About Done
I've been with WA for seven months and have had no results. I'm certainly not blaming WA and the members have tried to help but I'm getting nowhere with my website. I can't get the links connected right and nothing I do is helping.
As much as I hate to leave, I am paying for nothing and since I am a widow that lives on a widow's social security I simply can't afford it anymore.
I love you all and have grown very close to some of you and I will miss you terribly but I have to do what is best for myself.
I wish you all the best of success and abundant blessings from God. I wish you health, wealth, and happiness in all that you do. You have been a blessing in my life and I truly wish I could have made it.
I haven't completely made up my mind and I know I'll have to make a decision soon, so please keep me in your mind and heart and pray for me. I want to make the right decision.
God bless you all,
Phyllis
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Phyllis, only you can decide what is in your best interest and that can be so difficult and unclear at times. No doubt each of us want you to have what is best for you. I do want to remind you that you have been here barely over 6 mos. and very few have had significant monetary reward in that length of time. Your web site is very attractive, appealing and rewarding to those who visit it. I wish I could tell you why it has not been more productive. I would certainly think that in another yr. or so you would also find it financially rewarding but obviously there are no cinches here. Just don't consider it a failure if you decide it is best for you not to continue. Best wishes.
Harold
Thank you Harold. I'm praying about the decision and waiting for an answer. I don't feel like I've failed but I know that I can't go on financially until it starts making enough to pay for itself. I love WA and certainly don't want to leave. God bless you for your encouragement.
Phyllis
Phyllis ... I am praying that you will get the right guidance to make a decision that is right for you. You are a great inspiration for me and for many others here at WA. You will be really missed ... your wise and intuitive comments are a big help to many! Blessings. M
Thank you Melody. I love all of you here at WA and I've learned so much and worked so hard on my websites but I haven't made any progress or earned any money at all. I just hope I can hold on and start earning at least enough money to pay for WA. God bless you my friend!!!
Phyllis
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Oh Phyllis, I hope you can find a way to stay, I have added your website on my TiKa app http://apps.appmakr.com/tika, because it is so good, for now a big (((H)))
Thank you my sweet friend. I hope I can hold on and get everything fixed so I can at least start making enough money to pay for WA. That would at least help a little. I love WA and I surely don't want to leave.
My own app for a smartphone, it contains all links from WA-websites, it's a quick button for the phone to access on an easy way certain websites. TiKa stands for This Is Kids Art
Oh ok. I don't have a smart phone or a smart anything (LOL) so it doesn't apply to me. Someday when they're all obselete I'll probably get one. Hahahaha!!!
What wonderful responses you have received! I know the going can be tough, reach our and ask for some serious help! It is here, you just have to find it. I pray you make the best decision for yourself, one led by your God and protector.
Thank you so much Lynn. I'm praying for the right decision and I'm going to keep trying until I get an answer. Love you my friend. God bless you!!!
Phyllis
Phyllis,
Have you tried everything laid out here:
How To Get The Help Here At WA... Guaranteed!
That said I can appreciate where you are. I've been there. But sometimes it may be a matter of trying a different niche rather than just giving up.
You've learned so much and it would be a shame to see you walk away from it. Why not try selling the skills you've learned to other people or companies that may need it. For instance you know how to create websites know and you have the ability to create unlimited websites here on wa. You can offer website development services to local business or people you know. Even people that have websites often aren't happy with them because they aren't responsive (mobile ready) or they don't know how to update or add new content.
Or you can offer to optimize their current website because most business owners don't know anything about keyword research etc.
So there are many ways to make money with this business. Take a step back. But don't give up.
I hope this gives you something to think about.
Eddy with a y
You're welcome Phyllis! That's why we're all here and I'm glad you reached out so we can give you some insight. You know so much more now that can really be leveraged in other ways if you think outside the box.
WA obviously teaches us how to succeed in the affiliate marketing business. But so many of the skills we've all learned here can be used in other ways to make money that don't involve affiliate marketing.
When your friends, family, local businesses and colleagues hear that you know how to create websites and do SEO you'd be surprised how many will say hey I need a website or know someone that does.
So look at the full picture Phyllis! You have so much to offer with your skills. You may end up discovering that God has a different path for you. It's not always what we think. Just be open to all the possibilities and don't give up!
Eddy with a y
Phyllis,
I just visited your "My Christian Products" site and it looks great. You have a nice layout and a lot of good blog posts.
Which links are you having difficulty with? Perhaps point me to a couple examples and I might be able to help.
Also, I should note that I had not made any sales for the first 4 or 5 months and had basically let my site sit idle for a few months. To my surprise, when I checked back in, I had made a number of sales and have some commissions being paid this month. As a result, I have renewed optimism and have begun working on my site again.
I would hate to see you leave after so much work and with such a nice site. Please send me a PM if I can be of some assistance.
-Patrick
Thank you Patrick. I don't know what is wrong, but I don't think my links are connected to the different merchants or with WA. I've had traffic but no referrals and people have bought products/items through my website but I didn't get the commission. My two websites are http://mychristianproducts.com and http://makingalivingfromhome. http://siterubix.com. Any help that you can give me will be greatly appreciated.
Phyllis
Phyllis,
Would you be able to direct me to a specific link through which you know that somebody has purchased a product?
One thing to do would be to go to your affiliate webpage (e.g., Linkshare, Shareasale, Amazon, Pepperjam (i.e., e-Bay) and run a report to see if any commissions may be on hold or pending.
You may already have done this, but here are a few things to confirm:
* Some affiliates hold payments for a period in alignment with their return policies (e.g., if they allow customers 30 days to return an item, they may not pay commissions until those 30 days have elapsed.
* Also, most affiliates will not release commissions unless/until you've provided them with a W-9 form for tax purposes.
* Lastly, you need to ensure that you've provided the affiliate with a means and preferred method to distribute your commission, e.g., direct deposit to a checking account or check by mail.
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Well, you've had a huge response here. We'd all miss your insightful comments. You have a good site going but maybe it's not the right niche or you're not active on social media. There are a number of things to try. I know it can get frustrating especially if money is tight but when you think about it, it IS a business no matter how you look at it and it is SO VERY rare that a business can start and be financially viable within 7 months. Please pray about it then listen for a response. Only then should you make your final decision. Many of us are cheering for you. ~Debbi
Dibbie, I am praying and I am listening. Please pray for me and agree with me for miracles so that I can stay here at WA. I love you all.
Phyllis