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    • SmoothSkin
      SmoothSkin last edited by

      I am thinking about offering my products on Bzzagent. This is a social media system where I would send out free products and coupons to a large number of people who would in turn review my products on the Internet.  This sounds like it might violate the "pay for reviews" rules.

      Looking for opinions.

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      • SmoothSkin
        SmoothSkin last edited by

        Thank you Ruben.

        I was a little leery of bzzagent because I learned that initially, they told their agents not to reveal that they had received merchandise for free.  Even though they have changed this policy to one of disclosure, the corporate mindset is something I'm not comfortable with. So, yes, I agree with you, why take a chance.

        To answer your question, yes, I am looking into getting reviews on products that don't rely on free merchandise, and if they do, there must be not only full disclosure, but preferably no backlinks - and if there are any backlinks, the nofollow attribute be used.

        Best,

        Gary

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        • KempRugeLawGroup
          KempRugeLawGroup last edited by

          It sure seems like murky waters that are best to avoid with google. Not to mention, Bzzagent has a very mixed public image. Are you sure you'd even want to associate with that company? It just seems like there's a lot more harm that can come from this strategy than good.

          Have you looked into any of the online reputation/review services out there? I'm just starting this process, but it strikes me as the safest way to get much needed reviews.

          Good luck,

          Ruben

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