Comments on: Why paying for a review on JohnTP was worth the money http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/ Blog Themes, Blog Design & Daily Blog Tips Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:16:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By:   My experience with paid reviews http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-3190   My experience with paid reviews Sat, 07 Jul 2007 15:02:45 +0000 http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-3190 [...] I have posted in the past about what you should look for when choosing a blog to advertise on and I have also gave an insight into what sort of blog I was looking for in my post ‘Why paying for a review on JohnTP was worth the money‘. [...] [...] I have posted in the past about what you should look for when choosing a blog to advertise on and I have also gave an insight into what sort of blog I was looking for in my post ‘Why paying for a review on JohnTP was worth the money‘. [...]

]]> By: Ruby @AdviceandRants http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-2496 Ruby @AdviceandRants Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:27:33 +0000 http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-2496 Hi Kevin I really enjoyed reading this post. That's especially because I am considering paying for reviews after maybe a month or so. Like you said, all expenses are relative. How would you compare a ReviewMe to a google sitematch ad? I read a poster on JohnChow who said his sitematch ad on that site cost about $0.18CPC. He only got a total of about 180 new readers out of 20K readers, though. So percentage-wise, not many of those viewers clicked.... How do the ReviewMe readers compare? Thanks, and keep up the great blog. I love that you're so honest and critical of the fads that go through the net, that's what keeps me coming back. Hi Kevin

I really enjoyed reading this post.

That's especially because I am considering paying for reviews after maybe a month or so.

Like you said, all expenses are relative. How would you compare a ReviewMe to a google sitematch ad? I read a poster on JohnChow who said his sitematch ad on that site cost about $0.18CPC. He only got a total of about 180 new readers out of 20K readers, though. So percentage-wise, not many of those viewers clicked…. How do the ReviewMe readers compare?

Thanks, and keep up the great blog. I love that you're so honest and critical of the fads that go through the net, that's what keeps me coming back.

]]> By: Dave Starr --- Mr. G http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-2356 Dave Starr --- Mr. G Sun, 17 Jun 2007 20:00:27 +0000 http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-2356 In counterpoint to what GoddessCarlie said about knowing or expecting a favorable review, I would submit this is the last thing to think about. If a reviewer predictably gives "friendly" reviews, his/her reputation within the blogging industry is going to go down, rapidly. And if you pay for a review and it turns out negative? You'll certainly learn something from what the reviewer criticized and likely _more_ review readers will come to visit than would for a favorable review. Even feel compelled to leap to read some new blog because a known blogger recommended it? Yawn. But if a blogger you have confidence says "wow this blog is bad ....", you know you are going to be clicking on the link in a heartbeat. Markus Frind, one of the believably richest site owners ever, who is my idol ... he makes millions per year, does it all from his home and does not use mailing lists, squeeze pages or sales letters ... first got tons of bogosphere notice because a group of web designers started calling his site "ugly". Know what? It is, but Markus, like Liberace back in his day "cries all the way to the bank". Negative reviews can be even better than positives, or so Dave opines. In counterpoint to what GoddessCarlie said about knowing or expecting a favorable review, I would submit this is the last thing to think about.

If a reviewer predictably gives "friendly" reviews, his/her reputation within the blogging industry is going to go down, rapidly. And if you pay for a review and it turns out negative? You'll certainly learn something from what the reviewer criticized and likely _more_ review readers will come to visit than would for a favorable review. Even feel compelled to leap to read some new blog because a known blogger recommended it? Yawn. But if a blogger you have confidence says "wow this blog is bad ….", you know you are going to be clicking on the link in a heartbeat.

Markus Frind, one of the believably richest site owners ever, who is my idol … he makes millions per year, does it all from his home and does not use mailing lists, squeeze pages or sales letters … first got tons of bogosphere notice because a group of web designers started calling his site "ugly". Know what? It is, but Markus, like Liberace back in his day "cries all the way to the bank".

Negative reviews can be even better than positives, or so Dave opines.

]]> By: Jamdo http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-2293 Jamdo Sat, 16 Jun 2007 21:26:18 +0000 http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-2293 That's a really good review of the reasons for getting a review with John and exactly why I thought you had done it. In fact now, I might consider it myself. Cheers Rob That's a really good review of the reasons for getting a review with John and exactly why I thought you had done it. In fact now, I might consider it myself.

Cheers

Rob

]]> By: Blogging Tips - Blogging Guides, News, Tips, Resources | Make Money with Super Affiliate Zac Johnson http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-2219 Blogging Tips - Blogging Guides, News, Tips, Resources | Make Money with Super Affiliate Zac Johnson Sat, 16 Jun 2007 01:58:26 +0000 http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-2219 [...] Why Paying for a Review on JohnTP was Worth the Money Like Kevin, I also spent a lot of money on ordering reviews for my blog since starting. Blog [...] [...] Why Paying for a Review on JohnTP was Worth the Money Like Kevin, I also spent a lot of money on ordering reviews for my blog since starting. Blog [...]

]]> By: Vijay Teach Me http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-2201 Vijay Teach Me Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:19:31 +0000 http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-2201 Hi Kevin, it is very true for the readership to increase new eyeballs are to be attracted. Hi Kevin,

it is very true for the readership to increase new eyeballs are to be attracted.

]]> By: GoddessCarlie http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-2174 GoddessCarlie Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:07:00 +0000 http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-2174 I think as long as you know/think that the review will be mostly favourable with perhaps some good constructive criticism, then it is well worth the money. You get both a recommendation/links as well as perhaps some good ideas/tips for improvement. I do agree it's a good investment (unfortunately I don't have the money for it, as well I don't think the type of sites that review are catering to my niche). Frankly, I often see reviews about sites that have only been open for a day or so. I think that is a waste of money. They should have waited at least a week, but more promising a month. I admit I have looked at some of these sites but I've never returned. I think as long as you know/think that the review will be mostly favourable with perhaps some good constructive criticism, then it is well worth the money. You get both a recommendation/links as well as perhaps some good ideas/tips for improvement. I do agree it’s a good investment (unfortunately I don’t have the money for it, as well I don’t think the type of sites that review are catering to my niche).

Frankly, I often see reviews about sites that have only been open for a day or so. I think that is a waste of money. They should have waited at least a week, but more promising a month. I admit I have looked at some of these sites but I’ve never returned.

]]> By: Wallace http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-2158 Wallace Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:07:27 +0000 http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-2158 it is my 2 point cents, please don't mind. : ) it is my 2 point cents,
please don’t mind. : )

]]> By: GoddessCarlie http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-2175 GoddessCarlie Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:37:13 +0000 http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-2175 p.s. About the "more" tag comment in his review. I'm sorry I wasn't here when people voted, but I defiitely would have voted for the 'more' tag. I use it myself sometimes. I think it would make browsing your front page so much easier, so I can skip over articles I'm not interested in and read the ones I am. Just make sure that you give a decent amount of introduction (maybe even some of the post) before chucking in the tag :) p.s. About the "more" tag comment in his review. I'm sorry I wasn't here when people voted, but I defiitely would have voted for the 'more' tag. I use it myself sometimes. I think it would make browsing your front page so much easier, so I can skip over articles I'm not interested in and read the ones I am. Just make sure that you give a decent amount of introduction (maybe even some of the post) before chucking in the tag :)

]]> By: Kevin http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-2171 Kevin Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:18:51 +0000 http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-2171 mmm...im not too sure if im honest. I could be close to a thousand or even over it..when i write the post about it all ill total it all up :):) mmm…im not too sure if im honest. I could be close to a thousand or even over it..when i write the post about it all ill total it all up :) :)

]]> By: A Tentative Personal http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-2170 A Tentative Personal Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:14:41 +0000 http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-2170 How much money do you think you've spent on reviews? I think I'm going to start looking into buy a few reviews too. How much money do you think you've spent on reviews? I think I'm going to start looking into buy a few reviews too.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-2168 Kevin Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:03:45 +0000 http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-2168 i wasn't upset or annoyed with the criticism. Not in the slighest - i welcome debate and im happy to explain the reasoning behind the decisions i make with this blog :):) you do bring up a very good point though - these reviews do get you known in the blogosphere. i've seen an increase in the number of links to posts here and i'm sure these reviews have played a big part in me getting noticed. i wasn't upset or annoyed with the criticism. Not in the slighest – i welcome debate and im happy to explain the reasoning behind the decisions i make with this blog :) :)

you do bring up a very good point though – these reviews do get you known in the blogosphere. i've seen an increase in the number of links to posts here and i'm sure these reviews have played a big part in me getting noticed.

]]> By: Dave Starr --- Mr. G http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-2167 Dave Starr --- Mr. G Fri, 15 Jun 2007 06:53:04 +0000 http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-2167 To me you made sense in your decision, Kevin. I am always amazed by how many other people think it is their function in life to criticize other people's spending. If one doesn't want to make a purchase for themselves, great. If someone else wants to buy the same thing, well that's super too. It's my chief turn off about blogging and the 'Net in general ... too many "run your life" sort of people. Anyone who read this has my full permisison and ecouragement to spend $250 on any darn thing thye want ... and I'll never pass judgment. Here's a neat factoid though about paid review benefits to the reviewer. Aside from the money ... which is certainly significant ... it's a great source of getting known. I have been reading your blog for a couple weeks but had never even heard of JohnTP until this discussion started. So now, he got at least one more subscriber in addition to his share of the $250 from ReMe. "I love it when a plan comes together." (maybe I shouldn't say that, didn't something always blow up right aftre Col H. said that..... To me you made sense in your decision, Kevin. I am always amazed by how many other people think it is their function in life to criticize other people's spending. If one doesn't want to make a purchase for themselves, great. If someone else wants to buy the same thing, well that's super too. It's my chief turn off about blogging and the 'Net in general … too many "run your life" sort of people. Anyone who read this has my full permisison and ecouragement to spend $250 on any darn thing thye want … and I'll never pass judgment.

Here's a neat factoid though about paid review benefits to the reviewer. Aside from the money … which is certainly significant … it's a great source of getting known.

I have been reading your blog for a couple weeks but had never even heard of JohnTP until this discussion started. So now, he got at least one more subscriber in addition to his share of the $250 from ReMe. "I love it when a plan comes together." (maybe I shouldn't say that, didn't something always blow up right aftre Col H. said that…..

]]> By: Kevin http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-2161 Kevin Fri, 15 Jun 2007 06:16:46 +0000 http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-2161 haha no worries bud. Everyones welcome to their opinion :) haha no worries bud. Everyones welcome to their opinion :)

]]> By: Web Host Buzz http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-2140 Web Host Buzz Fri, 15 Jun 2007 06:15:31 +0000 http://www.bloggingtips.com/2007/06/15/why-paying-for-a-review-on-johntp-was-worth-the-money/#comment-2140 You could pay $250 for a Press Release & not have it reach such a targeted audience. However if you write a REALLY good article & approach blogs with it then more often than not they'll publish it for free. I find that a good article is more likely to drive me to subscribe to your blog rather than someone else talking it up :) You could pay $250 for a Press Release & not have it reach such a targeted audience.

However if you write a REALLY good article & approach blogs with it then more often than not they’ll publish it for free. I find that a good article is more likely to drive me to subscribe to your blog rather than someone else talking it up :)

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