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Best way to write a review

by CircleofDocs
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Whats the most proven way to write a great quality product review???
#review #write
  • Profile picture of the author 0oo0
    Buy the product and review it.
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    • Profile picture of the author rontheitguy
      Originally Posted by 0oo0 View Post

      Buy the product and review it.
      I like it! Haha! Sometimes the best responses come wrapped in a hint of sarcasm!
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    • Profile picture of the author goindeep
      Originally Posted by 0oo0 View Post

      Buy the product and review it.
      This pretty much says it.

      Forget about any other bull, its simple. Buy it, review it and smile
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      • Profile picture of the author JohnMcCabe
        Originally Posted by Chadleystar View Post

        People use the words "Honest" "Truthful" all the time yet what is an honest and truthful review by one person can turn out to be far from either of those for another. I think you have to just be yourself (I think this is why Allan's little set up has worked so well for him) when writing about a product you have used.
        An honest, truthful review by one person will always be an honest, truthful review. It just may not be relevant to another person.

        In Allan's case (I'm familiar with both the case study and the product), the approach he chose was perfect for targeting the ideal customer for the product.

        Many people with more experience and technical expertise found the product to be awkward and clunky to use.

        That does not mean Allan's review/case study was somehow less honest or truthful. I just means that, for experienced techies, it wasn't relevant.

        Originally Posted by Chadleystar View Post

        Another good way to get some idea's might be to read other peoples reviews (on the same or a different product), and see what attracts (or turns you off) to them and incorporate that in your method.
        This is how I approach things. I work under the premise that "none of us is as smart as all of us" when it comes to products. Especially physical products.

        I spend time reading reviews on sites like Amazon, Best Buy, WalMart, etc. on a variety of products in the same space. I take notes on what is important to various types of users. Then I use those things to rate various products and make recommendations.

        Take rice cookers, for example. Model A does a beautiful job turning out 18 cups of fluffy white rice. Great, if you are a restaurant. Not so great if you're a home cook who just wants a little rice to go with a stir-fry for two. Model B turns out 2-4 cups of rice. Great for the home cook, not suitable for the restaurant.

        When reviewing Model A, I'll match it against the list of important things for high volume users. When reviewing Model B, I match it against the 'wish list' for home cooks.
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        • Profile picture of the author pers1t
          The best way would be to actually buy the product and try it. If it way successful, write a case study, this will be very effective in motivating people to buy.
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    • Profile picture of the author totozip
      buy the product then only needs to review the fee for that
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  • Profile picture of the author locke815
    Indeed. But that would be the best way isn't it and it would be an honest review as well.
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  • Profile picture of the author Allan_Gardyne
    Here's something that has worked wonderfully for me - and still does - promoting one product for nearly a decade...

    I hired a student, bought the product and gave it and the instruction manual to him. He followed the instructions, and used the product for several months before he wrote two case studies in which he gave in-depth descriptions describing his experiences with the product and how it had helped him. He gave plenty of specific details with facts and figures and graphics.

    He wasn't a brilliant writer. He was totally new to the product and to affiliate marketing, and he mentioned his doubts and the initial struggles he had. He just described what he did and what happened. The whole thing was totally believable because the case studies gave so much specific detail and were all true.

    He didn't achieve spectacular results, either. He just received good results that his readers could relate to.

    Yes, this was a LOT more work (well, for him, not for me) and more expensive than hiring a $10 an article writer to churn out a "review" of a product he's never seen, but I earned 6 figures last year from the vendor, with the help of those two case studies, so I've been repaid many times over.

    If you take the time and make the effort to do something a little different from the average affiliate, you'll have a better chance of being richly rewarded.
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  • Profile picture of the author elexmedia
    Great review always be a honest review.

    Review that come from your own experience, come directly from your interaction with the products, come from your like and dislike about the products. In this way, your review will be 'heavy' and people will be more convinced.
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  • Profile picture of the author Chadleystar
    People use the words "Honest" "Truthful" all the time yet what is an honest and truthful review by one person can turn out to be far from either of those for another. I think you have to just be yourself (I think this is why Allan's little set up has worked so well for him) when writing about a product you have used.

    A video goes a long way in this day and age showing you actually using the product (not just running though the members area titles) that way the potential buyer can see the ease of use you talk about, or the cleanness of the site you spoke of in your intro, you get my drift.

    Another good way to get some idea's might be to read other peoples reviews (on the same or a different product), and see what attracts (or turns you off) to them and incorporate that in your method.

    Get others to read the same review and to give you their interpretation of what they thought of it so you can see what sticks out for a variety of people, asses common threads with in the reviews and adjust your method to capture these.
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    • Profile picture of the author Allan_Gardyne
      Originally Posted by Chadleystar View Post

      A video goes a long way in this day and age showing you actually using the product...
      True!

      The key point is that you want your readers to imagine themselves using the product and getting the results you describe. Anything you do to put them right there is helpful.
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  • Profile picture of the author jakebvs85
    Yes, buying the product and review it is the most honest way. But I’d like to approach the question the way it was asked. I’ve done quite a couple of product reviews in the past and I have followed a certain formula that works for me for the writing I outsource. Here an overview of what your article should look like.
    A review should have the following parts in its article:
    a. Introduction- at least 100 word paragraph that gives a general overview of the product.
    b. Features – it depends on the style of writing. Some would like to use bullet points and describe each feature. Some writers prefer writing in a discussion manner, sharing their experience of the product. This usually composes the first part of the main content.
    c. Benefits and disadvantage- This part is most likely a bullet list of pros and cons. You can go to product review sites to read other user’s experience.
    d. Recommendation – the final part of the main body. Usually includes your personal insights, what people you think should use the product and etc.
    e. Conclusion – Your review can go with one. For SEO sake I think its better to include a 100 word conclusion with your main keyword mentioned once.
    Review articles should at least be 600-1000 words long. Although tedious but you are providing as much information as you can give to your reader.
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  • Profile picture of the author Azlan.MY
    It's hard to tell because it depends on the niches. If Clickbank niches, you might need to buy the product and review it yourself. If niches like antivirus, antispyware, you can search for user reviews at Download.com
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  • Profile picture of the author Osman Safdar
    Well I guess it depends on a number of factors all of which should work in harmony in each other. For example, you review article might be 100% honest but what if it is flooded with sales pitches? It will turn the readers off .... right.

    Or maybe your review article makes perfect sense but deep down in your heart you know that you fabricated stuff....! That isnt good either.

    Striking the balance is the key.

    I like to think of it as a process, a mechanical process. The more I think of it as a creative feat, surprisingly the more it drains away my energy. But when I look at it as a "system", somehow my creative cells come to life on their own!
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  • Profile picture of the author JeniferStarr
    Buy the product and then review it honestly. If you're not honest, no one will ever believe another one you write. Give lots of details of how you used the product and what benefit it gave you. If there are problems with it, don't shy away from talking about them.
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  • Profile picture of the author Randall Magwood
    Emulate other powerful product reviews. Author technique and everything. It's a copywriting job.
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