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I heard another blogger say, "If I wouldn't be prepared to spend my own money on it then I wouldn't review it on my blog" and I think that's quite a useful benchmark.KatGotTheCreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16228631669293321551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-49077738241192216772012-11-15T09:58:33.328+00:002012-11-15T09:58:33.328+00:00Also there is the whole legality issue of disclosi...Also there is the whole legality issue of disclosing that you've been paid for a post - I've seen a number of PRs ask bloggers if they will write a sponsored post but not mention that it's sponsored, when they really ought to know better.charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01424341312136077664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-33379424804860703302012-11-14T22:25:49.519+00:002012-11-14T22:25:49.519+00:00Oh I'm honoured to be included as a good examp...Oh I'm honoured to be included as a good example! The money thing has been hardest for me, it's hard to think of your worth at times I think. However, I really really hate brands that ask you to take part in a competition which involves way too much work for very little back (create an outfit, make a wishlist, promote our goods for free!). I know that budgets make me stretched but it does de-value us. I think for PRs, building up a good relationship with bloggers is good because then you may win over one new customer yourself! I know myself I have re-bought from brands I have been sent samples of. I also think that disclosing sponsored posts is very important, especially as the majority of your readers may be bloggers themselves and will know what sponsored posts are doing the rounds at the moment. I mean, why hide it? I think it makes a blogger seem more honest if they say 'yes, I was paid for this, but it still sounds honest and it is.' Phew, rant over. Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02280015839366790857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-69422087403957391402012-11-13T18:47:09.238+00:002012-11-13T18:47:09.238+00:00Thank you for this post! I have saved it onto my c...Thank you for this post! I have saved it onto my computer for reference :) I have been doing more sponsored posts recently but hopefully I have still managed to not be too generic or sales-y (??) but I don't know! I have turned down a lot of stuff but I have also asked if I can change it, eg "this is the kind of post I would normally do, can I do XYZ or can it go up at a later date?" and the majority of PRs are more than happy to try and accommodate that- it is really difficult though and I still don;t know if I am doing it right!<br /><br />Maria xxxMaria Fallonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04353549332327912208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-4851082380076764372012-11-13T13:42:42.240+00:002012-11-13T13:42:42.240+00:00Agree with everything said - especially saying &q...Agree with everything said - especially saying "no" :)LandGirl1980https://www.blogger.com/profile/09549128222449333173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-67696398416307236982012-11-13T12:38:39.486+00:002012-11-13T12:38:39.486+00:00That was a really interesting post, something I ha...That was a really interesting post, something I have been in a quandry with myself. I am often dumbfounded at some of the offers I get and wonder have they even seen my blog, I am guessing not but like you say I respectfully decline those ones.<br />I never have a problem with sponsored posts if they are in keeping with the tone of the blog in general and yours are. I do admit to unfollowing blogs in the past which seemed to me to be tarting themselves for unrelated tat.Kandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05765946096687063480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-34378102875585705592012-11-13T08:32:24.256+00:002012-11-13T08:32:24.256+00:00I can't imagine ever being offered a Sponsored...I can't imagine ever being offered a Sponsored post - but your post has been really interesting to read anyway. Those sponsored posts that I have read - on your blog or on Thrifty Mrs's - have always seemed very natural and "fitting" for the theme of the blog. There is another blog I used to follow (which shall remain nameless - but it's a US one) which really got boring, as I was sure the writer was shoe horning in references to shops EVERY bl***y post. I stopped following in the end as it was so tedious.Fat Dormousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11061838276997211115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-59145145698631210652012-11-12T23:06:54.578+00:002012-11-12T23:06:54.578+00:00This is a really interesting post. I am inclned t...This is a really interesting post. I am inclned to agree with most of it. I do get a little bored with blogs that have dozens of outfit posts with sponsored links and little else in terms of content. Another thing I can't stand are all those wishlists, grr! I think if you are going to accept payment/free stuff for something the least you can do is be honest about it so your readers just feel as though they're being completely patronised. I was flabbagasted when I got my first offer, it came right out of the blue. Then I got a few other offers which I just couldn't agree to as they would have been competely unnatural for me to write about. Haven't had any for ages though, ha ha. That's OK by me. Like most people, I only started blogging as an outlet. Sarah Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17530253746802487595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-33366956326173938912012-11-12T22:40:37.504+00:002012-11-12T22:40:37.504+00:00This is a really interesting post Alex. As somebod...This is a really interesting post Alex. As somebody who works brand side but also blog in my spare time I find it amazing when I hear horror stories of PRs that get it wrong. My mantra is always authenticity, and I always hope that that comes across in my own blog but also when I speak to bloggers for a brand too. I cringe at the idea of approaching somebody completely wrong for a campaign!<br />Cx<br /><br />www.shoppedanddropped.comcharlieninhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11227587112751201049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-61380215779536255262012-11-12T20:59:09.749+00:002012-11-12T20:59:09.749+00:00Great post - as a new blogger it's not somethi...Great post - as a new blogger it's not something I've come across yet and I half anticipate I might never do, but I don't mind - I spend enough of my own money to keep my blog going without pr gifts/sponsor etc lol<br />The bit about not living in London and not being able o go to PR events made me smile as I've seen quite a few blogger events but they are all in London so I haven't attend a single one! I don't think I would even know what to do with myself if I was ever actually invited to one I might actually be able to and be interested in attending! I'd probably back out out of far lol!<br /><br />Jenni x<br /><br />Bowsbanglesandbakes.blogspot.comJenni https://www.blogger.com/profile/04320238130834118563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-51448160003528285382012-11-12T20:36:58.085+00:002012-11-12T20:36:58.085+00:00This is quite helpful for those wanting such thing...This is quite helpful for those wanting such things, or starting to get emails about such matters.<br />Interestingly, NONE of the emails I get from potential sponsors or whatever are for anything remotely in tune with my blog, and I thank each and eveyone of them politely and tell them the why it won't work for me...which they would know if they had REALLY looked at my blog.I mean, diamond rings?!<br />If I ever get approached for something that would fit my blog style, or me,, I would consider the issue for sure. <br />I know I'll feel weird about it, though!<br />XXXHelgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06746988714522496958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-39567032193244728972012-11-12T20:17:11.591+00:002012-11-12T20:17:11.591+00:00This was such a good post, sponsored articles/post...This was such a good post, sponsored articles/posts are something I've just recently started to dabble in and the whole question of how much to charge was a biggie for me. Especially as those I did talk to on twitter had completely different amounts! I'm always a bit dumbfounded by my stats too, I just don't think they measure up to my followers but without actually knowing what "the norm" is I have nothing to compare it on?<br />Anyway I dither on about this but at the end of the day I blog, I like blogging, and if someone wants to approach me and pay me to do something I love then hell I'm not going to turn it down!<br /><br />xxEloisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11763488432988687413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-76296302634788858452012-11-12T19:28:35.951+00:002012-11-12T19:28:35.951+00:00Very well said! Very good post Alex! I'd neve...Very well said! Very good post Alex! I'd never be offered any thing like this, aside from being a teeensy blog not least because I have removed myself from Googlesearch (don't like the thought of school children finding me!) so it wouldn't apply, but it's still useful to know. I agree with most of the stuff Sophie says. I do get a bit bored with the generic kind of press relief e-mails I've read on certain blogs and I just can't be bothered to comment on them. But if, like you, they are well written in a personal style, then of course I will comment because you can appreciate hte Pensmanship!Kezziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705356707599121605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-30653167354604548592012-11-12T18:40:22.085+00:002012-11-12T18:40:22.085+00:00fantastic post, helpful advice i hope to use one d...fantastic post, helpful advice i hope to use one day when my blog really takes off... (not holding breath!). seriously, thanks :)Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05660570156045096961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-32319776000224863282012-11-12T16:13:56.671+00:002012-11-12T16:13:56.671+00:00Thanks for this Alex, it's been very informati...Thanks for this Alex, it's been very informative - although I don't think I would ever be asked to do a sponsored post on my humble blog!<br /><br />One thing I learnt from your post that you might not have been expecting, was that you can put labels on posts!<br /><br /> Little Blue Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13616392505984609128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-21981697495381254052012-11-12T15:58:22.396+00:002012-11-12T15:58:22.396+00:00LOVED this post, I'm lucky because I don't...LOVED this post, I'm lucky because I don't have any shame and asked bloggers who are also my mates like Sarah what rates they accepted and I openly talk about these things. I like that you said 'It's always nice to suggest another blogger who might be appropriate for an opportunity if it's not right for you.' I ALWAYS try and do this, because sometimes you get the most wonderful and personal emails and you don't want to say no but they don't fit in and I want to be helpful and friendly. <br /><br />I went through a period of doing a few too many because I wanted to pay for my Paris trip but I did mention this to blogging friends and I don't think anyone even noticed. <br /><br />It's all so hard, I'm a library assistant not someone in PR or a journalist so I have no idea how much my time or space is worth. Is a nightmare!<br /><br />Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12335585461822153232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-76044349405112029792012-11-12T15:09:00.297+00:002012-11-12T15:09:00.297+00:00Brilliant post I didnt even know the world of spos...Brilliant post I didnt even know the world of sposered posts even existed until this year. I've accepted many and turned down some, like you said it's all bout what you think fits. :] xxxDanielle Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09061908346457261696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-84613653754290038832012-11-12T14:58:17.155+00:002012-11-12T14:58:17.155+00:00I am quite choosy when it comes to working with br...I am quite choosy when it comes to working with brands (funny I even get interest, as I have niche, small-ish circulation blog about not spending money!), and tend to only work with those who are a ntaural match. I tend to write for sample products rather than cash (it is a hobby only, for me) - mind you, even with that small fry type stuff, sometimes PRs send mass emails and you do have to grit your teeth and write *very* polite decline emails sometimes... especially if, for example, they get your gender wrong (as has happened to me haha!).Perdita Tinselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01741015473009270250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-67159394891345177292012-11-12T14:05:07.169+00:002012-11-12T14:05:07.169+00:00I think it's all about making sure the blog is...I think it's all about making sure the blog is something you'd read without thinking "blimey this is all free stuff, would they actually have bought that?" <br />I get offered a lot of stuff, including clothes, as my blog is more relevant to beauty, I stick to it. 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