To write reviews or not to write reviews?

maiko2299 · 08-22-2008, 10:27 AM

I have written a few reviews for affiliate products, in the past and had no success at converting those reviews into commissions. I have submitted them to article directories, and have had great success in driving traffic to those reviews. The reviews did not convert into sales. Is it worth the time to write reviews? Some affiliate policies may make writing reviews, benefit other affiliates if the reader has already clicked on another affiliate link prior to reading your review.

I would like to know if anyone has successfully written a review for an affiliate product and converted well for that review?

Scott Murdaugh · 08-22-2008, 10:40 AM

There are certain niches where my review sites just kill it.

The trick with reviews is to be persuasive without coming off as trying too hard to sell. They need to be unbiased with subtle calls to action.

Just like any form of copy, if it's not convincing the reader to sign up it isn't going to convert.

The design, copy, domain, everything comes into play. The customer needs to trust you and your site.

Simon_Sezs · 08-22-2008, 03:28 PM

Alot of it comes across as to how professional the site itself looks. Most review sites are cookie cutter in nature and LOOK like the purpose of the site is for sales.

Daniel McGonagle · 08-22-2008, 10:37 PM

Simon Sez, I agree with you.

The review site generators remind me of the clickBank Mall sites I see every so often.

I just blogged on this topic so I hope you find the tips here useful...

Product Review Sites As A Business Model | The Online Marketing Guide For Home Based Business Owners

Some niches DO kill it with reviews, especially if there's nobody telling the truth
or just not knowledgeable enough about the topics to seem legit

Sarah Harvey · 08-23-2008, 06:44 AM

I write reviews for people who need a look at their product. Is it profitable for me? Not always. But then again I just some nice script for free the other day for delivering my feedback. Was totally unexpected, but I loved it. So that is a different type of reviews.

Overall if you have a list, then inserting your two cent's worth will make a significant change.

When I read emails, I like to see what their opinions are. Sure it will not always convert, but people will remember if the review is done tastefully.

08-22-2008, 10:27 AM	#1
maiko2299 HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: , , USA. Posts: 458 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	To write reviews or not to write reviews? I have written a few reviews for affiliate products, in the past and had no success at converting those reviews into commissions. I have submitted them to article directories, and have had great success in driving traffic to those reviews. The reviews did not convert into sales. Is it worth the time to write reviews? Some affiliate policies may make writing reviews, benefit other affiliates if the reader has already clicked on another affiliate link prior to reading your review. I would like to know if anyone has successfully written a review for an affiliate product and converted well for that review?

08-22-2008, 10:40 AM	#2
Scott Murdaugh ResultsCopywriting.com War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 909 Thanks: 265 Thanked 573 Times in 210 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: To write reviews or not to write reviews? There are certain niches where my review sites just kill it. The trick with reviews is to be persuasive without coming off as trying too hard to sell. They need to be unbiased with subtle calls to action. Just like any form of copy, if it's not convincing the reader to sign up it isn't going to convert. The design, copy, domain, everything comes into play. The customer needs to trust you and your site.
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08-22-2008, 03:28 PM	#3
Simon_Sezs Blackhat in a WH World Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 343 Thanks: 2 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Re: To write reviews or not to write reviews? Alot of it comes across as to how professional the site itself looks. Most review sites are cookie cutter in nature and LOOK like the purpose of the site is for sales.
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08-22-2008, 10:37 PM	#4
Daniel McGonagle Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: , , USA. Posts: 1,415 Blog Entries: 14 Thanks: 27 Thanked 189 Times in 74 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: To write reviews or not to write reviews? Simon Sez, I agree with you. The review site generators remind me of the clickBank Mall sites I see every so often. I just blogged on this topic so I hope you find the tips here useful... Product Review Sites As A Business Model \| The Online Marketing Guide For Home Based Business Owners Some niches DO kill it with reviews, especially if there's nobody telling the truth or just not knowledgeable enough about the topics to seem legit

08-23-2008, 06:44 AM	#5
Sarah Harvey Chaos-Incarnate Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United Kingdom. Posts: 347 Thanks: 0 Thanked 33 Times in 29 Posts Contact Info	Re: To write reviews or not to write reviews? I write reviews for people who need a look at their product. Is it profitable for me? Not always. But then again I just some nice script for free the other day for delivering my feedback. Was totally unexpected, but I loved it. So that is a different type of reviews. Overall if you have a list, then inserting your two cent's worth will make a significant change. When I read emails, I like to see what their opinions are. Sure it will not always convert, but people will remember if the review is done tastefully.
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