Can a bad review still be good?
I've just posted my newest review to my website and I am less than pleased with it. It was, by far, the hardest I've reviewed, not the hardest to write but the most difficult experience of participating in the program, because I personally don't like paid survey sites and this online rewards site is just a paid survey site in disguise.
This is my review:
http://jadekatanamarketing.com/?p=153
The program is called Swagbucks and I really needed to write this blog to say what I really think of it because I had to stay reasonably diplomatic in my review because it's a review and it's supposed to be non-biased, but sheesh friends, I can't believe people spend their lives on this site.
Nothing wrong with the site, or the concept, the renumeration is pitiful, that is its only issue, but I spoke to people who spend 10 hours a day doing online surveys on this site to try and earn more of these imaginary $$$ to redeem for a $5 voucher. It made me crazy.
Now I must bite the bullet and go promote the review on my social media networks and just cry silent tears when people join Swagbucks to improve their financial situation.
At least WE all got it!
Peace
Jo
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who said you have to be "unbiased?"
what you do want is to be consistent with other reviews that you have done
all the best
Yes, good review and tricky. I think I know how you feel. Yes it can still be a good review because its honest which is the main thing. All the best, Cheers Simon
Most of my traffic and referrals come from a bad review I wrote so I would have to say they can be good:)
I feel you have given a very balanced view for even companies that are not a scam make it difficult to earn any decent money, what I called skirting the truth
I have used *many* of these types of sites, &, in my opinion, Swagbucks is almost the worst one out there. I have unsubscribed, but they still try & haunt my inbox. I keep clicking on spam, but somehow, they just don't get the message. Don't feel bad about being honest. People actually want honesty again these days.
I think you did good.
Thanks Terry. I was a bit appalled at how bad it was, good to hear I wasn't being unrealistic :)
Both Positive and Negative regiews are great, it is very important to also make negative ones, because reviews are supposed to help and inform people about the specific product. Just as long as it is a well written review, its all good!
Hey Jo,
As a Kindle author myself, I welcome all reviews, both positive and negative. As Graham (@Boffy) stated, it helps improve the process and in return everyone wins. Honesty is absolutely the best policy.
Best Regards,
Jim
I review books on my site and I'm brutality honest. When I conclude the review I won't hesitate to recommend an alternative book. But I do list the pros/cons and ensure that the person who is reading the review understands my concerns.
Even with a negative review I maintain a good relationship with the publisher (and authors) and they continue to offer me more books to review - one of the authors has vowed to improve his second publication and I can't wait to reverse my original opinion.
Providing your fair with your review then you can (and should) be honest about the negative experience, or perhaps state that there are other sites doing something better.
For sure! as long as it's honest and well written it will attract people to your site... which is want you want, right?? :)
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As long as your honest with your reviews you will be fine. Not all your reviews will be "good" ones because not all companies or programs are "good". Just be honest and do the best you can. Thats all you can do.
Have a great day!
Burnzy
Thanks Burnzy. Hope you're having a great day too :)