JV's Reviews & Constructive Criticism...

[Kim Standerline]

I know this has been said before, but I don't think it does any harm to retierate a few salient points occasionally about other Warriors asking for reviews and JV's

Since I came back online (after having the summer off), I've had a number of requests to review different products etc with a view to either giving a testimonial or sending out a promotion. That's cool and thanks for thinking about me folks.

What I wanted to mention is how some people approach others via pm on the forum. (It leaves me a tad gobsmacked at times)..

Question..

How would you approach someone if you want to do business with them. (And asking for a review etc for a testimonial for a WSO is doing business BTW). Do you ask nicely, or do you shoot off a few lines in a pm as if you are doing THEM the favour?

I've been the recipient of both types of pm's and the latter never fail to amaze me. And rightly or wrongly, I ignore them.

It's also a cool idea to thanks someone when they give you some constructive criticism. Don't get pissed because someone didn't like your stuff. Learn from the experience and make any changes needed. (Some of us do know what we're talking about on occasion).

A barrage of abuse doesn't help, neither does the stony silence cos you got offended because your "online baby" was criticised. That constructive criticism might be the difference between you getting a lot of refund requests or not.

Also if I think your product isn't all that good, (as some haven't been), please don't be offended if I can't give you your testimonial. I have my reputation to think about. Just because you sent it for free doesn't mean I owe you anything. (Is this ringing any bells for some...)

So how do you ask for a JV?

Be courteous
Make it as easy as possible for the person your asking to access the product you want them to review etc
Give a full background on everything to do with the product (I find that helps a lot)
Ensure they know upfront what their commision level is (Why make them ask)
Don't ask them to promote it for free. Why should they, we're all marketers here.
Don't be offended at a refusal, just move on.

Be interested to hear what others think should be included in this

Cheers
Kim

[Richard Tunnah]

Great post Kim. Thanks! I actually had someone PM me saying if I sent a great review for their product upfront without seeing the product they'd sent me a free copy! I politely declined such a 'tremendous' offer!

Rich

[la dominatrix]

Originally Posted by Richard Tunnah

Great post Kim. Thanks! I actually had someone PM me saying if I sent a great review for their product upfront without seeing the product they'd sent me a free copy! I politely declined such a 'tremendous' offer!

Rich

What a shame you may have missed the deal of the Century!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kim Standerline]

Well said Tina, you're perfectly right of course.

Originally Posted by TMG Enterprises

Excellent post, Kim. I would just like to add that the rest of us have lives, work and other stuff to do - don't get miffed if we have to turn down the opportunity to review your stuff. I get asked to do a lot of reviews lately and I just don't have time to do them all. Most people are cool with that but I've had a few who get upset.

Plus, I mostly stick to reviewing products related to writing, freelancing and article marketing as that is my area of interest at the moment. If I don't feel that I know the subject well enough to give a qualified opinion, then I pass on the opportunity.

Same thing goes with JVs - there is only so much time in the day so don't get upset if someone doesn't have the time to work with you right now. It is not a reflection on you so don't take it personally.

Tina

[Phil Craig]

Hi Kim,

RE: your support ticket/emails. We've sent 5 responses and from your latest it seems our emails are not getting through.

I just tried to send you a PM here and it too failed.

Please check your email spam folder for the answer to your question.

Phil

[Kim Standerline]

Hi Phil

I'm going to send you a pm if that's ok. Thanks for responding BTW

Originally Posted by Phil Craig

Hi Kim,

RE: your support ticket/emails. We've sent 5 responses and from your latest it seems our emails are not getting through.

I just tried to send you a PM here and it too failed.

Please check your email spam folder for the answer to your question.

Phil

[Avdo]

great post Kim..I sent you PM also
Thanks

[Kim Standerline]

I've responded Avdo, good luck with it

Originally Posted by Avdo

great post Kim..I sent you PM also
Thanks