Giving Up

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I have spent 7 months off and on here and spent $400 for nothing. I went
through almost 3 of the trainings and I built a website and did 7
different articles... then things happened in my life. I was very
busy... I went overseas, I had to go to the East Coast, I started a non
profit, I have to leave soon to graduate in a different state... I
haven't been able to use this platform the way that I wanted to and now I
am disappointed because it's either all or nothing. I am not one to
give up- it has taken me 10 years to complete my degree, it took me 4
years to get to the point of starting a non profit and many other
things... but they wont let you pause on WA- you either have your sh**
together 24/7, your active and post and pay the $50 a month or $300
something per year or you just have to throw your money away... at least
they get their money either way? I couldn't get anything out of this
because life happens and it messy and complicated at times...
disappointing... I am sick of throwing away soon to be $600 this year
becuase I couldnt keep up with everything in life.

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Hi Malee,

It's great that you were able to publish 7 articles on your website - and I will be more than happy to have a look at your website if you are able to provide a bit more info?

Are your articles ranking in Google?
IF so, are you getting any visitors on those pages?

Being busy is certainly something that can prevent you from really digging in and getting into a routine. For new websites we suggest publishing regularly, 1 or 2 thorough (and helpful) articles a week really helps Google and the other search engines take notice of your site and deem that it's helpful to your niche.

So, I'm reaching out now to offer my help.

Share your website and I'll have a look :)

Carson

nice one Carson

How awesome Carson :)

http://mywomensrunningshoes.com/

Yes I am getting ranked- last time I saw but I dont think I am getting that many vistors and I dont know why its hard to check that... ?

I haven't yet started adding links from amazon into all my articles maybe that is part of the problem

Hi Malee,

Google analytics is a tool that you install to learn all about your traffic. Google Search Console is what you use to follow your rankings in Google.

One common mistake is to get started, get the hang of publishing content, but stop going through the training. You certainly want to keep pushing forward in the training because there is an entire course about adding affiliate links and "making money". This is course #3 here: That said...

Course 1 and 2 focus on getting your website ready for your articles.

I think that you are doing quite well, but you're really just scratching the surface. If you haven't added any affiliate links yet then you aren't in position to earn from the traffic that you may have.

You have a nice theme, the topics of content that you've chosen are interesting and engaging. A site like this could be of interest to millions of women out there looking for the perfect running shoe.

When you've got such a great foundation of your business and you've only invested in a WA membership for 7 months, that's incredible. You're doing very well and it's mainly your time that seems to be the issue. 7 articles in 7 months is just one per month. Imagine where your business could be if you could write one per week let alone 2 or 3 per week as many folks do.

You have the skills, you have a great foundation, you have an interesting niche - there are costs involved in running a business that generates money, but you cannot do this for less than you can at WA. If you're interested in saving on your membership you can go yearly at anytime and cut down on the fees. It works out to only $29.91 per month vs $49.

I also suggest that you get Google Analytics installed, and get yourself setup with Google Search Console.

Training on these are here: and Google Search Console: See if you are getting some rankings and traffic. Build on what you've got and get involved in Course #3 which will teach you to find relevant products and/or services that people looking for women's running shoes could benefit from.

You came to WA to build an online business and you are off to a great start. If you can find the time to continue training and investing time into your website, then you can grow this business into anything that you like!

I hope this helps.

Carson

Thank you so much Carson!

Hi, Mland, I hear your disappointment, sometimes you have to get through some turbulence in your life, it is not easy, but think positive don't let yourself go down, you did already so much, you completed your degree which is so important already, think that way, building an online business takes some time and patience, what you have learned so far you will be able to apply some day.

Be positive, and confident.
Jacqueline

I know what it is like. I had major surgery in 2006. After 5 weeks of short-term disability, I returned to my job. It was a struggle to complete the work day. Consequently, I gave up my side hustle. I didn't have the energy, focus, or desire to work my internet business in my spare time. It took 2 years for my body to adjust from the surgery. I may have lost my business, but I still had the experience and knowledge to start over.

So best of success to you. Who knows, someday you may be back.

I understand where you are coming from @mland444. Despite all your effort you are not seeing any real result at the moment. But you got to understand that this is a BUSINESS. Despite it is called an ONLINE BUSINESS does not make it any different. Is like building a normal business from scratch. The only major difference is that the online business gives you the ability to access a vast audience on a global scale.

I have to admit that I am also new to affiliate marketing and this whole online business. I presume we are on the same level in the training and I am trying to get my first commission sale but there is no sign that any commission is coming in. That's where you need to be a fighter and keep going no matter what. Is not about how much you can get hit but how you can get hit and bonce back.

For me since there is no sign that any commission is coming in at the moment. I have adopt the mindset of thinking my online business as a long term investment. It can be compared with putting a seed in the ground and watering it over the course of the years and hopefully one day it can stand on it owns and give you shelter. So try to see this business as a future investment for your self and how you are going to benefit from it.

So in summary, all I want to say is don't give up and keep going because someday you will think your future self for putting all these work and now getting passive income. REMEMBER LUXURY IS GREAT TO HAVE AND ENJOY BUT IT COMES WITH A PRICE AND SACRIFICE.

Sorry that this comment is too long but I hope it encourages you and get you back on track. All the best.

Hi, Mland, you said you spent 10 yrs to complete your degree, I have completed three degrees partime since 1990, BA, BA Honours 2002,, LLB 2016, all this I did it while I was doing full time job and partime in UNISA, South Africa, and attending WA at the same time

What stopping you now from spending 10, 20 or something years here. My suggestion to you is that don't quit, stay here and learn everything doesn't matter how long it will take you,
I have been here since 2008, nothing in wa referral,

The only thing I did not do is PPC. It's expensive to me, I live in South Africa, $1 = R14.66, Lets do maths, I need $5 000 to do PPC, which is equivalent to R73 300, this amount is equal to a ministers salary in my country. But I'm hopeful that once I raise money for PPC, I will use it as my marketing method

If you're loosing money, I suggest you pose and try to develop your site by writing posts and pages, You also said that you're busy with other things, create a site for those other things and talk about them on that site. Calm down and try to be focused. The only person who will make you succeed is no one else but YOU CHEERS

Hi Malee
I hear what you are saying about busy as life is busy and we all have commitments to different things in our lives that is for sure
When you joined WA and started the training maybe you thought it was going to be quick and easy but like any Business, it takes focus, determination, persistence, lots of great learning and most of all time.
I have never seen a "Business" offline or online become an instant success and also growing a Business costs money and lots of it especially in the offline world

Here at WA you have absolutely everything offered as part of the premium membership to build and create online success for around $2.50 per day which when you think about it unreal considering what others charge people to do similar.

Also when growing a business we all need to have a self-management plan as this gives us the balance needed to fit all our business into each day and I feel for you not being able to do this with your busy schedule.
I guess in hindsight you maybe should have thought about this a little earlier and left to continue the things you are passionate about
I hope whatever you do in the future is exactly what you want
All the very best
Vicki

Wishing you well and congrats on graduating! This too will settle down and hopefully you can get back to this, it might even help you with your non-profit. All my best to you.

I'm so sorry about this I can hear your frustration! I've been at WA since 2015, so I can truly say I can understand what you're going through. I had many (many many!) frustrations along the way. But please listen when I tell you - I am SO glad I did not give up. The only affiliate marketers that fail are the ones that give up. This is a wonderful opportunity, and I just really hate to see you give it up. And from what you've told us, you're obviously super smart and beyond capable. Don't throw this away!

Listen...I understand the money thing. We get on here to MAKE money, not SPEND money. But I can tell you from years of experience that paying $49 per month is not a lot when you consider what the cost is for hosting any website - just one website - let alone the tons of websites WA will host for us at this price. And another thing I know from experience...it is an absolute MIRACLE that I have literally 24/7 tech support from WA for the 7 websites I've built here. That alone is priceless. Any other website hosting company you go with is not going to offer that. What I'm saying is, in this internet marketing world, the $49 per month (or less if we pay annually) we pay at WA is super low for having several websites hosted, monitored, and for constant tech support. The 49 bucks is worth it, just for that.

Please don't give up. Let the dust settle a little, then reevaluate. And please feel free to reach out to me any time. I SO know where you are...I get it, girl. Let us help you through this so you can live the dream you signed up for! Debra

let's imagine you have 800,000 members here all decide at once to pause their membership and wealthy affiliates has to host all the websites for the interim period. How long do you think it would be before wealthy affiliates went bankrupt. Life is tough in life is complicated it's up to you to decide what is important and only you can do that

Good points. And I seem to recall there are more than 800,000 members all baying for attention and all with our own issues.
I closed my account for a wee while and Kyle reached out to me and I rejoined and all my stuff was still here although at that stage I didn't have a site hosted here.
I guess its all about priorities and right now @mland444 seems to have other priorities.
The god thing is she won't have lost what she has learned here and I would imagine that was worth the money alone.
I'm sure she can make this work; for example does her non-profit not require a website?

yes great points there, but Carson has offered to step into the breach nice one

Have you reached out to Kyle and Carson?

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