I would definitely put myself in this category. If I’m asked to post about something that I am opposed to, I turn it down, because I like the idea of blogging with integrity. This is not to say that a blogger cannot make a mistake and find out later down the line that the brand actually is not reputable.
For example, I write about and use natural products whenever I can find them. For that reason, it just doesn’t make sense for me to write about bathroom or rug cleaners that are mostly toxic, or snacks where you have to read through a long list of chemical ingredients just to find something natural hidden in there.
I am in quite a few blogger networks which also makes it easier to find the “rotten apples”, so to speak. If something about a brand is disreputable, whether it be how they market or produce their products, we, as bloggers, will share this with our colleagues. The opposite also holds true with wonderful finds.
I’ll have to check it out!
Yeah, as a blogger I can’t write about something I definitely WON’T use or don’t agree with . Unfortunately I am sure there are bloggers out there that will.
I’m already signed up just waiting for the blog to be approved.
I will have to check this out for sure!
Interesting, I had not heard of them before.
I definitely agree with you – I won’t write about something if it’s not ME. I have to be willing to say NO.
I agree I would only write about something I would use.
I would think that brands would also prefer to work with bloggers who believe in their products. There may be reputable brands out there that a blogger doesn’t use or believe in for one reason or another – in those cases, the blogger wouldn’t really be able to write an unbiased review of the product.
I will have to check out blogskinny.
I can totally see your point why you wouldn’t want to write about chemical-laden products when natural products fit you!
In the beginning I said yes to things that just sounded cool and ended up with a lot of things I would never really buy. Now I really have to have interest in it to feature it
Yes, it’s important that you stay true to yourself.
I definitely only blog for brands that I believe it and that my family actually will use. I wouldn’t write about chemicals if I were ONLY a natural product user.
I definitely believe this. I wouldn’t blog about chemicals if my family only used natural products.
I agree. I cannot promote something that I won’t use myself. No matter the amount of product or money, it just isn’t worth it to lie.
Same here – we only write about things we appreciate and use.
I only write about things I like or think I may like if I haven’t tried them yet. If I try it and don’t like it though I am always honest about it.
I agree. I won’t write about something that goes against my convictions or if it’s something I’ve to lie about to get the post approved.
Interesting stats, 71% seems awfully low.
Totally! It’s your reputation.
Interesting statistics. Thanks for sharing. I am new to the blogging world but I do not rep anything I don’t know or agree with.
I echo was most have already said. You definitely have to be true to yourself.
Hm, I would have hoped the % would be higher. I know I only blog about products that I believe in.
I feel exactly the same. If you don’t keep your integrity you have nothing.