There are many debates in blogging. Wrong and right ways to do things. Most of us have some form of opinion on them and it’s fun to hear other peoples thoughts.
Whether it’s buying followers, following loads of people then unfollowing when they follow back or working with brands that don’t suit the tone of your blog for some extra cash.
I’d love to hear some of your thoughts on these topics!
Q1: Would you work with a brand for no compensation?
@skinnedcartree I’ve worked with start ups for free or product payment, where I’ve been involved with or loved the brand. #socialbloggers
— char (@dinoprincesschr) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree I don’t think there’s an issue with this if you love working with them #socialbloggers
— Kimberley Jessica. (@kimmcpherson_) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree If I’m passionate about their product/message then yes, spread the love – and it could lead to ops later #socialbloggers
— Sarah (@saloca) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree I’m a book blogger so I get given free books, but I do occasionally review ones that I haven’t been give. Does that count?
— Whispering Stories (@storywhispers) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree if it was one of my few favourite brands possibly #socialbloggers
— Rachel Vanessa (@RachelVanessaa) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree depends on the brand/product really #socialbloggers
— Bex (@bubblybex3) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree It would depend what the cause was! For charity deffo! #socialbloggers
— Francesca Louise (@bellamomentoX) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree I’ve never been paid for a post but I’ve been gifted a product which I’m happy with #socialbloggers
— Bex (@bubblybex3) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree No but have done in past when building my brand in very early days but usually involved a sample at least. #socialbloggers
— Camilla (@FabFood4All) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree there’s a few brands I would work for in exchange for products … But only ones I really love #socialbloggers
— Charlotte lucy (@discoveringcl) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree A1: If it would be beneficial to me then yes #social bloggers
— Hollie Ann (@itshollieannx) 27 August 2016
Q2: Do you unfollow your non-followers on social media?
@skinnedcartree A2: No & it annoys me when people do. I might like what you post but you don’t like my posts & that’s okay! #socialbloggers
— Hollie Ann (@itshollieannx) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree If I follow people it’s for a reason, I don’t do it so they follow me back! #socialbloggers
— Sarah (@saloca) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree I don’t know, I don’t mind if people unfollow me! #socialbloggers
— Kimberley Jessica. (@kimmcpherson_) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree @skinnedcartree no! I just go off what my interest is like beauty and lifestyle & if I enjoy their content! #socialbloggers
— Hayley Colleen ? (@PRHayley) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree sometimes, i think it depends more on if the content still interests me or not! #socialbloggers
— Rachel Vanessa (@RachelVanessaa) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree No, I follow people because I enjoy their content! #socialbloggers
— acrushonlife (@acrushonlife) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree sometimes, depends on who they are. Other bloggers, reviewers, authors etc no I keep.
— Whispering Stories (@storywhispers) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree Ngl I dont follow too many celebs. I dont like to follow many people & would rather follow fellow bloggers! #socialbloggers
— Emma Louise (@emmaalouiseeeee) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree A2: Sometimes yes. #socialbloggers
— Fashion Lights (@abfashionlights) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree Completely depends. If its someone that seems to follow/unfollow frequently then probably! #socialbloggers
— Francesca Louise (@bellamomentoX) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree I haven’t unfollowed unless they were spam accounts #socialbloggers
— Jen (@beautlifemom) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree No that’s crazy! I follow people because I want to, regardless of whether they follow me back #socialbloggers
— Amy Rutter (@amyrutter) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree Sometimes – depends if I want to follow them anyway. #socialbloggers
— Elizabeth Cole (@lizziercole1) 27 August 2016
Q3: Does having a schedule take the fun out of blogging?
@skinnedcartree I used to have one but life got in the way. I prefer the freedom of not having one and writing when I like #socialbloggers
— KGR (@KirstyRalph11) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree I don’t think so, you blog for a reason and having a schedule makes it that little bit more fun. #socialbloggers
— Kimberley Jessica. (@kimmcpherson_) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree No way!! I like being organised! #socialbloggers
— Sarah (@saloca) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree Definitely not! Having a schedule just motivates me to push through writer’s block! #socialbloggers
— acrushonlife (@acrushonlife) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree What takes the fun out of it is not having enough time to write, so having to make a schedule #socialbloggers
— Emma Louise (@emmaalouiseeeee) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree I don’t really stick to one, I try to, but I kinda enjoy just writing them as and when #socialbloggers
— Rachel Vanessa (@RachelVanessaa) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree I wouldn’t think so but then again I have no schedule coz I’m crap at organising myself #socialbloggers
— Bex (@bubblybex3) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree A3: Definitely not! It makes life so much easier #socialbloggers
— Hollie Ann (@itshollieannx) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree For me it helps make other bits of blogging more fun! So I am less stressed! #socialbloggers
— Francesca Louise (@bellamomentoX) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree No. Planning is something we all do in life. Your readers also know when to look for a post. It’s handy. #socialbloggers
— Izzy (@Izzyllaa) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree No. Planning is something we all do in life. Your readers also know when to look for a post. It’s handy. #socialbloggers
— Izzy (@Izzyllaa) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree Only if you let it. Planning is all you need #socialbloggers
— Elizabeth Cole (@lizziercole1) 27 August 2016
Q4: Would you accept cash for do-follow links?
@skinnedcartree no, not worth it plus if Google find out they penalise you #socialbloggers
— Bex (@bubblybex3) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree I really don’t think I’d risk the integrity of my blog, no matter how small it is. #socialbloggers
— Sarah (@saloca) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree A4. I’d rather not risk getting penalised by Google – I don’t think it’s worth the risk. We work so hard #socialbloggers
— Louise Rose (@LouiseRRailton) 27 August 2016
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I have done in the past but going forward, I’m sticking with no dofollows!! #socialbloggers— Lianne (@Lianne84) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree It would depend on the money, the brand and if they would promote me in return. But yes, no moral objection #socialbloggers
— Elizabeth Cole (@lizziercole1) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree A4 I don’t even know what that is/means. #socialbloggers
— Vegas Girl Blog (@vegasgirlblog) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree it honestly depends on the contract with the brand- but probably not #socialbloggers
— Try Thinking Female (@ThinkingFemale) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree no I just can’t … #socialbloggers
— KGR (@KirstyRalph11) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree Not sure what do-follow links are, but if its unscrupulous then karma will always catch-up so its probably best to not.
— Emma Louise (@emmaalouiseeeee) 27 August 2016
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This has been an issue I’ve struggled with as so much conflicted advice! #social loggers— Lianne (@Lianne84) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree to be fair this never happened to me yet but if it’s shady and my blog is at risk than no way lol #socialbloggers
— Jen (@beautlifemom) 27 August 2016
Q5: Would you consider buying followers?
@skinnedcartree Nope. I have strong opinions on this! #socialbloggers
— Francesca Louise (@bellamomentoX) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree NEVER! Waste of money! There’s something about peaking the interest of someone and keeping them! #socialbloggers
— The Dee Who Lived ?? (@PromptsByDee) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree I kinda wish someone would say YES cos I’m intrigued why they do #socialbloggers
— Sarah (@saloca) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree no never!! #socialbloggers
— Laura Nolan (@Laura_Nolan22) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree nah, I’m happy growing naturally. I blog for myself & SM is me chatting shit so if ppl follow then great #socialbloggers
— Bex (@bubblybex3) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree no! I don’t understand why people do that, surely you’d rather have followers because they enjoy your blog? #socialbloggers
— Rachel Vanessa (@RachelVanessaa) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree I also dont do f4f or sub4sub. Like me for me or don’t. I’ve realised its not about the digits on my profile #socialbloggers
— Bex (@bubblybex3) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree never! Just why?! #socialbloggers
— KGR (@KirstyRalph11) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree SM followers don’t show a blogs engagement. I follow some for the person as I can’t read that many blogs #socialbloggers
— Bex (@bubblybex3) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree
NEVER!! Where would be the fun in that? I want people to follow me because they like my stuff!! #socialbloggers— Lianne (@Lianne84) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree no chance #socialbloggers
— Laura (@LibertyxLoves) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree No, never. They are just a number, and not a reader. #socialbloggers
— Elizabeth Cole (@lizziercole1) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree A5: Absolutely not! Earn them! #socialbloggers
— Hollie Ann (@itshollieannx) 27 August 2016
@skinnedcartree absolutely not- I’d rather have genuine followers. Not that desperate haha #socialbloggers
— Jen (@beautlifemom) 27 August 2016
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It’s an interesting debate. I wouldn’t work with a brand for free, I will review an item if I like it (even if it’s only £2-£3), but I wouldn’t promote anything for free. I don’t unfollow my non-followers, but I “review” the accounts I’m following and I might unfollow if they changed the things they post about.
Interesting chat, I wonder who does buy followers as there are so many companies. Lucy x
Ah was good to get back into the chat, it feels like it’s been a long while! Good debate too, always interesting to see how others feel about some of the dodgier sides to blogging!
Sarah 🙂
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I’m not sure I know if everyone has the same definition for buying followers. Buying followers to me is when you pay to get followers that aren’t real. Fake. Not real people. But I wonder if people are talking about paying to promote their Facebook pages or posts for example with the POSSIBILITY that people will follow the page given the increased exposure. In which case, I don’t see an ethical problem with that. Thoughts?
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I LOVE THIS. It’s kind of like, is there a difference between that and holding a competition and asking for follows as an entry?
I’m intrigued by the whole buying followers thing. Does it work? Do page views increase? Do more brands want to work with you? I don’t like the idea of buying followers, but I have noticed that when people think you are popular more people will start to follow you on their own.
I’ve worked with a few brands before with no compensation and the reason for that is because it builds a relationship between me and that brand, increasing the chance of further collaborations with big compensations the next time around. I also DON’T unfollow people who don’t follow me back. When I follow someone, it’s because I like their posts and not because I want them to like mine.
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