No argument can be made against Andy Beard’s review of Pay Per Post Direct. Once more, Andy had proven how diligently, exhausting in details and valuable a review can be written. Even though Andy was not paid for his review, I am sure such a review deserves $130 if not more. If you have not read his review, I definitely recommend to read it now.
Unlike Andy, I am not so optimistic about the new product. After having learned about ReviewMe, SponosredReviews and Pay Per Post, I have listed some of my blogs with these services in hopes to make some money. So far using all these services I have earned $101, out of which only $7.50 was earned from Pay Per Post- which coincidently was earned by reviewing one of Andy’s posts at the time of my sign up with Pay Per Post.
The below button, seen on so many blogs, promised to be an opportunity for extremely viral sign ups:
While the quality of my posts did not trigger any sing ups, I am afraid that there was a link missing for this sign up to be smooth. After clicking the famous button, I was invited to create a new account with Pay Per Post- after that I was completely lost. It took me few days to find out my way within the account and to finally figure out how to proceed on reviewing the post that actually sent me to Pay Per Post. This was the only opportunity I have taken with Pay Per Post so far, in part due to the limited opportunities available in the past. Since that time we had PR undate by Google, and now that my blog ranks at a whooping (sarcasm) PR 4, I see more opportunities available so maybe I will also give Pay Per Post another look.
Going back to the sign up process at Pay Per Post. There seem to be at least one referral in my account resulting from “Get Paid To Review My Post” button. I am afraid that the blogger who was referred to Pay Per Post via my blog, may have given up trying to figure out his way on the website and never actually reviewed the post from my blog that referred him there. I think it would be very beneficial if Pay Per Post would take another look at the sign up process- an make sure that a blogger after signing up via these buttons, would be clearly reminded that in order to continue a blogger must first review the post that referred him to Pay Per Post. I am not sure how this can be accomplished. Maybe a flashing alert after signing into Pay Per Post account will do the trick?
One other downside with Pay Per Post that I see, is that a blogger is not allowed to list a second blog until he takes on and fulfills 10 opportunities. I found ReviewMe and SponsoredReviews to be more lenient when it comes to accepting more than one blog authored by the same person.
In conclusion I have to admit that I am excited about Pay Per Post Direct, mainly due to Andy’s excellent review. And if I were Andy, I would ask at least double the price of what he is willing to do reviews for now.
Hi Vlad
I should point out that the PayPerPost Direct review I did was a free review.
Paid reviews where I have the material available I go to the same level of depth.
I have moaned about the quality of the landing pages for the RMP units myself, and you will notice I have actually removed the button for now. I have a lot of clicks and only you signed up. You are a regular reader, so it isn't a good judgement of the conversion, and based on the problems you had afterwards with the signup process, I am sure that normal bloggers with less experience would have a horrible time.
Hi Vlad
I should point out that the PayPerPost Direct review I did was a free review.
Paid reviews where I have the material available I go to the same level of depth.
I have moaned about the quality of the landing pages for the RMP units myself, and you will notice I have actually removed the button for now. I have a lot of clicks and only you signed up. You are a regular reader, so it isn’t a good judgement of the conversion, and based on the problems you had afterwards with the signup process, I am sure that normal bloggers with less experience would have a horrible time.
I just clicked you button, it looks like they have improved their landing page at least. It used to be just a form.
I just clicked you button, it looks like they have improved their landing page at least. It used to be just a form.
Nice review Vlad 🙂
Yea, I think PP Direct is gonna be a better way to monetize our blogs. And in the same time it will let advertiser avoid paying too much for the markup from third party.
Nice review Vlad 🙂
Yea, I think PP Direct is gonna be a better way to monetize our blogs. And in the same time it will let advertiser avoid paying too much for the markup from third party.
@Andy.
In my opinion the problem was after you went through the landing page. I remember signing up and they saying to myself “And now what do I do?”. Lets hope the entire process had improved.
@ Chee
I agree, the 10% markup puts PPP ahead of the competition.
@Andy.
In my opinion the problem was after you went through the landing page. I remember signing up and they saying to myself “And now what do I do?”. Lets hope the entire process had improved.
@ Chee
I agree, the 10% markup puts PPP ahead of the competition.
I made $1300 from PPP across 7 blogs in April, but I probably won't make $500 this month. That's okay, as even making some money is better than no money.
Give it time — your earnings will rise if you frequent the site. Some days I don't bother, but there are other days when I end up being the top blogger netting more than $100 for my effort.
I made $1300 from PPP across 7 blogs in April, but I probably won’t make $500 this month. That’s okay, as even making some money is better than no money.
Give it time — your earnings will rise if you frequent the site. Some days I don’t bother, but there are other days when I end up being the top blogger netting more than $100 for my effort.
@Matt
Well done. If I were to make $1300 a month I would have to write 24/7… With kinds of offers available to me at this time…
@Matt
Well done. If I were to make $1300 a month I would have to write 24/7… With kinds of offers available to me at this time…
Hi,
I don't think it's hard to make $1300 a month if you have 7 blogs. I have only 1 blog and with reviewme I made $40 in a week, and my blog is new. Simple math shows that with 1 “better” blog you can make $200 a month pretty easy. With 7? It's already $1400.
Hi,
I don’t think it’s hard to make $1300 a month if you have 7 blogs. I have only 1 blog and with reviewme I made $40 in a week, and my blog is new. Simple math shows that with 1 “better” blog you can make $200 a month pretty easy. With 7? It’s already $1400.