3 Don'ts Of Review Site Credibility

hebsgaard · 02-11-2011, 06:45 AM

Credibility is a major issue for affiliate review sites!

You want the user to purchase the product so in that respect you're biased. More often than not, the reader can tell you have an agenda. Readers are not likely to buy through your links when it's clear to them that you really, really want them to! You need credibility!

Here are 3 things you definitely need to avoid if you want your review site to remain credible.

1. Don't Give All Products 5 Star Reviews!
The easiest way to spot a review site that gets an affiliate commission whenever a product is sold through the site is if it only has positive reviews. Be honest!

Sure you're not likely to sell a lot of copies of the product you only gave one star. On the other hand, it makes your actual five star product review much more credible!

2. Don't Avoid Telling The Reader Bad Things About The Product!

Another common thing in affiliate reviews is the lack of drawbacks mentioned in the review. Virtually, no product will be without flaws. Mention the flaws and then argue why they are not important.

It's not uncommon that you can use the flaws as a selling point! Particularly, if it's a minor flaw.

3. Don't Create Reviews Without Opinions From Actual Product Users!

Social proof is always essential. The best case scenario is if you have tried the product yourself. This allows you to share your personal experience with the product. People love that stuff!

If you haven't used it yourself, check what people are saying about the product online. Be a reporter and tell the reader that this product is very popular among the users of www.xyz.com.

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02-11-2011, 06:45 AM	#1
hebsgaard HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Odense, Denmark Posts: 208 Blog Entries: 32 Thanks: 64 Thanked 82 Times in 30 Posts Social Networking	3 Don'ts Of Review Site Credibility Credibility is a major issue for affiliate review sites! You want the user to purchase the product so in that respect you're biased. More often than not, the reader can tell you have an agenda. Readers are not likely to buy through your links when it's clear to them that you really, really want them to! You need credibility! Here are 3 things you definitely need to avoid if you want your review site to remain credible. 1. Don't Give All Products 5 Star Reviews! The easiest way to spot a review site that gets an affiliate commission whenever a product is sold through the site is if it only has positive reviews. Be honest! Sure you're not likely to sell a lot of copies of the product you only gave one star. On the other hand, it makes your actual five star product review much more credible! 2. Don't Avoid Telling The Reader Bad Things About The Product! Another common thing in affiliate reviews is the lack of drawbacks mentioned in the review. Virtually, no product will be without flaws. Mention the flaws and then argue why they are not important. It's not uncommon that you can use the flaws as a selling point! Particularly, if it's a minor flaw. 3. Don't Create Reviews Without Opinions From Actual Product Users! Social proof is always essential. The best case scenario is if you have tried the product yourself. This allows you to share your personal experience with the product. People love that stuff! If you haven't used it yourself, check what people are saying about the product online. Be a reporter and tell the reader that this product is very popular among the users of www.xyz.com. 30 Minute Review takes you through all the steps needed to create a great review. Click here to get it today!