Comments on: Why Mom Bloggers Aren’t Flipping for Just a Sample of Your Product

By: Ellen Christian

Ellen Christian — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:48:31 +0000

I don’t mind blogging for products. Actually I enjoy it because it gives me the chance to try new things BUT I really don’t enjoy being told a company will send me a product in exchange for a review and what I receive is a tiny little 1/2″ tall sample size of the product. How exactly do you want me to form an opinion of your product with this? Not only that but how is it worth my time to write up a review, add in all your links & pics & promote it all for a .50c sample?

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By: Susan Payton

Susan Payton — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:49:55 +0000

I am so glad I found you through Type A Mom. I thought I was the only one who thought bloggers deserved to be paid for reviews/giveaways. If you paid for a web ad, you’d PAY so why shouldn’t you pay for something that will do better PR for you than an ad??

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By: David (MrFamilyMatters)

David (MrFamilyMatters) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:04:28 +0000

Great article! As a marketer planning to work with “moms who blog” I will be sure not to commit the same mistakes GeekMommy spoke of so eloquently. Thank you for putting it out and I hope all corporate marketers head your good words…

By: Dee/reddirtramblings

Dee/reddirtramblings — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:05:23 +0000

Absolutely. Very well written analysis of what it takes to put together a giveaway and what companies expect of bloggers. I am increasingly saying “‘er, no thanks” to the companies which contact. If I am interested in their product, then I don’t mind profiling it or giving it away. Also, my blog is mine. I don’t want to give it away, if you know what I mean. Thanks for writing on this.~~Dee

By: Al_Pal

Al_Pal — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:56:58 +0000

Great post! Glad I finally had time to read it.

By: Lucretia

Lucretia — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:55:32 +0000

Mary:

Thanks for the input! I certainly agree with you that asking is a good idea!

Just to clarify tho? My post was specifically about hosting contests – not about reviews &/or mentions – as I said in the post, those are actually far less intense on the blogger-side. A review takes the time it takes to get, use, and write about the product. A contest/giveaway is a whole different animal and takes a lot more time and work.

Thanks for taking the time to comment!

By: Mary Peyton Peppo

Mary Peyton Peppo — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:27:36 +0000

I can only say good things about any involvement our company has had with bloggers. We are a small business and really don’t have money to do much advertising, but we’re usually happy to trade product for ad space or a review. Fortunately, our product is something people feel is worth a trade! A kind word from a popular blogger is FAR more valuable than a sidebar ad… so we try to to find people who will genuinely like what we’re offering – not just another “mommy-blogging mouthpiece”.

Do bloggers get offended if they are offered a trade? I guess all they can say is “Not interested!” I feel like it can’t hurt to ask….

By: How to approach bloggers for coverage – Part Two | Self Employed Mum

How to approach bloggers for coverage – Part Two | Self Employed Mum — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:45:03 +0000

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