If you are reading this, chances are you have already heard about Wealthy Affiliate and you are seeking out more “information” 
on it before you make a decision. Because of this, I am going to try to help you understand first, what Wealthy Affiliate is, and also outline how and why it could benefit you.
First off though, let’s explain what Wealthy Affiliate is and who this type of service is for?
Wealthy Affiliate, THE Place for Internet Entrepreneurs
Wealthy Affiliate is a platform dedicated to affiliate marketers and helping internet entrepreneurs create successful businesses online through training, having access to the tools and services and they need, as well as timely support from industry experts.
If you have struggled to build a business online, have been ripped off or feel that you don’t have the “full picture”, Wealthy Affiliate is going to clear things up. You are going to learn how you can literally take ANY idea/passion/niche and build a very successful business online. No experience necessary. No technical skills.
We are living in a world where it is true that if you have an internet connection and a device to connect to the internet, you can build a business online.
Here is a diagram outlining the process that will be taught to you in detail within Wealthy Affiliate.
This is a process that has worked since the early 2000s to build wildly successful businesses online and the fundamental principles behind this business model will work for MANY years to come. In fact, FOREVER!
I am going to explain the different aspects of this 4-step process in more detail just so you have a better idea as to what you will be doing, but if you want even more information about Wealthy Affiliate or this process you can get these details directly on their website.
Step 1: Choose Niche.
The first thing you need to do when building a business online is decided what type of business that you want. This is also called a niche. This can be anything but the most natural way to choose a niche would be to choose something that you are interested in or a hobby of yours.
For example, if I was as dog lover, I would probably make my niche something related to dogs. If I loved everything about remote control drones, then I could make my niche about drones. If I loved make-up, that could be a niche that I head into. If I like knitting, that can be my niche.
You can also build a business in niches that you may not have any knowledge of or that is not a passion of yours, completely up to you. There are truly millions of different directions that you can head with your business!
For this example, let’s say I head into the “drone” niche. That would be the basis of my business and it is what my website would be focused on.
**Wealthy Affiliate PROVIDES training on how to find a niche, and they offer personal support helping you select your niche and give you tools and techniques to come up with your own niche ideas.
Step 2: Build Website.
The next step after you have decided on your niche, would be building out your website. Your website is your business foundation.
Like a house, without a foundation the structure is weak and not sustainable. The same goes with an online/affiliate business. All of your content, all of your traffic, all of your rankings, all of your revenue is generated as a result of your website.
In this case, I would be building a website about drones. My goal will be to help people, inform people, recommend products/services to people, and offer my opinions on various aspects of this niche.
And no, you don’t need to be an expert or authority. As you build out your website and as you immerse yourself in yoru business, you become an expert.
Elon Musk wasn’t always the “electric car” expert, he became that through effort. Same as I will become a “drone expert” if I want, simply by putting forth the effort to build myself out within this niche.
**Wealthy Affiliate PROVIDES FREE Starter members 2 websites. As a Premium member, you can host up to 25 of your own domains, and 25 free websites on their domain.
Step 3: Get Traffic.
There is only ONE way to build a business. Traffic. In other words, people that buy stuff from you or take a desired action that will lead to revenue. This is the case for any type of business, offline or online.
Think of a hot dog stand, if you set one up in the middle of the desert, you are not going to sell many hot dogs. If you set one up outside of a nightclub after it gets out when all of the patrons are HUNGRY or at a fair around lunchtime, you are going to sell lots of hot dogs.
Same logic for selling anything online. If you don’t have website visitors, you don’t have anyone to sell anything to.
Search engines and social networks are the biggest driving forces behind traffic online and if you understand how to get ranked in Google, Bing & Yahoo…and understand how to leverage platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, SnapChat, and Instagram to drive traffic to your website, there is no limit to your potential.
**Wealthy Affiliate TEACHES traffic. They know the best strategies and techniques to get your website ranked and do it in abundance!
Step 4: Make Money.
Last but not least, how the heck do you make money. You have a niche, a website, and traffic, but you have nothing to sell to these people right?
Well, actually you do. There are over 500,000,000 (yes, 500 MILLION) products that you can promote as an affiliate marketer online. This means you don’t have to carry any inventory for any of these products/services. You simply link to companies through your special affiliate links, and exchange and they give you a cut (%) of every sale that you make.
This can range from pennies, to $1,000’s of dollars for every sale.
As an example, in the drone niche there are 1,000’s of different products/services/guides/etc that I can promote and generate revenue from.
On Amazon, there are 50,100 products related to drones that I can promote. I will earn 6% commissions on any of those products that I refer people to.
Your commissions on these drones will range from $6 for a lower end drone ($100) to $2,400 in commission for a high end drone (that costs $40,000).
And this is just ONE of the many ways you can generate revenue from your website once you have traffic. You can make money through advertising, building an email list, selling your own products/services, or reselling your traffic to others.
**Wealthy Affiliate not only has one of the most lucrative affiliate programs online, you are going to be able to interact and work with some of the most successful affiliate marketers in the world. There is beginner to advanced training on how to find affiliate programs and how to effectively convert visitors into “sales” on your website. It will only be a matter of time before you become an expert affiliate marketers yourself.
Reason #1: No Price Increases in 12 Years.
You read that correctly. The Premium membership price at Wealthy Affiliate hasn’t increased in 12 years, from and they time and they started back in September 2005. With inflation and other companies charging $1,000’s for a fraction of the services that Wealthy Affiliate provides, this is a pretty big deal.
$49 per month or $359 per year. The price is all-inclusive and includes everything you need to create, grow and scale your businesses to any level online.
Reason #2: 24/7/365 Support.
The community at Wealthy Affiliate is full of experience, knowledgeable and institutes a “pay it forward” approach to building a business online.
Not to mention, if you ever have ANY issues with your websites or hosting, you have direct access to the server admins (the technical gurus) how will immediately help you sort out your problems, regardless of whether it is lunch, or 2 in the morning…or your location in the world.
In fact, Wealthy Affiliate is a growing community of over ONE million members. That is a big number. Think of 20 full football stadiums and this will give you a good grasp of the type of audience you are dealing with.
Reason #3: Direct access to founders/CEO.
That is right. Not only do you have access to the most interactive and helpful community on the planet for Internet Entrepreneurs, you are going to be able to communicate and get help directly from the founders Kyle & Carson. They are active within the community every day and will be there to offer you help.
There is nowhere else in the world that you can expect this red carpet treatment, but it is something that has been part of the WA platform since day 1. Not a day goes by that you won’t be seeing Kyle or Carson interacting with comment threads, posting blogs, within the live chat, or helping people directly with their campaigns & businesses.
Reason #4: Current & Evolving Training. A Website Platform.
Every day, there is new training being added to Wealthy Affiliate. Every day, there are new training updates. The training is always been kept current within Wealthy Affiliate and covers a wide breadth of topics relating to building a business online.
If you are looking to learn ANY topic related to building a business online, from the fundamentals of WordPress, to coding, to affiliate marketing, the building a business online, to content marketing, etc.
Reason #5: State of the Art Hosting.
To operate a successful website and online business, you need services you can rely on. The hosting at Wealthy Affiliate is the “creme de la creme”, with enough power with the Premium side service to drive several multi-million dollar businesses from one account.
Here is a breakdown of the hosting offered within WA, compared to other “top tier” Managed WordPress hosting companies in the industry.
When you can rely on the stability, speed and performance of your hosting company, you can focus on other things that will help you grow your business. You can absolutely RELY on the speed, security and quality of the WA hosting.
Reason #6: All Inclusive Environment.
Wealthy Affiliate is unique in that you can get all the training, tools, services and support you need under “one roof” to create and grow a business online. Often times you will find yourself buying a product or service online only to get PART of what you need.
That is not the case with Wealthy Affiliate. From start to finish and everything in between, you are well-equipped to build a business online. You are not just getting the tools you need, you are getting the tool belt, and teacher, and 24/7 access to this all-inclusive environment.
Reason #7: Weekly, Promotion-Free Live Classes
Get back to class! This is something we never liked to hear in high school, but when it comes to building a business online, it is always nice to have current, live and interactive training you can take part in. Every Friday there is a live class that you can take part in as a Premium member of Wealthy Affiliate. Here are a few of the recent ones.
These classes are typically run by Jay, one of the top experts within the WA community but there have been guest experiences by Kyle and others over the years. There is a live chat and a full question and answer period with every live class. Each live class is usually around 1.5 hours in length and the replays will be available to you the next day (along with 100’s of hours of past live classes).
If you want to stay ahead of your competition, Wealthy Affiliate is going to help you do that. These live expert classes will really advance your knowledge to an EXPERT level.
Reason #8: Success is EVERYWHERE.
Want social proof of success? All you need to do is have a look around the community. Success is happening everywhere and there are new stories every day, from people making their first sale online, to people making their first $1,000…to quitting their day jobs, to selling websites for $30,000+. Here is just a small sample of success stories that you will see, there are 1,000’s like this and you will see new ones posted daily.
The fact of the matter is, if you put forth the effort and apply what is taught to you in the training (and follow the 4 steps to success methodology), you are going to come out on top. Sure, it will take some hard work. Anything worth working for takes, WORK…and owning your own, successful long term business should be one of those goals that you have.
Reason #9: Most Cost Efficient in the Industry. No Upsells.
If you had the opportunity to create, own, manage and get full support for your business for under $1 per day, would you?
Well that is the reality at Wealthy Affiliate.
The only worse thing than a half-baked product is realizing that you have to spend $100’s if not $1,000’s more to get the “meat” of the product. This is all too common these days in the internet marketing world, people are getting taken advantage of and you will never get a sense of this sort of behavior at Wealthy Affiliate.
It is $359. That includes everything you need. The hosting. The websites. The personal mentoring. The endless amounts of training. Access to network with over a MILLION fellow affiliates/experts. Live weekly classes you can look forward to. Keyword tools.
Less than a buck per day, this is by far the most comprehensive and cost-efficient platform in the industry. In fact, once you have access to Wealthy Affiliate Premium there will never be a reason to purchase another silly e-book, attend another overpriced conference, or get sucked into another $1,000+ mentoring package against.
All you need in one spot and it only gets better with each day that passes. Here is a comparison chart of the memberships and what you get within the membership.
Reason 10: Completely FREE Starter Membership.
You have no reason not to join and try Wealthy Affiliate. Why you ask?
It’s completely free.
Wealthy Affiliate offers a completely free, no obligation Starter membership. There aren’t many products or services online that have enough confidence in their service that and they allow you to try it for free before you spend a dime. That is why Wealthy Affiliate is different and always keeping a step ahead of the competition.
You don’t like what you see, leave. Never come back and you have lost nothing.
If you like what you see and like the services, then you can stick around. You can spend as much time as a Starter member as you like, and if you ever feel you want more and that Wealthy Affiliate Premium is worth your $1 per day, then you can decide on that later.
I am a fan of companies that back their product. You can walk into an Apple store and try the latest iPhone or MacBook before you buy it. There are no secrets and you know what you are getting before you buy it.
The same at Wealthy Affiliate and the FREE Starter membership offers FAR more than any other PAID program in the industry.
Conclusion. Try it. Make a Decision.
I want you to be the judge. There are some very good “salespeople” out there and pages trying to convince you that you need to join something NOW or the world is going to fold in half and disappear.
That is not me. I simply want you to make a decision based on what you “feel” and follow your intuition. If you think Wealthy Affiliate would be a good fit for you based on what I said, try it out. If you are not sure, then why not try it out.
What do you have to lose? $0.
If you do have any questions about Wealthy Affiliate, you want to chime in with your own insights, or you have any other questions related to affiliate/internet marketing, leave them below and we will be sure to help you out!
I have no experience in working on a computer but interested In having a go as would like to earn an extra income, I feel that I’m up for the challenge. I’ve looked into other companies with high fees and like the fact that you have a free starter package, can you start to earn money on this starter package without any need to spend any money elsewhere, do you do any training on buying for Amazon FBA. Many thanks
Yeah, there are certainly a lot of programs out there. The reality is that if a company cannot offer a starter look (free) at what they are offering, the are very unlikely in the software space and they are hiding behind a paywall. That is what you will like about WA is that you can try it before you even consider paying a penny.
You have everything you need, and by lesson 4 you have your own niche website up and running. Amazon FBA is expensive and you not only are going to have to pay for high ticket programs (for training), you are going to have to have a budget to set up your FBA campaign and advertise it. You will need at least $10K for that to get it off the ground. It is a flash in the pan business and won’t last simply because of the high failure rates.
I have a question, about the 1 on 1 coaching for the starter package… is there a fee for the coaching?
You have access to expert help and coaching within the Starter membership for the first 7 days, after that you will want to go premium if you want unlimited support. You will still have access to the platform, community, your research tools, websites, and training beyond that as your starter is not a trial.
I know you are going to love it if you do make the decision to join WA, and if you have any further questions about WA or the affiliate marketing world please let me know.
I am interested and I believe IWill become a member butI need to know how much computer skills Is needed to do the work online I am 77 years old and don’t know that much about computers Will you be able to help me learn how to use the computer ?
You certainly do not need to be a “technie” by any means. In fact, building a website these days can be done by anyone, and creating a full functional website can be doing within 30 seconds. It’s a quick process and the advancement of technology has actually removed your need for learning technology (as funny as that sounds).
I just joined Wealthy Affiliate after being a member of 3 other similar services. There is no comparison, WA is the clear industry leader and what I spent $1,000’s on using other companies, I get more for in the free Starter at Wealthy Affiliate.
If you have been churning and burning online and you want to start a legit business I personally recommend this platform to anyone. It beat my expectations and that is usually hard to do.
Thanks for your feedback Timothy and we are really glad you are enjoying your experience at Wealthy Affiliate. You are not alone, there is a reason millions of people have joined and love the service at WA. Something that can not be said for any other product/service/brand in this industry.
Wishing you continued success!
Do they help you find content for your website
Yes, you are going to get help with the content ideas, the keyword research, and the content build out process. You are going to be an efficient content writer and this can be taught, and once you establish a process for creating content you are going to be able to piece out your work through outsourcing and freelancing.
Thanks for the information regarding Wealthy Affiliate! I’ve been a member there yself for just over 6 months and I agree that the resources they have there are worth every penny. It’s not a get rich quick scheme, but over time it certainly offers you the ability to work hard and smart to support yourself financially from the comfort of your couch!
Exactly, Wealthy Affiliate teaches the REALITY of building a business online. Too many people are looking to get rich quick and that usually leads them to getting sucked into a scam (and losing a lot of money). If a product/service claims to help you get rich quick, run…and run fast. They are about to take $1,000’s from you.
There isn’t a more cost efficient, yet comprehensive platform in the world than WA and that is why we recommend them as the clear winner in an industry that is comprised of a lot of unscrupulous companies.
Thank you for this excellent overview of the 4 step system that Wealthy Affiliate uses and for outlining the 10 reasons why everyone wanting to earn money online, needs to try out this awesome community based education website. I have tried many different programs and online business courses, one of which cost me $15,000 and I did not make a penny out of it, yet with wealthy Affiliate within a short time I am seeing results.
The videos and weekly Live training within Wealthy Affiliate are totally hands-on and life changing.
I am really grateful for this opportunity and can only totally recommend to everyone to try WA for yourself you have nothing to lose but everything to gain. I just wish I knew this before taking all those useless online courses.
I must admit this is a great overview of both the 4 step system that Wealthy Affiliate operate and the 10 reasons why you need to be trying out this amazing community based training site. I have been a member for about 6 months now and my business is growing well thanks to the brilliant training and support. I totally recommend that you try WA for yourself you have nothing to lose but everything to gain.
Amazing, thanks for your feedback and great to hear your business is growing (that is always a good thing). Wishing you nothing but continued success in 2019 Martin.
I’ve enjoyed your review on Wealthy Affiliate. There is some good money making an opportunity out there on the internet today, but there are also scammers out there as well. I’m glad to have come across your review about Wealthy Affiliate, I’ve been a member of Wealthy Affiliate for 5 years and you have done a great job explaining the different feature and pros and con of the Wealthy Affiliate. You made it possible for beginners to make the right decision whether to move forward.
I agree there are a lot of scams out there. I have also fallen for many of these. I am glad I found WA too, I have no reason to look elsewhere now that I have found WA.
Hello there. Just thought I would stop by and share my experiences at WA.
First, Wealthy Affiliate has the best training in the industry. It doesn’t overwhelm like other platforms and comes with an affordable price. I have been with Wealthy affiliate for less than a month but I have learned much more than when I was in other platforms (combined).
For either free (Starter) or a very nominal price (Premium), not only you get a state of the art training but a research tool that is one of the best tools I have ever used. Kudos to the guys at Wealthy Affiliate.
This is a very exhaustive, insightful review of WA. I agree with you that Wealthy Affiliate is not a scam, rather a honest means of generating income so far you are ready to input the work required with persistence and consistency.
Though I am still very new to the platform but I find it very amazing for everybody to have equal access to the founders. Also, the support community is the best I’ve seen because everyone on the platform is ever ready to help you build your business to a success. The guideline training videos are jut top notch. Wealthy Affiliate is like a one in a million opportunity.
Most definitely, outside of the advanced tools, training, and services that you have access to within WA (which are all industry leading platforms), there is something that is unique to the community and not offered anywhere else that we are aware of. Access to the owners.
It is rare these days to be able to connect with and communicate with the owners of a company, let alone one with millions of active customers. Glad you are enjoying your experience and thanks for leaving your feedback.
Great article. I’m also a premium member at Wealthy Affiliate and at the risk of sounding cheesy, it has changed my life. Honestly.
You should have seen me trying to build a website a few years ago. It was all over the place and a mess. I was going to different websites, watching YouTube videos, and I even tried learning how to code. That was just to build a website, I hadn’t even gotten to the point of building my business yet.
Now I have several websites up and running, I’m getting traffic, making money and I keep thinking wow I can really do this! Working hard is not a problem for me. I just needed the right tools.
Thanks for sharing your story and experiences. This will likely resonate with many people that are seeking to create a profitable business online, many people have “tried”, unfortunately there is a lot of misinformation out there or programs that lead people in the wrong direction (and ultimately failure).
It is great to hear things have turned around for you since you joined Wealthy Affiliate. It sounds like you are in “growth” mode with your business, that is great Barbara! Wishing you nothing but success as you march forward in your journey through the affiliate marketing world.
Been a member of WA for 6 years and have been full time online for the last 4.5 years. When I started out I tried whole bunch of crap out there. This is the only program that has worked for me thus far because they teach you the reality of online business. I also use all the tools and services provide by Wealthy Affiliate on a daily basis.
Second to none, accurate review, an I am a long term believer in this product.
Amazing Jason, thanks for offering your feedback and sharing your experiences. So wonderful to hear about your success thus far as well, sounds like you have a bright future ahead of you full of ongoing growth in business! Stop by anytime with an update.
I am quite interested but terrified of step 3. Step 3: Create content and get rankings (and subsequently traffic). I AM NOT A WRITER, HAVE NO IDEAS ON CREATING CONTENT, AND DON’T EVEN KNOW HOW TO BLOG…………….Can I still be successful???
The thing is, you don’t need to be a writer to be very successful at creating content. Can you write an email to a friend? If so, then you can be the BEST writer there is out there. Too many people think content creation is about having an English major, when in reality it is communicating with your audience and often times about something that you are passionate or love doing.
So yes, you can be successful. Wealthy Affiliate will help you with every aspect of your content creation, including how to structure content, how to write in a way that converts/ranks, and they even provide you with an awesome writing platform called SiteContent that will speed up the writing process drastically and check all grammar/spelling (along with a lot more).
sounds very good. just yesterday I invested in Steve’s stealmysite (or system) and ended up paying for that and coolhanle. And they took all I had in my savings and drained my checking account very upsetting. And when I talked them on the phone they had me almost in tears because i didn’t have money. I don’t like to be where I’m at. I want to better myself. Thank you for offering yours to try free. That is so fantastic.
So sorry to hear about your experience with that program. There are certainly a lot of scams out there, we have never heard of that particular program but the Internet is rife with such scams.
Your experience with Wealthy Affiliate will be much different. Not only do they care, you are going to become part of the most established and trusted platform on the planet for creating and growing a business online. Create your free starter account and you will be well on your way.
Although most of what I see is really positive online, I also see some people saying negative things as well. This is normal with any review I suppose, but what would you in your honest opinion say are the most positive and negative things online.
Are people only recommending WA because they are making money from it? Thanks.
You are seeing positive stuff online, because Wealthy Affiliate is the industry leader and has been for some time. There are over 50,000 positive reviews online last time I checked, by independent bloggers and authorities within the affiliate marketing world. There is a reason that they have been in business since 2005 and continue to grow, and evolve their business for their customers. A truly caring company.
You may find the odd negative review out there from a “competitor” or someone promoting a competing product. That happens. There are also many frustrated business owners in the industry that are offering low quality products, that get frustrated that they cannot compete with the services offer at Wealthy Affiliate. What they offer within their premium membership for $359 per year, there are companies charging $10,000’s for FAR LESS.
Heck, the Starter membership which is completely free is better than 99.9% of the programs out there, and actually provides you with all the tools you need to build a business. There is a reason likely that no other company in this industry offers freemium access to their. Because they are scared of their own product quality.
Wealthy Affiliate is different than anything out there, and you will understand that as soon as you step foot into the community. We always recommend you get started on the free Starter membership, that way any insecurity or apprehension about this industry is removed. Then you can make your own educated decision as to how WA fits into your life/business.
Hi, I joined Wealthy Affiliate several years ago for a very short period of time. I needed to earn money quickly and didn’t have enough knowledge to know that creating a business took much time. I couldn’t afford to continue with the program. My priorities have changed and God has blessed me enough that I am now able to afford the program. I would like to re-join with the monthly plan for a couple of months before I take the yearly plunge. Am I able to get the $19.00 first month fee or do I have to start at $49.00?
Yes, if you log back into your account and you weren’t a premium member in the past, you should see the $19 offer there. If you forget your password, there is a password reset on the login page. And of course, Wealthy Affiliate gives you the flexibility and full control of your Premium membership. You can move to the yearly membership (and save on the overall membership fees) at any time.
$49 USD is a lot where I am from. Normally when you give free starter, there are limited chances to make money or you will be given a crappy website name who nobody wants to click on it thus the need to upgrade to premium or whatever. the is always a catch just like other websites. Sounds too good to be true. Anyways, thanks for the input. It helps.
The Starter membership within Wealthy Affiliate is a really good taste of what you will get to experience, not just within WA itself but within the online world. You get TWO fully function WordPress websites where you have full control over the content, the design and the affiliate programs you link to (how you monetize your website).
Not to mentioned the support you can get from experts, the 10,000’s of conversations that you can take part in, and a great deal of training to get you rolling with your business. It is going to get you rolling, and of course, if you want to take your business more seriously and access the key to the community, there is the Premium membership there for that. But you decide. We can assure you that the Starter membership (which is free) is better than anything else in the industry…let alone the Premium service.
Give it a try, you don’t have anything to lose.
I kinda agree, one week is not enough time to find out if it works or not…I very much doubt anyone could start with this system and understand it in a week, which leaves you no options other than pay or quit.
It is not a trial, you have lifetime access to WA within the Starter membership. So take your time, there is no inherent rush and do what makes the most sense to you and your situation.
The 2 “fully functional” websites are not secure. They have the big RED warning in the address bar. A huge google no no.
They also do not have comments.
They also are limited to less than 5 designs. NOT full control.
And they will be taken down after 6 months without upgrading.
NOT suitable for business.
Testing only.
Please at least be honest with folks!
This is the biggest complaint of WA.
All websites at WA are 100% secure, and even the websites that come with the Starter membership come with SiteSSL (secure socket layer). If you are getting a security error on your website, it is because you have placed an insecure item like an image or a linked to something that is “http”.
You have of the most current 12 theme designs as a Starter member as well, not 5. You have full control of the content on your website, they are fully function WordPress websites, on state of the art hosting. And can promote what you like and build it within any niche. If your website is “inactive” for 6 months, it is removed from the hosting at Wealthy Affiliate simply because that would make sense. To free up room for others that are taking their business seriously.
Was it mentioned that these two websites, along with access to experts, and two “getting started” training courses, along with 10,000’s of discussions and the ability to communication with over 1.5 MILLION affiliates is included for FREE. As well, you have access to keyword research tools, a content management platform, and direct access to communicate with some of the most successful affiliate marketers in the world.
For free. W would say that is a pretty good deal. The premium membership, which is option, is the key to much more access, more training, and the most sophisticated subset of tools in the industry (and is the most cost efficient). Thanks for stopping by Cindy and we hope we have clarified some of the misunderstandings here.
Does WA work for drop shipping too, or is it exclusively for affiliate marketing?
Yes, there are many drop shippers within Wealthy Affiliate. What you promote at the end of the day is up to you, whether you are dropshipping, completely ad drive using platforms like Adsense or Mediavine, affiliate marketing, or running an ecommerce store, Wealthy Affiliate can facilitate and help you with ALL aspects of your business. Not just the education, but the websites/hosting, research and development, mentoring and networking, live weekly classes (they just had a month of ecommerce training), and of course your ability to get help when you ned it.
We recommend you get rolling on the Starter membership, immerse yourself in the lovely community, and then make some decisions from there.
After trying many programs and being scammed, I gave Wealthy Affiliate a shot. I was at my wits end with all the other things that I have tried. It was a bit of a reprieve when I realized that the people behind Wealthy Affiliate are really there to help you and are actually front and center within their business. I asked Kyle who is one of the owners a question about my website the other day and I got a detailed response in less than an hour.
I have only been there for a week or so but I joined after reading this website. I have a website up and running and it isn’t going to be long before I have some products on my website and can start generating an income. I am happy I joined this company, so thanks.
Yeah I joined Wealthy Affiliate thanks to you guys and have earned thousand of dollars so far. Thank-you so much for releasing a blog post about Wealthy Affiliate. Thanks guys.
That is great to hear David, thanks for stopping by with your feedback!
Do i need to write blog posts cause im not good on that+my english is not so good …only basic words very dry to read?content is a king right?
Content is king as it is a big part of any website online (and critical to getting ranked in search engines), but this is not to say that you can’t create your websites in any language you like. Wealthy Affiliate will facilitate the creation of any type of website, in any niche, and in any language. So this will be a non issue here Irwing.
I finally decide to go premium with WA earlier this year and even though I’ve just now chosen a niche, I can officially say that through all of the ups and downs, everyone in the community has been super supportive and so encouraging. Another thing I love about WA is that no matter where I am in my blogging journey, I can always count on an answer from the community or I can always go back and refresh my memory with the training that’s provided. I’m looking forward to seeing how far I can go and I love that I have so much time to work on my site now, since I’ve cut my hours at work and already purchased the yearly membership.
I’d HIGHLY recommend this training platform for anyone who is serious about learning how to build an online business and work from home.
Great to hear about your encouraging experience at Wealthy Affiliate. You can’t go wrong with the yearly premium membership and giving yourself adequate time to achieve success in your business. 2019 is certainly going to be another one of growth in the affiliate marketing space!
Hi in order to create traffic- do u have 2 blog, vlog create videos, go on messenger Facebook call and speak to people? Also do u have to have website that has to sell products?
Those are certainly ways in which you can get traffic to your website. Within the training at Wealthy Affiliate you are going to learn a broad range of traffic techniques, from SEO (which is the core training) where you are going to learn how to get search engines like Google, Yahoo and Bing to love your websites. This includes getting rankings in Youtube/Vimeo if you are vlogger.
There is also Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Twitter training for those that want to get social reach. There is paid traffic training, using PPC channels like Facebook Ads, BingAds, and Google Ads. And you can even get help creating and operating VIRAL campaigns which can happen if you create your content in a specific way. This can be a powerful approach as well.
You will want a website, that is provided for you within Wealthy Affiliate on their top tier hosting. You get this included in your membership. A website is important as it is the foundation for your business (your storefront so to speak). The process is not technical these days so don’t be scared by the idea of “creating a website”. You are going to be just fine.
I tried Wealthy Affiliate 3 years ago and rejoined again last week. What a change? One thing I have always liked about WA is that it that they are always upgrading and improving upon it and I can definitely say I am excited about my future within the online space.
Sometimes you don’t know what you have until you venture out and try other things. I spent a lot of money over the past 3 years (and ran into a number of scams) and I just wish I would have stuck with Wealthy Affiliate. It’s going to be my home for all my online businesses moving forward.
Yes! Wealthy Affiliate is most certainly an evolving affiliate marketing platform and even if you were away for a few months, you would likely notice a vast number of improvements. This is why it is the most trusted and recommended program in the industry for both aspiring and successful affiliate marketers, because they actually evolve and innovate frequently.
Wishing you a brilliantly successful year ahead Raya.
How much money can I make with Wealthy Affiliate? I have tried a few other programs with no luck and I am getting frustrated by this entire internet thing. Is it real?
The question is how much can you make within the Intenret business world. The answer is, as much as you want. Wealthy Affiliate is less of an “opportunity” and more of an all-inclusive environment where you can create and grow a business online…and do so to any level. Everything is included that you need to create your business, and managed it. Really the only missing piece is you and a bit of hard work and dedication.
We can appreciate any frustration you have from the past. There are truly a lot of low grade and even scams in this industry, so your frustration is very much warranted. Honestly though, your experience is going to be much better and you are going to love your experience once you step foot into Wealthy Affiliate. There is not a more comprehensive, trusted and caring company in the industry for Internet Entrepreneurs.
If you have any further questions or need any help, just let us know.
You are in the right Place if you join Wealthy Affiliate a lot of Education on all thing about the internet Business, it’s the place to be. It’s really cheap at $49 dollars a month. That a good price for Education. the only thing cheaper is my $36 a month with help, not a lot Education. If you know it. It’s the right place to be for you on price. Even I am a Wealthy Affiliate Customer, I watch and learn what the people are doing and how they are a thing for my advantage, on the Internet. Remember it’s about the of your niche something that you are very passionate about or taste It’s – it in love with it, Most of all when you talk about it, It rolls right out of your mouth. If you have the love for making money, you can do it. You do not need employees, a building. Just your house with Computer.
Thanks for your feedback and sharing your experiences Sherman.
I have been a member at Wealthy Affiliate for 3 years now and I am nearing my first full year being full time online. If that isn’t a testament to the program actually working, I don’t know what is.
The thing that I really like about WA is that even though I feel I have some good experience now (not an expert yet!), I realize that I can get help from someone with more skills and knowledge than I have at any time. There are experts within WA, many with MUCH more experience than I have that I lean on for support and to advance my own personal skills.
Check the starter membership if you are unsure, and if you are sure, the Premium membership which is light years ahead of the industry is less than $1 per day.
So very true and your attitude will take you a long ways within the internet world. 6-7 figures (assuming you are not already making that) will be your reality if you continue to focus on advancing your business, and your website…as well as your skill set. There is a plethora of very skilled marketers and business owners within Wealthy Affiliate that are actively helping others every single second within Wealthy Affiliate, there simply is not a more caring, yet more comprehensive and technically advanced platform in the industry.
Thanks for sharing your story and I wish you nothing but further success in your future Jamie.
So how much is this, $29 a month or $49 a month?
The Starter membership is completely free and we recommend you get started on that. This alone includes a great deal and by lesson 4 alone you are going to have your very own niche website (business) up and running. It also includes 1-on-1 expert support, community access/networking, access to research tools, and all sorts of training and videos.
There is a premium membership that is $19 for the first month, then $49 per month (or $359 per year) if you are interested in that, but that is completely up to you and whatever you are comfortable with. We recommend you check it out, immerse yourself within the platform, and then make a decision. Hope this helps you out here Mike.
I just jumped ship from SiteSell over to Wealthy Affiliate to check it out. Ken the owner has been slandering this site for some time so I thought I would create a free account. Wow. Like night and day.
The community at Wealthy Affiliate is 100x more interactive and friendly, the website and research platforms actually work seamlessly, and it is overall a much nicer experience. I will be going premium in the next day or two and dropping my SiteSell account for good. I have never liked Ken’s antics, he is always slandering other companies.
WA is the real freaking deal and this review is on point. -John
Thanks for your insights. It is unfortunate that some companies/people behave like this, but in this industry there are a lot of unethical folks. Fortunately now that you are part of WA, you are part of the most trusted, ethical, forward thinking, and community focused platform in the industry. You are not going to regret your decision to make Wealthy Affiliate your home.
WA is a good marketing strategy where you learn and make money online at the same time. My experience so far has only been good so far. The community is very helpful and friendly.
I learned a lot about the internet industry and how it works, the technology and terminology I did not know before but now they are now clear though not 100% as I am still learning.
I love WA, and I plan to retire with WA.
Sounds like you are really enjoying your experience and learning lots. Implement and take action on that education and you are going to see results.
As a current member of WA I can attest to everything that TeamAMR has outlined here. I was skeptical at first, even when I first signed up, I did not engage but instead I was taking my time poking, sniffing around. Once I started reading the blogs, the comments I decided to take the plunge and begin the training. Now I’m a WA junkie, every time I see a member post a success story, I become more committed to my goal and work even harder. If you are skeptical, it surely is understandable but sign up and snoop around like I first did and don’t be afraid and you will soon see that WA is legitimate and genuine.
Naturally people are skeptical when joining anything online. That comes hand in hand with the sheer number of scams that are out there, most of us have run into one or two of these types over the years.
Wealthy Affiliate is truly different and sets itself apart from the rest of the crowd. It is the only program in the industry that lets you try their service before you ever have to spend a dime, that should say a lot about the caring nature of WA and their motives being nothing but good and people centric.
Hello, I am a member of WA and I like their approach type of business. What I find great here is the training offered, I have learned a lot at freely I would say so because all that is offered here surpass the monthly membership dollars.
I now understand more how the internet work, at first I thought what I read on internet was written by certain specific ‘experts’, but to my surprise those experts are just you and I.
However my question is since I am yet to go through on how to earn money training, you said once you have a website with traffic then you would start promoting products from affiliate programs such as Amazon, is that the only way one would be able to earn money? How does one earn money with the articles as part of the ninche you write about?
There truly isn’t a more comprehensive, supportive, technically advanced and cost efficient platform in the industry. We are really glad that you are getting a top notch experience at Wealthy Affiliate Nelly!
In respect to your questions, once you have traffic coming to your website there are going to be many different ways that you can monetize this traffic. An obvious one is through affiliate programs like Amazon, eBay, Etsy,etc…there are over 550 MILLION products that you can promote as an affiliate and earn revenue with.
But there are other ways to generate revenue on your website. Selling your own products/services (ecom), drop shipping, ad revenue, building a list, operating a membership site, etc.
This is covered in detail as you move forward through the training and there are hours upon hours of live classes available to you within the premium membership to help you with these topics.
One of the best reviews I have read about Wealthy Affiliate, it really is a steal when you compare it to other programs that claim to do the same thing. I also very much appreciate that they are constantly improving the platform, the owners are really dedicated to the company and the success of its members.
Conventionally when we looked to start a business within the offline world, we could expect to spend $10,000’s just to get our foot in the door (and that is without any marketing). You can get absolutely EVERYTHING you need to create and manage your business from scratch…no experience necessary for $359 per year ($29 per month) at Wealthy Affiliate.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Hi there, I’ve been with Wealthy Affiliate for 6 months now, and have 4 websites built and hosted there. After reading your review I completely agree with your 10 points about why WA is not a scam – it’s pure gold! It’s just such great value for all of the training from the courses and the live coach every week and the members themselves. If you can imagine that over 1 million people are doing this too and are able to produce training then you can imagine the amount of value that you receive from this authority site.
Then there is one of the best affiliate programs right there on the site too if you dont currently have a niche to build a site on – 50% for each referral plus lifetime cookies is one of the best affiliate programs out there. Try it – you’ve nothing to lose!
All the best,
Michelle
Thanks for sharing your experiences Michelle!
What a fantastic package! I wish I’d found Wealthy Affiliates years ago. I couldn’t believe that they have been around for so long! With the training and support that they offer for the price they are asking, how can I possibly fail! Well, I suppose not taking action would be a big one. Thanks for putting together a very informative article. Great work!
I think that people could not find more legitimate platform than Wealthy Affiliate. I am with them for about year and I am more than satisfied. You really explained it in detail and it is good that many people see this because it is definitely possible to earn with them, you only need to work hard and be persistent.
So glad you are enjoying your experience at WA Daniel and thank you for sharing your story.
This may sound to good to be true? It’s not. From my own experience I can confirm 100% of what you said. Sure, the work is on you and nobody will do that for you. But you can be sure to get the best training, support, community – you name it, to start out in affiliate marketing. WA not only makes no up-sell, they actually provide a down-sell with their 1-year membership which comes for a special price.
That is where some people fall victim to scams out there. They are sold on the idea of a “click button” business, but anyone that is successful online realizes that is not a reality. WA provides you with all the tools, support and resources you need to build a business, the only missing piece is you and a little bit of hard work.
Hi there!
Thanks so much for such a great review on Wealthy Affiliate! I personally use them and man has it been great! Them not changing the prices is true!
I joined my first time a couple years ago but could not stick with, and I recently joined back up a few months ago and it is still the same price! The cool thing though is that there are even more features and tools than before!
All the Best,
Chris
We don’t know of another company in the industry that has evolved as much as Wealthy Affiliate or that offers as sophisticated of a platform, yet is so affordable. As you indicate, Wealthy Affiliate hasn’t raised their prices since 2005, yet have invested millions into their platform.
Just in the past few months, there have been several new platforms, and plenty of updates to the WA back office that have been made. That is very common and we anticipate some really massive updates and brand new platforms coming in 2019.
I’ve been a member of Wealthy Affiliate for around three months now. I couldn’t be happier with the decision to join. It has been absolutely wonderful! The community is like a family. Everyone is so helpful and encouraging. They root you on and in the process you start finding yourself rooting everyone else on. You learn from each other.
I had been searching for something for a while trying to make money from home to support my family and I was finally helpfully led to Wealthy Affiliate. It’s been the best decision I’ve made financially! I stopped wasting money and I am finally making something. It’s not much yet. I’m still learning a great deal, but I have already begun the process of making something. And I know it’s only going to get better!
What an awesome website! I am new to affiliate marketing, and there are a few areas that I have been a little unsure of, but you guys really explained it all well. The part I like the best is how there is no up sale, you know exactly what you are paying for, and that’s what you get. Too many times I have seen these scams where there is no end to what you have to pay out for. Thank you so much for a very honest, comprehensive review! Clay
Thanks for your feedback Clay!
It is almost impossible to mention everything about Wealthy Affiliate in one review, but you have truly highlighted the key aspects.
I agree with all the points you have mentioned. Talking about zero upsells, for instance, the best thing online, is setting aside a budget, and being able to respect that budget without exploding it. This is the amazing part about Wealthy Affiliate. You can plan 2,3,or even 4 years in advance and that budget will still be very relevant and applicable.
So you know exactly what to spend. I love this predictable side of Wealthy Affiliate. Even if you don’t have all the money to pay for a full year, you can plan ahead of time, and save gradually towards Black Friday deals. Those deals have not changed for many years, and once you sign up, that’s it. No more paying of extra charges. Everything is taken care of right down to the domain privacy of the domains you purchase in-house.
Seriously, Wealthy Affiliate is something else.
Thanks for your review!
Awesome and accurate review of WA!
I was a skeptic for years! I researched every which way to make money online, and could not find a program that interested me or I thought would work for me. I stumbled upon WA by accident, and it had something that others didn’t…A training platform. I really wanted to LEARN how to create a business online, and learn by trial and error yet have the support of a community to help guide me if I got lost.
I am so glad I joined WA when I did, it has really saved me in more ways than one. I can just tell that my outlook on life is brighter, I have a list of goals I strive to achieve now, and I and generally less stressed. Everything I am learning there really makes me feel good about myself.
Thank you so much for sharing this!
I have been with WA 2 years this month and I wouldn’t look back, the knowledge and financial freedom I have gained is a credit to the platform set up by WA. Some people say how $49 is too much a month however when you consider what’s included like hosting, training, great community, tools and more I would argue that they set the price to low as there is alot of value.
Before I decided to give it ago I had tried it all mlms, survey sites, biz opps, you name it. Now I have found WA it’s been a relief as I have finally found a genuine opportunity that will help me work from home
As you say and have listed there are many reasons why WA isn’t a scam and if you aren’t sure still, giving it ago for free is a no brainer you literally have nothing to lose.
Josh
There certainly are a lot of shiny objects out there. Often times people lose money to things like MLM’s, survey sites, etc before they end up finding a home in Wealthy Affiliate.
The cost of starting an online business has never been so affordable, considering all of the education, live classes, support, websites, hosting, research tools, networking, and personal mentoring is included in the membership fees. Sold independently, this would amount to $1,000’s per month.
Wealthy Affiliate unlike other platforms offers a free membership, which really shows that they believe in their service and their platform. People can truly try before they ever have to spend a penny, they can build websites, they can go through the training, get expert help, use the research platforms.
My recommendation to anyone considering this, create a completely free membership. Go from there, if you like it, you can consider the Premium membership (if it fits your budget). If not, there is no trial to free, so you can stay on as long as you like.
Your 10 reasons why Wealthy Affiliate is not a scam is a great list.
Wealthy Affiliate is indeed NOT a scam. It’s this fab place where you can learn everything there is to know on affiliate marketing, and where you’ll be equipped with your websites, knowledge, support and the industry insights you couldn’t get anywhere else.
The community at the WA is amazing. Just imagine, you are a total newbie and have the opportunity to ask questions and guidance from some of the coolest, most successful affiliate marketers in the world. Priceless!
I’ve been a member for some months now, and intend to stay a member as long as I am in this business.
Being able to ask for help directly from experts and those succeeding online is one of the key benefits of being part of the Wealthy Affiliate community, but that is one of 100’s of awesome perks to being a member.
So glad you are enjoying your experience.
Hi and thanks for sharing your experiences with Wealthy Affiliate. I agree with your points about the great coaching and the huge value for money that they offer you is unbeatable. They give you such a great confidence that they can teach you to be a successful affiliate marketer, and the community style support you have access to is truly a special benefit. Thanks again, Kenny
I had a friend tell me good things about Wealthy Affiliate so I am researching it online. Thanks for your information, but I do have a few questions.
1. Can I get started with no experience. I literally don’t know a thing about affiliate marketing.
2. What are the types of things I will be selling to make money. I am not sure I quite get how it works.
Looking forward to your responses.
Happy to help you out with your questions here Serena.
1. Yes, you don’t need to know a thing about affiliate marketing. In fact, if you have not been predisposed to training already sometimes that can be a good thing. There is a lot of misinformation out there about affiliate marketing, which leads people more often than not to failure. Wealthy Affiliate can and is consistently helping the absolutely newbie. You are going to learn the foundational building blocks and in the first few lessons alone you are going to have your very own niche website up and running.
2. As an affiliate marketer, there are 100’s of millions of products and services you can promote in exchange for a commission. You sign up for what are called “affiliate programs” and once you do that, you are given special links for that company that are unique to you. When you send people to one of those links (through your website, social media, email, or otherwise) and they buy something, you get a % commission. For example, if you sign up to Amazons affiliate program, you can promote any product on their website and earn 6% commissions. Commissions range from 5-75% typically, depending on the program.
Hope you found this insightful.
First you say the cost is $359.00. Then your chart shows $49.00/mo = $588.00.
Which is it? You can’t have it both ways.
This alone is a giant RED FLAG to me!
If you join as a yearly member, it is discounted (so $359 per year). If you are month to month, it is $49 per month. This is not a red flag, this is clearly outlined not only on the website, but in the members area.
There is also a first month discount of $19 so you can go premium for even cheaper. Also, there is a free membership offered unlike ANY other company in the industry, totally legitimizing the program. We recommend that you give it a try on the free membership before you make any decisions.
I’m 72 yrs old, retired and looking for additional income while not spending more then 3-4 hrs daily Monday-Friday.
Your thoughts?
That is more than adequate time to get a business rolling online. You get out of your business what you put into it. We have personally seen people operate 6 figure businesses (once up and running) on less than that, but as we said, the time and energy you put into your affiliate marketing business is what will equate to your success.
DOES WEALTHY AFFILIATE PROVIDE THE AUTO-RESPONDER FOR FREE OR DO WE GET OUR OWN?
There is no autoresponder included. There are many affordable autoresponder services out there that you can get when you need it, but building an email list definitely should not be the starting point for your business. That will come down the road, typically when your website is getting a sustainable source of traffic. You will be learning all about this as you move through the elite, industry leading training at Wealthy Affiliate.