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Re: Sponsored Reviews Now Live – In Depth Review

AndyBeard — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:56:43 -0000

All reviews I now write are blocked by robots.txt

That doesn't mean they won't rank in the search results, but it does mean that unless the content is syndicated (which does happen) you won't benefit from anchor text links.

My philosophy on editorial links is the same, if you request specific linking, I am more likely to refuse to review your product, and I am extremely careful over what products I review so that they are suitable for my audience.

Re: Sponsored Reviews Now Live – In Depth Review

AndyBeard — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:56:43 -0000

All reviews I now write are blocked by robots.txt

That doesn't mean they won't rank in the search results, but it does mean that unless the content is syndicated (which does happen) you won't benefit from anchor text links.

Re: Sponsored Reviews Now Live – In Depth Review

art gift portraits — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:57:25 -0000

We have tried to outsource this kind of work or service to some people. What we usually expect is a positive review. Do you ever give a negative review or something against?

If we request a review for our site or for one of our products, will you include some of the url or anchor text that we will give you? Do you think thatâ€™s possible or should we just leave it all to you?

Re: Sponsored Reviews Now Live – In Depth Review

art gift portraits — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:57:25 -0000

We have tried to outsource this kind of work or service to some people. What we usually expect is a positive review. Do you ever give a negative review or something against?

Re: Sponsored Reviews Now Live – In Depth Review

AndyBeard — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:45:37 -0000

Actually most people don't bother, they accept your price. I don't initiate negotiations for reviews with potential advertisers.

When someone orders a review through Sponsored Reviews, often they also contact me by email. Very few of requested reviews actually happen, I am very selective, and don't write reviews for a living.

Re: Sponsored Reviews Now Live – In Depth Review

AndyBeard — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:45:37 -0000

Actually most people don't bother, they accept your price. I don't initiate negotiations for reviews with potential advertisers.

When someone orders a review through Sponsored Reviews, often they also contact me by email. Very few of requested reviews actually happen, I am very selective, and don't write reviews for a living.

Re: Sponsored Reviews Now Live – In Depth Review

Negotiation Trainer — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 18:39:06 -0000

"there are methods to negotiate prices for reviews to have a win/win situation" So care to tell us more about your negotiation for the review Andy? ;o) I'd be fascinated to hear how you determined what value you offer to would be advertisers, and how you persude prospects.

Re: Sponsored Reviews Now Live – In Depth Review

Negotiation Trainer — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 18:39:06 -0000

Re: Sponsored Reviews Now Live – In Depth Review

AndyBeard — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:17:18 -0000

Some people just use the link in my sidebar, other people use my contact form and offer me samples to test.
Others use the Sponsored Reviews or ReviewMe service

I only review stuff that is of interest to my audience and generally I need to be able to turn the review into some kind of cornerstone content.

Despite what is stated in the PayPerPost interface, reviews cannot be requested to be positive in tone, though I don't accept reviews to then totally slam them. Expect warranted constructive criticism and advice.

Links are editorial, not guaranteed.

Re: Sponsored Reviews Now Live – In Depth Review

AndyBeard — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:17:18 -0000

Some people just use the link in my sidebar, other people use my contact form and offer me samples to test.
Others use the Sponsored Reviews or ReviewMe service

I only review stuff that is of interest to my audience and generally I need to be able to turn the review into some kind of cornerstone content.

Links are editorial, not guaranteed.

Re: Sponsored Reviews Now Live – In Depth Review

Maxim (VIP SEO) — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:59:25 -0000

Hello,
what do I need to do if I want you to review my new project here?

Re: Sponsored Reviews Now Live – In Depth Review

Maxim (VIP SEO) — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:59:25 -0000

Hello,
what do I need to do if I want you to review my new project here?

Re: Sponsored Reviews Now Live – In Depth Review

tshirts — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 13:14:04 -0000

I find something missing from this post, for me at least. You've told me what the system is about, what it does, what the competition is like. But for some reason, I still feel a little bit left in the dark. I mean, seriously, what's in it for me? I can write niche marketing articles all day long about marketing, advertising and building web sites, but when it comes down to it, why would I want to get paid to review a web site? How many of them require you to give a positive rating? How many of them require you to write at least 500 words? I saw the part where you could bid $5 for the post. That seems a little low to me. I make more money writing articles and I get more referrals that way as well. So what's in it for us when we do this? Obviously you're very popular but for someone who doesn't blog full time, this could be a waste of valuable cash-earnings time, which I think all of us need more, not less of, when we're working from home. Don't you think?

Re: Sponsored Reviews Now Live – In Depth Review

tshirts — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 13:14:04 -0000

Re: Sponsored Reviews Now Live – In Depth Review

Wang Internet — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 06:04:55 -0000

What I like about Sponsored Reviews is the 65% cut and there are many advertisers who need their software reviewed. It's good if you have a software review site.

What I dislike about Sponsored Reviews is the advertisers take too long to approve or disapprove your bid. I bidded for 9 opportunities since 5 days ago and so far only got 1 rejected. The other 8... the advertisers are still sitting on it. Probably the quality of advertisers isn't as good as those from ReviewMe which usually promptly approves your review.

I guess one improvement Sponsored Reviews could make would be to allow bloggers to write some sort of sales pitch to the advertisers to aid them in making a decision whether to accept a bid. And if more advertisers are actively accepting bids, the chances for Sponsored Reviews to earn more can be improved.

Re: Sponsored Reviews Now Live – In Depth Review

Wang Internet — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 06:04:55 -0000

What I like about Sponsored Reviews is the 65% cut and there are many advertisers who need their software reviewed. It's good if you have a software review site.

Re: Sponsored Reviews Now Live – In Depth Review

Chris — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 03:00:59 -0000

What a great in-depth review. Well done, Andy.
Thanks a lot for the info.
Currently we are still not allowed to refresh the site stats, I wondered if they are going to offer that function.

Re: Sponsored Reviews Now Live – In Depth Review

Chris — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 03:00:59 -0000

What a great in-depth review. Well done, Andy.
Thanks a lot for the info.
Currently we are still not allowed to refresh the site stats, I wondered if they are going to offer that function.

Re: Sponsored Reviews Now Live – In Depth Review

Jarrod Hunt — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 20:21:36 -0000

Garrett,

I'm sorry we could not accept your site. Your site has very little traffic and only a few recent links.

We will be reevaluating sites we rejected every so often and will notify you once your site qualifies.

Thank you for taking the time to apply.

Re: Sponsored Reviews Now Live – In Depth Review

Jarrod Hunt — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 20:21:36 -0000

Garrett,

I'm sorry we could not accept your site. Your site has very little traffic and only a few recent links.

We will be reevaluating sites we rejected every so often and will notify you once your site qualifies.

Thank you for taking the time to apply.

Re: Sponsored Reviews Now Live – In Depth Review

Garrett Albright — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 20:03:33 -0000

SR rejected my blog. It meets all the requirements quite soundly, so I guess it's just because I'm not getting much traffic yet. That was somewhat disappointing.

Re: Sponsored Reviews Now Live – In Depth Review

Garrett Albright — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 20:03:33 -0000

SR rejected my blog. It meets all the requirements quite soundly, so I guess it's just because I'm not getting much traffic yet. That was somewhat disappointing.

Re: Sponsored Reviews Now Live – In Depth Review

Brendan Monaghan — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 07:31:59 -0000

Hi Andy,

Great post. Seems like a great service. Not having blog for cash before, I'll be interested to see how it does for you.

I wrote a little ditty on the general questions about blogging for cash
here

Re: Sponsored Reviews Now Live – In Depth Review

Brendan Monaghan — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 07:31:59 -0000

Hi Andy,

Great post. Seems like a great service. Not having blog for cash before, I'll be interested to see how it does for you.

I wrote a little ditty on the general questions about blogging for cash
here

Re: Sponsored Reviews Now Live – In Depth Review

Jarrod Hunt — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:40:24 -0000

VC Dan,

Thanks for the clarification,

Part of our model does compete with PPP, part of it competes with ReviewMe.

So in an Apples to Apples comparison, we would be more like a Caramel covered Apple :)
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With that being said, you are right, it sounds like we will be good competitors. I've enjoyed a long time friendly competition with Patrick as well. Nothing like good comp to get you up in the morning. Especially when your the bootstrapped underdog.

I think for my next project though I'm going to focus on raising some cash first. PPP and ReviewMe have us beat in that area.

If anyone has a few million to spare, give me a ring.