Pay to Blog what’s the big deal?

robwatts — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 21:23:23 +0000

Hi Matt welcome and thanks for posting

I agree, there are a large element of those types, who are more than happy to jump on bandwagons!

In terms of monetisation, there’s plenty to go round for all too; thankfully the internet isn’t a static model either.

Boo to the bullies

Pay to Blog what’s the big deal?

Matt Keegan — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 21:06:39 +0000

Some people simply waste their time objecting to every single change or adventure as pertaining to the internet.

These cyber-cops are attempting to control the ‘net, but for their own good. PPP and other schemese like them make the web accessible for all in that people can monetize their sites.

Personally, I think there are enough bullies out there without having to tell us how to blog!

Rock on: http://www.thearticlewriter.com/blog

Pay to Blog what’s the big deal?

robwatts — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 21:44:52 +0000

I did actually sign up for reviewme just to have a look around and look at the process. Unfortunately, as this blog is practically brand new, their system determined that I don’t have the traction/authority to be of any use to their advertisers. I will maybe check it out again sometime and yes, I also noticed that PPP also changed their tos to say that disclosure is now a must.

I think both companies are still kinda feeling their feet with this one, its a relatively new concept (from a blog perspective) but yes, in terms of paid endorsements/reviews; its as old as them thar hills. In fact not too dissimilar to what cctech refers to in the print media really; if they release a stinker of a car then they can expect to get slated for it.

Pay to Blog what’s the big deal?

Paula Neal Mooney — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 20:00:33 +0000

I know, right? What’s the big deal? I turn down assignments that I don’t believe in, like online casinos, but other stuff is fair game.

I’ve written posts for both ReviewMe and PayPerPost, and they both do require the disclosure now. In fact, a couple of times I forget to disclose or didn’t make it clear enough and PayPerPost sure enough reject my posts till I fixed it.

I say as long as you write with Holy Ghost integrity. Go for it. You should join…

Pay to Blog what’s the big deal?

cctech — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 17:10:27 +0000

I agree completely. A blogger is not being paid to “endorse” a product or anything. He/she can say: “This product suks! Stay away from it!”

Motor Trend reviews automobiles which manufacturers provide for them. Their review may not be positive. That is the risk they manufacturer takes when making their product available. If anything, I would think it forces the manufacturer to make sure they got it right BEFORE sending the car to Motor Trend.

Additionally, Motor Trend is paid because people buy the magazine and read the review (plus, no one at MT ever needs to catch a ride to work ).