Come On Peeps, Please be Honest!
Our beloved WA has been taking a bashing lately and with good cause.
There seems to be a minority of members that feel they can write a review of another IM product without actually having truly tried and tested the item physically for themselves.
How can anyone give an appraisal of anything without having tried the item for themselves?
These reviews are being written with the sole purpose of promoting WA, which is fine if you are 100% certain that WA is a better item, but if you haven't had the opportunity of physically using the said program how can you give a true and accurate review.
Wealthy Affiliate is built on trust and integrity and for the most part members honour this trait, but for the minority that are writing false information for the sake of their own gain, this is harming the integrity of our wonderful community.
I realise that most of these sites you have to pay up front to join(unlike wealthy affiliate), but that's the name of the game.
So to get a true reflection it is going to cost you money. If you can't afford to buy the commodity, don't write a negative review of something you know nothing about..
You're actions are harming the good name that Kyle and Carson have built up over the last 12/13 years, and also getting more and more bad reviews for Wealthy Affiliate.
If you can't write an honest review, look elsewhere to promote WA.
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A review is not meant to be an opinion piece. You can interview people who have had experiences with whatever product you are reviewing. Reviews can be impartial to a point.
You give the pros AND cons of each product. If you do adequate research and put the pros and cons side by side, one of them is going to become the logical choice. If it is not your product, then you don't write the review.
A review is not about slamming something over the heads of the reader. It's about helping them make a logical or informed decision. When you do adequate research, whether you have used the product or not, then you are helping the reader make an informed decision. If you do not use the product yourself, you say things like, "8 out of 10 people interviewed preferred X product over Y product because..."
Writing a review for your website is not always about your opinion. It is not always practical to write a review based only on your experience. For example, my site is about migraines, specifically finding ways to cope with or treat migraines. I know that triptans help a WHOLE LOT of people treat their migraines. My experience with them is bad - really bad! I ha
have found a product that works for me most of the time, so my migraines, which used to occur daily have gone down to maybe once or twice in a typical month.ve an anaphylactic reaction within minutes. Do I tell people NOT to talk to their doctors about migraines? NO! I interview people about their experiences, good and bad. I share those experiences and help the reader make an informed decision.
I don't have a review on specific medications because that is something that is a decision that should be made with a doctor, but I did include it in an article on what is available and effective in treating migraine headaches today.
I am working on an over the counter product that helps a lot of people with migraines. It's aromatherapy. I have many allergies and it is not wise for me to personally try aromatherapy. I'm not going to penalize my readers from making an informed decision about it because I happen to have allergies!
Also, like people going through scams before getting to WA, I have found relief for my migraines that work the vast majority of the time. Why should I put out money on something that I don't need to put the time and energy into trying? You can try WA for free. If you can't do that with the others, then you know there has to be a reason why. You contact people who have experiences with that particular product and you interview them. It's that simple!
I'm sorry, but I believe that if you do the proper amount of research, then you can make just as an informed decision to write a review as if you tried the product itself. maybe even more so because you then know the pros and cons not only from your opinion but from the opinions of more users. Afterall, you don't try four brands of washers before deciding on a Maytag, do you?
Respectfully,
Anita
I have so much in my own house to review, this, I can review for a life time. I'm sure you have lots of furniture, kitchen utensils, pots and pans, appliances, chair, furniture, women face products, children toys, a car, truck, computers, men products, office supplies, clothings, shoes, and the list goes own.
I paid a price for my products, and I am happy to review products I have paid for and used.
People, you have everything right in you home to review. You don't need to spend on products to give a truthful and honest review. It's right in your house. Go ahead and pull out those appliances and write a great review.
Thank you Gordon for bringing this analogy to the fore front!
Louisa B
Hey Gordon
Massive point.
Before I started to write my review I had to stop and think of what I was really reviewing at this early stage in the game.
Was I reviewing WA product as a whole or myself and what I am experiencing while using WA platform. I think it is unfair to write a review without the individual knowledge and experience.
I am still in the process of writing me review because I am writing it from my own personal experience, from my high points and low points as a new member of WA.
This review will be posted on my website due to WA is one of my affiliate programs I am advertising on my website and it must be truth and coming from a place of honesty.
Anyway, I must say, great observation and very straight forward, good for you.
Debbie
Great points Debbie on Gordon's excellent article. I wrote a similar one today not even knowing this one existed that you might want to read. Are Most Product Reviews Truly Authentic?
I find it difficult to write reviews full stop. I’m not sure what posts you have been reading or what products they are slaying in favour of Wealthy Affiliate.
My personal view is not to slay anything at all. If you say something is rubbish you are telling people they are idiots for buying it... never good. Someone or some people have clearly offended you.
A fair review of good and bad points on the other hand is more my style.
With Grace and Gratitude
Karen
I don't believe it's necessary to actually purchase a product in order to give an honest review. There are plenty of people out there who have no problem sharing their opinions on products they have purchased and been disappointed with. I see nothing wrong with sharing that information. Alanna
Yes I agree but they are their opinions and not yours. If someone wants to write a review on something surely it should be from their own experience.
Well said....and agreed although I didn't know this was happening.
I don't see the benefit anyway. I am not going to read a review of someone bashing one company only to turn around and sign up for the one they promote. It has a negative effect on me, to be honest.
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Gordon, great post, I never saw this one until after I wrote mine.
Our posts are essentially calling out the same issues. Are Most Product Reviews Truly Authentic?