Comments on: Is SocialSpark Being Too Selective?

By: BS Artist

BS Artist — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:34:01 +0000

What paid to blog site is offering those unrealistic tasks? I would even consider taking them.

By: ManoDogs

ManoDogs — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:37:51 +0000

Only just barely! Recently, I received an offer that wanted me to link to the homepage "and four or five interior pages" in a 200-word "positive review" (which doesn't even make sense) for $7.50! Another "opportunity" was for 400 words, with 3 links (plus, they'll give you a higher rating if you add another of your choice and complete it within 2-3 days), along with a video and image for $5.00!!! Ridiculous. ManoDogs's last blog post..Norton, Director in No Fight Over Hulk's Direction

By: BS Artist

BS Artist — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:47:35 +0000

No biggy, there are plenty of other fish in the blogosphere.

By: BS Artist

BS Artist — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:46:28 +0000

Well it looks like it didn’t work because they have just accepted this blog but didn’t leave a reply to the post. Not that I really care as I am making enough with those other blogs via the other Paid To Blog Sites.

By: BS Artist

BS Artist — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:45:00 +0000

Bloody hell Manodogs, you must be blogging for the wrong people mate

Now they want you to write 2,000-word dissertations,

. You are of course pulling my leg and are exaggerating like hell with those figure>

By: Jude

Jude — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:03:57 +0000

I agree with Danura that maybe they have new reviewers that aren’t up to par yet. Of course people are trying to make money and I have seen so many blogs in their system already that look like that is the sole purpose for having a blog.

I find the response to your blog submissions ludicrous.

By: Dan...

Dan... — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:33:26 +0000

ahhh...the old hit 'em with a post instead of a ticket trick. Hopefully you'll get some answers one way or another. One aspect of SocialSpark I like, is that getting approved for sponsored posts is just a piece of what the platform offers. Just as MyBlogLog and Compete don't 'approve' your blog for sponsored posts, but still provide value to bloggers for social networking and analytics. SocialSpark's social networking and analytics provide value to any blogger, whether sponsored blogging is involved or not. Dan...'s last blog post..SocialSpark Launches: Do You Smell What the Spark is Cooking?

By: ManoDogs

ManoDogs — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:55:31 +0000

I got the very same message, Sire. I wrote them a fairly long and very critical response in the ticket submit place. I'm getting fed-up with these sponsored post networks, anyway; what started out as a great thing - being able to make $5-10 for a 50-word post that basically said, "Check this site out if you need snow tires" or whatever - has turned into organized spamming for peanuts. Now they want you to write 2,000-word dissertations, including 3-10 links to their casino, credit card, and sex aids site for the same amount of money! And 90% of the new blogs they allow in now are nothing but splogs! They are specifically created to take advantage of these sponsored networks and have nothing but one sponsored post after the next! I hate to admit it, but if Google had decided to knock PR from blogs today, I would completely understand it! Still, I think what happened is that Google forced their hand and it led to this. Still, these networks need to clean their act up. ManoDogs's last blog post..X-Files: I Want to Believe

By: BS Artist

BS Artist — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:16:14 +0000

Hey Dan, yes I could do that mate, or I could just wait until they see this post and get their reaction. I say this because I have submitted this blog for SocialSpark and I reckon they will see this post before any ticket that I submit.

By: Dan...

Dan... — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:07:03 +0000

@all: if the extent of your sponsorships is as you mention (e.g. just PPP), I'd suggest resubmitting and/or opening a ticket with explanation. SocialSpark added reviewers as part of the launch and I bet some are still coming up to speed... Dan...'s last blog post..SocialSpark Launches: Do You Smell What the Spark is Cooking?