What’s up?
In the recent past days I got written down by some companies to test products and were asked where I am having a place for ads. First of all, they bootlicked my blog by praising my design or importance of my content for their business.
No ads?
I will not place any advertisements. If you really like my work, then spread the word or donate, flattr, or ask for my banking account.
Testing “free” gifts?
Also I am not interested to “test” any products to give a credit for a pseudo-advertisement. If you want to gift me something, just do it, but don’t ask me to write an article about that. If you require an article for testing something, then it is the same like an advertisement and fooling people – even if it is a good product. If you want something, it is not free!
Why not?
Right, this is MY private blog, and MY place to write what I think and what I like. It is MY intention to give some noticeable articles, to just say my opinion or help people out having the same problem or questions. This is MY view of the meaning of blogging and honest neutral unpaid journalism. When I like a product and want to recommend it, then I will do so – maybe.