Comments on: Writing Good Reviews: 5 Step Formula

By: Cornelia Cunningham

Cornelia Cunningham — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:44:34 +0000

This is a great guide for those who have wanted to write their own reviews on products. The steps are simple and easy to do. Thank you for sharing.

By: Miranda

Miranda — Sun, 31 May 2009 21:12:49 +0000

I’ve just started writing reviews and want to use the promotional images from various websites. Most say its ok to download for home/personal use. Does this apply to blogs where it is a hobby rather than a commercial endeavour?

By: Lori Dell

Lori Dell — Tue, 19 May 2009 23:05:22 +0000

When you look at my site… One may see that a lot of the site depends upon reviews… So they are very important. When ever I can find more and more information about creating a good review, I bookmark it AND print it out AND save it tom my swipe/reminder file…

Thanks
never enough info…..NEVER –
Lori…

By: Angie (Losing It and Loving It)

Angie (Losing It and Loving It) — Tue, 12 May 2009 12:42:56 +0000

Oh yea pictures too! I prefer to take my own pictures to use on my blog if at all possible. I’m thinking of trying my hand at video too sometime soon. I just want to make sure to have it transcribed for those who don’t care for video.

By: Sean

Sean — Tue, 12 May 2009 05:12:09 +0000

I have written a review about a product some months back and I now think of editing that according to your guidelines. You have mentioned each point carefully with the best description. I would suggest all readers to view this format when writing reviews. Reviews must be honest one’s and not to promote a particular product.

By: Teli Adlam

Teli Adlam — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:32:08 +0000

Another tip I forgot to mention is that, whenever possible, you can include your own personal pictures of the product to show the product in action.

By: Teli Adlam

Teli Adlam — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:30:42 +0000

Thank you Angie, I appreciate the kind words and I’m glad you found the post helpful.

Marty, you don’t have to worry about your blog appearing too much like a commercial as long as you’re honest in your review. If something bites the big one, then say so and provide your readers with an alternative. Most of the time, they’ll thank you. (Just put yourself in their shoes.)

By: Marty

Marty — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:13:47 +0000

I had not thought of using product reviews in a blog before, but it makes perfect sense. I like your formatting ideas. I am wary, however, of making my blog appear too much like a commercial.

By: Angie (Losing It and Loving It)

Angie (Losing It and Loving It) — Sun, 10 May 2009 15:27:28 +0000

Great post! I have been starting to do product reviews and feel I have done OK but I want them to be better. I have been looking for an actual product review format and haven’t come across any so hubby might put one together for me. Thinking it might make it easier not to forget anything in the review. Thanks for the tips, very helpful.