Thinking of becoming an affiliate marketer but don’t know where to start?
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You may be a complete novice to Affiliate Marketing or perhaps you’ve looked previously and feel the need to take a refresher course. But whatever your situation, you’ll know the choice of information available to you is endless. Search engines are full of individuals and companies all claiming to have the magic answer to making an overnight fortune with their courses. Some of these companies are undoubtedly good, and some may be very good. But anyone trying to suck you into their site with promises of overnight success should be avoided. Yes, it would be lovely if there was such a thing as a get-rich scheme, but you need to know from the outset that Affiliate Marketing is not that animal! You can make serious money, but this is an industry for people with their heads screwed on the right way. You must understand that like most businesses, it takes time to grow and slowly but surely build your income.
I’m going to take an educated guess and suggest the reason you are searching for a new ethical business is because you have been bitten by the sharks in the past. I know I have. I have lost count of the number of schemes I joined because the sales message convinced me that this was the one to beat all others. And to be fair, most of them delivered business ideas that on the face of it made sense. But within a very short time it became obvious that they were either poor, unethical or simply unsustainable. And so when somebody told me about Affiliate Marketing, I was intruiged but very wary.
I read everything I could about the basic idea behind the business. In addition I did plenty of research into many of the companies who offered to teach me how to become a success. Some companies demanded an upfront fee, while others hardly released any information unless I signed up for an expensive course. I simply wanted to find a company that explained in detail what affiliate marketing was all about, wouldn’t pressurise me to part with money and would support me on my journey. I finally settled on a company called Wealthy Affiliate.
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The reasons behind my choice
Wealthy Affiliate is often considered an ideal site for learning about affiliate marketing for several reasons:
Comprehensive Training: Wealthy Affiliate provides step-by-step training that covers various aspects of affiliate marketing. The training is designed to cater to both beginners and experienced marketers, offering a structured learning path. The good thing is that these lessons are not online for a week, a month, or a year. They simply never disappear… I have often referred back to the very first lessons just to remind myself of some of the basics that we all tend to overlook. Train at your own pace and at a time that suits you…there is no pressure to be online at certain times of the day. It’s your business and you can choose your hours to work, safe in the knowledge that you can log into the training 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Community Support: The platform has a strong and active community of affiliate marketers. The community support can be valuable for learning, asking questions, and networking with other individuals who are also trying to build successful online businesses. Of course, it’s not compulsory to chat to others if you so wish. I am not the type of person who likes to spend hours of my time chatting to people online. And so when I first joined, I was a bit of a loner who was happy to learn from the lessons and make my mistakes by myself. However as time passed I reached a point where one particular problem really bugged me. I posted the question about the problem online to the WA community and within minutes my problem had been solved. Absolutely priceless! Nowadays, I am happy to post my opinion if someone asks.
Live Webinars: Wealthy Affiliate offers live webinars regularly. These webinars cover a range of topics related to affiliate marketing, and members can interact with the presenters, ask questions, and get real-time guidance. Because I am based in the UK it isn’t always convenient to attend the live webinars that are hosted in the States. But have no worries if you find yourself in a similar situation to me. These webinars are always recorded, and you can then watch them at your leisure.
Tools and Resources: The platform provides various tools and resources to aid in affiliate marketing, including website hosting, keyword research tools, and website-building tools. These resources can save time and simplify the process for those just starting out. When I first joined, you could write what I knew about these subjects on the back of a postage stamp (and still have room to spare!) To give you an idea, I am from a generation that laughed when people said we would all have computers at home. At that time, computers took up the space of an entire room. And so I hope that goes some way to explain just how good the tools and resources really are. If I can start from nothing and slowly build a thriving business, then you can too.
Affordable Pricing: Wealthy Affiliate offers a free membership option with limited access to some features. The premium membership, which provides full access to training and tools, is also reasonably priced compared to some other online marketing platforms. Because I am by nature a conservative thinker, I was worried about committing myself to yet another “five minute wonder”. See my earlier comments about the number of sharks who try to extract money from you! But because it costs absolutely nothing to learn the basics of affiliate marketing on the WA site, I figured it was worth a look. I just wish I had found it earlier…
Focus on Long-Term Success: The training at Wealthy Affiliate emphasizes building a sustainable, long-term online business rather than focusing solely on quick, short-term gains. This approach is beneficial for individuals looking to create a lasting and profitable affiliate marketing venture. Which basically brings me back to emphasising what I have said before. If you think you will retire within a month, then feel free to chase the next rainbow. But if you want to build a strong ethical business that will bring in a passive income, you’re in the right place at the right time.
It’s time for action
Take a look at Wealthy Affiliate for free. There’s no risk, and no credit card required.
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