Stand Up For Integrity
Lately I have been reading about the “mom” blogging issue that is known now as “Blog-ola”. Apparently many bloggers are writing anything for swag, and even cash.
Moms are the ones who do the most shopping and loyal brand buying in most households. They are a huge influence and companies want them to blog about their products.
I think it is great- to a point. I see many bloggers who have random blogs and write about anything and everything.
I get most of my great recommendations on the newest or tried and true great products from my fellow moms but you can tell when a blogger is just writing posts to get free stuff.
I do not and will not buy something from a recommendation that I think or know someone is being paid to say.
Blog With Integrity is a result that is needed for blog reform.
From their site: “The Blog with Integrity pledge recognizes that there’s no single right way to blog and more than enough room in the world for different approaches.
What matters is the relationship with our readers. Meeting our commitment to them and to our community. Clear disclosure of our interests so they can evaluate our words. Treating others with respect. Taking responsibility for our words and actions.”
I signed the pledge and you can see my button in my sidebar.
That being said, I wanted to make clear my personal blogging policies.
I< strong> have never taken anything (cash or a product) to write a positive review about a product.
I often receive products to review and if I do, I say so in my post.
I never do paid posts.
I turn down many products or services to review every day, I only reviews the ones I feel are a good fit for my blog and readers.
I never post a review of something I (or my children) haven’t tried out, and I will always give you the pros as well as the cons in my reviews.
I aks you to join with me and blog with integrity. Let’s make it known to companies that we cannot be bought with a $5 sample.
Don’t frequent blogs that post for payments.
Stand up for yourself as well as for me.
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July 31st, 2009 at 4:05 am
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