follow the idea: You better can learn from the best one's!
It is really great how you got to rank 9 in just 4 months... You always can tell me your secret... :-)
Grtz,
Bert
It is really great how you got to rank 9 in just 4 months... You always can tell me your secret... :-)
Grtz,
Bert
Mark1957
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Hi Bert
Actually I reached Ambassador status on the 2 month mark but that's nothing to brag about really, it just meant that I spent many hours, day after day communicating and contributing to the community.
It comprised of commenting, blogging, asking and answering questions, helping and encouraging etc over the period in question and my rank changed accordingly.
I'm proud to be an Ambassador but it's not everybody's thing, I just enjoy doing what I do.
Cheers Bert, good luck with your adventures here at WA.
Mark
Actually I reached Ambassador status on the 2 month mark but that's nothing to brag about really, it just meant that I spent many hours, day after day communicating and contributing to the community.
It comprised of commenting, blogging, asking and answering questions, helping and encouraging etc over the period in question and my rank changed accordingly.
I'm proud to be an Ambassador but it's not everybody's thing, I just enjoy doing what I do.
Cheers Bert, good luck with your adventures here at WA.
Mark
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donniecellis
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Thanks for the follow Mark. Inspiring testimony. I have really enjoyed my two months with WA also. More progress online with this then I have done in 10 years.
Mark1957
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Hi Donnie, exactly my experience too!!
Thanks for your kind comments :-)
Mark
Thanks for your kind comments :-)
Mark
RandellD
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Hi Jack, I am following you now!. It is nice to meet you in Cornwall
What really struck me was the word "derisory" which you use in Extra Income. We don't use it much here in the U.S. but it is a PERFECT word and I thank you for enriching my vocabulary.
Please give my regards to Ruby.
Good luck with WA and all it has to offer you!
What really struck me was the word "derisory" which you use in Extra Income. We don't use it much here in the U.S. but it is a PERFECT word and I thank you for enriching my vocabulary.
Please give my regards to Ruby.
Good luck with WA and all it has to offer you!
Hellllp mark this is lindon can you get Kyle or support to email me I really stuffed up. hence the johnbruce1 name. john needs to be deleted and lindon11 brought back. I cant even put my email address in here because its treating me like a referral. I will stretch out my Email so this comment box will let me put it in " lindon 11 @ msn .com" It was really dumb and too long to explain. Thanks in advance.
Lindon
Lindon
Chessie
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Hi Mark, Can't believe how much you've risen the ranks in just 3 months. You've given me a boost because although I can do it, my progress is so slow. I've probably got 10 years on you and although I've put up my website, I need to finish uploading my images but the subject is somewhat difficult to depict graphically. Anyway, your progress and enthusiasm is very encouraging. I'm in Wales near to Llandrindod Wells. Good luck to you and all your endeavours.
Ches
Ches
Mark1957
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Hi Chessie
Lovely to hear from you and nice to see you're in Landrindod....my wife and daughter travel to near you twice every year for the RWAS and Winter Fair at the show ground.......they stay in Hundred House nearby!!
We came down to Cornwall from Newport in South Wales where they were both born and raised.
Glad to hear you say I've given you a boost, there's no reason at all why us at the "wrong" end of the digital era can't make it online so good luck in your eandavours.
I've had a quick look at your site and it seems very interesting, perhaps I could do with some magnesium to help ward off future ailments!! Thankfully I've been in good health all of my life ;-)
If there's any problem or question you have, don't hesitate to ask or I'm happy to hear from you in a pm if there's something you want to run by me.
I will say that I'm not a technical or online marketing expert by any means but I've picked up a few things along the way so if I can help you I will.
Thanks for getting in touch Chessie, I'm following you now so I'll see how you're coming along.
Have a great weekend
Mark
Lovely to hear from you and nice to see you're in Landrindod....my wife and daughter travel to near you twice every year for the RWAS and Winter Fair at the show ground.......they stay in Hundred House nearby!!
We came down to Cornwall from Newport in South Wales where they were both born and raised.
Glad to hear you say I've given you a boost, there's no reason at all why us at the "wrong" end of the digital era can't make it online so good luck in your eandavours.
I've had a quick look at your site and it seems very interesting, perhaps I could do with some magnesium to help ward off future ailments!! Thankfully I've been in good health all of my life ;-)
If there's any problem or question you have, don't hesitate to ask or I'm happy to hear from you in a pm if there's something you want to run by me.
I will say that I'm not a technical or online marketing expert by any means but I've picked up a few things along the way so if I can help you I will.
Thanks for getting in touch Chessie, I'm following you now so I'll see how you're coming along.
Have a great weekend
Mark
Chessie
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Thanks so much for your reply Mark and your offer of help. This years RWAS was heaving. So much so, it was difficult to get in and out of our village (Newbridge-on-Wye). I'm sure you've picked up much more IM stuff than I and you may hear from me with a question or two. I must say I'm a little reticent about all the facebook, twitter and comments stuff, but realise I'm going to have to bite the bullet and jump in. Not my scene to be on facebook. Hope your weather is better than ours. Ches
Mark1957
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Hi Ches,
I was also reticent about all the social media sites, never having been interested in getting involved on a personal basis, but it seems that not to have these sites can be a disadvantage so I have bitten the bullet and got on board.
I'm very much a beginner at social media but it seems to be the way that many do a lot of business so I can't really stay on the sidelines.
Been dry but overcast here today, not much of a summer at all!!
Mark
I was also reticent about all the social media sites, never having been interested in getting involved on a personal basis, but it seems that not to have these sites can be a disadvantage so I have bitten the bullet and got on board.
I'm very much a beginner at social media but it seems to be the way that many do a lot of business so I can't really stay on the sidelines.
Been dry but overcast here today, not much of a summer at all!!
Mark
Hannyviolina
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Hello Mark..
Nice to meet you ! And thanks for your monthly update. I too feel so excited to learn about this online marketing world. There are so much I could learn here.. Hope i could keep up and continue my progress just like you did.. :)
Have ablessed week !
Cheers, Hanny.
Nice to meet you ! And thanks for your monthly update. I too feel so excited to learn about this online marketing world. There are so much I could learn here.. Hope i could keep up and continue my progress just like you did.. :)
Have ablessed week !
Cheers, Hanny.
Mark1957
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Hello Hanny,
Lovely to meet you too and thanks for your kind comments.
There's no reason that, with time and dedication, you can't achieve all you want for you and your family by immersing yourself into Wealthy Affiliate, the training, support and community.
Everything is here for you, take a deep breath and dive in....the water's lovely!
Best wishes and good luck.
Mark
Lovely to meet you too and thanks for your kind comments.
There's no reason that, with time and dedication, you can't achieve all you want for you and your family by immersing yourself into Wealthy Affiliate, the training, support and community.
Everything is here for you, take a deep breath and dive in....the water's lovely!
Best wishes and good luck.
Mark
GeorgeEkman
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Yes if you can do this, I can do it, and I am doing it. I am a bit slower than some however I am getting there. So keep at it all you newbies don't give up you will make it.
Mark1957
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Mark1957
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You're welcome Richard, I always like to try and give good value with my writing and link resources so thanks for your kind thoughts.
I notice you're no novice when it comes to the net so I'm sure there'll be lots to learn from you going forward, so, welcome to WA and I've just followed you.
Cheers
Mark
I notice you're no novice when it comes to the net so I'm sure there'll be lots to learn from you going forward, so, welcome to WA and I've just followed you.
Cheers
Mark
Heartshift
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Thank you so much for following me.
I was so excited and also overwhelmed from all possibilities. Then so many amazing people to follow and so many following me…
Same time my practice to run and the meetings to build the
"AbundanceProject" where i am involved since a longer time…
So here my sorry for delay, my thank you and highest appreciation.
I wish you all the happiness, abundance and success you strive for.
Love, Martin
I was so excited and also overwhelmed from all possibilities. Then so many amazing people to follow and so many following me…
Same time my practice to run and the meetings to build the
"AbundanceProject" where i am involved since a longer time…
So here my sorry for delay, my thank you and highest appreciation.
I wish you all the happiness, abundance and success you strive for.
Love, Martin
Mark1957
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You're welcome for the follow Marton and all good luck and best wishes to you as well.
Mark
Mark
Mark1957
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You're welcome for the follow Pat and thanks very much for your kind comments......they're very much appreciated.
Mark
Mark
KevinWhite
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I was peeking around the members list and stumbled onto yours. I read through your entire extraincomeforlife site and was pleasantly inspired! I'll be following your blogs for any experience you can provide. The effort and explanation in them are a great fit for me.
Mark1957
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Wow Kevin, that's some commitment to read it all through but thanks...it's very much appreciated and I'm pleased you like my writing and presentation style.
I am very much an amateur to be honest, any techie training you'll have to find elsewhere, but I just write as honestly as I can about my experiences and hopefully that comes through.
I've followed you now so you'd better make a good go of this whole WA thing....good luck.
Mark
I am very much an amateur to be honest, any techie training you'll have to find elsewhere, but I just write as honestly as I can about my experiences and hopefully that comes through.
I've followed you now so you'd better make a good go of this whole WA thing....good luck.
Mark
MattHojsik
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Thank you for following me as well, Mark! Best of luck with everything! Feel free to connect with me on Google+ if you would like too!
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Anh
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Nice to meet you Mark,
It's wonderful to hear your story. I like it how you are grateful for everything happening in your life.
I am also someone who upgraded to premium very fast, since the first day actually. The story is that WA doesn't offer free membership in my country.
And it has been a wonderful journey.
I am about a month in the community and it's wonderful to see someone so active like you who got such high rank after almost the same amount of time.
I look forward to hear more from you.
All the best.
Cheers!
It's wonderful to hear your story. I like it how you are grateful for everything happening in your life.
I am also someone who upgraded to premium very fast, since the first day actually. The story is that WA doesn't offer free membership in my country.
And it has been a wonderful journey.
I am about a month in the community and it's wonderful to see someone so active like you who got such high rank after almost the same amount of time.
I look forward to hear more from you.
All the best.
Cheers!
Mark1957
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Hi there Anh, good to meet you and thanks for your kind comments.
All I do is what I enjoy doing and it brings whatever "rewards" come along. I am just myself so if that works I'm happy.
All I can recommend you do is be yourself....I think anybody will be found out pretty quickly if they try and be something they are not.
Make sure you take the training in the order they are presented to you and whenever you hit a snag just ask for help and you'll get it.
Good luck Anh......I've followed you so you'd better not let me down now!!
Mark
All I do is what I enjoy doing and it brings whatever "rewards" come along. I am just myself so if that works I'm happy.
All I can recommend you do is be yourself....I think anybody will be found out pretty quickly if they try and be something they are not.
Make sure you take the training in the order they are presented to you and whenever you hit a snag just ask for help and you'll get it.
Good luck Anh......I've followed you so you'd better not let me down now!!
Mark
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Hi there Jonelle.....nice of you to say so!
I was in real estate (estate agency in the UK) about 30 years ago, even had my own business for 5 years but closed it when interest rates went through the roof and the market collapsed!!
Anyway, good to connect with you here at WA, if you need anything just shout!
Mark
I was in real estate (estate agency in the UK) about 30 years ago, even had my own business for 5 years but closed it when interest rates went through the roof and the market collapsed!!
Anyway, good to connect with you here at WA, if you need anything just shout!
Mark
Thanks for the follow and congrats on your early success. Keep up the good work.
Pat
Pat
emilyonline
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wow that's awesome work, well done! from reading your profile I see we joined WA on the same day :)
Mark1957
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Hiya Emily, yes I seem to remember we did.....you and Andy!!
I've spent hours and hours on here since then so that's been the driver behind the ranking rise and not everybody has that.
Anyway, thanks for your kind comments....hope all is going well in your world.
Mark
I've spent hours and hours on here since then so that's been the driver behind the ranking rise and not everybody has that.
Anyway, thanks for your kind comments....hope all is going well in your world.
Mark
3dandelions
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Hi, Mark!
That is a brilliant and motivational profile you have!
Congratulations on your success here at WA!
Emily
That is a brilliant and motivational profile you have!
Congratulations on your success here at WA!
Emily
Mark1957
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Thanks very much Emily, I appreciate your kind comments.
I had a quick look at your profile page and I love your story...all praise to you for being able to create a business around your 3dandelions, it's inspirational for others who would love to be able to earn money independently whilst staying at home to bring up their children.
I wish you good luck in trying to help other Mums in your position, you're able to show them that you've actually done it rather than just make promises that have still to show any tangible success.
Oh, and I've followed you as well!
Mark
I had a quick look at your profile page and I love your story...all praise to you for being able to create a business around your 3dandelions, it's inspirational for others who would love to be able to earn money independently whilst staying at home to bring up their children.
I wish you good luck in trying to help other Mums in your position, you're able to show them that you've actually done it rather than just make promises that have still to show any tangible success.
Oh, and I've followed you as well!
Mark
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Thank you, Mark.
I know it is cliche, and simplified, but I will say it anyhow...lemons into lemonade. The loss of my daughter will always be a missing piece in my heart, but the strength it requires to move through life with such grief is something that I turn to, to draw strength from. Constantly reminding myself that if I can survive another day, then surely I must utilize that same strength to accomplish anything I set my mind to do.
Staying at home with my children has been a #1 priority for me, as I know too well how fragile life is. I have known plenty of mothers who struggle with having to provide and also be available for their children. Giving back to other mothers is my way to pay-it-forward, to all have been so supportive to me in my life.
I know it is cliche, and simplified, but I will say it anyhow...lemons into lemonade. The loss of my daughter will always be a missing piece in my heart, but the strength it requires to move through life with such grief is something that I turn to, to draw strength from. Constantly reminding myself that if I can survive another day, then surely I must utilize that same strength to accomplish anything I set my mind to do.
Staying at home with my children has been a #1 priority for me, as I know too well how fragile life is. I have known plenty of mothers who struggle with having to provide and also be available for their children. Giving back to other mothers is my way to pay-it-forward, to all have been so supportive to me in my life.
Mark1957
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Oh Emily, you stopped me in my tracks there.......I'm so sorry about your daughter, did I miss that in your bio somewhere?
I remember about 25 years ago, good friends of ours lost their daughter in infancy and the mother carried the coffin into the church herself...terrible, terrible...I can't even begin to imagine what parents go through so my thoughts are with you.
I really do wish you all the best in your quest with helping mums/moms with their own parenting and earning difficulties.
Mark
I remember about 25 years ago, good friends of ours lost their daughter in infancy and the mother carried the coffin into the church herself...terrible, terrible...I can't even begin to imagine what parents go through so my thoughts are with you.
I really do wish you all the best in your quest with helping mums/moms with their own parenting and earning difficulties.
Mark
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I'm so sorry Mark, I did not mean to shock you.
It is in my profile, but it is not my whole profile...My daughter is Forever 2. She died of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma when she was not quite two and a half, just twelve days after my son was born. He had not been planned but instead, I believe he chose me. He was my reason for putting my feet on the floor each morning. Two years later, along came his brother and everything I do, I do with them in mind.
I can actually feel your friend carrying the coffin into the church. I know the extreme need to care for your child, even at the time of death. I feel very fortunate that though my daughter did not live, she did not suffer long either. The time of diagnosis to her death was only one month. And we knew that her death was imminent, so I was able to hold her and sing to her through her last breath. There was no worse moment in life for me than having to leave my baby at the hospital. If I had been allowed, I would have taken her to the funeral home myself. My father and her father filled her grave in themselves while large, soft snowflakes fell all around.
Now, I do my best to focus on how much I am grateful for my boys (not that I have never, ever said, "REALLY how many light sabers does one person NEED?!?"), and to pay forward all of the blessings in my life. There's a little bit more about that here, if you care to read: To Carson, and Everyone in Our Community, With Love Emily
It is in my profile, but it is not my whole profile...My daughter is Forever 2. She died of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma when she was not quite two and a half, just twelve days after my son was born. He had not been planned but instead, I believe he chose me. He was my reason for putting my feet on the floor each morning. Two years later, along came his brother and everything I do, I do with them in mind.
I can actually feel your friend carrying the coffin into the church. I know the extreme need to care for your child, even at the time of death. I feel very fortunate that though my daughter did not live, she did not suffer long either. The time of diagnosis to her death was only one month. And we knew that her death was imminent, so I was able to hold her and sing to her through her last breath. There was no worse moment in life for me than having to leave my baby at the hospital. If I had been allowed, I would have taken her to the funeral home myself. My father and her father filled her grave in themselves while large, soft snowflakes fell all around.
Now, I do my best to focus on how much I am grateful for my boys (not that I have never, ever said, "REALLY how many light sabers does one person NEED?!?"), and to pay forward all of the blessings in my life. There's a little bit more about that here, if you care to read: To Carson, and Everyone in Our Community, With Love Emily
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Thank you so much for recounting that Emily, not that I want to intrude into your grief but because it's such a profound and powerful message that it's very moving. I simply cannot comprehend what you went through in such a short period, from joy to devastation within a few short days.
I can only offer you every best wish in moving forward, arm in arm with your boys and husband and, although I am not a practicing Christian, I would say that if their is a God I hope He showers you with blessings every day.
Mark
I can only offer you every best wish in moving forward, arm in arm with your boys and husband and, although I am not a practicing Christian, I would say that if their is a God I hope He showers you with blessings every day.
Mark
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Thank you, Mark, again.
Coming into WA, I never expected to be sharing my story here. But once I saw what a real community this is, and how real everyone's stories are, both filled with joy and grief, it has been more than I expected certainly.
After my daughter died, I became involved with The St. Baldrick's Foundation, working to raise funds for childhood cancer research:
www.StBaldricks.org
Campaign that I created: www.stbaldricks.org/campaigns/lakesarea
Local Events FB: www.facebook.com/StBaldricksLakesArea
I wanted to be the last mom who would ever hear the words "Your Child Has Cancer." As I knew that wasn't possible at the time, I chose to work towards ending that sentence altogether someday. I began to organize an annual fundraising event and over the years, have also partnered with our school district to get more and more students involved. Over all of these years, I realized that I could not only do good by raising funds, but by also sharing my story, as hopefully it can inspire not only families battling childhood cancer, but also anyone who is enduring, or has endured hardships, to know that though it may not be easy, strength can always be found. And to always count our blessing, because it is in the blessings that we reside.
Emily
Coming into WA, I never expected to be sharing my story here. But once I saw what a real community this is, and how real everyone's stories are, both filled with joy and grief, it has been more than I expected certainly.
After my daughter died, I became involved with The St. Baldrick's Foundation, working to raise funds for childhood cancer research:
www.StBaldricks.org
Campaign that I created: www.stbaldricks.org/campaigns/lakesarea
Local Events FB: www.facebook.com/StBaldricksLakesArea
I wanted to be the last mom who would ever hear the words "Your Child Has Cancer." As I knew that wasn't possible at the time, I chose to work towards ending that sentence altogether someday. I began to organize an annual fundraising event and over the years, have also partnered with our school district to get more and more students involved. Over all of these years, I realized that I could not only do good by raising funds, but by also sharing my story, as hopefully it can inspire not only families battling childhood cancer, but also anyone who is enduring, or has endured hardships, to know that though it may not be easy, strength can always be found. And to always count our blessing, because it is in the blessings that we reside.
Emily
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Hi Emily,
I did wonder if you highlighting that FB page was as a result of some tragedy in your life.
Over here in the UK, there's a series of TV ads running at the moment with several women saying consecutively things like I won't be last woman to lose my hair, I won't be last woman to find a lump, I won't be last woman to lose my breast, I won't be the last woman to die of cancer etc and the last woman says "but one day there will be a last one" and it's inspiring to see how much goes into cancer research that hopefully there will be cures for various cancers one by one in the not too distant future.
Thankfully, I have only known one person to die of cancer and that was one of my wife's bridesmaids at our wedding...she died at the age of about 45 so at least she had something like a life before hand but it was still traumatic for her husband and 3 children.
Mark
I did wonder if you highlighting that FB page was as a result of some tragedy in your life.
Over here in the UK, there's a series of TV ads running at the moment with several women saying consecutively things like I won't be last woman to lose my hair, I won't be last woman to find a lump, I won't be last woman to lose my breast, I won't be the last woman to die of cancer etc and the last woman says "but one day there will be a last one" and it's inspiring to see how much goes into cancer research that hopefully there will be cures for various cancers one by one in the not too distant future.
Thankfully, I have only known one person to die of cancer and that was one of my wife's bridesmaids at our wedding...she died at the age of about 45 so at least she had something like a life before hand but it was still traumatic for her husband and 3 children.
Mark
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JewelCarol
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Hi Mark, congrats on yr ambassadorship, you deserve it. Have a fantastic day!! :))
Billy621
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I lived in the Middle of the Hustle & Bustle in London, It was Great back then, I left in 1977 came Stateside been here ever since, I remember when I was in England and when ever Scotland played England, all the stores in the West End closed early after the game if Scotland won, and If Scotland Lost they closed earlier lol,
markstrayer
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hi Mark liked your bio I clicked on you site because My name was mark and was born in1957 so I related to your site name.
Have a great nite.
Have a great nite.
Mark1957
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Mark1957
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No problem Gareth, appreciate your comment about my site....still needs some tweaking though.
Mark
Mark
Eriksen
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Thank you very much for following me here on WA ! I hope you get to love this platform as much as I and take full advantage of all its nice features. I am sure you have made the right choice if you are serious about creating your own online business. Don't be a stranger and do not h