After many years of working in a stressful working environment, I knew something has to change. It’s time to prioritize what really matters; my personal wellbeing and spending time with my loved ones. To achieve these goals, I realized it’s important to figure out how to make my own money outside of the monotonous 9-5. From a long-term standpoint, I need to know how to run a business that isn’t only financially fulfilling but also time rewarding.
So I thought since it’s so common nowadays, why not do it online? Without any experience, I scoured the web for directions and eventually landed on Wealthy Affiliate. Like most people, I had my doubts. Is this place legit? Will I waste money again as I did with other programs in the past? After testing it for a month, I discovered so many opportunities I never knew existed.
From then on, I was hooked. So in 2014, I launched this blog with the primary goal of pursuing Time Freedom. There was nothing impressive at the beginning; my site was ugly, and I could barely write a 500-word article. But hey, I wasn’t ready to give up. Like a sponge, I soaked up every single piece of information and put them to practice.
Slowly but surely, I finally made my first dollar online;
This eight dollars may seem like a small sum, but at that point, it meant a whole world to me. It proves that making money online isn’t a gimmick. If I can scale the effort, I can potentially make more. True enough, over the years, I receive numerous payouts and it feels great to be one step closer to achieving my Time Freedom.
Even during the COVID-19 pandemic which has shattered many businesses and left many people jobless, my blog is still generating income to this day. For that, I am thankful. I’m so glad I picked up this valuable skillset, and I think you should too. The knowledge will have its time and place to shine when you truly need it.
So what are you actually getting from Wealthy Affiliate? Let’s take a look inside.
The Core Training – Affiliate Marketing
Wealthy Affiliate (WA) is essentially a training platform that teaches you how to start and thrive with affiliate marketing. Why affiliate marketing you asked? Because it’s one of the most feasible ways to making money online.
- You don’t need to own any products except for a website.
- It’s okay if you aren’t an expert in anything (if you’re good at something, it’s always a bonus).
- There are more affiliate programs now than ever as e-commerce becomes the norm.
- There are plenty of attractive sales commissions to choose from.
As long as you have some basic computer skills AND the motivation to learn, you can start with zero experience, just like me.
The core training is brought to you by Kyle, a successful online marketer who’s also the founder of WA. Also known as the Online Entrepreneurship Certification (OEC), this training is comprised of five levels that will walk you through the process of discovering a profitable niche, building an audience and generating traffic. Then, there’s also the Affiliate Bootcamp, if you’re interested in make-money-online topics.
Due to the sheer number of programs/coaching/masterminds that are just bursting on the internet nowadays, it’s considered a highly competitive niche but it’s also where commissions are the most lucrative. If you’re up for the challenge, Affiliate Bootcamp is probably a good place to start.
In this training, there are two essential skills you’ll benefit from; creating content with WordPress and researching keywords. As you know, building a website can be a daunting process for many beginners, but this isn’t going to be the case if you’re using WA’s hosting service. In fact, this was a selling point for me.
Back in 2014, it only took me minutes to get this blog up and running. In the past, I actually paid $600+ for a website-building course and got nothing out of it. Later, I found that WordPress is a much better platform; it’s all-encompassing, it’s scalable and definitely more Google-friendly than any other type of web-builders out there.
Don’t believe me? Just enter a site name here and test it for yourself.
Now, what’s the next thing to do after you’ve got a site? You need to fill it with content, specifically keyword-targeted content because a good choice of keywords can attract the right audience. That’s the basis of traffic generation. You may not know this yet, but there are a plethora of keywords waiting to be discovered every single day.
Therefore, it’s a smart practice to always use keyword tools to analyse and select the best keywords for their content. WA’s keyword tool of choice is called Jaaxy, and as part of the training, you’ll have the privilege of using it to;
- reveal low competition but highly profitable niche keywords
- brainstorm real-time keyword ideas from search engines
- organize keywords so that you’ll never run low on content ideas
- find out who your top competitors are for a particular keyword
- analyse your site ranking for a keyword so that you know where to improvise
These may sound technical, but I assure you they’re not. Jaaxy is actually quite easy (and fast) to use once you get the hang of it. When I discovered what keyword research is all about, it opens up a world of endless and exciting opportunities. In the business sense, it means finding new opportunities and carving a market out of it.
Do you have a keyword in mind? Why not run it through Jaaxy to find out more.
Now, if you’re someone who likes to learn through videos, there are live classes to tune into every week. These training resources are always growing and are hosted by a small number of experts, teaching you the latest marketing techniques such as writing product reviews, tweaking your website, scaling your business for profits and etc.
The archive actually goes as far back as 2012 so there’s a lot of stuff to learn, but I do recommend starting from 2 to 3 years back if you want to keep up with the recent topics.
Another feature that compliments the core training is called the Affiliate Program Search, and it’s linked to affiliate networks such as CJ, ShareASale, Rakuten or Clickbank. Now, most people usually start with the Amazon Associate Program but this giant marketplace has somewhat lost its popularity after the company slashed massive commission payouts sometime in 2020.
So it’s always good to check out other affiliate programs for new product ideas and better commissions. This feature lets you discover offers based on popular categories, popular keywords and trending opportunities — all in one click. Besides that, you can easily compare program details (as shown below) without having to go in and out of each individual network.
Overall, the most valuable thing you’ll be learning through the core training is free traffic generation. Why free traffic you asked?
Firstly, it doesn’t cost you anything apart from the time spent on creating content. Secondly, you get to work with different keywords and see what converts and what doesn’t before actually paying for traffic. Thirdly, free traffic is a good source of passive income that requires very minimal maintenance once you’ve become an authority within a niche.
Who Should Join the Training
In essence, the core training is open to anyone who wants to step into the online marketing space to make some side cash, create multiple income streams or simply start a small business. Since its inception, the WA community has attracted members from a myriad of backgrounds.
We have college students, part-timers, professionals, stay at home moms/dads, retirees; everyone comes here to learn how to make money online the right way without having to spend a fortune. The following success stories speak for themselves.
#1 – Kev is an ex-police officer turned affiliate marketer. He made his first sales commission in just one week after launching his niche website.
#2 – Edy is a college student from Indonesia and 6 months into the training, he was able to achieve more than 3K visitors to his niche site.
#3 – Brook joined in 2013 and write reviews about products/services that help people make money online. This was one of his monthly income reports.
#4 – Wendy had a college degree but switched gear to affiliate marketing after she graduated. She became a super affiliate in 2016 and got the chance to finally meet Kyle and Carson in Las Vegas!
#5 – Evan spent his free time in the college building an online business. In less than a year, he finally became his own boss.
It just goes to show that the training actually works. If these ‘regular’ people can make it, why can’t you, right?
Wealthy Affiliate Membership Plans
So how much does it cost to join WA? Well, depending on where you’re coming from, there are three options;
- Starter ($0) is the choice for beginners who just want to test things out before upgrading.
- Premium ($49/month, $495/year) is my recommended plan for those who want to go through all levels of training, have access to support and start making real money.
- Premium Plus ($95/month, $995/year) is the package to go with if you want to get experts’ insights, power up your website performance and business profit.
Now, for a limited time, WA is offering huge membership discounts. Click on the banner below to find out more.
The Pros
WA isn’t the only affiliate marketing education on the internet but it’s definitely one that’s been churning out successful entrepreneurs for more than a decade now. The platform has always played by its strength and never compromise for anything less.
- Confucius has a saying that goes “I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” And that’s very true with the training at WA because most of them are task-oriented. There’s always something to do after each lesson so that you can implement and improve on what you learn. That’s why you’re taught from the beginning to build a website and do keyword research within the platform itself.
- The training applies to all kinds of niches. I know, some niches can be more challenging than others but the fundamentals are the same. Once you have a good grasp of it, you can replicate the process by creating multiple niche sites. Remember, WA can support up to 50 Premium sites per account. More sites equal more income streams, right?
- Their technical support is one of the best I’ve ever encountered. Whenever my site is down or I need to add a new code, they always help out promptly. Most issues were resolved within minutes; the longest I had to wait was only about an hour or so.
- There’s a system in place to help you earn while you learn and it comes in the form of credits. Each time you contribute something to the community, you’ll build credits that can be converted into cash. The amount then can either be used to pay your membership fee or help others if you feel like paying it forward. The choice is yours.
- Upsells and marketing scams are frowned upon here so you won’t find any of these within the platform. The trainers are real people who are passionate about delivering quality education that produces results in a safe learning environment.
The Cons
WA does have its own imperfections if you will when it comes to these areas;
- Firstly, you won’t find a lot of training on eCommerce or local marketing. There are some in the archive, but there isn’t a lot as that’s not the core training here. Every once in a while, Jay may do classes on local marketing because that’s one of his skillsets. Otherwise, it’s not something you’d commonly see in the training.
- WA tends not to delete older training from years back so if you come across any of these, it may be confusing as it doesn’t reflect the current settings. Online marketing is a fast evolving field; what you learned from last year might not be applicable this year so you may want to stick to training that are created in recent years.
- Because members can also contribute to training and discussion threads, the information inputs can be overwhelming sometimes. I certainly had my fair share of that in the beginning as I tried to follow everything and everyone.
- Lastly, it takes time to see results. Building traffic is likened to an experiment. Some niches naturally take longer than others to succeed; some marketing techniques will work for others but may not work for you. And here’s where a lot of people pull the plug when things don’t turn out the way they expected.
Ready to Start Your Own Online Business?
After all this sharing, I sure hope so. Personally, working on my site every day feels exciting because I was able to explore my creativity (and obviously make money) without limits, something that wasn’t possible before with my day job. I could see time freedom becoming a reality as my site grows but definitely not with my 9-5 work schedule.
What about you? Where do you see yourself 5 to 10 years down the road? Still doing the same thing? If you’re happy with that, good for you. But if there’s a little voice in you that wants to achieve something bigger and better, then I invite you to join Wealthy Affiliate today. It doesn’t cost anything to get started. Let your ideas run free and build an online business you can be proud of.
See you on the other side 🙂
Harv Johnson says
Hi Cathy,
If I join try the Starter level, may I upgrade to the Premium level at anytime?
Cathy says
Of course. You can upgrade anytime or stay as a Starter member for as long as you like. Hope to see you inside soon! 🙂
Wasif Ahmed says
Hi Cathy.
I am from Pakistan. Can I join this program.
Cathy says
Hi Wasif, yes you can through the Premium membership.
Jeanette says
Hi Cathy,
I’ve been wanting to have a business and I know online businesses are the trend now.
I am not computer savvy though. Do you think I’ll have a future in this field?
Cathy says
Hi Jeanette, it’s all about trying. If you have the desire to learn and achieve greater heights in your financial status, I believe you can get there. Look at all the successful members whom I’ve mentioned here. All of them started from zero. You can too. Hope to see you inside WA soon.
Meena says
Hi, Is this suitable for Hong Kong?
Cathy says
Hi Meena. The training program is conducted in English and if you’re comfortable with that, you can surely sign up from Hong Kong.
Bernard says
Hi,
I am in Ghana, West Africa. Is the program suitable for me?
Cathy says
Hi Bernard. You may join as a Starter member and see if it’s suitable for you. The core training in WA focuses on affiliate marketing and an eCommerce company that’s growing in Africa is called Jumia. The Jumia affiliate program is something that you can be part of in your region.
Lola says
Is this suitable for someone who lives in the U.K.?
Cathy says
Hi there Lola. Yes, it is. We have many friends from the UK within the WA community that you can get in touch with.
Brendon says
I am new to the online business world. But I have reached a point in life in where I am ready to get away from the 9-5 grind. I am interested to know more about this Wealthy Affiliate program.
Being new I do not yet know a lot. Is it suitable for a beginner like me? It is important to know because every time I turn around, I am struggling to learn the things I need to move in the direction I want to go.
Cathy says
You are not alone Brendon and I totally understand where you are coming from. Just so you know, I have zero experience too when I got started 3 years ago. WA is a good place for beginners to learn about building an online business because they will walk you through the concept of finding a niche, creating a WordPress website, writing content based on targeted keywords and ultimately driving traffic from the search engines. This is the most fundamental skill and if you can master it and do it repetitively, you wouldn’t be struggling as much as you would now. If you are still in doubt, connect with me from inside the training area and I would be more than happy to help you out.
matt says
Great review. I really like all the information you have here for the noobs. WordPress is a great place to build a website, and Wealthy Affiliate is an amazing platform with great support to help you through your journey. And yes, you can’t just leave a potential income website hanging out by its self. You must feed that fire gasoline every few days to see results.
Kevin Dee says
This is an awesome review. I really like your site, too. Very unique look to it. In terms of Wealthy Affiliate, I know it has been around a very long time.
Do the methods still work? How much do you make from this blog? Do you only use what is taught to you on WA or did you have some previous knowledge?
Cathy says
Hey Kevin, the method taught by WA is nothing extraordinary. The training starts by teaching you organic traffic which is through blogging and social. As you advance, you’ll learn more about paid traffic such as ads. In regards to how much this blog makes, you can view a screen short in this page. I came in with complete zero knowledge about WordPress or online marketing. Wasn’t even good at writing anything more than 200 words, but the skills build up over time and I wasn’t going to give up because I don’t understand certain things.
If you have any problems moving forward with your online venture, just let me know.
Keshi says
Hi Cathy
I enjoyed reading your post. The beginning of your article connected with me and was all too familiar. I hated my job so much it drained me. When I started looking into “making money online” I fell for lots of traps. Tons of people are on the internet selling dreams that can’t be fulfilled without burning a whole in your wallet. When I found Wealthy Affiliate and signed up I was really impressed at how many things I had access to without a credit card. This would definitely be my number 1 recommendation.
All About Twins says
Hello Cathy,
You’re absolutely right. I’m a Wealthy Affiliate member and I think it’s ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!
I never saw such a fun and easy tool to work with and their community interaction is wonderful.
A small question: I know that the first month is at $19 and then it’s $49, but do you think it’s better to change to the yearly plan? or should I stick to the monthly plan?
Thank you for your help and for this great review.
Cathy says
Hey there.
I see it this way. If you all set to learn the skills needed build an online business and willing to commit time and effort, I think the yearly plan is a good deal. If you do the math, it only costs about about $1/day. For those who just want to try things out, the monthly plan might be better. It really depends on what type of goals you want to achieve through this training program.
Hope this helps.
David Hurley says
Hi Cathy,
This is a great review of Wealthy Affiliate. You have really put a lot of effort into explaining – and showing with some great testimonials – all the benefits that both free and premium members can enjoy.
I have been a Premium member for nearly 18 months now and I am very happy to be part of the community. The training and support is excellent, and the WordPress hosting service is secure, reliable and easy to navigate.
After many years of going from pillar to post on the Internet, I feel as if I have found my home.
gregS says
Hi Cathy
Your story is a great read, and I know that there are other great stories as well inside Wealthy Affiliate. I joined for free, and the first thing I actually did was read to read other people’s success blogs.
How inspiring they were, just like your story. I became a Premium member within 3 days, and have never regretted it. Still building my foundation at this stage though.
Scott says
My journey began rather similar to yours. However thankfully, I was able to avoid spending any big money on programs. I entered a simple keyword into Google, “affiliate marketing” and clicked a link. Within 24 hours, I had devoured all the content given to you during the FREE trial. I was a Premium member the following day and I am glad I found Wealthy Affiliate.
Peter says
I’m so glad to get to comment on this review. I’m almost done with my training and am excited to move on to Bootcamp. Your site has inspired me and I hope to get some good ideas for my platform. The idea of marketing WA seems pretty exciting.
Nenad says
Hi Cathy,
After many years of searching the net and trying get rich schemes, 4 years ago I have joined the WA. Never regretted, not for one moment although I didn’t make any big money yet (my fault, I was working 9 to 5 job, and never had time for my business).
Now that I have lost my job, I will definitely give myself in and I’m almost certain that I will make a living from an online business.
Salvatore V Jenkins Jr. says
I too am a member of Wealthy affiliate and I could’t have said it any better. Wealthy affiliate is a great source of education and a community of caring helpful individuals looking for the same thing as I am, which is freedom.
The one question I would have for you is – do you have any suggestion for someone who has spent some time in Wealthy Affiliate but is starting to get discouraged because they are not seeing any financial change or feeling as though everybody in their network is more successful then they are?
Cathy says
Hey there buddy, I have been in that position before so I know very well what the feeling is like when you are not progressing like everyone else. There are two things that I would often do;
1) I walk away from the online routine to give myself some breather. Negativity is not a good friend to hang around when you are feeling stuck.
2) Work on the back end of things – brainstorm ideas, fix some posts, get some comments and etc – just maintaining the machine (you can’t go wrong with that) rather than shutting it down.
Failure is the process of learning and this is nothing new to me. In my day job, I’ve failed many times but I’ve never quit. My final tip would be, don’t compare with others. Just compare with what you do yesterday and do better today 🙂
Hope this helps.
Daniel says
Hi Cathy,
Very nice and inspiring story on why you chose Wealthy Affiliate. I do not regret my decision either. I’ve already learned a lot and building traffic for my site. It takes a lot of patience but I try to become better every time. It is nice to read stories like yours, because they motivate me to work harder.
Kyle says
Wealthy Affiliate is awesome. When I first joined I was really anticipating many of the same concerns you expressed. It doesn’t seem like there is any truly good help to become successful at internet marketing. So tried the free service. within a few days, I couldn’t hold back any longer. Then talked to a friend and he joined. I made my first $175 bucks.
This truly is a great system. Your overview is detailed and flawless.
Peter says
Awesome review, Cathy.
You managed to hit all of the great points that make Wealthy Affiliate, the best online training platform there is anywhere I’ve looked. I loved how you wove all of those success stories into this review. This really is a little piece of heaven on earth. I’ve tried other programs but eventually ended up back at Wealthy Affiliate.
Is it your goal to make it to Vegas?
Cathy says
Yup, going to Vegas is definitely one of the things that I want to achieve 🙂 It would be a great inspiration to meet all the successful people there.
Alejandra says
Hi Cathy,
I’ve been a member of Wealthy Affiliate for almost 3 years, and I can say that I’m very happy with the decision. The platform offers all in one facilities for people who are interested to start their own online business, whether it is affiliate marketing or selling their own products. The fundamentals that they teach really do work.
Jason says
I’ve been a premium WA affiliate member for about a month now. So far I have learned a great deal about online marking and affiliate programs. I feel more educated on selling online and although I haven’t made any income while doing this, it’s been fun learning.
I look at it this way. You are paying for a great community who loves to engage and respond as well as have wonderful live training and lessons to be constantly learning.
I hope many more will realize that this is a great opportunity to learn about a whole new online business world and not some easy way to make money on the side.
Cathy says
Wealthy Affiliate’s training is all about creating a good foundation that would make online businesses thrive for the long term. So it’s definitely a very different program from all the others get-rich-quick or guarantee-success kind of packages. Their values are simple and straightforward – build a legitimate business, be serious about it and you’ll reap the reward for many years to come.
Nate says
I’ve been a member of Wealthy Affiliate for almost four months now and it’s reassuring to hear stories like yours about not having any success until 6 months in. It really does get kind of discouraging sometimes putting in hours and hours of work on a website that hardly anyone sees and no money has been made.
Has Wealthy Affiliate been able to help you find more freedom to do the things that you enjoy doing since starting your own business?
Cathy says
Actually, WA has helped me become more focus on my goals. The freedom that I get right now is not the care-free kind of lifestyle (yet). It’s more towards having that motivation to do what I want to do now which is building a strong foundation for my online business. It’s just a matter of time before everything takes off, so I do encourage you to persevere Nate. If you need any help at all, feel free to get in touch with me within WA 🙂
Tami says
I have been with Wealthy Affiliate for 4 months now and it is definitely the best support any bloggers could ask for. It showed me a path to freedom from the pre-established requirements of earning money as an adult. The results take long to show, but they grow tremendously as time goes by, it’s so worth it. It really feels like a postgrad course in marketing, but at the same time, offers a community and guaranteed interaction. Great review, I definitely recommend WA!
Cathy says
Oh yes Tami, I have contemplated joining more structural (and expensive) courses in online marketing, but was put off by the whole seriousness of the course – one way interaction, power point presentations, no forums for discussion. It’s not an ideal platform for me to learn as a working adult.
Through the free Starter membership in WA, I was able to appreciate what online community interaction is all about and it’s a very important tool if you are totally new to the world of internet marketing. It’s great to be able to ask someone something and have a feedback immediately. Even after two years in WA, I still get that same kind of positive response from the members.
Tami says
That´s exactly what I meant, the program is so flexible and friendly I can´t even compare it to a traditional course! Cheers
Anthony Little says
You have definitely tap into a business opportunity with Wealthy Affiliate. I really like everything about your review on WA. You have stated on how anyone looking to start an online business at zero cost is possible through the training module and live training every Friday. Just a fun fun community to interact with on a daily basis. This really is an amazing opportunity.
Cathy says
The community within Wealthy Affiliate is unique in the sense that everyone is here to learn and to share something that they know. You not only find training from Kyle and Jay, but also a ton of useful resources from other experienced internet marketers who are active within the community.
Garrick Breaux says
You are absolutely right with your article about WA. I have only been a member for 2 months and I love it. I too tried other online marketing coaching but was left with nothing after spending hundreds of dollars.
There is nothing like WA on the web today. This forum is perfect for individuals who want to work from home and develop a online business. Thanks for the encouragement and best of luck to you in the future with your business.
Hobby says
Cathy,
Thanks for the very detailed review of Wealthy Affiliate. Similar to you, I have also searched very hard for a course on making money online until I found Wealthy Affiliate. I highly recommend them too. And yes, I also agree that the community support is awesome. I’ve learnt a lot from the Wealthy Affiliate members.
Samuel says
Hi Cathy,
That’s a very inspirational and motivational article for anyone who’s just starting out with their online entrepreneur journey. I can personally vouch for Wealthy Affiliate, the tools and trainings and remarkable. I don’t think any company in the industry works like Wealthy Affiliate does. WA provides everything you need to start an successful long-term online business, they only thing that’s preventing you from achieving success through WA is handwork and determination.
Crystal says
Hey,
I started my online business with wealthy affiliate too. I have not regretted my decision at all. The monthly payments are reasonable and they allow you to explore the community for free for a lifetime if you so choose. The premium training is more intense and yields more success so I am glad i upgraded.
All the best! I will be connecting with you on the inside. Always good to have a new connection.
Cathy says
Welcome to WA Crystal. Looking forward to see you in the training area too 🙂
Michel says
Excellent article on Wealthy Affiliate. Just the fact that you have been a member since 2013 says that the business platform works and is not a scam.
I also read many great reviews such as this on the internet about Wealthy Affiliate and decided to give it a try about a year back. I have not looked back and watch with pride as my online business grows from strength to strength.
Cathy says
Hi there Michel, some people who have joined since 2005 are still with the WA training and their success stories are 10X more exciting than mine. It goes to show that anyone who’s willing to invest the time and effort, will eventually achieve their online goals.
Wing says
I completely agree that freedom to do what we want is one of the most sough after things in life. Especially with something like photography, you definitely need free time to pursue this passion. Going to the places you want and spending the time required to get the right pictures.
Great review of WA! It really is a great program and I myself just started a month ago!
Cathy says
Hey Wing, welcome to Wealthy Affiliate. I hope you are already learning something from the training. If you need any help, just let me know.
Mark says
Cathy, I just discovered your site. I’m with Wealthy Affiliate, too (that’s where I discovered the link to your site. I think that WA is the most complete course available to learn online marketing.
I’m glad that you mentioned in your blog that you have actually made income with WA. I think it would have been even better if you had mentioned that right at the beginning of your blog, and also how much you’re making now. People want to see that the system really works.
Cathy says
Hey there Mark.
Thanks for taking the time to check out my site. There are a lot of benefits of becoming a WA member and earning an online income is certainly one of them. But I am not in favor of showing people how much I am making because 1) Numbers can lie and 2) People tend to get the wrong idea if they see money from the very start. I would prefer them to sign up for the free trial and check out the program themselves. The system works, only if you have the right mindset to begin with.
Calvin says
Great post, Cathy. Wealthy Affiliate is a great place to with step-by-step training programs, courses, and tools as well. You explain it clear and precise in your post. I look forward to more posts from you about making money with an online business.
The Healthy Happy Life says
Your experience and well documented success revived my passion to become a successful blogger. I don’t just blog form money though. I want to make helpful content that will somehow make the world a better place. Thank you for sharing your path to success, you have given me a renewed level of motivation.
Linda says
Hello Catherine!
This is not just informational but totally engaging and encouraging for someone who might be exploring the idea of having their own online business. It comes through loud and clear, and to me with compassion, that you have found something remarkable, something powerful, in Wealthy Affiliate.
I hope whoever comes here to your site and gets to reading this page will not just keep thinking about it, but take your recommendations and run with it. I got to this page from a link on another here in your site. Good job with inserting a reasonable and workable way to navigate here!
Linda
Cathy says
Thanks for your kind words, Linda.
This blog is my personal development in action; career, financial, family – whatever you want to call it. It’s something I see myself actively involved in the next few years to come, pursuing a better quality of life and having the freedom of time. I hope it will serve as a good guide to anyone who wants to pursue this path.
Matthew Wetherbee says
I appreciate how up front you are about everything. Very detailed. Thank you for not hiding any upgrade costs and mentioning there are no refunds. Being fully informed beforehand makes me go into a website with more trust and confidence.
Cathy says
Hi Matthew. I hope this review has given you some good insights to how Wealthy Affiliate works. It’s all about creating, sustaining and profiting from a legitimate web business. If you share the same goals, we look forward to having you join us at the training here at Wealthy Affiliate.
Abigail says
Awesome post! So very true when you say it all starts with an idea and to never give up. All is within us to success, we just need to believe. Thank you. 🙂
Deborah Gauthier says
Fantastic website! I love all the inserted testimonials on WA that makes it look so professional and informative. If I wasn’t already a member it would make me want to join!
Andrea Roa says
Great post Cathy!
This really explains what WA is. You took the time to detail its structure and it is so helpful for anyone considering starting an online business with Wealthy Affiliate. I highly recommend it!. The learning is very clear and the community is just great! I think I need to involve in it even more into my life to make the most out of it.
Cathy says
Nice to hear from you Andrea. Besides the actual training, I find that interacting with other WA members also helps me a great deal in understanding how to run an online business. You get to see the different side of things and help out one another.
Dr. Susie Dillon says
Hey, Cathy.
The look and feel of your site is so organized. I have two WA website, too. The first is about Leadership/Management/Organizational Leadership. I also have a WA website. I want to share the knowledge I have to help inspire others to achieve their goals in life.
One of the great things I like about Wealthy Affiliates is the training gives people options to build niche sites on any passionate subject they wish to.
Cathy says
Absolutely true Susie. People are searching to buy all sorts of things on the internet these days so there’s a lot of niches and micro niches to monetize from. Regardless of what type of passion you have, the training at Wealthy Affiliate will walk you through the proper steps in identifying a profitable niche to start your own online business.
Theresa Wilkins says
Excellent post that tells it like it is on Wealthy Affiliate. I’ve been doing online marketing for 4 years, but didn’t know all that I’m learning there and of course Affiliate Marketing is a whole new ball game but yeah, love the site and all that you have here about them is true! Great place to be!
Melanie Shands says
You explain the benefits of Wealthy Affiliate very well. As a member of WA, I have to say your information is absolutely spot on! I really like your blog and the different tips you provide to help your readers become successful.
Hilda says
What a lovely article Cathy. You have clearly explain every possible reason a person who wants to generate income, only have to choose Wealthy Affiliate. The training and support it offers are absolutely amazing. – Hilda
Damien Parsons says
Your so right about creating wealth online. Understanding is key, and the one thing that people lack of. Yes, I am a member of Wealthy Affiliate, and before this, I never understood how to create true wealth online. With the training they provided, I too have a fully functioning online business.
Wendy says
Cathy, I was a lot like you. I lost so much money over the years to scams, but I never quit on affiliate marketing. I also found Wealthy Affiliate and for the first time, had real success with earning money online. And the community support is the best. I agree with your post 100%.
Cathy says
Nice to hear from you Wendy. I have been in Wealthy Affiliate for more than half a year now and I am amazed at my own progress from knowing nothing to establishing a strong online presence. Every day, I get to know more like minded people (like you) and it feels like I am nearer to achieving my time and financial freedom.
Milena says
Hi Cathy, great post and so true.
I am member of Wealthy Affiliate community and can only say good things. After spending some money on other programs that are more organized about getting leads, without any moving forward or learning anything I can say at WA, I build my own site with the help of training and community that is willing to share and help.
I also learned about SEO, marketing, social sharing etc. plus I met people from all over the world and started earning.
Cathy says
Yeah, Wealthy Affiliate has been around for so long I can’t believe it never showed up in any of my searches. I must be using the wrong keywords 🙂 I am glad I don’t have to search anymore and now, I can finally start building my own time and financial freedom – the legitimate way. Thank you for reading Milena.