Two Years At WA, Already? Two Valuable Things I've Learned

Well, it's been two years since I signed up for Wealthy Affiliate. After my first week, I became a premium member without a doubt.

I knew I was in the right place to start an online business with all the resources and support I can get. These past two years have gone by quickly.

Have I changed how I think of myself and building an online business?

You bet!

In this post, I'm going to share two things I've learned in the past year. Also, what lies ahead and my efforts to amplify my online business.

#1: Consistency matters in building an affiliate website/business

It may be an obvious one for many members. I knew from the beginning that would play a role in building a successful business.

But earlier this year, I was not consistent with my primary niche website. I had some personal issues to take care of earlier this year. Those have been taken care of since then.

But as a result, it prevented me from not working on my website. It was a bit of a setback, and I wrote very little content for nearly four months. So that time away took a beating on my site and rankings.

Am I disappointed? Yes, but I won't beat myself up for it. We all have setbacks every now and then, and I know some members have had similar experiences.

To paraphrase one or two people: It's okay to step away for some time. But the most important thing is that you come back. Never coming back at all won't do you any good.

Within the past three months, I got back into a normal routine. So far, I'm staying consistent and on schedule with putting out articles.

I'm writing two posts a week, and I'm looking to publish three-four posts by the end of 2021 or at the beginning of 2022. Three-four posts sounds challenging, but I'm determined to write that many posts every week.

My setback from the first part of 2021 taught me suitable lessons. At the moment, I'm committed to staying consistent with regular publishing and rankings. It's something where I force myself to write weekly posts. There are times where I need to motivate myself and think about the long-term vision of my business.

Sometimes, it's not easy; however, I think of the long-term rewards (i.e., recurring commissions) that'll come from growing a successful business. So those are the things I look forward to down the road.

#2: Community (Networking) matters: It makes a Difference

One of the best parts of being a WA member is the community support. Especially when you're starting out, it helps to get support and ask as many questions as possible.

If I went out on this journey by myself, I would have quit early on, said it's not worth it and felt hopeless. But getting the proper training, along with a place to ask questions and get help, makes a big difference.

It's why we're never meant to do it alone or work in the dark.

Also, connecting with like-minded people helps. I've reached out to a few people in the past year, and I've had great conversations via PMS. I enjoy asking for or providing help to others when needed.

It mattered a few months ago when I was thinking of giving up my first niche site. When I got back into my regular routine, I questioned whether I should keep going with my primary niche website. I'm seeing results, but not where I want it to be.

Shortly after, I reached out to one member that I was thinking of quitting my current website. She and I have been close, and I've helped her on some projects she's been working on.

But I told her I was looking into finding a new niche. However, we went back and forth about staying on the current path. She really liked the content I was writing and that there is so much long-term potential.

I'll say that she convinced me to not give up on my current niche site. Those messages we had inspired me, and I felt a renewed energy and spirit of keeping going.

I won't say who she was, but if I see the results later, I will publicly thank her when I see massive success.

That goes back to the point of being a great community. Developing relationships with the right people is essential to your business's success. There is a community of like-minded people to lean on, no matter how things are going.

What's Next

Testing out Premium Plus: Is it a Go?

My quick answer: I say "OH YES!" to Premium Plus. It'll be one of the best decisions I've ever made.

Reading the success stories at WA when I started out was one of the main reasons I joined WA. Also, I saw right away that the platform focuses on helping others. Hence, that's what we're taught to do in our businesses: to help others. WA is sincere in what they believe in; it's not about "selling" or ripping you off.

I believe anyone who becomes a premium member can build a successful online business. If you follow the training, take action, and publish regular content, anyone can have a full-time, profitable business within 18-24 months. That seems to be the time frame for most members who have been here for a long time.

For the past three months, I've been testing out Premium Plus. When it rolled out late last year (November 2020), I wanted to wait and see what other members had to say. I knew it was best to just wait and stick with premium.

But after some time, I wanted to check it out myself. I enjoy using Jaxxy enterprise (doing keyword research is much more efficient), and I love the additional classes.

Some of those classes were very valuable and will help me be a better content creator. Kudos to Kyle, Jay, and the other instructors for expanding on additional topics within online business.

Thinking of the Long-Term Vision

When it comes to investing in yourself and expanding your education, I have ambitious goals. But with premium plus, it's more of a long-term vision I have.

1-5 years is an excellent starting point in building a business. But sometimes, I look ahead 10+ years down the road. However, that's a whole different topic for another post to dive into where I see myself in the future.

My point is that expanding your knowledge and skillset can pay off greatly down the road. The knowledge and skills I learn today can benefit me and the growth of my business(es). The same applies to anyone who makes the most out of the WA training and resources.

One of Kyle's recent posts made me very excited about what is to come. Through excellent hosting, fantastic support, and the best education in the industry, WA wants to maintain its competitiveness.

I believe it will provide significant returns for my business(s) in the long haul. I love what I see, and I'm ready to make my first monthly payment later this month.

Final Words: I'm committed and ready to keep going

So I've learned some valuable lessons over the past year. I'll continue to revisit the training at WA and check out the new classes.

For new members who are questionable about WA's effectiveness, you've come to the right place.

Simply put, the training works. You WILL eventually see results from the training if you take action and follow through. You have to trust the process, no matter where you're at in your business.

It's all thanks to the WA training and the supportive community to help you along the way.

If you need more inspiration, check out my last success post.

For now, I'm back to working on my business. I'm ready for another year of potential success (and maybe surprises) ahead.

But until next time, may the journey to success continue.

-Eric (etseil20)