Becoming a Product Reviewer
Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 7:00 amHi there.
I want to become a Hardware reviewer (mainly computer components etc), I have written reviews in the past for various enthusiasts forums etc.
I emailed one website requesting that I become a writer for their site, and review the latest products on the market.
But.
I don’t know how it all works. and I don’t want to ask him as he will more than likely turn me away.
what I don’t understand is the process of a review. in the past I’ve reviewed things that ‘I’ve bought myself.
I understand that reviewers for such websites get sent the items then write the article.
but how ? do they email companies saying 'I would like to review this product to be published on blablablareviews.com '
what happens to the product afterwards? do I keep it ? send it back ? can a sell it ?
how do I get paid for my work ? Do I simply keep the items i review as my pay ? Or would I get a sum from the website or from the manufacturer ?
I admit this whole idea started as a 'how can i get free stuff' thing. but I’ve realised that I am a talented writer when it comes to reviews, and really, i just want to put my skills to use. Without blowing it by sending an idiotic email to my potential employer.
Francis
I want to become a Hardware reviewer (mainly computer components etc), I have written reviews in the past for various enthusiasts forums etc.
I emailed one website requesting that I become a writer for their site, and review the latest products on the market.
But.
I don’t know how it all works. and I don’t want to ask him as he will more than likely turn me away.
what I don’t understand is the process of a review. in the past I’ve reviewed things that ‘I’ve bought myself.
I understand that reviewers for such websites get sent the items then write the article.
but how ? do they email companies saying 'I would like to review this product to be published on blablablareviews.com '
what happens to the product afterwards? do I keep it ? send it back ? can a sell it ?
how do I get paid for my work ? Do I simply keep the items i review as my pay ? Or would I get a sum from the website or from the manufacturer ?
I admit this whole idea started as a 'how can i get free stuff' thing. but I’ve realised that I am a talented writer when it comes to reviews, and really, i just want to put my skills to use. Without blowing it by sending an idiotic email to my potential employer.
Francis