Reviewing niche products

13 years ago

I am a little unsure of what you mean when you say; "How much do you spend for each niche?" I can't quote you a certain figure, but I believe it depends on if you are only starting out, and need to purchase your webhosting and any other tools you might want to use. #1 - you can research keywords on Google Adwords Keywords Tool, which is free. #2 - your domain name - approx. $10 - 20.00. #3 - your web hosting: Host Gator has a 'Baby Plan' that allows you to host as many domains as you want for under $10.00 a month. Those are your core costs. The rest is up to you as far as extra tools or programs you want to invest in.

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forthright

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Battra

For those who have multiple niches websites, do you target 'review' keywords? If you do, do you buy every products including, for example, health supplements, ebook, courses, membership, videos, DVD, etc? How much money do you spend approximately for each niche?

Yes target review keywords as well as negative review... "xxx scam" see what converts and narrow down your niche involvement so you can focus and master a handful.. Have you tried the public records niche? background checks and phone lookups?

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Valuable Solos

13 years ago

I find that "review" keywords do not convert very well (in dating niche anyway).

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J.M.Wilson 13 years ago

Originally Posted by bluemanhand

I find that "review" keywords do not convert very well (in dating niche anyway).

They do and they don't.

People looking for reviews aren't exactly at the end of the buying cycle per se... however, if you target the review keywords there is nothing stopping you reviewing the product and gently nudging them along with a nice pre sell
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- Battra 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by hebsgaard
  
  I will go as far as to say that there is no way for you to do a credible review of a product without testing it yourself.
  
  Totally agree with you here.
  
  Originally Posted by Britt Malka
  
  Did some research, wrote the article the 'reporter style' way, and it's still one of my most read articles.
  
  Ok, this may be a silly question but what's the difference between review and 'reporter' style? Both will be talking about the features, benefits, etc. Is it I just don't say I recommend this to my readers? Just stating all the facts?
  
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RunningBear

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Battra

If you do, do you buy every products including, for example, health supplements, ebook, courses, membership, videos, DVD, etc? How much money do you spend approximately for each niche?

I'd be interested in the answer to this. How do you review a product without buying it? Do you use comments from other reviewers?

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Wendz09 13 years ago

Originally Posted by RunningBear

I'd be interested in the answer to this. How do you review a product without buying it? Do you use comments from other reviewers?

I use YOUTUBE videos of the products. Somebody is likely to have posted a review video on youtube, especially if its a physical product.
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PatriciaJ

13 years ago

I only review the products that I have bought and have used long enough to give a balanced review. That's easy when it comes to my business tools and household items etc.

I have sites in quite a lot of niches and couldn't possible buy every product that is on my sites so I do an overview from sales information and customer feedback but I would never call it a review because I don't want to mislead my site visitors. I wouldn't use the scam trick as mentioned by another poster either because that is misleading too.

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Battra

13 years ago

@realnetwroker & @forthright: Maybe I wasn't very clear in my question, but what I meant how much money is reasonable to spend to buy products to be reviewed.

Originally Posted by bluemanhand

I find that "review" keywords do not convert very well (in dating niche anyway).

Really? I'm not (yet) in dating niche but that's good to know. Thanks!

Originally Posted by RunningBear

How do you review a product without buying it? Do you use comments from other reviewers?

Hence my question. Researching articles from different source is ok but for review it seems wrong.

I believe it depends on the product and the information available. I'm thinking of going into another niche with a view to trying something different using social media using a Clickbank product and for that I'll definately be buying the product.

Is it an ebook? How many products do you plan to buy?

Originally Posted by Big Al

Fortunately there are hundreds of reviews for it on Amazon.

Originally Posted by Wendz09

I use YOUTUBE videos of the products. Somebody is likely to have posted a review video on youtube, especially if its a physical product.

So you are saying it's ok to use other people's reviews and make your own from that?

Originally Posted by PatriciaJ

I have sites in quite a lot of niches and couldn't possible buy every product that is on my sites so I do an overview from sales information and customer feedback but I would never call it a review because I don't want to mislead my site visitors.

So what do you call it? An overview? That's a great idea! Thanks!

I wouldn't use the scam trick as mentioned by another poster either because that is misleading too.

Yeah, I'm not comfortable to do that either. That's why I'm wondering if I should forget 'review' keywords right now because I don't have the money to buy the products.

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DanTheSeoGuy 13 years ago

If you're promoting cheap products it's one thing to first buy those products, but what about the situation where you're promoting let's say a $6,000 industrial air compressors?

So to answer your question your best bet is to make a thorough research on that product by "reviewing other reviews". If for example you're promoting as an Amazon affiliate and you see that a certain product has hundreds of positive reviews, then you can assume that it's a good product and you can make a compilation of the features and benefits that made those people buy i the first place.

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- Battra 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by DanTheSeoGuy
  
  you can make a compilation of the features and benefits that made those people buy i the first place.
  
  Will you put on your site as a review or call it something else like Patricia does?
  
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Big Al

13 years ago

I've a review product on a sewing machine and ... won't be buying one of those (ever).

Fortunately there are hundreds of reviews for it on Amazon.

I believe it depends on the product and the information available. I'm thinking of going into another niche with a view to trying something different using social media using a Clickbank product and for that I'll definately be buying the product.

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hebsgaard

13 years ago

I believe it's all about positioning. If you position yourself as a reviewer you should definitely test the product yourself. I will go as far as to say that there is no way for you to do a credible review of a product without testing it yourself.

You can get around that issue through positioning though. As long as you position yourself as a reviewer you're in trouble, but if you set yourself up as a reporter you're good to go!

Reporters don't have to try everything they report about, just ask Oprah.

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Britt Malka 13 years ago

Hi Mike,

Originally Posted by hebsgaard

Reporters don't have to try everything they report about, just ask Oprah.

This is so true!

When I wanted a Wii, I needed to proove to myself that it would work for my purpose (weight loss), so I decided to write an article about Wii and weight loss. Did some research, wrote the article the 'reporter style' way, and it's still one of my most read articles. Well, I moved it to another pen name a while ago, but it was in my top 5 most read articles before that.
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hebsgaard

13 years ago

Battra, I can't answer for Britt, but my view on positioning yourself as a reporter is as follows.

As a reporter you gather facts and opinions from others. Facts are usually available on product websites. Opinions tend to be available on forums and sites such as ask.com.

You can copy snippets (a few sentences) from opinion sites, but as a reporter you also have the option to simply paraphrase what others are saying. Now, you should always make it clear that you are gathering information and providing a report based on your research.

Acting as a reporter gives you a lot of freedom. Don't ever deviate from the truth though! Provide solid reports that gives the reader all the information needed to make an informed decision (and try to do a slight bit of pre-selling during the process

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