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I've been doing some research lately and found out that we can actually get review copies from WarriorPlus vendors, instead of purchasing the products just to do the reviews. <

You can try to find the product on amazon that’s what I do. Some products don’t have reviews, so you’ll have to find a new one

Thanks Lexandor, but I'm in the make money online niche so products are mostly digital. :)

It's true that some venders will give you a review copy. But I would just buy it so you will show some proof

I understand you, but why buy when you can have the copy for free? I don't need to show proof I purchased it. I just need to go through the program/product and try it out to see whether or not it works. I won't be using it myself but rather, to help others make an informed decision.

Cool. If you can get it go ahead

Hey Reyhana,

In Google searching your question... I found forum chats that may provide you with the information you seek. See screen print below...

Hope you find this helpful.

Thank you dear, I was looking through them but none of them actually say HOW we ask them or where to go inside WarriorPlus to ask for the review copies.

The one that appears as the MAIN discussion DOES state exactly what you are looking for in the person's response.

Thank you Trisha.. :) I must have missed it because there are sometimes ads that appear in between the answers that have nothing to do with the discussion. I might have taken their reply for one of them and missed it.

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How to request review copies from warriorplus?

How to request review copies from warriorplus?

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I've been doing some research lately and found out that we can actually get review copies from WarriorPlus vendors, instead of purchasing the products just to do the reviews. <

You can try to find the product on amazon that’s what I do. Some products don’t have reviews, so you’ll have to find a new one

Thanks Lexandor, but I'm in the make money online niche so products are mostly digital. :)

It's true that some venders will give you a review copy. But I would just buy it so you will show some proof

I understand you, but why buy when you can have the copy for free? I don't need to show proof I purchased it. I just need to go through the program/product and try it out to see whether or not it works. I won't be using it myself but rather, to help others make an informed decision.

Cool. If you can get it go ahead

Hey Reyhana,

In Google searching your question... I found forum chats that may provide you with the information you seek. See screen print below...

Hope you find this helpful.

Thank you dear, I was looking through them but none of them actually say HOW we ask them or where to go inside WarriorPlus to ask for the review copies.

The one that appears as the MAIN discussion DOES state exactly what you are looking for in the person's response.

Thank you Trisha.. :) I must have missed it because there are sometimes ads that appear in between the answers that have nothing to do with the discussion. I might have taken their reply for one of them and missed it.

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Hello everybody. I have been playing with the messaging system within WA, but it looks like it only allows me to send messages (on the profiles or private message) to my referr

Hi Reyhana,
Do you mean the black Friday sale of $299?

Hey Anusuya.

No, there is a sale coming up from May 1st to May 11th, where people will be able to go premium for the $299, before the yearly price goes up.

Kyle sent out a PM about it. :)

Thanks Reyhana.
I believe it is only for some people. I don't see it in my PM. Can I discontinue my current $360.00 yearly membership and join the $299.00 one. My yearly premium is very close to be renewed.

Hey Anusuya.

I'm pretty sure that you will be able to take advantage of that offer as well, though it wasn't mentioned specifically in the PM.

It was more like a chance for starter members and monthly premium members to get the annual before the price goes up on May 12th.

However, I think that you should still try to renew between May 1st and May 11th, to get the deal.

Thank you, Rehana.

Hi Reyhana, unfortunately you need to send the messages as an individual invitation.

leoemery, pretty much outlines the reasons why this practice has not been incorporated.

Best wishes,
Michael

Hello Michael. Thanks so much for responding.

What Leo says makes sense. I can see how people could abuse the system this way.

Open an Aweber account that's how I send one email to lots of people on my email list

She is talking about sending messages to her referrals here inside the WA. Aweber cannot help for what she wants to do.

Thanks, Mishkava. I do have a my own email list and use Aweber for that, but the problem is that not all my referrals came in through this list.

I was hoping to get in touch with all my referrals, if possible.

But like Leo said, this kind of feature is not available at WA.

Could you not copy and paste the whole list to Aweber

Nope. We don’t have access to any of our referrals’ emails at WA.

A lot of Coaches have also built up their own email list, outside of WA. Maybe this is something you could consider for future referals?

Hello Chrystopher. I do have my own email list already, but not all my referrals came through that way. So I was hoping to be able to send out a communication to ALL the referrals.

But like Leo said below, it might be best to copy and paste the messages, at least to those who I know are more active.

The system is designed so you cannot send out instant messages to your referrals. This is set up this way to avoid people abusing the system by constantly sending unsolicited messages.

As you mentioned you will have to PM each one of them.

Kyle will also be making an announcement that all members will see.

Hello Leo. This does make sense. I can see how people could abuse the system with this feature.

I just wanted an easier way to get a hold of all my referrals in one go, but oh well! Just have to work harder lol

Thanks a ton!

You're welcome - like you I have a ton of coping and pasting to do - LOL

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How to send instant mass message to all my referrals?

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Hello everybody. I have been playing with the messaging system within WA, but it looks like it only allows me to send messages (on the profiles or private message) to my referr

Hi Reyhana,
Do you mean the black Friday sale of $299?

Hey Anusuya.

No, there is a sale coming up from May 1st to May 11th, where people will be able to go premium for the $299, before the yearly price goes up.

Kyle sent out a PM about it. :)

Thanks Reyhana.
I believe it is only for some people. I don't see it in my PM. Can I discontinue my current $360.00 yearly membership and join the $299.00 one. My yearly premium is very close to be renewed.

Hey Anusuya.

I'm pretty sure that you will be able to take advantage of that offer as well, though it wasn't mentioned specifically in the PM.

It was more like a chance for starter members and monthly premium members to get the annual before the price goes up on May 12th.

However, I think that you should still try to renew between May 1st and May 11th, to get the deal.

Thank you, Rehana.

Hi Reyhana, unfortunately you need to send the messages as an individual invitation.

leoemery, pretty much outlines the reasons why this practice has not been incorporated.

Best wishes,
Michael

Hello Michael. Thanks so much for responding.

What Leo says makes sense. I can see how people could abuse the system this way.

Open an Aweber account that's how I send one email to lots of people on my email list

She is talking about sending messages to her referrals here inside the WA. Aweber cannot help for what she wants to do.

Thanks, Mishkava. I do have a my own email list and use Aweber for that, but the problem is that not all my referrals came in through this list.

I was hoping to get in touch with all my referrals, if possible.

But like Leo said, this kind of feature is not available at WA.

Could you not copy and paste the whole list to Aweber

Nope. We don’t have access to any of our referrals’ emails at WA.

A lot of Coaches have also built up their own email list, outside of WA. Maybe this is something you could consider for future referals?

Hello Chrystopher. I do have my own email list already, but not all my referrals came through that way. So I was hoping to be able to send out a communication to ALL the referrals.

But like Leo said below, it might be best to copy and paste the messages, at least to those who I know are more active.

The system is designed so you cannot send out instant messages to your referrals. This is set up this way to avoid people abusing the system by constantly sending unsolicited messages.

As you mentioned you will have to PM each one of them.

Kyle will also be making an announcement that all members will see.

Hello Leo. This does make sense. I can see how people could abuse the system with this feature.

I just wanted an easier way to get a hold of all my referrals in one go, but oh well! Just have to work harder lol

Thanks a ton!

You're welcome - like you I have a ton of coping and pasting to do - LOL

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Hello everybody.

I'm getting this a lot and want to know the best way to tackle the question. I've been getting a lot of emails from people asking me to pay for their WA

No, nope, never!

Any serious individual coming here to WA is coming here to start a business and they have to understand that businesses have expenses.

Plus, if you pay for them, they won't value the membership in the same way that the rest of us do and they probably won't do any work.

Thanks for your help, Mary. I definitely agree with what you say. They won't understand what they have under their fingertips.

I think you have it right Reyhana. I am sure you have your landing page just right, but maybe you can add in a line or two to make it absolutely clear what the costs are... could you add in the advice you are giving too? Then they know that this is down to them.

I have to say I cannot believe the brass nose of some people !

It's been a while since I updated my landing page and I don't remember ALL the details I put on there. So you're right, Helen. It might be a good idea to verify what is it exactly that I said on my landing page, though I am pretty sure I did. Verifying does not hurt and if I can improve on it, then that would be better.

Thanks a ton for the suggestion.

That's crazy, but I have seen a few cases of it here by starters pleading their case in the blogs to anyone willing to pay their way, and I've seen it handled the way you're suggesting Reyhana! Besides if you did it for one, then everyone would expect it!

Jeff

I know, I get shocked each time somebody asks. But you're right. This shouldn't become an expectation.

Thank you Jeff.

Hey Reyhana,Let them know that two things every one here at WA responsibly by themselves for the training and the payment they can get help with the rest off things put them together it may be more accepted.keep up the good work. All the best to you on your journey. May you have continue success with your business. Fitzgerald

Thanks for your input, Fitzgerald. You're so right. Everyone is responsible for their own success here and paying for their membership is part of that.

I'm also wishing you the best and many successes ahead!

Tell them that donating plasma saves lives and they can make $ 500 in the first month as new donors are given a bonus. That works out to $300 cash in the first 10 days.

It also works out to about $50/hour for just 10 hours of your time during the month. It is painless and they have wifi. That pays for a year of WA, gets them a little spending cash and a free physical.

I would tell them that while thinking I would like to punch them in the mouth for asking such a rude question.

hahahaha... great answer.

Great suggestion. LOL

I agree with you. I assume they want you to do the work too?

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Any of your referrals ask you to pay for their membership?

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Hello everybody.

I'm getting this a lot and want to know the best way to tackle the question. I've been getting a lot of emails from people asking me to pay for their WA

No, nope, never!

Any serious individual coming here to WA is coming here to start a business and they have to understand that businesses have expenses.

Plus, if you pay for them, they won't value the membership in the same way that the rest of us do and they probably won't do any work.

Thanks for your help, Mary. I definitely agree with what you say. They won't understand what they have under their fingertips.

I think you have it right Reyhana. I am sure you have your landing page just right, but maybe you can add in a line or two to make it absolutely clear what the costs are... could you add in the advice you are giving too? Then they know that this is down to them.

I have to say I cannot believe the brass nose of some people !

It's been a while since I updated my landing page and I don't remember ALL the details I put on there. So you're right, Helen. It might be a good idea to verify what is it exactly that I said on my landing page, though I am pretty sure I did. Verifying does not hurt and if I can improve on it, then that would be better.

Thanks a ton for the suggestion.

That's crazy, but I have seen a few cases of it here by starters pleading their case in the blogs to anyone willing to pay their way, and I've seen it handled the way you're suggesting Reyhana! Besides if you did it for one, then everyone would expect it!

Jeff

I know, I get shocked each time somebody asks. But you're right. This shouldn't become an expectation.

Thank you Jeff.

Hey Reyhana,Let them know that two things every one here at WA responsibly by themselves for the training and the payment they can get help with the rest off things put them together it may be more accepted.keep up the good work. All the best to you on your journey. May you have continue success with your business. Fitzgerald

Thanks for your input, Fitzgerald. You're so right. Everyone is responsible for their own success here and paying for their membership is part of that.

I'm also wishing you the best and many successes ahead!

Tell them that donating plasma saves lives and they can make $ 500 in the first month as new donors are given a bonus. That works out to $300 cash in the first 10 days.

It also works out to about $50/hour for just 10 hours of your time during the month. It is painless and they have wifi. That pays for a year of WA, gets them a little spending cash and a free physical.

I would tell them that while thinking I would like to punch them in the mouth for asking such a rude question.

hahahaha... great answer.

Great suggestion. LOL

I agree with you. I assume they want you to do the work too?

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Hello Everybody!

I'm in the Bootcamp but I want to diversify my income. So I'm starting a niche website about a diet called THE KETO DIET that I've been following recentl

The last one is my personal favourite. All are good. Just want to say that the first one might be too personal/brand type if you ever thought about selling it down the line.

I'm only saying this because i have read stories of people selling websites for quite large sums.

Just something to think about :)

Good point, Mubs.. It may not be a good idea to go with the first one then. We don't know what's in store and it seems like it would be a bit risky to go for that one in case I wanted to sell.

I didn't think about that so thanks!

Reyhana

KetoLikeAPro dot com

Thanks a lot for your input, Jason.. :) Appreciate it. At the end, I'll add up all the votes and I'll choose one..

It really comes down to what you like but that one is something I would click on

Thanks for sharing that. It looks like a lot of people are leaning towards that one... :)

I like the first two. I can't seem to choose between them.

Haha!! My dilemma too, except it's between the 4 of them. Thanks for your input, Mickey... :)

I like the Keto Like A Pro, it's got a nice ring to it and it rhymes. Plus it kinda reminds me of LifeHacks, the idea of mastering something.

That's my favourite, but all 4 are great choices in my view :)

Just had a side thought... mistake me if I'm wrong, but keto is a fad right? Like the Atkins diet etc. they come in and out of fashion? Maybe don't limit yourself to keto for the long-term with your domain?

I also LOVE the rhyme, which is why it is short-listed... lol... But you have a point here; the idea of mastering something! Sounds like a great reason to choose it!

Thanks for your input! Really appreciated!

I don't think that it would be a fad diet because it's great for people that suffer from epileptic seizures, HBP and diabetes. Even some doctors recommend it. So I do think that Keto will be here to stay, based on this.

But it's true though that certain other diets could also be great for those conditions.

Keto is something that I've had personal experience with and I don't think I will be able to write about any other diets since other diets didn't really work for me.

What do you think I should do? Still make it as broad as I can? Or stick with Keto as a niche?

I hear you and trust you lol because this is a niche I know very little about.

I don't want to throw a spanner in the works because I know how hard it is to come up with a domain, just maybe consider choose a broader name with your domain. You know what your niche is so that doesn't change, but at least you're not boxing yourself in with your domain and it just gives you more flexibility in the future in say 5 or 10 years if keto isn't as popular as it is now.

However, if you're confident keto is here to stay then absolutely, go all in! :)

Understood... Great point to consider... :) Thanks a lot!

Of course, just throwing in my two cents' worth. All the best with your exciting new venture - I KNOW you WILL do well! :)

Thank you so very much! I wish you the best in all that you do!

I agree with Simon. Don't want to box yourself in when it comes to picking a domain. Especially when it comes to diet. Also, just in case the keto diet isn't as popular anymore, you can adapt to the change.

Thank you for that, Ralph.

Simon definitely helped me realize that this may not be a good thing for the long-term. Even if we think that it may not go out of fashion, there is always a chance of it happening.

I definitely don't want to hit a wall later on.

Really appreciate you emphasizing this!

You're very welcome! All the best with your new site.

Hey guys. I came up with another one. What do you think of LowCarbBee dot com? This is a little less restrictive than "Keto" since there are multiple diets that restrict carb intake.

Would love your opinions... :) Thanks..

Not bad, but definitely on the right track. Allows you more flexibility to talk about other diets.

I like TheKetoToolbox.com because "keto toolbox" is a keyword.

Thanks for that, Monica! I also saw that it was a keyword but some of the others just sound appealing too.. That's why I'm having a hard time picking one.. lol

Really appreciate your input.

Reyhana

As personable as you are, I suggest #1! Unless you can see if Ketoforyou.com is available then your title could be KetoWithRey.com on the home page.

Wish you the best. Love to see it when done.

Thanks for the alternative, William. I tried your suggestion in SiteDomains to see if it was available, but it's not unfortunately. :( I really like the first one too but AFFMKTGRT raised some important points.

I would love to share it when I get started!

Thanks again!

Reyhanna,

I would suggest any of 2 - 4 as you may want to have a broader sounding appeal, whereas 1 is personal sounding and unfamiliar to large audiences.

I think that after building up an audience on either 2 - 4 you could then launch a more personal named website such as 1.

Just my humble opinion.

If you recall some of the other pointers that both Kyle and Jay gave us for keyword searches, you will surely be making a good choice.

Blessings!

Great points, Gabriel. I didn't think about that. Thanks for your input. This is definitely something to think about.

Reyhana

Hi Reyhana.
I suggest:
* Keepitketo.com
* Liveloveketo.com
* Ketovibes.com

Karim

Hey Karim! Thanks for the great ideas, but unfortunately, when I plugged them into SiteDomains, none of them were available. It was with great difficulty too that I came up with the ones that I did.

Any other ideas? Or should I choose one from the list I came up with?

Thanks a ton again!

Reyhana

Well;
try this one I think it's available: kissmeketo dot com;
Or if you don't like it , TheKetoToolbox dot com is funny.
Karim

I'll go with 1 or 2. They both sound great!

All the best!

Thank you for your help and input... :) That's why it's so hard to choose... lol

You're welcome.

I wish you all the best on this new journey.

Thank you! :) I wish you the best too!

No.1 :) Good luck with your new website! Fab idea, looking forward to visiting it soon :)

Thanks for your input, Alenka.. I would love to share it here once I start.

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Please! help me choose a name for my new website?

Please! help me choose a name for my new website?

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Hello Everybody!

I'm in the Bootcamp but I want to diversify my income. So I'm starting a niche website about a diet called THE KETO DIET that I've been following recentl

The last one is my personal favourite. All are good. Just want to say that the first one might be too personal/brand type if you ever thought about selling it down the line.

I'm only saying this because i have read stories of people selling websites for quite large sums.

Just something to think about :)

Good point, Mubs.. It may not be a good idea to go with the first one then. We don't know what's in store and it seems like it would be a bit risky to go for that one in case I wanted to sell.

I didn't think about that so thanks!

Reyhana

KetoLikeAPro dot com

Thanks a lot for your input, Jason.. :) Appreciate it. At the end, I'll add up all the votes and I'll choose one..

It really comes down to what you like but that one is something I would click on

Thanks for sharing that. It looks like a lot of people are leaning towards that one... :)

I like the first two. I can't seem to choose between them.

Haha!! My dilemma too, except it's between the 4 of them. Thanks for your input, Mickey... :)

I like the Keto Like A Pro, it's got a nice ring to it and it rhymes. Plus it kinda reminds me of LifeHacks, the idea of mastering something.

That's my favourite, but all 4 are great choices in my view :)

Just had a side thought... mistake me if I'm wrong, but keto is a fad right? Like the Atkins diet etc. they come in and out of fashion? Maybe don't limit yourself to keto for the long-term with your domain?

I also LOVE the rhyme, which is why it is short-listed... lol... But you have a point here; the idea of mastering something! Sounds like a great reason to choose it!

Thanks for your input! Really appreciated!

I don't think that it would be a fad diet because it's great for people that suffer from epileptic seizures, HBP and diabetes. Even some doctors recommend it. So I do think that Keto will be here to stay, based on this.

But it's true though that certain other diets could also be great for those conditions.

Keto is something that I've had personal experience with and I don't think I will be able to write about any other diets since other diets didn't really work for me.

What do you think I should do? Still make it as broad as I can? Or stick with Keto as a niche?

I hear you and trust you lol because this is a niche I know very little about.

I don't want to throw a spanner in the works because I know how hard it is to come up with a domain, just maybe consider choose a broader name with your domain. You know what your niche is so that doesn't change, but at least you're not boxing yourself in with your domain and it just gives you more flexibility in the future in say 5 or 10 years if keto isn't as popular as it is now.

However, if you're confident keto is here to stay then absolutely, go all in! :)

Understood... Great point to consider... :) Thanks a lot!

Of course, just throwing in my two cents' worth. All the best with your exciting new venture - I KNOW you WILL do well! :)

Thank you so very much! I wish you the best in all that you do!

I agree with Simon. Don't want to box yourself in when it comes to picking a domain. Especially when it comes to diet. Also, just in case the keto diet isn't as popular anymore, you can adapt to the change.

Thank you for that, Ralph.

Simon definitely helped me realize that this may not be a good thing for the long-term. Even if we think that it may not go out of fashion, there is always a chance of it happening.

I definitely don't want to hit a wall later on.

Really appreciate you emphasizing this!

You're very welcome! All the best with your new site.

Hey guys. I came up with another one. What do you think of LowCarbBee dot com? This is a little less restrictive than "Keto" since there are multiple diets that restrict carb intake.

Would love your opinions... :) Thanks..

Not bad, but definitely on the right track. Allows you more flexibility to talk about other diets.

I like TheKetoToolbox.com because "keto toolbox" is a keyword.

Thanks for that, Monica! I also saw that it was a keyword but some of the others just sound appealing too.. That's why I'm having a hard time picking one.. lol

Really appreciate your input.

Reyhana

As personable as you are, I suggest #1! Unless you can see if Ketoforyou.com is available then your title could be KetoWithRey.com on the home page.

Wish you the best. Love to see it when done.

Thanks for the alternative, William. I tried your suggestion in SiteDomains to see if it was available, but it's not unfortunately. :( I really like the first one too but AFFMKTGRT raised some important points.

I would love to share it when I get started!

Thanks again!

Reyhanna,

I would suggest any of 2 - 4 as you may want to have a broader sounding appeal, whereas 1 is personal sounding and unfamiliar to large audiences.

I think that after building up an audience on either 2 - 4 you could then launch a more personal named website such as 1.

Just my humble opinion.

If you recall some of the other pointers that both Kyle and Jay gave us for keyword searches, you will surely be making a good choice.

Blessings!

Great points, Gabriel. I didn't think about that. Thanks for your input. This is definitely something to think about.

Reyhana

Hi Reyhana.
I suggest:
* Keepitketo.com
* Liveloveketo.com
* Ketovibes.com

Karim

Hey Karim! Thanks for the great ideas, but unfortunately, when I plugged them into SiteDomains, none of them were available. It was with great difficulty too that I came up with the ones that I did.

Any other ideas? Or should I choose one from the list I came up with?

Thanks a ton again!

Reyhana

Well;
try this one I think it's available: kissmeketo dot com;
Or if you don't like it , TheKetoToolbox dot com is funny.
Karim

I'll go with 1 or 2. They both sound great!

All the best!

Thank you for your help and input... :) That's why it's so hard to choose... lol

You're welcome.

I wish you all the best on this new journey.

Thank you! :) I wish you the best too!

No.1 :) Good luck with your new website! Fab idea, looking forward to visiting it soon :)

Thanks for your input, Alenka.. I would love to share it here once I start.

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Hello Everybody.

So I figured out that it was my theme that was causing my mobile sitespeed to be in the red. I changed the theme and my mobile sitespeed is mostly in th

It is my belief that as long as the new theme maintains the current structure of your website and doesn't foul up the look of your posts, the impact should be minimal. It also depends on how many posts you have. Because the more you have it will take more time to check all of them out to ensure they look acceptable.

I've always wondered if there was a way to maintain the old theme while the new theme can be evaluated before making the transition final.

Cheers.

Edwin

I just posted a similar question. My organic traffic has dropped a lot the last few days (from 85 per day to 35). Some people are saying there were some problems with Google itself, so maybe it's got nothing to do with your theme change.

I'm also very concerned about the traffic change because my traffic was already growing very slowly and almost stagnating, then to go backwards from there is just extremely scary and discouraging and makes me feel like publishing more post is just wasting time.

Hey Reyhana,

If the WordPress theme is not coded correctly and is not optimized, you bet it could have a negative effect on your site's SEO.

However, if you change your theme to a truly, fully optimized, well coded theme you may find it has a positive effect on your site's SEO.

Hope you find this helpful.

Hey Trish. Thanks for your input. It was because my first theme was really really bad that I decided to change it. I did some research on some of the best themes for a website and this is the LITE version of one that I'm thinking of buying soon.

It has already improved my sitespeed, which I think says a lot about the quality of the theme so it must be well optimized.

Do you think then that I just need to give it more time? Because I publish a post every single day and since I changed my theme last week, none of my posts have been indexed yet even though I submitted them and re-submitted the sitemap in GSC. Usually, they take maximum of 24hours to get indexed.

Maybe I just need to give it more time? What do you think?

Really appreciate the time you took to help me.

Reyhana

Hey Reyhana,

Have you checked to make sure your sitemap is still working correctly?

Changing a theme should not stop Google from indexing your site for sure. Do remember that indexing and ranking are 2 different things, right?

Also learned this reading other's questions posted today: https://www.searchenginejournal.com/new-google-indexing-issue/309479/

Hey Trish. Thanks for bringing it up. No i have not checked the Sitemap. But I just went to see if GSC was able to read it and it says "Success" for the one that I submitted earlier today.

It wouldn't really say "success" if the sitemap was wrong, right? Or could that still happen? I seriously have no idea because this is the first time I'm doing it.

Yes, I know that indexing and ranking are two different things... :) Thanks. I really meant indexing.

And thanks for the link. I will check it out.

Reyhana

Hey Reyhana,

Yes, if Google Analytics shows your sitemap submissions s "Success" then that means your sitemap works.

BUT... you do not need to log into Google Analytics whenever you want to check to see if your sitemap works... or not.

If you used the Google XML Sitemap plugin as Kyle suggests using in his training, you will find a link to your sitemap from within your WordPress Dashboard > Settings > XML-Sitemap

The link will appear a the top of the page. You may also find it to your advantage by offering a link to your sitemap in your website footer menu. That way you can easily access it whenever you need to double-check that it is working.

Considering that your site is in better shape now, I'm betting that it is Google's fault (read the linked post to see what I mean) that your latest posts did not get indexed... yet.

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Can changing a theme negatively affect traffic?

Can changing a theme negatively affect traffic?

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Hello Everybody.

So I figured out that it was my theme that was causing my mobile sitespeed to be in the red. I changed the theme and my mobile sitespeed is mostly in th

It is my belief that as long as the new theme maintains the current structure of your website and doesn't foul up the look of your posts, the impact should be minimal. It also depends on how many posts you have. Because the more you have it will take more time to check all of them out to ensure they look acceptable.

I've always wondered if there was a way to maintain the old theme while the new theme can be evaluated before making the transition final.

Cheers.

Edwin

I just posted a similar question. My organic traffic has dropped a lot the last few days (from 85 per day to 35). Some people are saying there were some problems with Google itself, so maybe it's got nothing to do with your theme change.

I'm also very concerned about the traffic change because my traffic was already growing very slowly and almost stagnating, then to go backwards from there is just extremely scary and discouraging and makes me feel like publishing more post is just wasting time.

Hey Reyhana,

If the WordPress theme is not coded correctly and is not optimized, you bet it could have a negative effect on your site's SEO.

However, if you change your theme to a truly, fully optimized, well coded theme you may find it has a positive effect on your site's SEO.

Hope you find this helpful.

Hey Trish. Thanks for your input. It was because my first theme was really really bad that I decided to change it. I did some research on some of the best themes for a website and this is the LITE version of one that I'm thinking of buying soon.

It has already improved my sitespeed, which I think says a lot about the quality of the theme so it must be well optimized.

Do you think then that I just need to give it more time? Because I publish a post every single day and since I changed my theme last week, none of my posts have been indexed yet even though I submitted them and re-submitted the sitemap in GSC. Usually, they take maximum of 24hours to get indexed.

Maybe I just need to give it more time? What do you think?

Really appreciate the time you took to help me.

Reyhana

Hey Reyhana,

Have you checked to make sure your sitemap is still working correctly?

Changing a theme should not stop Google from indexing your site for sure. Do remember that indexing and ranking are 2 different things, right?

Also learned this reading other's questions posted today: https://www.searchenginejournal.com/new-google-indexing-issue/309479/

Hey Trish. Thanks for bringing it up. No i have not checked the Sitemap. But I just went to see if GSC was able to read it and it says "Success" for the one that I submitted earlier today.

It wouldn't really say "success" if the sitemap was wrong, right? Or could that still happen? I seriously have no idea because this is the first time I'm doing it.

Yes, I know that indexing and ranking are two different things... :) Thanks. I really meant indexing.

And thanks for the link. I will check it out.

Reyhana

Hey Reyhana,

Yes, if Google Analytics shows your sitemap submissions s "Success" then that means your sitemap works.

BUT... you do not need to log into Google Analytics whenever you want to check to see if your sitemap works... or not.

If you used the Google XML Sitemap plugin as Kyle suggests using in his training, you will find a link to your sitemap from within your WordPress Dashboard > Settings > XML-Sitemap

The link will appear a the top of the page. You may also find it to your advantage by offering a link to your sitemap in your website footer menu. That way you can easily access it whenever you need to double-check that it is working.

Considering that your site is in better shape now, I'm betting that it is Google's fault (read the linked post to see what I mean) that your latest posts did not get indexed... yet.

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