{"id":9424,"date":"2012-07-20T08:30:38","date_gmt":"2012-07-20T00:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mywomenstuff.com\/?p=9424"},"modified":"2012-07-19T10:50:04","modified_gmt":"2012-07-19T02:50:04","slug":"simple-blogging-tips-do-you-only-write-positive-reviews-does-writing-negative-reviews-make-your-blog-more-credible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mywomenstuff.com\/2012\/07\/simple-blogging-tips-do-you-only-write-positive-reviews-does-writing-negative-reviews-make-your-blog-more-credible\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Blogging Tips: Do you only write positive reviews? Does writing negative reviews make your blog more credible?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Writing a negative review is, I think, a bit of a tricky subject. We all want to “tell the truth” and “be honest” but sometimes, it feels like someone is just rah-rah-ing all over the place. “This is soooo good!” “I can’t live without this!” “Holy grail!!” Been there right? Personally, I don’t like being a Debbie Downer so I only really blog about stuff I already like. I mean, why pepper my blog with negativity right? We get enough of it in real life \ud83d\ude1b<\/p>\n
But sometimes, when a highly raved product doesn’t work, or if I do receive a product for review and it doesn’t work for me, should I write a negative review or just leave it aside and focus on all the other good stuff I have? Should I feel that I should say something nice instead since its “free”? Will saying I dislike a product make my blog more credible? Its a personal call.<\/p>\n
I’d love to know what readers think too! Does the presence of a negative review make the blog appear more credible to you? Or do you make your own judgments based on all you’ve read?<\/p>\n
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Many years ago, when I started blogging, there weren’t many blogs in the field and the few blogs I read based in the USA were strongly criticized by their readers for only ever praising products. They were accused of selling out and pandering to the brands so they would continue to receive freebies. A response from one of the bloggers (now no longer blogging) stuck with me. She said it was her blog and she wanted it to be a happy place so she only focused on the good stuff and stuff she liked. Why should she blog about stuff she didn’t like just to make others think her credible? And I think that makes a lot of sense and its something I personally believe in too.<\/p>\n
So I think it comes down to what you are comfortable with. Writing a negative review doesn’t make you any more or less credible as a blogger. Your readers will be able to figure it out themselves. It just comes down to what you want to present and your method of presentation. If you do feel that a product merits a a negative review, but aren’t sure how to deal with it, \u00a0I’ve got some tips here. Please feel free to share yours too \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
Of course, these are just guidelines of how I deal with writing negative reviews. I don’t think one should sugarcoat everything, but I do believe that a more objective stance is a better reflection of your blog in general. Still, its just my view.<\/p>\n
Sure, sometimes, there will be people who love drama and thrive on reading and writing firery and vitriolic pieces and they will find this bland and beige. If fire and vitriol is your style, don’t change because that’s what your readers come for. It is your blog and you may write however you wish after all so this is a guide, not gospel \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
I’ve done my negative reviews in my time but as I said, I prefer to focus on what’s good and to share what I like on my blog. I only have limited space and time, and I’d prefer to keep it a happy one. But sometimes, if a highly acclaimed product doesn’t perform then I believe in saying so. That said, I keep to a pros and cons format for all product reviews so that pretty much tells you there’s something bad in every thing just as there is something wonderful \ud83d\ude42 As a reader however, I prefer reading a coherent well thought out negative review instead of a long post of product bashing. I’ve seen it and it doesn’t leave me with a good impression. I don’t consider a blog with negative reviews any more credible than a blog with mostly positive reviews because I look at the whole package.\u00a0However, that’s me \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
How do you deal with writing negative reviews?<\/strong>\u00a0If a product does not work for you or you received shoddy service, are you wont to write about it, or do you just leave it aside?<\/strong>\u00a0Do you think a blog that has negative reviews more credible than a blog with mostly positive reviews?<\/strong><\/p>\n Paris B<\/p>\n Simple Blogging Tips are some simple tips I have for fellow bloggers, based on my own experiences. I\u2019m no \u2018guru\u2019 but I hope they will help you. You may read up on previous\u00a0Simple Blogging Tips here<\/a> or please feel free to ask your question in the comment box or in email.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Writing a negative review is, I think, a bit of a tricky subject. We all want to “tell the truth” and “be honest” but sometimes, it feels like someone is just rah-rah-ing all over the place. “This is soooo good!” “I can’t live without this!” “Holy grail!!” Been there right? Personally, I don’t like being<\/p>\n