Now, if I get to know the person, via networking and communicating, then I may promote their product without trying it first, only because I’ve either used their other products, or know them as a person enough to vouch for it.

I’d never have a problem promoting anything you put out

But, it’s sad, however…I don’t put all the blame on the advertisers.

Thing is, people have to use their judgment as well…I mean, I know folks are preying on the hopes and dreams of others, but that’s what advertising is all about.

Too many want a “lottery” type of experience, but anytime you see something that promises much in return from very little work, you should run lol.

It’s either a scam, or it’s illegal!

Anyway, I’ve always had this in mind, and I’ve always wanted to point people in the proper direction, I have no problem telling people if something I promote isn’t for them or even if one of my products isn’t what they need at the time. I just want to help as much as possible, not scam just to get a lil money.

I think the review section would be awesome, I’d be down to do some reviews in there as well….joe style of course

Great post though, I think in these times, the true folks will shine, but the sad part is, the scammers will too! We just have to make sure we shine brighter!

JK Swopess last blog post..Google Friend Connect. Are we friends? We homies? Well join the site then…

Andre, thanks also for the comment.I will email you back. I got your message.

This is a very timely post! It is times like these that people are hungry for integrity and not just hype fluff or charisma. Selling people fantasy’s instead teaching them how to build or create another income stream bit by bit.

May you continue to share with others your strategies and may you have another 35,000 sales of Honest Riches!

P.S.

(I sent you an email asking about which font you used for my cover.)

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When I started my first blog relating to earning money online, I didn’t make it my principle focus of attention. It was pretty back-burner. Just a vehicle to share successful and unsuccessful actions with others.

But one policy I made from the beginning, and have stuck to, is never to promote a product or software which I hadn’t used myself. The only exception being that I will occasionally include a link to something which I haven’t tried, but which might be useful to people, and in this case I include a statement or a note to the effect that this is something I haven’t personally tried yet. Additionally, when I have linked to a software or product which I was originally happy with, but which I later found to be buggy or not working well, I always went through and removed all of my links to that product. Its a pain, but its important to the integrity of one’s message.

Holly, I think it is really admirable that you can share your mistakes with others. That’s really hard for many people to do. Some would rather just talk about their good intentions and the great things they have done, but brush over the moments when they failed themselves or didn’t live up to their own ideals. But walking around all the time saying “I’m a pristine pure angel and why can’t everyone be like me” is far less convincing.

That you are willing and able to share your own mistakes with others demonstrates far more real honesty.

As well, you make a good point about giving people out review copies. Usually people are in real need, and also, if they enjoy your product and find it beneficial to them, you have probably gained another affiliate and have once again built some loyalty with people seeking advice.

Great point Holly…I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday!

Those numbers of the “scam ratio” are very over whelming. It’s no wonder so many people have become skeptical about products certain products and about the reality of working a real business from their homes.

I remember you telling me that story about when you were getting started, and how horrible you felt that you’d recommended some products that didn’t live up to their claims in your early desperation to begin earning online. Glad those days are over hey!

One tip that I’d found helpful in the beginning was actually contacting product owners for a review of their product, before actually deciding on marketing it or not as an affiliate. Many product owners do not mind giving a “review” copy sometimes.

Then again…some people may abuse this privilege purely for obtaining products for free. It’s a fine line there, and I guess the product owners need to use their best judgment.

It certainly does give a person peace of mind, if they can genuinely feel confident in a product they are promoting. It also helps in building great credibility and trust with your customers, as you well know.

It’s going to be great to see the new social site come to fruition Holly…it’s going to be a great place for tons of people to build honest and prosperous business relationships.

Once again Holly..great post, and thanx for making people aware of just how vulnerable they can be with many of the “unfortunate and deceitful” scams out there.

Take care
Davin