If you stumbled across this page, then it may likely be from one of my other posts or links where mention Wealthy Affiliate and you’re looking for a way to make money online.
I first joined Wealthy Affiliate back in 2015 and at that point in time, Wealth Affiliate very much put me on the road to making money online.
The first $20,000+ made with affiliate marketing was exclusively down to their training and affiliate programs I joined such as Amazon associates, Awin & Etsy.
I learnt a LOT of the information that has helped me build a full time income online. Some of this information includes….
- Niche research.
- Keyword research.
- Affiliate marketing.
- SEO – such has how to rank your blog posts in Google.
- How to set up a WordPress website from scratch.
And much much more besides.
Wealthy Affiliate In Brief:
- What Is It? An all-in-one training program to help you build and grow an online business based on your interests or passions.
- Cost: Free Starter membership.
- Training: free & premium aspects. A 10-part free training series & one free website.
- Wealthy Affiliate Tools: website builder, keyword research tool, content creation platform, Site speed checker, purchase domains onsite, site comment exchange, live chat, video library, weekly live training… and much more…
No technical knowledge is required, because all the training is beginner friendly and step-by-step.
They offer a free 10-part course and you gain access to the entire platform, so you can explore everything that is on offer without entering a credit card – just your name.
BUT…. Are Wealthy Affiliate Still Relevant In 2024?
A HUGE amount has changed online since 2015 and considerably even more has changed in the last 12 months alone. So, is this training still relevant?
The landscape is changing so fast that I personally have trouble keeping up.
These changes have included the ever evolving and expanding influence of Ai and changes in the Google algorithm.
I feel that ranking your website on Google, (and your content thereby being discoverable organically) is tougher than it ever was when I started.
However, WA were always good at keeping members up to date with Google changes are afoot and make suggestions about what you should do to avoid losing rankings.
That said, they have been criticised for not always keeping their core premium member training up to date and with how fast the landscape changes online, keeping their core course up-to-date is important and something I will be checking out when I retake the course again in the coming months.
What I do notice though is their weekly live video training DOES cover things that are important right now and are currant hot topics. For example, I notice a lot of the training has recently focused on Ai, (I mention that a little further down!).
Because I have not had an in depth look at the WA program in recent months, I wanted to put in a bit of a temporary review to this page while I go and assess everything again.
So, rather than focus on what I’m not 100% sure of…. I wanted this page to focus on WHAT I DO KNOW and what I do feel would be helpful to you.
Therefore, for the purposes of this post, I’m focusing on some of the key aspects of Wealthy Affiliate that had a long-standing impact on me and making money online in the long term.
These are all things that I feel are going to benefit anyone interested in making money online today.
There Is A Bunch Of Online Video Training & It’s Added To Every Week:
Wealthy Affiliate provides extensive video training on the platform, (in the form of a video library and regular live trainings).
These are added to weekly and go into their vast video library for you to access whenever you like.
Topics are vast and could relate to anything from SEO developments, to building an email list, to constructing valuable content… To utilising Ai…. (As you can see via recent training below).
I think one of the best things about WA is that they provide free training to new members. I don’t recall seeing another course that provides you basic training like this for free.
While you WILL need to be a premium member to get the most out of the course, the free training can still give you an idea about the basic fundamentals of things like affiliate marketing and setting up a website.
It can also give you direct access to the platform, where you can see everything that is available to you as a paying member and this means you get a unique insight into things and be able to make an informed choice.
When I first joined, I remember thinking that I would ONLY join premium for one month and learn as much as I could and then quit and move on.
As it turned out, I became a yearly paying member after just a couple of months because I could see the value of having the community and also the ongoing live training, video library and other tools.
What I Found Most Beneficial Long Term About The Training:
There were many things that Wealthy Affiliate taught me, that I still make use of today. Many of these had a significant influence on my achievements online.
Some of these included:
- Building A WordPress Website… I first built this very website at WA. I had absolutely no idea how to go about this when I joined in 2015. While I didn’t keep all the websites I built, they were all a learning experience and one I don’t think I ever would have managed without the support I had there.
- Learning Keyword & Niche research was essential and are skills that I still use on a daily basis. I think this had a key role to play in my success on Amazon kdp early on.
- Learning the basics of Affiliate Marketing. I’ve made thousands of dollars online from Affiliate Marketing and I had absolutely zero idea what it was when I joined Wealthy Affiliate in 2015… Nor am I sure I ever would have learnt about it if it wasn’t for them.
- Learning the basics of graphic design and being introduced to CANVA. Again, I had zero idea what CANVA was and yet, that program has been one of the key tools I’ve used that has helped me generate nearly 200k in royalties on Amazon. I had no graphic design skills when I joined WA, but joining the basics with, really helped me down the road in other aspects of business.
Wealthy Affiliate provided me the environment I needed to learn. Because I felt part of a community, this really encouraged me to keep going. I also had support when I didn’t understand things and was able to reach out to the community.
I’ve never considered myself very tech orientated. The very notion of SEO or HTML back when I started would make me switch off.
But because the training was so clear, it made it much more accessible to me and that’s why ultimately I stuck with it in the long term.
I often wonder where I’d be right now if I hadn’t made that decision to join. Would I still be involved in online business!?! I genuinely have no idea. But Wealthy Affiliate did set me on this path and for that, I am forever grateful.
Is Wealthy Affiliate Right For You In 2024?
Wealthy Affiliate is best for beginners who need a supportive community to help them take this first step to making money online and setting up a website.
If you aren’t sure how to set up a WordPress website and have barely heard of keyword research and SEO… Then this could be a good introduction for you!
Also, it’s a free introduction. So, you don’t even need a credit card to sign up and join.
As someone who has been on the platform for years, what I will say is that a majority of people do not stick it out. It’s alarming how many people literally give this no time whatsoever.
Many do not even complete their profile!
So, you’re interested in this, I would at least give the free training a go. They also provide a big discount for your first month, so that’s a good chance to see what premium is like.
Try and think of it like a learning experience, this isn’t something whereby you get instant or quick results.
For most people making money online, it could take many months before they see any real traction. It took me several months of hard work before I even saw a single affiliate sale!
What I will say is that, seeing that first sale was all the confirmation I needed that I was going to stick to this online business thing indefinitely.
So, maybe you will feel the same!
You can check out the free training here.
Hi there!
I really like your WA review! I have been in the WA community for some months now, and I endorse what you have said!
The training is spectacular, and the people is very friendly and always collaborative!
Going premium is a no-brainer at all!!!
I wish you the best in your journey!
Thank you very much – all the best in your journey also! The training at WA is just second to none, I’ve enjoyed it so much and the vast amount of training available is awesome. Many thanks for your comment!
Hello there,
Great review for wealthy affiliate, I am a member since 2 months and i can agree with you especially in the pros and the cons you mentioned, sometimes i waste a lot of time chatting with great people in the community and postponed my business for some hours!, The most thing i like about wealthy affiliate is the support and that i can catch kyle easily on the live chat or by sending him a private message. Thanks for sharing this honest review!
Fantastic to hear that, I wish you all the best in your journey at WA! Agreed about the chatting, it can be very distracting! Good to talk to people, but time is limited so need to be working more than chatting lol 🙂
There are always platforms out there looking to scam online newbies but I’m glad I have found an authentic platform which seeks to help out stranded online marketers – Wealthy Affiliate. The amount of help & tools available on this program is amazing & what’s more, it is FREE-TO-TRY before you even commit your hard-earned money to it. With such an awesome community, I’m looking to stay for a long long time.
Great to hear from a fellow WA member and yes, certainly it’s good to find somewhere authentic, with a great sense of community. The fact it’s free to try is a great bonus, I think I was a member for less than 7 days before I went premium, now I’m a yearly member and haven’t looked back. I’m sure I will be a member for many years. All the best!
Hey Nat,
Such a comprehensive review of WA you have here Nat, I couldn’t agree with you more that its the best platform for starting a business online.
Reading your review makes me fall in love with the program again and it makes me feel like working harder on writing more content and making my site more visible. If anyone is serious in becoming an Online Entrepreneur, WA is definitely the place to go!
Thank you very much Riaz, I’m really pleased about that. WA is a great place – the more I learn and research other programs, the more clearly WA also stands out as the best program available. Thanks for your comments!
I first came across this bunch about a year back but at the time they only had paid memberships – so what I gather from this they are actually free now?
I’m really tempted by the fact someone can show me how to build a website – was this website built on their platform and how long did it take you to build it?
starter membership is totally free – you can upgrade to premium at any time for lots of additional features but you can complete the initial 10 part training course with your free membership. The website is built on site, with siterubix and can be created in a matter of minutes… Check my post how How To Create A Free Website Online Today!. Thanks for your comment
This is a very thorough review. Many of us had bad experiences trying to make money online (me included.)
I’ve tried different writing platforms, MLM’s and other scam sites, all to my great disappointment. I think we all feel we need to have our faith renewed.
We KNOW there are ways to make money online. After all, we see it every day.
I just started an account and have been checking out the training. It IS amazing how much they give away for free.
I’m excited to go through there step by step tutorials and make some money from home.
As a single dad of four this is very important to me.
Thanks for this, and keep up the great work!
Ryan Sims
Hi there Ryan, thank you for your comments! I appreciate that. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the training – I remember being so excited when I started — and then a bit overwhelmed! I understand the parental aspect too, as a mother of two boys, spending time with them is very important and working from home just fits into that! All the best to you, Nat
ok what i want to know is how exactly do we make GOOD money online. i almost got sucker punch with Tai lopez and his friend sam ovens who are both frauds. i always do hours of research before anything, sometimes weeks/months. will WA really help me, i can work hours and really hard. im struggling atm with my warehouse business so i want to travel the world and make money.
Hi! Unfortunately, most programs out there targeting newbies are either total scams or not in depth enough to really help someone online. WA is not a scam, it’s not a get rich quick scheme – it does take a lot of work and as far as making good money, it completely depends person to person. So many won’t stick it out for all sorts of reasons. The ones that do, are the ones that succeed long term. It’s a step by step training and besides that, even if you don’t stick with affiliate marketing, it does open you up to other possibilities – so many people have gone into other things online because of what they learnt at WA. It’s a legitimate training platform to learn exactly what you need to know to start generating an income from affiliate marketing without any black hat methods or short cuts… if you sign up to the starter membership, you get a full 7 days to see what premium would offer you, as well as the 10 part starter course – which is completely free. You will absolutely know within the 7 days, (if you start going through the course) whether premium is for you or not. So, you may as well check it out and see how you go. You can contact me directly at any time — and as I stated during the review, you also get a discount for the first month, so it really gives you a big opportunity to see what WA is all about. Like I said, if it’s for you – you will know it. I wish you all the best!!
Hi Nat,
I was very thankful to found your website here… I have been wanting to start my online marketing business since early this year. It seems you are truly honest and sincere in trying to help people wanting to start their online business. I would like to inquire about what I did since I registered to the WA free account to try it on. But I receive a message in its site with this remark, “Free Starter accounts are not available in your country, but we would love to have you as a Premium Member!” I hope you can help on this since I really want to try WA to learn about earning passive income online.
Thank you in advance.
Joselito
Hi Joselito!
Thank you for your kind comments, I really appreciate that.
Unfortunately, Wealthy Affiliate free membership is not available in a certain number of countries, (you’ve encouraged me to include this in my review also!). These countries are the following: Bangladesh, Eygpt, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Vietnam. There is some discussion about this on the WA platform and it would appear that the free membership isn’t available due to SPAM issues in the past. As such, anyone from these countries needs to sign up to premium – it is a great shame, but is just the situation at the moment. As I go over in my review, for anyone really serious about starting an online business, they would need to be premium at some point – but understandably it’s not as easy to commit to something that you haven’t even seen before! What I can say is, that if you signed up for a premium membership, you can cancel at any time and aren’t locked into a monthly membership, but can leave any month you choose. Alternatively, a yearly membership is a far cheaper option and they have a massive discount coming up in the next couple of months for a yearly membership also, (which I will email any subscribers about). In the meantime, if you do want to try out premium you can sign up here. Naturally, all the other benefits of WA still apply. I’m sorry you’ve had this experience and thank you for notifying me, so I can include this in my review! Let me know if you need anything and all the best, Nat
can I join your mailing list
can we no more about Wealthy Affiliate
Michael Ladd
Hi michael,
sure, what would you like to know?
Nat
Hello Nat!
Wow! Where to I start? What an excellent presentation you did here. Very easy to read, understand and act upon! I was almost ready to sign up myself! Then I remembered, I am already a premium member.
I can learn a lot from the construction of your post. I seem to have problems with writing a long post. Most of mine turn out to be short and sweet.
Keep on keeping on Nat, I think you are going places!
One little thing, I saw Blog misspelled somewhere in there. Spell Check didn’t catch it as you typed in BOG
Good luck!
Clyde
Hi Clyde,
thanks very much from your feedback there, I appreciate that.
I’ve been searching for that spelling error of “Blog” and I can’t find it anywhere ughhh… lol, I will keep looking! I really appreciate you letting me know that too, thank you. It’s unfortunate finding typos, editing your own stuff is not ideal really!
I hope you’re enjoying your experience at WA, all the best.
Nat