Reviewing a Money Making Tactic
This was an odd review that I was asked to do and I thought you guys would find this interesting. At first, I read it as Host Gator, which is actually a pretty popular hosting company based in Houston, Texas and located only a 20 minute drive away. Well, turns out, its about Host Monster but what this link is, is basically a review of the hosting service – host monster review.
You might wonder why I would be asked to review a review? Well, the basic idea is that theres an affiliate link for Host Monster on the blog and every time someone clicks the link and purchases hosting, the owner makes a certain percentage. Theres nothing wrong with this but that leaves me with barely anything to really review or talk about. Not really too fair, I dont think.
The problem is that when I get review offers like this, I really dont know what to say but I accept them because, well, to be honest, its fairly easy money and secondly this gives me a chance to show you a money making tactic.
Its a great idea, dont get me wrong. EVERYONE does it. John Chow, Shoe Money, they all do it. By having someone do a review of your work though isn’t going to help you much. I think affiliate links are awesome and if you can make money by advertising and promoting them, then why not. I don’t think I’ve made too much money from my affiliate links but it does help quite a bit, specially if youre hosted by the same company.
While I am talking about this, let me say that Host Monster is a good hosting company. They do offer lots of solutions and they are cost-effective – meaning that you get a good bang for your buck. Since this is a review, definitely check out the website and let me know what you think. Also, tell me what you think about having a blog review your review and include an affiliate link. I think its actually very smart but I wonder how effective it really is!
Yes reviewing a review sounds a little strange. I guess they want to drive traffic to that landing page and improve search engine rankings.
You do have to be careful with reviews these days. Recently the FTC announced that they would be cracking down on fake reviews where the reviewer did not actually try the product.
Yes agree with you its one of money making tactic, and we’ll never get you wrong you also one of the oldest and become known blogger, little bit strange to review same review one more time, you did proper by accepting review.