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Is this a scam?

by LouB
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Hi, I have been contacted by another webmaster who would like to publish his e-magazine on my site, its niche related and seems a good quality publication, which may add some good quality content to my site. However, I believe there's never a 'free lunch' obviously he gains publicity for his site, which is fine, but are there any risks involved for me (there's no cost) or am I being too cynical?
#scam
  • Profile picture of the author Marc Rodill
    Actually...

    YOU ARE THE SCAM

    You are scamming yourself out of FREE content.

    Quit that. Trust in good...

    If you decide you don't like it later ...you can always remove it.

    Simple. Easy. Go for it.

    P.S. Sorry for calling you a "scam." I understand you're concerned.

    But ...you were throwing the word around first! (Definitely cynical :-)
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    • Profile picture of the author Vogin
      Believe or not, exposure is worth a lot...
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  • Profile picture of the author good2go4
    Just because there are so many scams online does not mean that you should automatically assume that it is. I get a lot of emails from people I don't know about doing ad swaps on my blogs and if their site is similar to mine then I do it. This is a simliar type of situation and it could extend into a network contact situation that you could benefit from in the long term too.

    All the best
    Lisa
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  • Profile picture of the author CDarklock
    Originally Posted by LouB View Post

    am I being too cynical?
    Yes, you are.
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    • Profile picture of the author Marc Rodill
      Originally Posted by CDarklock View Post

      Yes, you are.
      It takes a horse to know a horse.

      Nehhh...

      Milk was a bad choice.

      To add something, I think the OP is mostly worried about the reputation of the other guy. Clearly you can't control that. Period. Try not to tie your legs together over it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Rob Whisonant
    What CDarklock said.
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    • Profile picture of the author Marc Rodill
      Originally Posted by Rob Whisonant View Post

      What CDarklock said.
      You've been Calibanned.
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  • Profile picture of the author warrenski
    If you've seen the e-magazine, reviewed it and its good, then it seems a good idea to go for it. You would both benefit, you get more content, and he gets more readers
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    • Profile picture of the author adenclark
      Its always a good idea to build partnerships with webmasters related to your niche. You have to be involved to become involved.
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  • Profile picture of the author paulie888
    Ultimately, you have to be the judge of this. Use that grey matter between your ears and read his blog posts and visit his website(s). Surely it can't be that hard to figure out if this guy is a scammer? Try not to whine and request to be spoon-fed, but instead do some earnest due diligence on your own for a change!
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    • Profile picture of the author Marc Rodill
      Originally Posted by paulie888 View Post

      Ultimately, you have to be the judge of this. Use that grey matter between your ears and read his blog posts and visit his website(s). Surely it can't be that hard to figure out if this guy is a scammer? Try not to whine and request to be spoon-fed, but instead do some earnest due diligence on your own for a change!
      Lol what the heck.

      Hey if it's good advice...

      Who needs a spoon when you can use a shovel?
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    • Profile picture of the author tpw
      Originally Posted by paulie888 View Post

      Ultimately, you have to be the judge of this. Use that grey matter between your ears and read his blog posts and visit his website(s). Surely it can't be that hard to figure out if this guy is a scammer? Try not to whine and request to be spoon-fed, but instead do some earnest due diligence on your own for a change!

      Due diligence, a novel concept...

      My ole pappy always recommended that if you wanted to know the truth of the matter, follow the money...

      Obviously, there is a reason he came to you...

      Maybe he doesn't think he can afford web hosting, and he thinks you will give him access to additional readers...

      If you can discern his real reasons and truest expectations, then you will be able to make a wiser decision...
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  • Profile picture of the author Mission0ps
    It's a good thing that you have been asked this "favour" as some have said above really it's another way for the ezine to reach more people in their niche and also a good thing for your own readers and your own work flow to ix it up a little...

    Don't worry they are not going to steal your readers just give then something extra for visiting you site.

    Well done for having a website that someone wants to link to and add content... Shows your moving in the right direction

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    We all start somewhere.

    I suppose you could call it the honest john of review sites!
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  • Profile picture of the author WD Mino
    Hi,

    I doubt it is a scam there is no cost to you and it gives you added exposure especially if you could swing an ad within the publication in return for the exposure of his magazine

    Whatever you choose to do I don't think for a second it is a scam.
    -WD
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  • Profile picture of the author King Shiloh
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    Originally Posted by LouB View Post

    Hi, I have been contacted by another webmaster who would like to publish his e-magazine on my site, its niche related and seems a good quality publication, which may add some good quality content to my site. However, I believe there's never a 'free lunch' obviously he gains publicity for his site, which is fine, but are there any risks involved for me (there's no cost) or am I being too cynical?
    You are spamming this forum. Please tell me that it's not true.
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