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NICHES. The scariest word for most people when starting out. However, the idea of a niche should not scare you. Instead it should be exciting.
What is a Niche?
A niche is a distinct segment of a market, in other words an "audience".
When choosing a niche that fits you, you should be choosing something that is ideally an interest, a passion, a hobby, but it could be something that you would like to learn about. You don't need to BE an expert, you BECOME an expert.
I personally enjoy many different things. I enjoy basketball, I used to collect baseball cards, I like to go skiing, I am really interested in men's fashion, exercise, internet marketing, and I love everything about the online business world.
There are also many niches over the years that I have been very successful within without knowing anything about them before getting into them. Dieting, voice over IP, hosting...are just a few.
Almost anything you can think of is a niche and that is why we are going to get you to choose YOUR niche based on things that you are interested in. You can earn money online from absolutely every single niche because there are billions of people out there searching for information, for solutions, and spending billions of dollars or products/services every day.
The idea of a niche can be a little confusing at first, so I have created a video walk-through for this lesson that is going to walk you through what a niche is, how you earn money through a niche, and I will get you choosing your initial direction online.
Check out the video below.
DISCUSS THIS VIDEO HERE: Choosing Your Direction - It Starts With a Niche!
Your online business should not feel like a day job. Earning money online should be fun, and it is fun. This all starts with choosing a niche that you are interested in and will enjoy working with.
The MORE you enjoy doing something the LESS it feels like a job and the more productive you are going to be. Carson and I are immensely passionate about online business and teaching people how to make money online, so that is the niche we have chosen with Wealthy Affiliate.
Your niche could be anything, but at the core of your niche selection it should be something that you "like". Something you enjoy. Something you can talk about. Something you want to learn about.
Task 1: Choose Your Direction
We want you to select the niche that interests you most and gets you the most excited.
A few things that you should understand about niches are:
(1) You are going to be writing content within your niche
(2) You are going to be communicating within your niche
(3) You are going to be choosing products to promote within your niche
(4) You are going to get to help people within your niche.
(5) Your first niche PROBABLY won't be your last (so don't worry about it being perfect)
(6) Any SINGLE niche website can become a "full time" income/business
There is NO SUCH THING as choosing the wrong niche.
Also, note that you can always change your niche down the road. Just because you are choosing a niche now does not mean you will be in this particular niche forever. Either way, please do not spend a week choosing your niche. Within the next 15-30 minutes (maximum) you should have your "starting point" niche chosen.
If you have any questions about your niche, feel free to leave a question below and we will help you out.
If you are REALLY STUCK at this point and you cannot decide on a niche, perhaps you may be interested in the make money/affiliate marketing niche. If you don't have a niche at this point, this will be your niche and we have an Affiliate Bootcamp dedicated to those that are interested in promoting Wealthy Affiliate.
Onto the next lesson, building a website! Exciting stuff is ahead! :)
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I am new to Amway and would like to know if you have had experience with this company! There are many rules for copyright and how to sell, but can be sold as long as copyrighted pictures are not displayed nor direct information unless asked for. I would however like to state my own experiences and self shot pictures in explaining the benefits of the products!
How would i start my journey?
How would i start my journey?
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realityshifter
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Maybe you mean "Wealthy Affiliate." Amway is a networking company. In his Google+ account, Kyle has an interesting article on networking or MLM companies. You might be interested to check that out.
Zappades
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You'd probably start by building your own niche website which is something related to a product segment of Amway.
I am sure though, with the same amount of effort you'll get more successful by selling niche products from Amazon and don't have to buy anything in advance :)
I am sure though, with the same amount of effort you'll get more successful by selling niche products from Amazon and don't have to buy anything in advance :)
Vickic3
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As long as you do not break amways rules which are very strict, you should be ok, however be very careful
Jax444
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Hey team, just asking a bit of advice here, i have done my private policy page, it's under page not post, but when I go on to my website and scroll down to the bottom of my private policy page there is a comments section..thats not meant to be there? Right? How do I get that off? Thanks :-)
Hi.
Some keyword results on Jaaxy don't contain all info, like for example aerobic training for weight loss: AVG: 260 QSR: (blank) SEO: (blank)
What does it mean?
Is it a good keyword?
• Can You add more than 5 keywords when choosing & building a list of keywords and is there a limit?
• As far as the keywords go, does every set (5, should 5 be the limit...) apply to each article/post, or the whole website?
2.) And as for the access to 2 Training Classrooms, does the access have a time limit? Cause I saw something like "7 days"...
Also, what steps can I take to complete my websites in to start generating traffic? I am still on the free membership, and don't have money to upgrade yet.
Some keyword results on Jaaxy don't contain all info, like for example aerobic training for weight loss: AVG: 260 QSR: (blank) SEO: (blank)
What does it mean?
Is it a good keyword?
• Can You add more than 5 keywords when choosing & building a list of keywords and is there a limit?
• As far as the keywords go, does every set (5, should 5 be the limit...) apply to each article/post, or the whole website?
2.) And as for the access to 2 Training Classrooms, does the access have a time limit? Cause I saw something like "7 days"...
Also, what steps can I take to complete my websites in to start generating traffic? I am still on the free membership, and don't have money to upgrade yet.
Kyle
Premium
Keywords are the premise of all of your content. Ideally you will be finding keywords with a lower competition (also known as QSR) because it means that you are going to be competition with less websites in Google when you go to create your content.
You want your keyword to meet the following criteria:
(1) Must be lower than 200 QSR initially, as you get more authority in search engines you can tackle more competitive search terms.
(2) Must get some traffic, I ideally aim for over 50 searches per month
(3) Must make grammatical sense
Once you have your keyword, you are going to create a page or a post on your website targeting that keyword. It should be within the following places in your content:
(1) Somewhere in the page/post title
(2) Somewhere within the first paragraph
And then write your content naturally and make sure it is engaging. People search "keywords" when they are looking for something so as you start getting ranked under these keywords, you are going to start to see traffic.
Once you have traffic...you have a ton of opportunity to generate revenue.
Hope this helps you out The!
You want your keyword to meet the following criteria:
(1) Must be lower than 200 QSR initially, as you get more authority in search engines you can tackle more competitive search terms.
(2) Must get some traffic, I ideally aim for over 50 searches per month
(3) Must make grammatical sense
Once you have your keyword, you are going to create a page or a post on your website targeting that keyword. It should be within the following places in your content:
(1) Somewhere in the page/post title
(2) Somewhere within the first paragraph
And then write your content naturally and make sure it is engaging. People search "keywords" when they are looking for something so as you start getting ranked under these keywords, you are going to start to see traffic.
Once you have traffic...you have a ton of opportunity to generate revenue.
Hope this helps you out The!
pennyweis
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I'm thinking backyard farming. I never quite recovered from Laura Ingles Wilder and am always fascinated by ideas that bring the food from backyard to table?
My concern is I'm not actively engaged in anything like this. I'm living with my "olderly" mom and my last proposal - chickens - got shot down before it was out of the gate. In fairness, it is her backyard.
My concern is I'm not actively engaged in anything like this. I'm living with my "olderly" mom and my last proposal - chickens - got shot down before it was out of the gate. In fairness, it is her backyard.
onmyownterms
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Trickygirl
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Hi um help!
Last night I created my first website and it said it was working on an issue when I tried to get in to start building it. I thought it was just taking a minute to update info or whatever but when I tried to login this morning a drop down appears below the login saying your website administration users oops! We ran into an error on our side and we’re working on a fix.... can anyone help me or explain why this has occurred? Thanks!
Last night I created my first website and it said it was working on an issue when I tried to get in to start building it. I thought it was just taking a minute to update info or whatever but when I tried to login this morning a drop down appears below the login saying your website administration users oops! We ran into an error on our side and we’re working on a fix.... can anyone help me or explain why this has occurred? Thanks!
Labman
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Put in a support ticket.
Click on Websites in the left menu and scroll to the bottom of the list where it says site support.
Click on Websites in the left menu and scroll to the bottom of the list where it says site support.
tcw22
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I just finished the lessons but nothing in them tells me how to add affiliates to my website. I was under the impression that I could get started and earn money as a starter member but that is not the case. I cannot afford the monthly costs to become a premium unless I start earning money AND I cannot earn money unless I become a premium member. Catch 22. So disappointed.
LeeMcQuay
Premium
Hello and welcome to Wealthy Affiliate.
You can earn money as a free member.
Not going premium just means you don't have complete access to everything.
At this point in the training, your website is not ready to sign up with affiliates yet.
It has nothing to do with whether you are a premium member though.
Affiliates want a site that is established and has a good flow of traffic and trust.
They require you to make a sale within a certain amount of time. If your website isn't getting the traffic, then you may not make a sale.
The training helps to get your site ready for this.
I know what you mean by not having the money. But I chose to cut out something like Starbucks Double Shot mocha.
They are $2.50 per can (on sale) and I would have 1 to 2 a day.
That alone pays for the monthly membership.
The program here works. Even as a free member you have Google, Youtube etc that can help you as well.
I hope this helped in some way.
Wishing you the best in all you do
Lee Ann
You can earn money as a free member.
Not going premium just means you don't have complete access to everything.
At this point in the training, your website is not ready to sign up with affiliates yet.
It has nothing to do with whether you are a premium member though.
Affiliates want a site that is established and has a good flow of traffic and trust.
They require you to make a sale within a certain amount of time. If your website isn't getting the traffic, then you may not make a sale.
The training helps to get your site ready for this.
I know what you mean by not having the money. But I chose to cut out something like Starbucks Double Shot mocha.
They are $2.50 per can (on sale) and I would have 1 to 2 a day.
That alone pays for the monthly membership.
The program here works. Even as a free member you have Google, Youtube etc that can help you as well.
I hope this helped in some way.
Wishing you the best in all you do
Lee Ann
LeeMcQuay
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No problem my friend. I hope it helps : )
This really is a great opportunity here. I hope it works out for you.
You don't have to worry about hidden cost. The only thing you might want to pay for is a purchased domain. But you can use the free ones as long as you like.
You just don't own it.
Lee Ann
This really is a great opportunity here. I hope it works out for you.
You don't have to worry about hidden cost. The only thing you might want to pay for is a purchased domain. But you can use the free ones as long as you like.
You just don't own it.
Lee Ann
LovisaN
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Waw! I have just created my first website as easy as drinking water a very scary thought at first but the techno here made it all possible. Wanted to blog already but funny enough my draft did not want to be published so I realized later I was running ahead of myself, so I most definitely would love this WA road!
LeeMcQuay
Premium
Hello Lovisa and welcome to Wealthy Affiliate.
Isn't it awesome to see your website ?
I would follow the training before posting content on it though.
However, you can write a post here in WA on your profile anytime you would like.
Before publishing, you need to add 2 tags (keywords describing your pos) which will make it easier for other members to find if they need to.
Wishing you the best in all you do
Lee Ann
Isn't it awesome to see your website ?
I would follow the training before posting content on it though.
However, you can write a post here in WA on your profile anytime you would like.
Before publishing, you need to add 2 tags (keywords describing your pos) which will make it easier for other members to find if they need to.
Wishing you the best in all you do
Lee Ann
I was reading another post regarding cost. I understand the premium fees, but someone said something regarding hosting as an additional monthly cost. I also understand purchasing a domain has a price. Is that one time or monthly? If I already have a domain with hosting, can I use that, or do I have to use what is offered here? And even if I don't have to use this, is it recommended to make success a little easier? Sorry, this turned into a multi question---LOL!
MariaB4
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If you buy a domain through WA, the hosting is included in the price, so no additional fee.
For the domain you buy, you pay an annual fee.
You can use your existing domain and it's your choice if you want to transfer to WA.
The success is not related with the domain hosting at WA :)
For the domain you buy, you pay an annual fee.
You can use your existing domain and it's your choice if you want to transfer to WA.
The success is not related with the domain hosting at WA :)
louiseguil22
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Hi, within my set up it was advised that a .com domain would be easier to get rankings in google which I signed up for through wa. The domain cost 13 dollars a year roughly and is renewable at the end of the year so quite cheap really it worked out about £10 in gbp. You don’t have to do this but t is advised for higher google rankings. It is your own choice though, you can stay with the rubixsite if you wanted to.
Robert-A
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You get one of your own domain names at no cost as well as your free hosting for your SiteRubix sites.
So if you already have your own domain then you can transfer it over and have it hosted at no cost.
For other domain names you create you pay the for the hosting and it is really cheap for the year.
The cost to buy a domain name from WA is a one off.
Once you buy it, its yours for life the same as if you buy from any other company.
Hope this helps.
Robert
So if you already have your own domain then you can transfer it over and have it hosted at no cost.
For other domain names you create you pay the for the hosting and it is really cheap for the year.
The cost to buy a domain name from WA is a one off.
Once you buy it, its yours for life the same as if you buy from any other company.
Hope this helps.
Robert
louiseguil22
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Also within premium membership you get 25 paid hosted sites and 25 free sites as far as I am aware. I myself have never had to pay extra for hosting since joining and haven’t come across this in my experience. You just pay the cost for the domain IF you want to transfer your free site to a .com (paid) domain. :) hope this helps!
louiseguil22
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Robert-A
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As far as I know you buy the Domain then it is yours.
WA cannot take it back.
Its the Hosting that is payable each year.
Robert
WA cannot take it back.
Its the Hosting that is payable each year.
Robert
realityshifter
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To answer your questions:
1. Hosting is included in the monthly cost of $49.
2. Purchase of your own domain is a yearly thing. That will be about $14 per domain per year.
3. If you already have a domain with hosting, you can transfer your hosting to WA. That will save you money because, as mentioned above, the monthly fee of $49 at WA is inclusive of hosting. If you retain your current hosting plan elsewhere, that will be an additional cost to you.
4. At any rate, whether you will move your current domain's hosting to WA or not, you are entitled to build new websites here at WA. Ultimately you may realize that you would like to develop a new niche not covered by your current website elsewhere.
5. Having your domain hosted at WA will give you certain advantages on the technical side -- like monitoring your site's health (of course, that is something that is also provided by your current hosting company). But you can apply whatever you learn here to your currently existing website that is hosted outside of WA.
I hope I have answered your questions.
Welcome to WA! :-)
1. Hosting is included in the monthly cost of $49.
2. Purchase of your own domain is a yearly thing. That will be about $14 per domain per year.
3. If you already have a domain with hosting, you can transfer your hosting to WA. That will save you money because, as mentioned above, the monthly fee of $49 at WA is inclusive of hosting. If you retain your current hosting plan elsewhere, that will be an additional cost to you.
4. At any rate, whether you will move your current domain's hosting to WA or not, you are entitled to build new websites here at WA. Ultimately you may realize that you would like to develop a new niche not covered by your current website elsewhere.
5. Having your domain hosted at WA will give you certain advantages on the technical side -- like monitoring your site's health (of course, that is something that is also provided by your current hosting company). But you can apply whatever you learn here to your currently existing website that is hosted outside of WA.
I hope I have answered your questions.
Welcome to WA! :-)
louiseguil22
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Calvinator63
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HI Louise,
I think you had it right the first time
You have to renew the Domain yearly it is the actual website.
The hosting is provided with your paid premium membership.
and also I would like to add that you can get the membership for only
$29.95 a month if you pay $359.00 US up front (that's a little added bonus for paying for the full year all at once)
Hope this helps,
Calvin
I think you had it right the first time
You have to renew the Domain yearly it is the actual website.
The hosting is provided with your paid premium membership.
and also I would like to add that you can get the membership for only
$29.95 a month if you pay $359.00 US up front (that's a little added bonus for paying for the full year all at once)
Hope this helps,
Calvin
Robert-A
Premium
No, the hosting is entirely free for one of your own domains.
Just like any other company you buy a domain from you pay to renew each year.
All your SiteRubix are free as a premium member.
Hope this clears up any confusion.
Robert
Just like any other company you buy a domain from you pay to renew each year.
All your SiteRubix are free as a premium member.
Hope this clears up any confusion.
Robert
CavenM
Premium
Hi! Welcome to WA! Great to have you, as you go through the training all these questions will answered , however i will fill you in a bit. PLUGINS are software that actually helps in the customization and the functionality of your website.
PHOTOS : As with the photos , as you get a bit deeper into the training, links to access free photos are provided in that particular training so you have access to everything you need here at WA.
Great niche by the ways, with that said , i want to wish you all the best here at WA...its definitely the right place to start your online business. Good luck!
PHOTOS : As with the photos , as you get a bit deeper into the training, links to access free photos are provided in that particular training so you have access to everything you need here at WA.
Great niche by the ways, with that said , i want to wish you all the best here at WA...its definitely the right place to start your online business. Good luck!
Hi all, i am new to WA and currently going through all the training materials. I do have a couple of questions on rhis lesson that he may get into more in a future lesson but i want to be clear before i begin to edit my website. One question is im a bit confused on "plug ins" and what they actually are. I may be over thinking that one. My second question is on images, is there a place that we can go get general images to upload to our site? (Such as our logo image) My niche specifically is make up, so im wondering if there is somewhere i can get general photos of differemt makeup or do i just find images online wherever and is that allowed? Thanks in advance and so sorry if i sound ignorant i just want to learn and be clear so I do my best.
LowellAnn
Premium
Hi Patricia - Plugins are used to extend what your WordPress program can do. You access them from your WordPress backend. You enact them to specific things.
For images - I believe you would need to be a Premium member to access The Site Content (the ultimate writing platform) It's found under the Websites.
If you follow the training modules, most of these questions will be answered
For images - I believe you would need to be a Premium member to access The Site Content (the ultimate writing platform) It's found under the Websites.
If you follow the training modules, most of these questions will be answered
JRZb7essin8s
Premium
Hello Patricia, for your images..as you become premium member there is a lesson where Kyle will teach about the images-how you can correctly add it in your post and where to find free images..godluck! =)
Not sure if I'm asking this in the correct location, but here goes.
For my niche, I'm thinking 'Fitness for the traveling professional'. Items that a business person could take with them and get in a training session while traveling, ideas off the top of my head are resistance bands, resistance tube bands, suspension trainers, etc. Things that can easily be packed and don't take up a lot of space...
Thoughts?
Thank you,
--Brad
For my niche, I'm thinking 'Fitness for the traveling professional'. Items that a business person could take with them and get in a training session while traveling, ideas off the top of my head are resistance bands, resistance tube bands, suspension trainers, etc. Things that can easily be packed and don't take up a lot of space...
Thoughts?
Thank you,
--Brad
billy947
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Hello Brad;
That sounds like a great niche. As long as you know a lot about all the items that can be written about. Wishing you all the best.
Bill
That sounds like a great niche. As long as you know a lot about all the items that can be written about. Wishing you all the best.
Bill
possumlane
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I think that is a great Idea Brad. I know that when I was travelling I would always look for a hotel with a gym. If you could promote such a list of items that would be wonderful. anything I can do to help please let me know as I have a fitnesshealthandsports.com domain which I intend to set up soon. I would also check out Ali Baba and ali Express or even Amazon and see what is trending or what are their top selling products in that range - may give you some added ideas. Stay in touch - would love to help you
Carol from Australia
Carol from Australia
Thank You Carol...
I also own the domain fitonbusiness dot com and started the blog process last year, but never followed through with it. This time I'll be sticking with it...
Best,
--Brad
I also own the domain fitonbusiness dot com and started the blog process last year, but never followed through with it. This time I'll be sticking with it...
Best,
--Brad
NolaCajun
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Help =(
Last night I published my Privacy Policy and I DID see it reflected on my site along with the HOME tab. This morning its not there. When I go to Site Content it DOES show as published and I CAN edit it from Word Press.. but there is no Privacy Policy tab showing on my site. When I go to Appearance: Menus: Edit Menus: Everything is blank ... even though I saw the Home tab and Privacy Policy tab last night. I re-watched both videos and seem to have done everything correctly by publishing Privacy Policy to my site as a "page" .. but where did it they go ??
Last night I published my Privacy Policy and I DID see it reflected on my site along with the HOME tab. This morning its not there. When I go to Site Content it DOES show as published and I CAN edit it from Word Press.. but there is no Privacy Policy tab showing on my site. When I go to Appearance: Menus: Edit Menus: Everything is blank ... even though I saw the Home tab and Privacy Policy tab last night. I re-watched both videos and seem to have done everything correctly by publishing Privacy Policy to my site as a "page" .. but where did it they go ??
Kyle
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Yeah, some themes by default don't show pages in the header menu.
You can add these custom menus to organize your top menu in any way in which you like, as well as create sub-menus (for themes that will support this). You can also use these custom menus to add within your side widgets on your website (within your sidebar).
Here is a tutorial on how to create custom menus: Creating Custom Menus & Navigation I use custom menus on all of my websites (over-ride that default menu). It allows much more control and organization....both good things!
You can add these custom menus to organize your top menu in any way in which you like, as well as create sub-menus (for themes that will support this). You can also use these custom menus to add within your side widgets on your website (within your sidebar).
Here is a tutorial on how to create custom menus: Creating Custom Menus & Navigation I use custom menus on all of my websites (over-ride that default menu). It allows much more control and organization....both good things!
As my niche: New parent essentials and products that are often overlooked/forgot about. Because me and my significant other all ready help give advice to a mommy group on Facebook and I thought that it would be a good start to a audience. And for the 2nd web site I wanted to promote WA and go through the boot camp. Thoughts?
Calvinator63
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HI Samuel,
With you already being involved in a group in Facebook you have an advantage coming out of the gate.
You have a following already that is a great idea.
I would suggest that you go thorough the OEC training to get your niche site up faster and running.
Then drop back and do the bootcamp and start the second site.
Kyle recommend sin the training when starting out its best to just do one site until you get all the procedures down
It can become overwhelming if you have two sites running and run into a snag with something it could set you back a little.
Were as if you only have one then you concentrate on it and it alone.
But in the longer and when it comes down to it, it is your choice to do want you want to do.
Good Luck either way,
Calvin
With you already being involved in a group in Facebook you have an advantage coming out of the gate.
You have a following already that is a great idea.
I would suggest that you go thorough the OEC training to get your niche site up faster and running.
Then drop back and do the bootcamp and start the second site.
Kyle recommend sin the training when starting out its best to just do one site until you get all the procedures down
It can become overwhelming if you have two sites running and run into a snag with something it could set you back a little.
Were as if you only have one then you concentrate on it and it alone.
But in the longer and when it comes down to it, it is your choice to do want you want to do.
Good Luck either way,
Calvin
I get what your saying so I'll start with focusing on the first website and I appreciate your advice it makes sense I just wanted to make sure my first niche wasn't too broad. Also I'm still going through the training but an I set up the website to allow other to interact with each other without them having to sigh in. (Like a open forum) and thank you for your advice
Calvinator63
Premium
Do you mean you set it up so they can leave comments or actually communicate with each other?
Id on't think you want to allow anyone the ability to just leave un-monitored comments on your site.
If you were to get hit by a human spammer not a bot they could really create a mess for you to have to clean up.
Something to think about,
Calvin
Id on't think you want to allow anyone the ability to just leave un-monitored comments on your site.
If you were to get hit by a human spammer not a bot they could really create a mess for you to have to clean up.
Something to think about,
Calvin
I understand that problem I'm just trying to figure out a way to make it happen without security issues because I would like for new parents to have a place to go to help each other with arising issues without them worrying about people judging them for asking for advice/help when they are not sure about something as well as me posting helpful articles that would help new parents because I learned most of everything with being a parent through trial and error and I would have like to have something like this.
Alexandros99
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When I click on publish my private policy page it says "Warning: We found that your content is not 100% unique. This means that Google may determine that you are publishing duplicate content which could negatively affect your rankings. We suggest modifying your content to make it unique before publishing to a website."
What should I do?
What should I do?
louiseguil22
Premium
I think if u click no follow before publishing at the bottom checkboxes if I remember correctly x
JulieMitchel
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Just finishing the choose your niche module and my question is this: is going the niche route still affiliate marketing? As in choose a niche OR affiliate marketing are they mutually exclusive? I realize we should go one route or the other, but would we be learning entirely different things? (note: I AM able to come up with a niche just wondering which option would be better)
FrankM64
Premium
your niche is your audience, or a group of people. you talk to your niche/audience through your website blog. in that conversation when you review/mention products - you would use your affiliate links to products/service your niche may find of value. when they buy those products/services you recommend you make a commission from referring the sale.
onmyownterms
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Yes, niches are affiliate marketing - niche is like the subject. The difference between OEC and Affiliate Bootcamp is that you choose what to sell in OEC, and for bootcamp, you're promoting WA - both are affiliate marketing.
JulieMitchel
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JulieMitchel
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possumlane
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Morning Julie, You choose your niche and then you add affiliates to your site. It is not one or the other. Just be careful that when you add your affiliates that you do so carefully otherwise Google will not be happy. If there is anaything I can do to help please feel free to contact me
Carol from Australia
Carol from Australia
possumlane
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That is a distinctly Aussie saying so I am guessing that you are Australia somewhere - I am in South Australia - Adelaide Hills - so where are you?
Carol
Carol
JulieMitchel
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I so wish I'm in Toronto Canada my mother's middle name was Adelaide but that's as close as I ever got.
possumlane
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HI Julie, Well I have relatives all over Canada - My mother was Welsh and part of her family went to Canada and hopefully I will get there next year to do some work an ancestry. My brother moved to the States and his kids are still there - in Minnesota. I also have family in Chicago and worked in and out of the States before the GFC crash so am just getting back on my feet financially - stay in touch and I will help you all I can
Carol
Carol
JulieMitchel
Premium
Oh definitely! i read your bio what an amazing life of yours! And my parents were Manx you might know what that is (Isle of Man, hang a left at Abergavenny).
Hello all, Today is my first day at this and although I understand the concept and it does make sense. I have one observation/question.
When I personally search for a product, I never go to Google. I go directly to Amazon and search. Finding what I want, and purchasing it right from Amazon or an FBA affiliate, no 'middle-man' Web site. I see this as a trend that is growing and won't slow anytime soon.
Am I missing something, or does this not negate the process/training taught here?
I'm not trying to be negative, just looking to further understand the potential.
Thx,
--B
When I personally search for a product, I never go to Google. I go directly to Amazon and search. Finding what I want, and purchasing it right from Amazon or an FBA affiliate, no 'middle-man' Web site. I see this as a trend that is growing and won't slow anytime soon.
Am I missing something, or does this not negate the process/training taught here?
I'm not trying to be negative, just looking to further understand the potential.
Thx,
--B
JKulk1
Premium
That's always a possibility. Your blog is just another way for Amazon or other affiliate groups to make money. If they didn't think it worked I'm sure they wouldn't have developed associate programs. There are also other affiliate companies such as clickbank. Jim
HGraham018
Premium
I am the same way! I love Amazon for my online shopping. I don't do too much through engine searches -as I have done enough price comparisons in the past to know Amazon is priced decently.
The potential here is through content, articles/ information, that you post on your future website. For example, say you have a gardening niche. Actually, I have found more specific niches to be best. So maybe your niche would be how to create a fruit garden.
In this case, you wouldn't be trying to compete to get customers to go online to your website opposed to them going directly to like Amazon or Menards or whomever.
The goal would be, maybe you wrote an article and posted it on your website about the best way to plant your fruit seed. Maybe it was about the best time of the year to plant, or maybe the depth into the dirt that is needed.
When someone, a potential customer, goes online with a question like how to start a fruit garden - even better if they ask what depth is best to plant a fruit seed. The search engine would bring up your website because your article you posted about that same thing.
This brings the customer to you. Then through an affiliate program, like Amazon, you have available to purchase different fruit seeds. When that customer clicks on your seeds, then gets transferred to Amazon.
You would get a commission from those sales. Also, if they continue shopping through Amazon, you would get commission off all the other sales, because that customer went to Amazon through your website. It's like Amazon's way of thanking you for sending that customer to them.
I have only been with Wealthy Affiliate for a short time now, but this is my understanding so far. There maybe even more to all of it, but that is a starting explanation.
Hope it helps and good luck!
The potential here is through content, articles/ information, that you post on your future website. For example, say you have a gardening niche. Actually, I have found more specific niches to be best. So maybe your niche would be how to create a fruit garden.
In this case, you wouldn't be trying to compete to get customers to go online to your website opposed to them going directly to like Amazon or Menards or whomever.
The goal would be, maybe you wrote an article and posted it on your website about the best way to plant your fruit seed. Maybe it was about the best time of the year to plant, or maybe the depth into the dirt that is needed.
When someone, a potential customer, goes online with a question like how to start a fruit garden - even better if they ask what depth is best to plant a fruit seed. The search engine would bring up your website because your article you posted about that same thing.
This brings the customer to you. Then through an affiliate program, like Amazon, you have available to purchase different fruit seeds. When that customer clicks on your seeds, then gets transferred to Amazon.
You would get a commission from those sales. Also, if they continue shopping through Amazon, you would get commission off all the other sales, because that customer went to Amazon through your website. It's like Amazon's way of thanking you for sending that customer to them.
I have only been with Wealthy Affiliate for a short time now, but this is my understanding so far. There maybe even more to all of it, but that is a starting explanation.
Hope it helps and good luck!
Thanks HG, great explanation and I'll dig into more and get more research/training done to fully comprehend my options.
Best,
--B
Best,
--B
NolaCajun
Premium
How specific do I have to be in my domain name? Example, I want to do something NFL related.. So can I use a domain name such as "mysportstreamshop" or "footballshop" ?? Or Do i need to be more specific such as naming the actual product in which I am selling in the domain name?
Kyle
Premium
You don't have to be keyword specific, you want to choose da domain that is relevant, but it should be brand worthy and meaningful to you.
When you choose a domain, you are going to want to choose something that is "brandable" versus something that has keywords within it. The reason this is the case is because as you build out your website, you can target as many keywords as you like within the content (that is how you will rank).
I have created a discussion here outlining the process and what to look for when choosing a domain name: How Do I Choose a Good Domain Name? This should help you out here and if you ever want to run any domains by me, simply let me know and I will give you some feedback.
PS. You can host up to 25 of your own domains here within the Premium membership on our state of the art hosting platform. :)
When you choose a domain, you are going to want to choose something that is "brandable" versus something that has keywords within it. The reason this is the case is because as you build out your website, you can target as many keywords as you like within the content (that is how you will rank).
I have created a discussion here outlining the process and what to look for when choosing a domain name: How Do I Choose a Good Domain Name? This should help you out here and if you ever want to run any domains by me, simply let me know and I will give you some feedback.
PS. You can host up to 25 of your own domains here within the Premium membership on our state of the art hosting platform. :)
Kyle
Premium
Yeah, some themes by default don't show pages in the header menu.
You can add these custom menus to organize your top menu in any way in which you like, as well as create sub-menus (for themes that will support this). You can also use these custom menus to add within your side widgets on your website (within your sidebar).
Here is a tutorial on how to create custom menus: Creating Custom Menus & Navigation I use custom menus on all of my websites (over-ride that default menu). It allows much more control and organization....both good things!
You can add these custom menus to organize your top menu in any way in which you like, as well as create sub-menus (for themes that will support this). You can also use these custom menus to add within your side widgets on your website (within your sidebar).
Here is a tutorial on how to create custom menus: Creating Custom Menus & Navigation I use custom menus on all of my websites (over-ride that default menu). It allows much more control and organization....both good things!
Hello there! Omg im loving the hand holding and the step by step guide. However would like to check if there is information on building and doing social selling via not just a blog, but also FB and IG strategies? Because as i see how the landscape evolve it seems to be that attention and eyeball are heading towards landing pages channelled through FB or IG ads
lissun
Premium
It's pretty awesome. As for the training, it's pretty slick, actually although I will admit that doing it at night makes me drowsy and I would doze off, so I'd plan it for day training instead, like before I go to work.
Hello
I just went through the website building training and have a question: is there a way to work on my website without it being « on Line »so that I can work on it for a few weeks in the back scene and have it online and therefore « visible » on the net only once it is read y?
Thanks for feedback
I just went through the website building training and have a question: is there a way to work on my website without it being « on Line »so that I can work on it for a few weeks in the back scene and have it online and therefore « visible » on the net only once it is read y?
Thanks for feedback
davehayes
Premium
Yes you can, because until you hit the publish button for posts and pages, everything is saved in draft form
smartketeer
Premium
Hi Helene,
In the editor you can setup the visibility of your pages and posts as Private
Check out the screenshot
In the editor you can setup the visibility of your pages and posts as Private
Check out the screenshot
Awsome - Thank you for having take care the time to a answer : very much appreciated !
Wonderful. Thank you for having take care the time to answer - very much appreciated !
Hari S Nair
Premium
Yes, of course, Helen, you can create pages/posts in the draft and publish it according to your convenience but the theme and basic features will be visible. Or you can simply choose to create a few posts on your computer and save pictures before you go online with them.
Wonderful. Thank you for having taken the time to answer. This is very much appreciated!
Hello, I'm from Russia .,please tell me in simple words the essence of the work ,how to make money here? and there are simple tasks for earnings. and I don't understand English .just tell me please .for me is not a difficult earnings. here's mine . mile nargza1111@mail.ru but , honestly zaplatili money. thanks in advance .You are all very good and kind people .and you want to smack everyone who asks for help. Thanks
davehayes
Premium
franmoley
Premium
When I changed one preposition in my keyword phrase, the QSR decreased dramatically.
For example, "How to feed A dog" vs "How to feed THE dog"
Both keywords are practically same but the second one has a QSR of 15 vs the other one with a QSR of 150.
Can I really rank higher with the lower QSR keyword?
For example, "How to feed A dog" vs "How to feed THE dog"
Both keywords are practically same but the second one has a QSR of 15 vs the other one with a QSR of 150.
Can I really rank higher with the lower QSR keyword?
FrankM64
Premium
yes, a few weeks ago i found a gem like that. i landed on page 1, position 7 in 4 days for the keyword, and i just checked. it is position 4 now. go for it
since a few months I try to make a living by making the affiliation on the internet but I do not arrive. I really hope that this time I'm in the right place. it's true that I have difficulties with the language, because French is my mother tongue, but I can still follow ... so if someone speaks French I would be happy to communicate with him to raise the little shadows that the barrier of the tongue prevents me from grasping. whatever it is, thank you for everything it's really cool here
larryroark
Premium
I'm very interested in making this happen.
I'm not very computer smart.
I'm now 68 as of the 10th of August and I have worked hard all my life and was never to make enough to put something back for Retirement. Seems something was always reaching out to take what I had earned.
Hopefully, I have found the right source.
I'm sure I'll be reaching out for help...
This is going to be an awesome relationship,
I'm not very computer smart.
I'm now 68 as of the 10th of August and I have worked hard all my life and was never to make enough to put something back for Retirement. Seems something was always reaching out to take what I had earned.
Hopefully, I have found the right source.
I'm sure I'll be reaching out for help...
This is going to be an awesome relationship,
JackieSmith
Premium
Age is no barrier Larry.
You will be fine here. Anytime you need help, just reach out. You're sure to receive a response.
All the best!
You will be fine here. Anytime you need help, just reach out. You're sure to receive a response.
All the best!
Chaelia
Premium
Happy belated birthday. Let's hope this is it and as you take this journey invite someone from your family along; it may be a legacy to leave for them. All the best :)
hi @JackieSmith
Do you think that natural medicine is a good niche? because I am very interested in alternative solutions that allow me to heal without necessarily stuffing myself with drugs and spending thousands of dollars at the hospital. thanks
Do you think that natural medicine is a good niche? because I am very interested in alternative solutions that allow me to heal without necessarily stuffing myself with drugs and spending thousands of dollars at the hospital. thanks
Hello! I've made it through the training, and I have a question about the next steps. Premium membership seems like a pretty good deal for all the services it provides. However, I am a broke (more than broke, actually, thousands of dollars in debt) college student. Even $19 would put a noticeable dent in my savings, which I need for books, cellphone, and basic living expenses, and I would only be able to afford one month of premium membership (unless a website really took off!). So my question is, is premium membership really worth it?
onmyownterms
Premium
Not if you can't sustain it over a long period of time - once you upgrade, you lose the ability to go back to 'free' only - you'll lose access to your sites when you cancel premium. Better to stay a free member, work on your site, and when it starts earning, upgrade to Premium when you can remain a premium member.
feigner
Premium
Abbie, have a look around the rest of the site, i think you get the first level of bootcamp for free as well.
but there is plenty of information written by the members here.
so use your free sites to start your online business until you can afford it.
financial wise what i would look at is to go with the $19 first month annd then upgrade to yearly at $359, and add in the price of a site at $14. so a total of $392.( a target to aim at!)
this way you pay and then don't need to worry about it for a year!!
so carry on free and put a couple of dollars away when you can.
is it worth it? what is the price of freedom?
if you can find a hungry niche and feed them what they want then yes, but not everything will work.
one of the main things is how hungry are you to learn this, if you are very hugry you will find a way of getting it to work.
good luck Abbie
Phil
but there is plenty of information written by the members here.
so use your free sites to start your online business until you can afford it.
financial wise what i would look at is to go with the $19 first month annd then upgrade to yearly at $359, and add in the price of a site at $14. so a total of $392.( a target to aim at!)
this way you pay and then don't need to worry about it for a year!!
so carry on free and put a couple of dollars away when you can.
is it worth it? what is the price of freedom?
if you can find a hungry niche and feed them what they want then yes, but not everything will work.
one of the main things is how hungry are you to learn this, if you are very hugry you will find a way of getting it to work.
good luck Abbie
Phil
Calvinator63
Premium
Hi Abbie,
After the free 7 day trail ends you will lose access to the chat room.
But you can always use the search box now at the top of the page to search for various blogs and other information that can help you advance your site until it is making money and then allowing you to upgrade.
Learn how to publish content, how to install affiliate links into our content, when to insert those links, where you find those links and how to maneuver published content around on your website now, by using the search box to get all that information.
This will allow you to be able to continue to keep adding content to your site while your waiting for it to start earning money.
Then when you can upgrade you'll be able to fall back and fill in the gaps that you didn't learn by doing it that way.
Another source of information is the Word Press site just search for it in a search engine, it too can offer much information on how to do things on your free website as well.
Hope this helps,
Calvin
After the free 7 day trail ends you will lose access to the chat room.
But you can always use the search box now at the top of the page to search for various blogs and other information that can help you advance your site until it is making money and then allowing you to upgrade.
Learn how to publish content, how to install affiliate links into our content, when to insert those links, where you find those links and how to maneuver published content around on your website now, by using the search box to get all that information.
This will allow you to be able to continue to keep adding content to your site while your waiting for it to start earning money.
Then when you can upgrade you'll be able to fall back and fill in the gaps that you didn't learn by doing it that way.
Another source of information is the Word Press site just search for it in a search engine, it too can offer much information on how to do things on your free website as well.
Hope this helps,
Calvin
MauroWA
Premium
I am learning things every day, and this is one of the lessons I'm learning and trying to apply myself , Focus on the Solutions instead on the Problems.
Calvinator63
Premium
Hi Mauro,
That is the way I was taught to look at things not what is holding me back, but rather how can I get around those things.
One is dependent on other factors, while the latter is dependent on my actions.
Focus on the destination, and not the bumpy road you took to get there.
The goal is the destination, while the road is just the path you took to get there, in many cases there are many paths you can take to get to the same destination.
Bet of Luck,
Calvin
That is the way I was taught to look at things not what is holding me back, but rather how can I get around those things.
One is dependent on other factors, while the latter is dependent on my actions.
Focus on the destination, and not the bumpy road you took to get there.
The goal is the destination, while the road is just the path you took to get there, in many cases there are many paths you can take to get to the same destination.
Bet of Luck,
Calvin
Calvinator63
Premium
Hi Paul,
Then if you are facing the same situation you are lucky because you question was answered by a couple of members including myself even before you got to ask it.
There is some excellent advise offered up above here on what you can do and different solutions to the problem hope the advice given here helps you as well then.
Good luck,
Calvin
Then if you are facing the same situation you are lucky because you question was answered by a couple of members including myself even before you got to ask it.
There is some excellent advise offered up above here on what you can do and different solutions to the problem hope the advice given here helps you as well then.
Good luck,
Calvin
Ram77
Premium
Hi...I was wondering about Clickbank stuff. I'm guessing that because it's not mentioned that it might not be a good idea? I do have an account with them, but I know how they work. And, honestly have not had much success with them, but that's because I didn't really have a blueprint like i do now. Any thots?
HNRutherford
Premium
The niche I have chosen is related to baby food storage as I am a mother who has been making her own baby food for awhile now. Just curious if anyone else out there has chosen this niche as well and if so, how has it panned out for you?
FrankM64
Premium
in the gray search box above type in baby, some WA members may have made posts, articles, etc related to baby niche. you can then reach out to them and have a discussion.
FrankM64
Premium
actually try different searches, baby didn't give many results, baby food gave a few, play with it see what you come up with
4ubuys
Premium
I was premium 3 years ago and quit. I just rejoined premium. I'm having problems with website' It won't let me log in to back office. And I wanted to change themes. I bought domain name from wa. I was wondering if you can delete website and start me al lover again and on lessons to.
Kyle
Premium
I suggest creating a hosting support ticket here:
https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/websites/support
You can also find this within the SiteRubix menu under the "SiteSupport"(to the left). This is where you should go if you ever have loading issues with your website, email issues, plugin/theme issues, or if you accidentally do something that adversely impacts your website.
This support is 24/7 and upon submitting your ticket we will look into it right away Larry!
https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/websites/support
You can also find this within the SiteRubix menu under the "SiteSupport"(to the left). This is where you should go if you ever have loading issues with your website, email issues, plugin/theme issues, or if you accidentally do something that adversely impacts your website.
This support is 24/7 and upon submitting your ticket we will look into it right away Larry!
So this site for premium is $50.00 a month and then jaaxy is another 50 bucks a month? I didn't realize I was going to have to invest so much of my own money into this program. I literally have zero dollars to my name right now so will I be able to make money from my website as a free member with no starting money to invest? I just would like a 100% honest answer because I have already invested 50 hours into this site I don't want it to be for nothing.
sprbst53
Premium
Just like anywhere else education is going to cost you time and money. You need to build a brand, post quality articles and get a following in order to see abundance in the future.
Vickic3
Premium
Hi Eric, Many people remain as starter members and have created a great website without it costing them money so I am sure you can do the same
I wish you all the best
Vicki
I wish you all the best
Vicki
Davan
Premium
There's no extra fee for Jaaxy it's included in premium.
You're focus is currently in the wrong directing right now Eric, Making money shouldn't be at the top of your list, although your journey online could potentially earn you a substantial amount of money if you do the right thing.
That means,
1. Finding an area where you can add value to people's lives on a daily basis online through your website. That can be in a specific niche of your choice.
2. The training that you get here for absolutely FREE, you won't find anywhere else, so utilise it.
3. Realise that making money online isn't just a button you can press and the dough starts rolling in, it takes hard work, commitment, dedication, and some failure to eventually crack the code of how the internet really works.
4. The time and money you're investing right now is in educating yourself about "making money online", that's literally the BEST investment you can possible make in this lifetime.
You're focus is currently in the wrong directing right now Eric, Making money shouldn't be at the top of your list, although your journey online could potentially earn you a substantial amount of money if you do the right thing.
That means,
1. Finding an area where you can add value to people's lives on a daily basis online through your website. That can be in a specific niche of your choice.
2. The training that you get here for absolutely FREE, you won't find anywhere else, so utilise it.
3. Realise that making money online isn't just a button you can press and the dough starts rolling in, it takes hard work, commitment, dedication, and some failure to eventually crack the code of how the internet really works.
4. The time and money you're investing right now is in educating yourself about "making money online", that's literally the BEST investment you can possible make in this lifetime.
JackieSmith
Premium
If you go Premium, you will have access to Jaaxy Lite so you don't need to worry about spending extra money there.
You have the FREE account for life so you can build your website using the FREE training lessons, however, if you go Premium, you will have access to more tools and training that will help you to achieve more.
So you can continue with the training and see if you can earn money or invest in the training and know that you will become successful.
You will not start to make money overnight so you will need to think it through - spend more hours with the limited training or invest more knowing that you will have all the tools to help you to become successful.
You have the FREE account for life so you can build your website using the FREE training lessons, however, if you go Premium, you will have access to more tools and training that will help you to achieve more.
So you can continue with the training and see if you can earn money or invest in the training and know that you will become successful.
You will not start to make money overnight so you will need to think it through - spend more hours with the limited training or invest more knowing that you will have all the tools to help you to become successful.
JackieSmith
Premium
You're welcome Eric.
Let me just say, it is well worth the money if you can invest by going Premium, even if you do it for the 1st month at the discounted price.
All the best with whatever you decide.
Let me just say, it is well worth the money if you can invest by going Premium, even if you do it for the 1st month at the discounted price.
All the best with whatever you decide.
Davan
Premium
You're very welcome.
We are all here for you mate, anything you need! you're in the right place and there's a ton of knowledge on this platform so whatever is on your mind about the online world feel free to reach out.
We are all here for you mate, anything you need! you're in the right place and there's a ton of knowledge on this platform so whatever is on your mind about the online world feel free to reach out.
WrldFlowPro
Premium
BenMay
Premium
What is the best way to rank a niche site's SEO so that people see and click on your site versus going straight to the main site?
For example, I Google "Football snack helmets". Footballsnackhelmets.com shows first, before Amazon.com. But if your site doesn't rank above Amazon, wouldn't people looking to buy a particular product just click on Amazon and leave your site in the dust?
For example, I Google "Football snack helmets". Footballsnackhelmets.com shows first, before Amazon.com. But if your site doesn't rank above Amazon, wouldn't people looking to buy a particular product just click on Amazon and leave your site in the dust?
Calvinator63
Premium
Hi Benjamin,
No not necessarily if they are looking for some kind of feed back on how the product has worked for someone else they will click on your post before they click on Amazons.
Reviews of a product are very veg and not all that detailed if you write a full product review that is 800 word long verses the review on Amazon that might be 100 words long which do you think would be more helpful.
Then since they are on your site you provide the link right to the product which saves them time having to search it again.
Hope this helps,
Calvin
No not necessarily if they are looking for some kind of feed back on how the product has worked for someone else they will click on your post before they click on Amazons.
Reviews of a product are very veg and not all that detailed if you write a full product review that is 800 word long verses the review on Amazon that might be 100 words long which do you think would be more helpful.
Then since they are on your site you provide the link right to the product which saves them time having to search it again.
Hope this helps,
Calvin
BenMay
Premium
Yes sir. That does make sense. Thank you. I'm starting to get it figured out.
Hi! I am investigating and weighing out trying out affiliate marketing. Is there a scientific way to build this business to earn a certain income? I am just trying to find out if this would be better for me to be able to work from home vs. getting a part time job in the evenings/weekends. If I was to work this and seek assistance as a premium member realistically could I get a mentor? How many months would it take to earn 2,000 a month? Please advise in any way that you can. Thank you.
memmer
Premium
The income potential is unlimited. You just have to be wiling to put in the work. Think of it this way; if you got a part time job, sure you'd have a check every 2 weeks, but you'd also be doing what someone else was telling you to do. If you go the WA way; you're doing what you want and eventually making money at it!
And yes, there is a scientific method.
And yes, there is a scientific method.
sdelaguaro
Premium
I am creating my top navigation menu. I have my home, about Susie and privacy policy. I have it set as my left primary menu. I have two options, left or right. For some reason it is showing up on both the left and right side. Can't figure out how to remove it on the right side. Please help, thank you.
newmarketpro
Premium
Go to customization and see if there is option to fix that. I believe there should an option in the customization tab.
sdelaguaro
Premium
Thank you. I was able to fix it under the customization tab. Appreciate the help.
What makes a customer not just go to the companies website that produced the product? I understand that some companies don't give you all the information you need, but if I were to search for an item I would go to the companies website to get all the details I could from the source that made the product.
leoemery
Premium
There's nothing stopping people from doing that, but if you've provided your visitors with all the informaiton they need to make a decision - most people will click on your affiliate link that takes them to the company site or amazon to make the purchase
smartketeer
Premium
Hi AJ,
The customer eventually goes to the company site, but if he/she is will arrive on that site after clicking your affiliate link, a cookie will be placed on hi/her computer and any further action/purchase will be associated with you
The customer eventually goes to the company site, but if he/she is will arrive on that site after clicking your affiliate link, a cookie will be placed on hi/her computer and any further action/purchase will be associated with you
nathaniell
Premium
Leo is correct, and I'll expand on that.
Many people don't know what they are looking for when they search! They don't always type "buy space heater" into Google. They may type something like "how do I heat my home for cheap". If they read your article on the topic and want to buy your recommendation, it would be more work for them to then go to Amazon, search the product, and compare it on your website to make sure they have the same thing.
They would have to actively work AGAINST you to prevent you from making a commission. Some people may do that, but the majority will be happy to just click your link and be instantly taken to the sellers website.
Many people don't know what they are looking for when they search! They don't always type "buy space heater" into Google. They may type something like "how do I heat my home for cheap". If they read your article on the topic and want to buy your recommendation, it would be more work for them to then go to Amazon, search the product, and compare it on your website to make sure they have the same thing.
They would have to actively work AGAINST you to prevent you from making a commission. Some people may do that, but the majority will be happy to just click your link and be instantly taken to the sellers website.
Makes since. I know for me I am always trying to do research to find the best deal as well as the correct information. There is a lot of misguided information on the web. I am hoping to be a legitimate source for people to get the correct information about whatever product it is they are looking for. Hoping they will come to my page for that information. Thanks for the help
BenMay
Premium
That was basically what I just asked. I did the same thing. I always got freaked out when I was looking at a product on a website and when I clicked on it, the website would send me to Amazon. I know better now. But back then, I thought these were hacker websites that sent you to an Amazon look-a-like page to get your credit card info. A lot of people still think that's what some of these niche sites still are.
louiseguil22
Premium
I am Loving this programme so far. Regardless of anything else it has given me So many ideas in ways to go regarding product markets etc. Im trying to stick to things I know and am passionate about to start with but I’m sure when I’ve learned the process I will be brave enough to try other markets and get to know them too. :) good luck with your sites everyone. X
Kyle
Premium
Yeah, if you have lots of passions or interests, it is a natural direction that you can head with your business.
SRushing2
Premium
wow, I am just getting started with this and I am going through the lesson 1, but reading all the comments and questions it is amazing of all the ideas and feedback. I have a way to go but you guys and gals are awesome. Yes, I am from Texas so ya'll don't hold that against me. Just reading inspires me to keep going. Thanks everyone. Keep your dreams going.
billy947
Premium
Welcome Steve to Wealthy Affiliate.
Hope all is well, where you are.
Wishing you all the Best.
Hope all is well, where you are.
Wishing you all the Best.
carolynb4
Premium
Evening everyone. Can someone give me some advice please on a niche. I am a massive Disney fan and would love to write about various Disney items i.e. backpacks, bags, bedding etc. Do you think this is any good as a niche, obviously there are lots of Disney sites out there or should I be concentrating on a niche where I offer more in the way of advice? Any comments will be most welcome. Thank you, Carolyn.
billy947
Premium
Hello Carolyn,
A Disney niche sounds great, this way you can write about all the items it produces. You also could hook up with an affiliate company and sell tickets to people before they go. This way they don't have to wait on long lines when they get there.
Hope this helps.
Bill
A Disney niche sounds great, this way you can write about all the items it produces. You also could hook up with an affiliate company and sell tickets to people before they go. This way they don't have to wait on long lines when they get there.
Hope this helps.
Bill
onmyownterms
Premium
Never worry about competition in a niche. It doesn't matter how many existing sites there are if you build a better one. Just be careful not to include the word Disney in your domain. It is trademarked and you will receive a DMCA take-down notice for the site (trust me on this one, I learned the hard way). You might also find this post of mine helpful. Is 'X' niche profitable?
carolynb4
Premium
onmyownterms
Premium
Right, in the domain name, you can write about it all you want, you just can't use that word in the domain name itself.
CalvinC
Premium
Disney is a good idea, however is very broad.
Why not starting with something like Disney Princess or Disney's animations by Pixar.
Once you're comfortable with the subject you can move to other Disney animations.
Disney today is too broad, they have Marvel and Star Wars under their roof.
It will more difficult for you to write about everything relate to them.
Calvin
Why not starting with something like Disney Princess or Disney's animations by Pixar.
Once you're comfortable with the subject you can move to other Disney animations.
Disney today is too broad, they have Marvel and Star Wars under their roof.
It will more difficult for you to write about everything relate to them.
Calvin
GraySkys
Premium
Hi just finished lesson 3 ready to build website and wanted to thank you all and send out a burst of confidence to anyone just joining to go Premium as soon as you can . WA is with out a doubt the best program out there , and the content far outweights the small monthly fees. Just saying.
Tyb1rd1
Premium
Hello, I'm Ty. I would be happy earning $100,000/Monthly, and I would be over the moon earning $500,000/Monthly. Obviously, I know that those figures are going to take time to achieve, but I believe it is possible. I'm here for the journey, and no matter where I'm at in the journey I will be happy.
Calvinator63
Premium
Hi Ty,
First I'd like to welcome you to WA.
It is great to see that your goals are set to the extent that they are, this is a sign that you will not give up easily.
Consistency and perseverance are the 2 preliminary goals that must be maintained for any business just starting up to survive and then become successful..
I like to think of the platform here as the old saying with an additional twist:
Monkey see, monkey do:
Monkey make lots of Money!
Many have succeeded by just following the training, doing what it says to do, and keep adding content to their website consistently.
If we can do it so can you,
Calvin
First I'd like to welcome you to WA.
It is great to see that your goals are set to the extent that they are, this is a sign that you will not give up easily.
Consistency and perseverance are the 2 preliminary goals that must be maintained for any business just starting up to survive and then become successful..
I like to think of the platform here as the old saying with an additional twist:
Monkey see, monkey do:
Monkey make lots of Money!
Many have succeeded by just following the training, doing what it says to do, and keep adding content to their website consistently.
If we can do it so can you,
Calvin
PArrington1
Premium
I just would like to express to everyone that I appreciate your online camaraderie communications/notifications and reaching out to me in confidence building of production/steadfastness. Your supernova blast of success/make-it happen phil permeates my entire state of being.
GOD Through JESUS CHRIST protect all of u and family.
U have offered me a home and, I am a number of a blessed few of many to be excepted; and to be educated in a wealth building based institution. Hopefully i'll be able to break some BBQ ribs with u once I have managed to climb to the stratosphere income earning level.
Thanks everybody again And have a great day!!!!!!. I'm back to my lessons.
GOD Through JESUS CHRIST protect all of u and family.
U have offered me a home and, I am a number of a blessed few of many to be excepted; and to be educated in a wealth building based institution. Hopefully i'll be able to break some BBQ ribs with u once I have managed to climb to the stratosphere income earning level.
Thanks everybody again And have a great day!!!!!!. I'm back to my lessons.
2 Quick questions:
I gather after the free week trial period there is a monthly charge. I see $19. 1st month discount.
1) How much is it after that?
I have a full time job but I plan on putting in at least 2 hours a day plus working on my days off.
2) About how long will it take to get this up and running?
I gather after the free week trial period there is a monthly charge. I see $19. 1st month discount.
1) How much is it after that?
I have a full time job but I plan on putting in at least 2 hours a day plus working on my days off.
2) About how long will it take to get this up and running?
JKulk1
Premium
1. It's approx. $50. a month US$
2. That depends on how much time you put in and how much content you write. I have seen some people up and running in a matter of weeks, others can take months. Jim
2. That depends on how much time you put in and how much content you write. I have seen some people up and running in a matter of weeks, others can take months. Jim
Hi Lisa
I am also new and would really want 2 know those answers after $19 first month discount....how much will it be the membership fee. Please help us premium members? Thanks.
I am also new and would really want 2 know those answers after $19 first month discount....how much will it be the membership fee. Please help us premium members? Thanks.
Vickic3
Premium
Hi, Lisa $19 for the 1st month and $49 after that each month. This will give you everything you need to create a solid online business. It takes time and I suggest you do the training step by step as this will set you up and build a solid foundation for your online success. It takes time to create an income earning an online business bit if you are consistent with your efforts and have goals to work towards it will happen. Nothing great is instant- Everything worthwhile is worth effort
I look forward to hearing about your progress as you work through the plan
Kind wishes and if you have any more questions, please ask
Vicki
I look forward to hearing about your progress as you work through the plan
Kind wishes and if you have any more questions, please ask
Vicki
Sisterdee
Premium
Hello as Vickie3 answered your questions already but I would like to add that if you decide to go yearly (instead of monthly) you save approx 35% and if you break down the cost it's like $29.99/month. I also read on another member's blog that during Black Friday WA runs a special on yearly membership fee as well.
I'm fairly new (about 3 weeks in) and if I can be transparent the knowledge and tools that I've learned in Level 1 & Level 2 are amazing. Each one of my 4 posts has been indexed by Google.
WA is the 1st online Affiliate Marking Business that I've come across that teaches every step without charging you more and more as you move along in the process before releasing the formula to help you create good content for your site.
If you decide to do the monthly $49 that's it. Oh but you do have to pay for your own domain site (.com, .org) which is like $13 - $15/yr or you can stay with the free domain WA gives you.
That's the only additional cost (outside of the premium membership fee) I've come across - hope this helps.
All the best to you.
I'm fairly new (about 3 weeks in) and if I can be transparent the knowledge and tools that I've learned in Level 1 & Level 2 are amazing. Each one of my 4 posts has been indexed by Google.
WA is the 1st online Affiliate Marking Business that I've come across that teaches every step without charging you more and more as you move along in the process before releasing the formula to help you create good content for your site.
If you decide to do the monthly $49 that's it. Oh but you do have to pay for your own domain site (.com, .org) which is like $13 - $15/yr or you can stay with the free domain WA gives you.
That's the only additional cost (outside of the premium membership fee) I've come across - hope this helps.
All the best to you.
HNRutherford
Premium
Personally I would be happy to make $2,000 a month. I would be thrilled to make $5,000-$7,000 a month. I will put in as much time as needed to exceed past my goal of being thrilled. I am a mother a four young boys and would like to be able to stay home eventually and be a full time mom.
Vickic3
Premium
Hi, Hilary and WEclme to Wealthy Affiliate. I guess by now you are settling into the training here in WA. Go through this step by step and you will build a solid foundation to grow your online future and if you need any help, just ask
Kind wishes to you
Vicki
Kind wishes to you
Vicki
Valerie66
Premium
Hi there!
I'm a mother of 3 and also would love to work from home ( or the beach!). This opportunity is a dream come true for moms out there. Let's do this!
I'm a mother of 3 and also would love to work from home ( or the beach!). This opportunity is a dream come true for moms out there. Let's do this!
I would be happy to make 100 dollars a month. I would be estatic to make 1000 dollars a month. Those figures may change as I learn more. I am a stay at home mom to 3 energetic children ages 11 months, 2 and 7. I plan to do as much as I can in my spare time. I have already been putting aside time in hopes I can do decent in WA. Best wishes to all!!
Vickic3
Premium
Hi Paige- You have set yourself some great goals and you sure can change them as you see fit. If you follow the training step by step, when you have set your time, I am sure you can achieve everything you set your mind to achieve and I wish you well on your journey and welcome aboard WA
Vicki
Vicki
HNRutherford
Premium
I would like to be a stay at home mom. That's why I am doing this. I have four boys 5, 3, 2, almost 1 lol. Good luck! I feel like there is hardly any such thing as spare time lol, but I am def going to put in the effort!
Oh my, you do have your hands full and you know exactly where I am coming from. I stay up until wild hours in the morning just trying to find a way to make ends meet. I can now dedicate that time to WA and my crochet gig I have been trying to start up. I really believe even us as mommas can be successful if we just give that moment of peace we finally get to a goal! I wish you success in getting to become that stay at home momma!:)
I know how are it is to have time to work. My children are older and wanting to go places with me. They are all in college so sometimes I have to share my computer. My daughter is taking finals right now so using my computer.
sshlitz
Premium
Welcome to WA! Trust me, you are in the right place. Follow the training and instruction, you'll be fine.
Reach out for help when needed.
Best of luck.
Reach out for help when needed.
Best of luck.
I am at the choosing a niche stage in my Wealthy Affiliate experience and I want to have a mens lifestyle product business. And become an affiliate for multiple categories of mens products. However I've been told that narrowing down to a small/micro niche is more advisable to begin. Or should I go big with all mens lifestyle products right out of the gate?
Tina3p
Premium
When creating the menu I allowed six posts per page. For the blog page.
I don't use featured photo on my posts and maybe that is where the pics would have been pulled from to create the thumbnails.
I instead upload photos for specific parts of my pages.
Where the thumbnail photos should be on the left sidebar of the blog page, grey empty boxes appear instead.
Any suggestions how to get photos into those boxes in the left sidebar?
I don't use featured photo on my posts and maybe that is where the pics would have been pulled from to create the thumbnails.
I instead upload photos for specific parts of my pages.
Where the thumbnail photos should be on the left sidebar of the blog page, grey empty boxes appear instead.
Any suggestions how to get photos into those boxes in the left sidebar?
Triblu
Premium
Hey Tinap,
You only need to ask your question once. Questions are not answered instantly as each of us members try helping out those we can. Sometimes it may take 12 hours before you receive help.
I have answered your already here: How to Create a Static Wordpress Homepage
You only need to ask your question once. Questions are not answered instantly as each of us members try helping out those we can. Sometimes it may take 12 hours before you receive help.
I have answered your already here: How to Create a Static Wordpress Homepage
Tina3p
Premium
I appreciate knowing that.
I had already created the static web pages and opted against using the featured picture. When I used it in the past I ended up with duplicate pictures on the post - the heading and in the article. (I didn't know it was supposed to be that way). I suspected that is where the problem was and it was confirmed by responses stating, 'yes' I have to use the featured image. I just did that and all is well now.
Thanks.
I had already created the static web pages and opted against using the featured picture. When I used it in the past I ended up with duplicate pictures on the post - the heading and in the article. (I didn't know it was supposed to be that way). I suspected that is where the problem was and it was confirmed by responses stating, 'yes' I have to use the featured image. I just did that and all is well now.
Thanks.
Triblu
Premium
No, no Tinap, your header image should NOT be duplicated. That's why I suggested to make sure to remove the one you embedded in the WordPress edit window.
Yeaaaah... glad to learn that using the featured image did the trick to fix your issue.
When I realized I had to use the featured images, I had to edit over 100 posts and pages on ONE website. At that time, thankfully, I only had two websites. :-))
Yeaaaah... glad to learn that using the featured image did the trick to fix your issue.
When I realized I had to use the featured images, I had to edit over 100 posts and pages on ONE website. At that time, thankfully, I only had two websites. :-))
In the "Choosing a Niche" training, at the end Kyle mentioned we should choose either the online entrepreneur training or the boot camp training, but not both. My question is if I am successful at this business with marketing through the online entrepreneur training and after awhile I want to market Wealthy Affiliate to bring other's to the community, is that still not recommended or can I do both?
HeidiY
Premium
You can do both, I am and lots of others. I am still building out my niche site and have only 4 weeks ago started a Bootcamp site also.
It is recommended you build a niche site first and go through the training, that way you have a better idea of how WA works to be able to speak with any authority when you build out your WA site.
Hope that helps.
It is recommended you build a niche site first and go through the training, that way you have a better idea of how WA works to be able to speak with any authority when you build out your WA site.
Hope that helps.
Face182021
Premium
Hey. So I logged in and went to update my plug-ins and WordPress but received errors. My plug-ins are both activated but I received an error message saying "Download failed. cURL error 7: couldn't connect to host". I then go to check if they updated after all and it says they are up to date. Same thing happened with my themes. Error message but they are all up to date. I am curious to know if they did indeed update or if my website is bugged. My WordPress gives me the same error message yet does not say anything of it being "up to date." Is my website bugged? How do I update my WordPress? Any answers would be really appreciated.
Triblu
Premium
Hey David,
Please let SiteSupport know of this issue being sure to give them the exact error message you received. https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/websites/support
This may have been a temporary issue and your plugins and theme may all be updated now, but I feel it important enough that you should notify them of this issue. If you can remember at about what time you received these error messages and let them know that fact too, it would be very helpful in their being able to track down any issues on the web hosting server.
Hope you find this helpful.
Please let SiteSupport know of this issue being sure to give them the exact error message you received. https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/websites/support
This may have been a temporary issue and your plugins and theme may all be updated now, but I feel it important enough that you should notify them of this issue. If you can remember at about what time you received these error messages and let them know that fact too, it would be very helpful in their being able to track down any issues on the web hosting server.
Hope you find this helpful.
I created my About Me page and it has been published as a post, but when I view my website I don't see my About Me post showing up. It brings me to a page that just says Home and has some other text boxes that I can edit on it. I also don't see my Privacy Policy listed in my menu, but it is published as a page. Did I do something wrong while setting up my site or publishing these articles?
FrankM64
Premium
Ingrid111
Premium
The privacy Policy I have looks very different to the one on the video, has it changed. on my version starts with "Who We Are At [WEB ADDRESS], we are committed to maintaining" am I in the right place??
Then its followed by who are we, cookies, google analytics, website comments third parties Access to your Personal Information changes to our privacy policy
Then its followed by who are we, cookies, google analytics, website comments third parties Access to your Personal Information changes to our privacy policy
LowellAnn
Premium
There have been some changes in Policies and Disclosures recently. That's because of some new rules out there on the internet. Sounds like you are in the right place. You will need to tailor it to reflect what you are doing on your site.
JMerritt1
Premium
It took me over a week to get up the nerve to tackle a simple project like deleting the content of my two websites and i managed to follow instructions on one of them but on the other I screwed up and deleted the plug ins on it and now Google doesn't recognize it and i cant visit it to restore the plug ins and as I figured messed one of my sites up good In still have a back office so what do I do to straiten this out??????????????????????????????????????
Triblu
Premium
Hey Joseph,
Not to worry if you have hosted your websites with WA. All you need to do is contact SiteSupport https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/websites/support and ask them to restore your website.
Hope you find this helpful.
Not to worry if you have hosted your websites with WA. All you need to do is contact SiteSupport https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/websites/support and ask them to restore your website.
Hope you find this helpful.
feigner
Premium
if it is a site you own - a domain then site support is your best place to go.
if it is a siterubix one then delete it and do it agian - you do realise now you are a premium member you have 25 siterubix sites to play with- so make a couple of test sites and literally play - if you break them then delete and start again.
Good luck Joseph.
Phil
if it is a siterubix one then delete it and do it agian - you do realise now you are a premium member you have 25 siterubix sites to play with- so make a couple of test sites and literally play - if you break them then delete and start again.
Good luck Joseph.
Phil
roydavid
Premium
ROBERT-A MAKES A VERY REASSURING COMMENT ABOUT PAYMENTS FOR PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP. I AM PLEASED TO KNOW THAT IT IS AS QUICK & EASY TO TERMINATE PAYMENTS AS IT WAS TO REGISTER, IN THE FIRST PLACE! I WOULD HATE TO THINK THAT IN MY PURSUIT OF FINDING SOMETHING TO FILL MY WASTING ''LIFE'' I HAD LOCKED MYSELF INTO A SYSTEM THAT WOULD CONSUME MY MONEY IF I BECAME FEDUP WITH IT!!!!
KKukar
Premium
I'm updating my menu and added the About Me page. It does not actually appear on the menu on the site when I view the site. I can see it in the backend and it was saved. I deleted it and added it again. The post shows up randomly on the page but not on the menu? What did I miss and how can I solve this?
KTyberendt
Premium
I'm trying to get on as an Amazon affiliate. I need the Advertising API in order to receive the access key code for my plugin. They are telling me that I need 3 qualifying sales first in order to join the Advertising API. How do I get the 3 qualifying sales if I cannot connect to Amazon yet? I'm confused.
MariaB4
Premium
Yes, this is the Amazon policy. But you can use the Amazon SiteStripe. Have you tried? I'm not using a plugin, just SiteStripe.
Bluiiiam
Premium
This is the most awesome tool I have ever come across! You are giving the community here a chance at being their own boss and to stop trading precious hours for someone else's dollars! I no understand that I too can change my career and work soley for myself. My husband and I are truly happy with WA!
I am trying to follow but somehow I still do not understand as I am still on the training but I believe these videos will help, since they're simplified in order for us to understand. Ohh anyway I would like to thank you for welcoming me in this family/community. Hopefully this is a mark of change in my life. Thanks
KTyberendt
Premium
I currently started a shopify site in my niche. I own the domain and started adding products to my store but it's not live yet. How can I incorporate my shopify site? Do I need to have 2 separate sites 1) droppshipping 2) Affiliate marketing? and if I have 2 sites do you recommend I keep them the same? name/look? etc.
Thank you.
Thank you.
snibbo71
Premium
You can do this, I've done it myself. I host the blog portion on the main site and then have a subdomain for the shop.
Something like mydomain . com for the blog / articles and shop . mydomain . com for Shopify store.
Sorry for the spaces, it's not a real domain and if you include real domains I think WA gets upset :)
Something like mydomain . com for the blog / articles and shop . mydomain . com for Shopify store.
Sorry for the spaces, it's not a real domain and if you include real domains I think WA gets upset :)
Thank you for your response. I think I understand what you're saying....you have a WA site where you have your blog/articles but link your shopify site to the shopping section?
I want a "1 stop shop" website so I'm not wasting time and energy creating and maintaining multiple sites. Should I only focus my energy in WA for blogging and content and continue to use my shopify site for products?
Sorry, I'm new at all of this. I have my end product in vision (in my head) but not sure the best way to map it out.
I appreciate all the feedback I can get.
I want a "1 stop shop" website so I'm not wasting time and energy creating and maintaining multiple sites. Should I only focus my energy in WA for blogging and content and continue to use my shopify site for products?
Sorry, I'm new at all of this. I have my end product in vision (in my head) but not sure the best way to map it out.
I appreciate all the feedback I can get.
snibbo71
Premium
Hi there, yep, you've understood correctly :)
I'm not sure a 1 stop shop is possible with the setup you're looking at, you can use Shopify's blog feature but I found it very limited which is why I switched to the method of linking out to the shop.
You could look at WooCommerce but I found the results of that to be unsatisfactory - too much admin time required primarily. I actually wrote a blog article about that just the other day but won't spam the URL here :) You can find the site in my bio links if you do want to check it out.
Long story short, I use my WA hosted site for articles and Shopify for the shop aspect cos it just worked out easier for me
Hope that helps :)
I'm not sure a 1 stop shop is possible with the setup you're looking at, you can use Shopify's blog feature but I found it very limited which is why I switched to the method of linking out to the shop.
You could look at WooCommerce but I found the results of that to be unsatisfactory - too much admin time required primarily. I actually wrote a blog article about that just the other day but won't spam the URL here :) You can find the site in my bio links if you do want to check it out.
Long story short, I use my WA hosted site for articles and Shopify for the shop aspect cos it just worked out easier for me
Hope that helps :)
Looking at the two sample websites, it looks like there is a lot of content and selection options within the websites. i.e. in the supplement sample it looks like you can open an account in that website with a registration process. Is this something that is difficult to do? how much programming is required and where is the database for this info stored??
mlda65
Premium
good Morning WA! I have reached the website building section. I have picked my niche.. counted cross stitch kits. I have narrowed that down to birth announcements, weddings and Christmas. NOW I have to come up with a website name. 2 questions.
1. should I narrow the niche more?
2. any suggestions on a website name?
thanks Marcia
1. should I narrow the niche more?
2. any suggestions on a website name?
thanks Marcia
FrankM64
Premium
that is a narrow niche. personally i would start with what you have leaving a bit of room to expand in case it is too narrow. but, i would say good to go for starting out. IMO
for the website name go to namemesh.com play around with names til you find one that suites and is available.
for the website name go to namemesh.com play around with names til you find one that suites and is available.
Steph1402
Premium
I have done some research with other affiliate programs that recommended trying to stick to digital information products for higher commission payouts. They also showed how to find a profitable niche product using numbers available on clickbanks. Will the training here take me through clickbanks at any point or could someone help with that?
Steph1402
Premium
thanks for the reply! How do i find that webinar? do I have to be a premium member, or should I just continue on with the training and be patient?
JKulk1
Premium
I'd suggest you become a premium member. The free sites are really better for people with web building experience. Jim
I'm not sure if I'm posting in the right area, but would appreciate any feedback from the community. I am a little confused after watching the video on Choosing a Niche, because I wasn't thinking I had to zero in so specifically on a category. Anyway, I gave it a try. My broad target audience is persons who want to address lifestyle diseases through diet and supplementation. Would 'whole food supplements', be a niche, or do I have to get even more targeted? Also, since this is a big topic, could I have more than one site dealing with different niche areas?
IamVirginia
Premium
That is a great Idea!
Just remember, life is filled with situations where we are faced with a ‘fight or flight’ decision. If you run, you’ll have to face the same fight again. You want to change your life? You have to fight for it. But take heart – you are in good company! Don't give up!
Just remember, life is filled with situations where we are faced with a ‘fight or flight’ decision. If you run, you’ll have to face the same fight again. You want to change your life? You have to fight for it. But take heart – you are in good company! Don't give up!
JJones352
Premium
Consider how many topics you could blog about and how many products you could link to or advertise within your niche. If the products are all related to the same teaching topic, then your niche is probably the right size.
On the other hand, if you can only think of 1 or 2 products that could be sold and discussed within a given topic, that niche is probably too small.
There are, however, some pretty tight niches that have been successful. Remember the Football Helmet Snack Tray niche discussed in the training.
Bottom line is your niche should be something you can talk about in a manner that it engaging and helping your readers. That's what gets site traffic and site traffic leads to income.
On the other hand, if you can only think of 1 or 2 products that could be sold and discussed within a given topic, that niche is probably too small.
There are, however, some pretty tight niches that have been successful. Remember the Football Helmet Snack Tray niche discussed in the training.
Bottom line is your niche should be something you can talk about in a manner that it engaging and helping your readers. That's what gets site traffic and site traffic leads to income.
Carl9
Premium
Very will said JJones352. You do have to be quit interested in the niche you pick.
Lawrence40
Premium
Hi, I am still pondering about what niche I should choose. I definitely passionate about subjects such as sustainability, possible Eco-travel, meditation, permaculture.
I was thinking that if I want to make £2,000 pounds a month which is my goal. I need to sell 50 products/services that give £40.commission to make £2,000.
I have been doing some searches of affiliate products that offer high commission close to £40 or more..
I don't know if I am aiming too high but I am seeing what is out there. I have had along day at work so I am a bit tired, But I have booked marked some sites. I am open to any suggestions.
Thanks!
I was thinking that if I want to make £2,000 pounds a month which is my goal. I need to sell 50 products/services that give £40.commission to make £2,000.
I have been doing some searches of affiliate products that offer high commission close to £40 or more..
I don't know if I am aiming too high but I am seeing what is out there. I have had along day at work so I am a bit tired, But I have booked marked some sites. I am open to any suggestions.
Thanks!
LeeMcQuay
Premium
Hello Lawrence,
Research is always a good thing to do.
However, I honestly wouldn't choose a niche by product value.
You will be having to write a lot of quality content about your niche.
Just because your niche produces products of lesser commission, doesn't mean you can't make as much as a higher commission product would give you.
As long as you follow the training and implement what you learn correctly, your content might bring in a lot of readers looking to purchase your product.
This is of course just my opinion. I hope that it helps : )
Lee Ann
Research is always a good thing to do.
However, I honestly wouldn't choose a niche by product value.
You will be having to write a lot of quality content about your niche.
Just because your niche produces products of lesser commission, doesn't mean you can't make as much as a higher commission product would give you.
As long as you follow the training and implement what you learn correctly, your content might bring in a lot of readers looking to purchase your product.
This is of course just my opinion. I hope that it helps : )
Lee Ann
HeidiY
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As long as you are passionate about the niche I think it’s smart to choose high selling, high commission products.
You have to write a lot of content, so if you enjoy the niche you will enjoy writing about it. I couldn’t built a site around say $1000 power tools, I have no interest and I know for myself I wouldn’t put in the effort. But as others have said the commission give you the motivation so it obviously works for others.
Just consider if the products are actually selling, you might have more chance of selling 100 products and $100 than 50 products at $200.
Best wishes to you.
You have to write a lot of content, so if you enjoy the niche you will enjoy writing about it. I couldn’t built a site around say $1000 power tools, I have no interest and I know for myself I wouldn’t put in the effort. But as others have said the commission give you the motivation so it obviously works for others.
Just consider if the products are actually selling, you might have more chance of selling 100 products and $100 than 50 products at $200.
Best wishes to you.
PLongva
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Good morning, mate just choose one niche to start with, one that you are passionate about is a good start.
As a premium member, you can build 25 sites even before you look at your site rubix options. My goal is to build a sustainable income so I can retire.
I already have enough ideas to keep me churning out sites for the foreseeable future.
Ideas will come as you work.
The journey of 1,000 km begins with one step, just remember to enjoy the flowers beside your path.
Cheers!
As a premium member, you can build 25 sites even before you look at your site rubix options. My goal is to build a sustainable income so I can retire.
I already have enough ideas to keep me churning out sites for the foreseeable future.
Ideas will come as you work.
The journey of 1,000 km begins with one step, just remember to enjoy the flowers beside your path.
Cheers!
AlenkaV
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My advice would be to choose one niche that you like and continue with the training.
The training now is the most important thing.
Master your website building, SEO, how to research and write good content, social sites, etc.
What you chose at the beginning of your training might not be what you end up with in six months time (I speak from experience). And that is absolutely fine.
With your training in place, you'll be able to have more than one site if you wish.
Many WA members have multiple sites.
They can do that because they've gone through the lessons, gained experience with one site, and now are replicating the successful formula to any niche and any website.
My point is, not to waste precious time on micro decisions but deal with the important stuff first.
Best of luck!
Alenka
The training now is the most important thing.
Master your website building, SEO, how to research and write good content, social sites, etc.
What you chose at the beginning of your training might not be what you end up with in six months time (I speak from experience). And that is absolutely fine.
With your training in place, you'll be able to have more than one site if you wish.
Many WA members have multiple sites.
They can do that because they've gone through the lessons, gained experience with one site, and now are replicating the successful formula to any niche and any website.
My point is, not to waste precious time on micro decisions but deal with the important stuff first.
Best of luck!
Alenka
Robert-A
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Why did you buy an upgrade when the free one is just as good?
No matter its done now, but please think twice before you take those sort of upgrades in future.
Perhaps you could keep the SEO Plus for your current site and keep the paid theme for another site.
Robert
No matter its done now, but please think twice before you take those sort of upgrades in future.
Perhaps you could keep the SEO Plus for your current site and keep the paid theme for another site.
Robert
Robert-A
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ItsyBitsyCo
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Hello, I want to make a site about figurines from japanese pop culture. These products are sell by sellers on Amazon, but this isn't Amazon which sell them. How to know if these figurines are part of the affiliate programm and if I can receive a commission for them ? Thanks.
davehayes
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You can become an amazon affiliate and get a commission for seling them, is that helpful?
Lev
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You can promote and earn commissions from any product on Amazon regardless of the seller.
Sorry I disagree with your discussion of a niche. If you choose too narrow of a niche/audience you will not get as much traffic as a more broader idea/product. In the helmet example, I thought that it was too narrow. Perhaps describing it as a unique football product or products would have a wider draw - especially if you list more that one football product.
JKulk1
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In affiliate marketing a broad niche may been seen by Google as a blatant attempt to sell products. A niche is your little corner of the web , if you like, where you discuss your hobbies and carry out product reviews. The links need to be subtle, in other words not to many. Or Google won't trust your site and in turn you won't get ranked. You can produce a broader web site if you're not intending to utilise affiliate marketing and instead want to sell your own products. Jim
ItsyBitsyCo
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JKulk1
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That's a difficult question. If the figurines are for sale on Amazon you will only need a few links, because your link will take you to the others as well. If anyone buys more then one figurine you will be paid for all that they purchase. Or you can possibly write an article about each figurine, if the each have a story, and put a couple of links on each. I hope this helps. Jim
Hello Everyone
I just joined WA and I'm so excited to get started creating. I've had many jobs in my 29yrs of working, yet my passions lie in caregiving. I've been a CNA since 2011. There's not much money involved, yet its absolutely rewarding. I'd like my Niche to surround this category. Any ideas throw around that are product based? Services may come later & I'm well educated on the subject.
Thank you in advance,
Ellen
I just joined WA and I'm so excited to get started creating. I've had many jobs in my 29yrs of working, yet my passions lie in caregiving. I've been a CNA since 2011. There's not much money involved, yet its absolutely rewarding. I'd like my Niche to surround this category. Any ideas throw around that are product based? Services may come later & I'm well educated on the subject.
Thank you in advance,
Ellen
possumlane
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HI Ellen and welcome to the Wealthy Affiliate platform. You will learn much here and there is nowhere else on the internet where you will get so much for so little and if there is anything I can do to help please feel free to contact me.
Carol from Aus
Carol from Aus
CavenM
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Welcome Ellen! wishing you all the best. Great place to be , WA lessons are very straight forward.
LeeMcQuay
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Hello Ellen and welcome to Wealthy Affiliate.
I would first say maybe to try starting with one type of ailment, or disability that you have dealt with the most.
You don't want to be that broad. Once you narrow it down, you can then ask yourself if it is something that you will be able to constantly write quality content about.
You can also ask yourself
I want to help people ________
and fill in the blank.
We are here to help you with the ideas you might have. Caregiver is huge and covers so many areas as you already know.
Wishing you the best in all you do
Lee Ann
I would first say maybe to try starting with one type of ailment, or disability that you have dealt with the most.
You don't want to be that broad. Once you narrow it down, you can then ask yourself if it is something that you will be able to constantly write quality content about.
You can also ask yourself
I want to help people ________
and fill in the blank.
We are here to help you with the ideas you might have. Caregiver is huge and covers so many areas as you already know.
Wishing you the best in all you do
Lee Ann
ianfroi
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Hi Ellen,
Welcome to WA. I'm new here too. Just a couple of weeks actually.
I have a friend here in El Paso, TX who is a CNA too. I noticed that she sometimes have lower back pain due to the frequent lifting of patients. So maybe a niche to support your back would be a good one or something like a massage bed or chair after a long 12-hour shift would be good too. Just my two cents worth.
Ian Froi
Welcome to WA. I'm new here too. Just a couple of weeks actually.
I have a friend here in El Paso, TX who is a CNA too. I noticed that she sometimes have lower back pain due to the frequent lifting of patients. So maybe a niche to support your back would be a good one or something like a massage bed or chair after a long 12-hour shift would be good too. Just my two cents worth.
Ian Froi
hello! the privacy policy write up that came up on my template is different from the write up on the video i watch. so what am i going to do? to delete all and type in the one i watched or i should use the one showing in my template.
CravenATAT
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LeeMcQuay
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Hello Prince.
THe privacy was changed and put in effect in May, so that it was compliant with the GDPR.
Here is a link that will help you with the new policy. GDPR Privacy Policy Page Here is a link that will help you with the plugin that you will also need to install. EU cookie law plugin for the GDPR settings Just please be kind and click the like button for Marion and Loes as they created this training in order to help all of the members set everything up so that our sites were compliant.
You can even leave them a comment to say thanks if it helped you set everything up.
Lee Ann
THe privacy was changed and put in effect in May, so that it was compliant with the GDPR.
Here is a link that will help you with the new policy. GDPR Privacy Policy Page Here is a link that will help you with the plugin that you will also need to install. EU cookie law plugin for the GDPR settings Just please be kind and click the like button for Marion and Loes as they created this training in order to help all of the members set everything up so that our sites were compliant.
You can even leave them a comment to say thanks if it helped you set everything up.
Lee Ann
kfsonwa
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Hi WA Community, I've been offline for a week or so, due to moving house and we had no power first few days... so we're pretty settled now and I'm back to my learning. Just watched Choosing a niche and to start am going to do the Bootcamp training to be a WA affiliate marketer, as I'd like to start making money online with a product I'm happy about. Says we don't have to be experts, so I choose to learn affiliate marketing and as I progress see what developes from there. Onwards and upwards friends! All the very best to Us All! Kindest regards, Kathleen xx
rpparmentier
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Hey guys. It seems as though the football snack helmet example is not an informative type website. My plan was to create a website that will help educators and teachers by providing various different teaching activities that can be used in a classroom and describing them.
I do not truly see how I could make money by doing that.
I do not truly see how I could make money by doing that.
JackieSmith
Premium
The activities that you will be describing, will they need any resources?
Would they require further training for these activities (you could promote courses if that is the case).
Would they require further training for these activities (you could promote courses if that is the case).
rpparmentier
Premium
They would not require paid training in order to do so. Perhaps a simple youtube video would suffice.
GDavies
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You have a few options here. First, you can put ads on your site (not the most efficient method, but a possible way to earn).
Second, you can include affiliate links. So, if your activity requires certain supplies, link to them on Amazon with affiliate links.
Finally, why not start out and then write a book of activities they can buy if they just want a large number or activities based on a specific topic?
Second, you can include affiliate links. So, if your activity requires certain supplies, link to them on Amazon with affiliate links.
Finally, why not start out and then write a book of activities they can buy if they just want a large number or activities based on a specific topic?
rpparmentier
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GDavies
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I've made some excellent money off holiday themed sites before. The only downside is that most of the year is dead. But when you earn, you EARN!
GDavies
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Personally, I'd aim for something a bit more evergreen for your first site. But there's no reason you can't do both, I suppose. It might be a struggle to get ranked well for Halloween in time, but you definitely have a shot at Christmas.
rpparmentier
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rpparmentier
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GDavies
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That sounds like an excellent niche and one that would have a lot of longtail keywords. And it's a niche that is undergoing rapid growth right now.
rpparmentier
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GDavies
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Ruppy
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The choosing your niche section is always the hardest for me, because I tend to get shiny object syndrome/the paradox of choice! I have been spending a lot of time outdoors, trying to fix up the yard, so I'm thinking the Outdoor/gardening niche might be a good start. Any thoughts? Think there is $ to be made?
smartketeer
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No doubt there is $ to made, because there is no such thing as over-saturated niche.
Fact is, with millions of active blog accounts and tens of millions of articles published on daily basis it’s somehow ridiculous to even talk about untapped or unsaturated niches. Well, let me tell you something: there is always room for more and there is always room for improvements! If you can’t produce useful and unique content that sets you apart, you will fail even in an undersaturated niche. If you can, you’ll survive in any niche.
Fact is, with millions of active blog accounts and tens of millions of articles published on daily basis it’s somehow ridiculous to even talk about untapped or unsaturated niches. Well, let me tell you something: there is always room for more and there is always room for improvements! If you can’t produce useful and unique content that sets you apart, you will fail even in an undersaturated niche. If you can, you’ll survive in any niche.
My personal goals are to be able to support my 2 little girls comfortably and be able to take them on holidays at least once a year.
I am passionate about travel and personal development, can someone please help me find a niche in one of, or both these areas??
Thanks xx
I am passionate about travel and personal development, can someone please help me find a niche in one of, or both these areas??
Thanks xx
FrankM64
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i would keep these separate. choose the one you are most passionate about. do a search on both to see which has more affiliate programs. in google search type: travel + affiliate program, just like that - see what comes up. do the same with personal development.
FrankM64
Premium
but of course, start with the training. it walks you through step by step how to create this lifestyle you desire.