4 Months with Wealthy Affiliate - Blood, Sweat, and Tears!
My Current Website Statistics
Not too bad eh?
I try to be consistent with my publishing schedule. I spend about 4 to 5 hours each day for research, content writing, and improving the overall design of my website.
Today marks the day of my 4 month venture with Wealthy Affiliate. I totally forgot to write about my 3rd month because I was on vacation. The training that I've received here is one of a kind.
Note: February 17 is also my Birthday(:
I still remember coming in 4 months ago wondering if I would survive. The flame is still burning in my heart and it's only growing bigger and bigger. Honestly, I read a lot of articles on how long it would take to actually start earning money.
It's a good thing I did because it gave me an expectation! — The truth is, it depends!
How Long Does It Take To Make Money Online?
It depends on the following:
- How competitive is your niche?
- How much time are you willing to dedicate to your website?
- How are you marketing your content?
- Are you leaving money on the table?
- How are you monetizing your website?
Those are just a handful of examples! That's why it's really hard to compare yourself with others when it comes to success. I've mentioned this in a few blogs:
"Your website is your garden and the content you produce are seeds." — It takes time before you can harvest, so give it time to grow.
Also, your outcome also depends on the quality of your seeds. Good seeds = good crops(:
Anyone Can Do It! The Only Person Stopping You From Success Is You
I spend roughly around 14 hours each day, 7 days a week working as a Car Salesman and developing my online business.
I don't recommend working like a maniac like myself, but I have a small tip if you find yourself procrastinating or giving yourself reasons to not work hard on your website.
Tip: The time you spend watching television or playing video games could've been used for improving your business. — How badly do you want to succeed online?
I'm Starting To Make Money
I'm in no way earning enough money yet to truly work at home. However, it's definitely enough to ensure me that this works.
I remember trying to make money online by completing surveys... long story short. I've never had the patience to earn enough to cash out.
So far, I've earned roughly around $216 on Google AdSense alone. Nothing from affiliate commissions yet :X It shall come eventually.
I Might Turn Off Google AdSense For A Month
I'm thinking about experimenting my website without Google AdSense. I'm hoping to increase my affiliate conversions without ads sending away my traffic for a few dollars. — I'll keep you guys updated.
My Final Word Of Advice
Empty your mind when it comes to the money factor. Stay true to yourself and focus on helping others. The money will follow(:
Check out my website: https://onlineselfemployed.com
Have a good one!
Eric
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Hello WildflowerG,
Absolutely! I don’t mind how long it takes as long as the crops produced are good crops(:
Kind Regards,
Eric
Great post Eric, I really needed that! You're doing great with your business my friend, keep up the hard work and motivation.
Hello Biggsta,
Thank you very much! I play to win, so I don’t intend to give up. It’s like running a brick and mortar business. Would you give up after seeing no produce after a month? Two months? A business take time to grow and I fully understand that concept. Thanks again for the support!
Kind Regards,
Eric
very nice can you help me out i'm stuck for more then a week google wil not index my site i have try it so many ways nothing work
Hello Mjkurt,
Feel free to message me privately in regards to this. Let me ask you this:
- Have you installed the All In One SEO Plug-in and properly configured it?
- Do you have a Sitemap for search engine crawlers?
- Have you checked the Google Search Console? Is it displaying errors?
I look forward to figuring it out with you!
Kind Regards,
Eric
That seems to hold true for me as well. 3 months and counting. Still working through some issues, but steady as she goes fits really well right now with my experience. Happy birthday as well.
Hello XavierPerez1,
It’s definitely a marathon, but an enjoyable one. Day by day, you realize you’ve grown with your online business. Keep it up!(;
Kind Regards,
Eric
Hi Eric, I’d assumed you’d been this for ages because your website is great, as is your social media. Congratulations!!!
Ps happy birthday :)
Hello MiaL,
Thank you! It’s only been 4 months since I started, but it felt like a life time of learning xD I look forward to continue what I’m doing for many years to come.
Kind Regards,
Eric
Hi Eric
I've been following you for a while now on Google plus, so I've read most of the posts you publish. I have to say I've always enjoyed reading your content.
I'm sure you will go far in this business with the mindset you have, great work with everything bud, keep it up and let's hope the money starts to flow in.
Oh and Happy B, Day :))
Hello Jake,
Thanks for your support(: I’m glad Social Media is working! I’m actually going to spend my birthday at work ):
I should definitely slow it down a notch to avoid burning myself out. Fortunately, it’s been fun and enjoyable.
I look forward to hearing your success stories as well.
Cheers,
Eric
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I really like the way you describe how long it takes to make money. This question is asked by a lot of new comers. I like the answer you gave the best.
Hello Djefferds,
I try my best haha (: I’ve always tried seeking for the answer to how long it takes to make money and realized on my own that It really does depend on a lot of things.
Kind Regards,
Eric