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Pimp a stranger's contest on your blog?
Today I got an email from someone asking me to post on my blog about a contest they're trying to win. Basically went into how she loves my blog (although she's never actually commented on it) and she would love if I could help her because I have so many followers so a lot of people would know about the contest.
Now, on the one hand her email was relatively nice and complimentary although it's hard to tell if it's personal - she could have sent the same one to ANYONE. And usually I have no problem helping someone out, but usually it's someone I've become friendly with through the blog world. I have no idea who this woman is! I've never been to her blog, she's never commented on mine, emailed me, done nothing to let me know she's an actual reader.
I guess my question is, would you post about this contest to help someone out, even if it's someone you've never heard of, just because they sent you a nice email? Or would you blow it off? And if you blow it off, would you email her back saying no or would you just not say anything?
Now, on the one hand her email was relatively nice and complimentary although it's hard to tell if it's personal - she could have sent the same one to ANYONE. And usually I have no problem helping someone out, but usually it's someone I've become friendly with through the blog world. I have no idea who this woman is! I've never been to her blog, she's never commented on mine, emailed me, done nothing to let me know she's an actual reader.
I guess my question is, would you post about this contest to help someone out, even if it's someone you've never heard of, just because they sent you a nice email? Or would you blow it off? And if you blow it off, would you email her back saying no or would you just not say anything?
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Permalink Reply by Holly Renee on -
I, personally, probably wouldn't post it UNLESS it was something I was interested in anyway. Even if it was someone I knew I might not post it. I don't want my blog to become fluff, I want it to have substance. I did my first giveaway on Monday and I was hesitant about that because I feel like it is a bit fluffy. If I were in you position, I would e-mail back explaining how nice her words are and thanking her, but letting her know it doesn't fit in with what you want to do on your blog.
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Permalink Reply by Ella Unread on -
meh...I think I wouldn't if I thought they're contacting me only because they see they'll get more publicity...I mean, let's see, if she never commented on your blog then she probably isn't a reader at all...I understand people read through their readers but if they are following you, there has to be at least 1 post that they will identify with and feel the need to leave a comment on the topic...sometimes a comments springs out of nowhere and you realise when that someone has been really reading your blog...
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Permalink Reply by Kris on -
I definitely wouldn't unless the contest jumped out and grabbed my interest in some way. Probably not likely. Possibly for a friend who'd actually showed interest in my writing previously but, again, I would hope to be able to present it in a worthwhile manner.
I have put work into building up my blog over the last couple months. I don't think I'd want to use that as a platform for a random agenda.
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Permalink Reply by cooper on -
Nope. Save those kind of posts for things that mean something to you, your readers will appreciate it.
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Permalink Reply by Krysten (After 'I Do') on -
Thanks all!
I basically emailed her back and told her that I generally wouldn't do that sort of thing but that I did go ahead and vote for her (it's a contest to get your bathroom remodeled - so she submitted her bathroom and I do agree that it could definitely use a remodel).
She did email me back and thank me, so that was nice anyway.
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Permalink Reply by Writing to Reach You on -
I think you did the right thing. I would only post something like that for a friend.
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