Comments on: Two cases against sponsored posts http://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/09/29/two-cases-against-sponsored-posts/ Personal Blog of Danny Arao Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:07:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jim http://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/09/29/two-cases-against-sponsored-posts/comment-page-1/#comment-37390 Jim Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:38:12 +0000 http://risingsun.dannyarao.com/?p=404#comment-37390 Well said Sir. One lesson for bloggers here is to edit before clicking that publish button. I hate to admit that I'm sometimes guilty of just 'free writing' without re-reading my post only to find out that there are typo, if not grammatical, errors. I did contemplate on jumping in the 'paid post' bandwagon but I did not--blessing or not, your article points to some of the downside of sponsored posts. :) <strong>Reply: As we all know, editing starts not with the editor but with the writer. Given the chronic crisis, one cannot be blamed for thinking about joining money-making schemes (particularly the "get-rich-quickly" ones) in both the real and virtual worlds. Don't you think the worst of times brings out the best in all of us, especially in terms of ethical values? All the best!</strong> Well said Sir. One lesson for bloggers here is to edit before clicking that publish button. I hate to admit that I’m sometimes guilty of just ‘free writing’ without re-reading my post only to find out that there are typo, if not grammatical, errors. I did contemplate on jumping in the ‘paid post’ bandwagon but I did not–blessing or not, your article points to some of the downside of sponsored posts. :)

Reply: As we all know, editing starts not with the editor but with the writer. Given the chronic crisis, one cannot be blamed for thinking about joining money-making schemes (particularly the “get-rich-quickly” ones) in both the real and virtual worlds. Don’t you think the worst of times brings out the best in all of us, especially in terms of ethical values? All the best!

]]> By: beautymaven http://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/09/29/two-cases-against-sponsored-posts/comment-page-1/#comment-37284 beautymaven Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:54:20 +0000 http://risingsun.dannyarao.com/?p=404#comment-37284 That's the reason why I only accept assignments that are relevant to my niche which is aging health and skin care. As long as a blogger keeps to his blog's niche and his posts offer more valuable information about his chosen topics, then it doesn't matter whether the posts are paid or not. After all those people who visit your blog will appreciate the information more than the links on the page. Not everyone point-and-shoot as they please. <strong>Reply: Accepting sponsored posts based on one's niche or specialization is indeed one way to provide relevant information to readers. But I hope you'll also agree that too much imposition from sponsors could compromise the delivery of meaningful content. As long as you can maintain your independence in writing your posts, I don't think you'll have any problem adhering to the desired professional and ethical standards. I wish you all the best and thank you for your comment.</strong> That’s the reason why I only accept assignments that are relevant to my niche which is aging health and skin care. As long as a blogger keeps to his blog’s niche and his posts offer more valuable information about his chosen topics, then it doesn’t matter whether the posts are paid or not. After all those people who visit your blog will appreciate the information more than the links on the page. Not everyone point-and-shoot as they please.

Reply: Accepting sponsored posts based on one’s niche or specialization is indeed one way to provide relevant information to readers. But I hope you’ll also agree that too much imposition from sponsors could compromise the delivery of meaningful content. As long as you can maintain your independence in writing your posts, I don’t think you’ll have any problem adhering to the desired professional and ethical standards. I wish you all the best and thank you for your comment.

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