Comments on: Influencers: Viewpoint From the Inside

By: Kaycee

Kaycee — Thu, 14 May 2020 13:48:35 +0000

Ha! Television commercials use to be so much more entertaining! I had that eye opener as a blogger.
I totally get your feelings on committing. I always write my honest feelings, which has cost me sponsors in the past but it’s alright. I’d rather have my dignity than their twenty bucks.
To the book reviewer comment, I’m totally with you! This is why I don’t have a lot on my site. I do enjoy sharing kids books and craft/recipe books. You’ll always know how much I love a book by my writing. When I love it, I gush. haha. Of course, I don’t have that many fiction books so if it’s here it’s probably at least decent. I don’t rate them anywhere unless I love them. End. Stop. For that reason!

By: Kaycee

Kaycee — Thu, 14 May 2020 13:44:17 +0000

In reply to Judy Metcalf. I agree! I enjoy it, most of the time. I just cannot stand when they want an 'honest' review, but pull their sponsorship if it's not a glowing review. It's whatever though, I post it anyway because I refuse to lie to anyone for anything.

By: Kaycee

Kaycee — Thu, 14 May 2020 13:42:49 +0000

In reply to Allyson.

Girl, I totally feel ya! It’s kind of hard to figure out how much is ‘fluff’ and how much is legit advice. Personally, I try to make sure that all of my posts ring of truth, with a splash of the needed links or whatever. Sometimes I even post in parenthesis if I really love something so that readers know it isn’t a sales pitch.
Thanks for visiting and commenting!

By: Allyson

Allyson — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 18:22:37 +0000

Before starting my website, it was difficult sifting through bloggers writing about blogging since they all are pushing their book, classes, or affiliate links. I suppose they would be labeled influencers, also. It probably took twice as long to research what I needed to know because of all the “opinions.” So far, I’m happy having made my own decisions. Here via your party.

By: Judy Metcalf

Judy Metcalf — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 01:50:14 +0000

I am an Influencer for a few brands and for other sites. It very time consuming but worth it in the end.

By: Jayne Townsley

Jayne Townsley — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 14:19:03 +0000

Many moons ago, I was paid to listen to television commercials. And it was during this time that I learned that the two competing electronics stores in the Minneapolis market were actually owned by one company. My eyes were opened to the game.

Regarding social media influencers all across the board, I won’t say that I don’t trust them but I don’t commit to anything based on their say so. Like, I’m not a lemming at all.

I’m especially skeptical of ALL book reviewers, book tours, and the like, though. Too many books have 5 star ratings that truly do NOT deserve them. It’s a joke.