Why Im Leaving Wealthy Affiliate
It’s the last day of the month and as the hours tick by, my WA subscription trickles away. I won’t be renewing it,
I’ve been weighing up the pros and cons of staying for several months now and as time passes, the cons get heavier.
These are the main reasons I can’t stay:
1. I can’t afford another year’s sub. In two years I haven’t made a cent and who’s to say that will change? I’m on a fixed income and it barely covers my living expenses.
2. I’ve struggled with tuition from videos, which are, in fact, mainly audios. I like to take notes so give me text any day – unless it’s something heavy with visuals, like pruning a bonsai. My hearing is impaired and getting worse, so I need to read for information. In fact, I can’t finish the training course because I can’t hear it well enough.
3. I dislike the ranking system. I gather that most members accept or like it so I won’t rock the boat by discussing my opinion of it.
4. I don’t fit into the system, I’m not comfortable here – the veritable square peg. After two years’ premium membership, I still feel I don’t belong. That’s my fault, not WA’s.
I’ve found someone to help me – and he uses written material – so I’m not giving up. I’ve met so many wonderful members here and I’ll sorely miss you. I thank you all. WA has become a habit but… the time has come to move on.
My warmest, strongest, best wishes to you all for your online success and your personal happiness.
Margaret
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I am so sorry to hear this as it is the same for quite a few members as they have not made money and after two year I would be so dissapounted.
I nearly gave up but somehow s couple of sales came in at the very last minute and I paid for another year as I still believe in WA
And my self and just love the group. Try and find a way to stay!
I understand your enthusiasm, Paul, but I can't hear well enough to benefit from trainings and other information that's presented in video form. I really am better with training that comes in text form. Thanks for your concern. I'm pleased you made those sales and I wish you a successful future. - Margaret
Aw, Margaret. What a beautiful, honest message. I don't believe you're at fault in any way. If it's not your cup of tea, it's not your cup of tea. No need to apologise. I also haven't made any money from my websites yet (a year in), so I sympathise. (Fortunately my hubby has sponsored my membership for another year). I've come to the realisation that this is definitely a marathon and not a sprint. Doing it right, adding rich content, images, affiliate programs in our niche, building organic traffic through keywords and social shares, all takes time. Wish you well on your journey.
I appreciate your reply, Lauren. You've got it spot on - it's not my cup of tea. I can't be certain I'll succeed with my new training but I like my chances. I hope the coming year will be a successful one for you. All the best - Margaret
Hi Margaret, sorry to hear that you are leaving, it can be challenging at times. I wish you all the best as you move forward.It sounds as if you will be getting some good advice that will help you. Best wishes for the coming festive season as well take care.
Thank you, Alexander. Trying to cope at WA has become an increasing challenge and now I'll be able to give my undivided attention to the new training. The community here has been wonderful and I'll miss you all. All the best with your business and have a happy Christmas. - Margaret
Margaret, I am sorry that you are leaving WA. I have been thinking of you and meaning to make contact. I'm sorry now that I haven't done so.
I do understand your reasons for leaving. Some of them fit well with my thoughts!
I am very pleased you have found someone with resources that will help you.
I wish you all the best for the future. If you would like to keep in touch please send me a PM.
Blessings
Valerie
Hi Margaret,
I'm so sorry to see you go. I don't know you that well, but I feel you are still a part of this amazing community. We all have our reasons for doing what we need to do, and I understand. I do hope things get better for you on your journey. Please know you will be missed. Blessings to you always.
Mary
I am sorry to see you go, even though I haven't really known you.
I was looking at your website and I couldn't really see how you are monetising it, am I missing something? Even if you go you might put in lots of call to action buttons to products that will give you a commission, I might be out of line here as I haven't had an in-depth look...
The ranking system as someone else has said here is to keep this site 'happening' but it is still only the training that is worth the money.
I wish you all the best in your new venture. Michael
Thank you, Michael. I appreciate the tip re call to action buttons and will do so. I'm mainly using Amazon for monetising - they dropped me once and I'm trying again.
All the best to you, too.
This may not be for you but I would go for other affiliate programs more suited to your site. Amazon always has a logo which I think can be off-putting.
Here is one which may be more suited to your health site?
https://www.markethealth.com/
I took a quick look and it looks promising. There's a lot to read on the site so I'll check out what interests me. I so appreciate this! - Margaret
This is a post that I wont be clicking the LIKE button on. I'm sorry to hear this news because you have put so much time into your website, but I understand your frustration.
It's encouraging to read the part of your post where you found someone to help you in a format that you are more comfortable with, and that YOU ARE NOT GIVING UP.
Remember all that you've learned here, that's the foundation of your success on the next phase of your journey outside of WA.
Tomas, I won't forget what I've learned here. My website will continue and hopefully improve. And I won't forget the encouragement I've received from the wonderful members here.
I wish you the very best for your work now and in time ahead.
Like you, I don't fit in here either. I spend more money per month on coffee than I do wealthy affiliate. As far as the ranking system is concerned once you understand it's not skill-based but social based it's okay. The purpose of it seems to be to keep the most active people in the system so that wealthy affiliate will keep its Authority ranking in Google. Which is fine. Wealthy affiliate is a business that makes its income by keeping people involved in it. One difference is that I am and have been making money not necessarily with wealthy affiliate but online for years. The free traffic stuff is kind of a bust for us but it does generate some income. Being legally blind, many things are a challenge for me also. Can you imagine never being able to drive, or not being able to see a menu at McDonald's. But I've been that way for over 60 years so I guess I have adjusted to it. But this darn stroke kicks my butt everyday. However I am happier than I have ever been in life.
It is far better to get a person to work one-on-one with you. All it takes is a little drive and you'll get there.
I hate to see you leave and I hope you achieve everything you wish for.
Yes, I soon learned that the ranking system is social based and that's one of my gripes. For health and other reasons I didn't have time for both work and socializing. I tried doing my bit to help and comment and improved in rank but my writing and website suffered. So, back to work and my rank plummeted. I'm ashamed to admit it, but it felt like punishment. There has to be a better system. You mention one thing I was aware of: that Wealthy Affiliate is a business. It calls itself a university but it doesn't fit my understanding of the term. I won't express my views any further because I'd like to leave without causing a tsunami.
I don't know how you cope with blindness. It's something I've always dreaded. I grumble about my declining ability to hear but I'm blessed with good sight for my age.
I'm learning a lot from my new tutor and believe I'll get there - I hope it's sooner rather than later.
I hope your business and your life go well for you
And all the best to you too! I buy training that is text and great visuals that really help me a lot. I'm staying with WA a little longer but I understand that people learn differently, it's not one size fits all.
I ignore the ranking system. With learning and posting, I don't have time for it.
Happy Trails!
There's training out there to suit a range of learning needs but you have to look carefully. This is a great place for people just starting out and who have good hearing.
I too found that if I contributed then my learning and business suffered.
Have a good life.
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Hi Margaret, I understand that it's quite harsh to follow the training on video, my hearing is good, only my English is not that good :(
I too, do not make significant money after 2.5 years, but more than enough to take care of my memberships fee. I wish you well in further endeavours. Thank you for being my friend here on WA.
Kind regards, Loes
Thank you Loes. I've always found your trainings valuable and have copies of some stored for reference. Writing in a language you aren't wholly familiar with is difficult and I have found that your English is always easy to understand.
Thank you, too, for your friendship here. You've been an inspiration to me. I wish you all the best - and a must better income :) Margaret