What I Dislike About Wealthy Affiliate
What I Dislike About Wealthy Affiliate
Alright, let’s talk about my “gripes” with Wealthy Affiliate. Spoiler alert: they’re not what you think. These are the things that bug me so much that I end up loving them. How dare they make affiliate marketing this… irresistible?
Let’s get this over with!
1. People Have NO Idea This Exists—Seriously?!
It irks me that so many people are out there, wandering the internet wilderness, signing up for shady “millionaire in 30 days” programs. Meanwhile, Wealthy Affiliate is just chilling in the corner like, “Hey, we’re legit,” but they won’t even notice. It’s like watching someone pick a gas station sandwich over grandma’s homemade lasagna. Painful.
2. The Community is TOO Nice. Stop It.
We’ve all been in internet communities where “support” looks like passive-aggressive comments and unhelpful advice, right? Well, not here. At Wealthy Affiliate, people are almost annoyingly helpful. Ask a question and someone actually answers with thoughtful advice? How rude! Now I can’t even complain about doing it alone. Curse your kindness.
3. So. Much. Training. My Brain Hurts.
You know what’s “dislikeable”? WA updates their training so much, I never get to sit back and coast. Every time Google sneezes, WA rebuilds the playbook. And here I am, barely getting the hang of backlinks before BAM—“New SEO rules.” It’s like trying to play Mario Kart while someone keeps changing the course. Annoying. Needed. Beautiful.
4. They Make Success Too… Attainable
Let me just say it: they’ve made success boringly structured. “Follow these steps for results,” they say. Oh, so I’m just supposed to follow along with their perfectly laid-out training like a responsible adult? And then I’m supposed to actually see progress instead of flailing wildly like some chaotic entrepreneur? Where’s the drama in that?
5. The Pickle Problem
Not related to Wealthy Affiliate at all, but I still hate pickles. So if WA starts offering free jars of pickles as a bonus, I’m out.
6. WHY Haven’t You Signed Up Yet?!
Here’s what really kills me. You’re still here, reading this post, when you could already have signed up for a free account. No credit card is required. No commitment. Just you, a solid platform, and all the tools you need to build your affiliate marketing empire. Stop making me yell in text format—just go for it!
So there you have it—everything I “dislike” about Wealthy Affiliate. I’ll begrudgingly admit they’ve built something so good that I’m almost mad they ruined my ability to complain. Now, if you don’t mind, I’m off to tackle another update in their training… probably with a pickle-free snack.
Michael a.k.a TheAmazingMG
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Love this, Michael--thanks for a good laugh! I do have to agree with you, especially on the training. How will I ever get caught up on all of it? 😂 One point of disagreement-- I happen to LOVE dill pickles (not the sweet kind though!).
Have a great day, my friend!
I'm laughing now 😂as I just remembered what my little brother (from when he could barely talk! )did every time my parents took him to McD's for a burger. He'd open it up, glare at the pickle slice that was always there, remove it and toss it into the bag while grumbling "darn green thing again!". We'd laugh, which probably only encouraged him to do it next time. I don't think he still eats pickles.
Thanks for the morning laugh!
Ha ha; it's why I'm back, yet again, like a pathetic wannabe marketer after years of being a member but little headspace to get into it. Still, I kept paying for the membership because it IS all here, for when I am ready to launch back in, once retired. Well, I am retired now, and WHAM, there is more on offer than ever before - much, much more - and as usual, I am feeling overwhelmed. I have always struggled to settle on a Niche (my job was in Property Management) but have no problem being passionate about Wealthy Affiliate - Nos 1 and 6 resonate with me. Can I just promote WA and not have a niche to demonstrate how easy it is to be successful using this platform?
I'm beginning to build a website with parallel YouTube channel in the Space Science Niche. I plan to cover astronomy, cosmology, exoplanets, cosmic structures, etc, and space news. Besides that, I plan to promote Telescopes and Astronomy software as an affiliate Marketer on that site and YouTube channel too. So I'm not planning to only promote Wealthy Affiliate.
I do admit that I have a site to promote Wealthy Affiliate that has more content than my space website so far. However, though promoting Wealthy Affiliate is a big thing I'm planning for that site, it won't be the only thing. I'm planning to make content silos or topic clusters on different sub-topics and probably promote other relevant things like SaaS software that can help affiliate marketers.
What is your biggest problem in life, and how can you help solve it for others. This could be a good niche... Or WA along with the other 500,000 people...lol. joking...73,621 only.
Steve
I understand exactly about being overwhelmed withe the upgrades as I'm back after a long health break myself. I do have a niche I'm passionate about and I starting my WA promoting blogsite all over again soon. I'd say do what you want. if you'd rather promote WA on your blog, many have been extremely successful doing just that.
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I was just reading Katherine's post (https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/meyerkw1/blog/what-i-like-about-wealthy-affiliate) about "What I Like About WA," and yours was next. I was like, "What?"
But you added surprising twists and turned it around. Cute.
I can totally relate to your number 3. It's a juggling act to get through the training and implementing it. Then looking for more training to fine-tune what you've created.
And I love your 'Every time Google sneezes,....'
Hi Michael,
What I dislike about Wealthy Affiliate is so humiliating that it's laughable. It has got me wanting/needing to upgrade to Premium Plus membership. Hahahaha!
When that "upgrade to watch" pops up just as I'm getting comfortable is not cool. I literally want to scream and I did twice.
Several times I was just about ready to click that upgrade button. Then, I stopped because with me timing is everything.
Why add more to my schedule when I have trouble juggling what I do have, eh?
I have to do what makes sense educationally and financially. My instincts tell me to stay put to hold the premium post with pride. Better days are ahead.
My mini rant ends here.
Have a beautiful day!
Maxine :)
There is understandable frustration there. The training alone is worth the upgrade, not to mention the ability to expand with even more websites and hosting.
Black Friday was the perfect time to upgrade when it was at the same price point as the premium level. So many missed out by not jumping in then. If you can wait, BF is typically when the best deals show up, but if you were to upgrade now, you can also re-upgrade on BF and obtain that current price point, and lock it in for good.
But you are correct. Timing is everything.
Michael
Yes. My mind twirls dealing with two websites. I'll wait for Black Friday. By then things will be more manageable.
Maxine :)
People are way too nice! You need to get mean!
I am surprised there was no mention of the virtual popcorn machine in there, I promise you that is going to be coming soon! :)
You know, I read a post about pickle-flavored salt that has shaken my popcorn-eating foundation. I mean, they are sour cucumbers, for goodness sake! I am lost as to why so many people love pickles.
Come on, Michael. Give the pickle lovers a break. They're delicious. Hahahaha!
I ate pickles throughout my six pregnancies. All children are alive except Naomi( may she continue to rest in peace.)
I'm hearing you thoughts.No. The pickles didn't get her. :)
Maxine
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Michael, I love this post. And its so right on target too. I too am amazed that there are affiliate marketers who are not using WA to their advantage. Kyle and Carson have created an amazing platform and continue to upgrade and add features all the time. I've been a member since 2014 and never want to leave this place. I always say this is the most helpful online community I have ever had the pleasure to be part of. So many kind, helpful and smart people willing to go out of their way to help others. What can I say - its simply astonishing as a community. And its definitely affordable to boot! Thank you so much for putting my feelings about WA in such words as you have above. - Shirley
PS I can't believe I wasn't following you but I am now.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Also, thanks for following. I have done the same.
Michael