Comments on: 5 Ways to Say, “No, thank you.” to Blogger Opportunities

By: Shawn Garza

Shawn Garza — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 21:20:37 +0000

Thank you for the article.

I make it a point NEVER to ignore emails such as this. I will always respond with a “thanks, but no thanks.” I have found that networking in this world is incredibly important, and many folks find being ignored an unforgivable offense. Oftentimes, if the release has nothing to do with my blog, I will respond letting the sender know that and will recommend a related blog or blogs that may be a better match. I have received a LOT of “thank you’s” for this practice.

By: El

El — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 01:29:36 +0000

In reply to Caz. OMG, delete that post! They don't deserve it!

By: El

El — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 01:20:23 +0000

In reply to Alicia. I get these kinds of emails a few times a week! As if! :)

By: Anastasia

Anastasia — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 15:29:59 +0000

I say NO or simply ignore the offers often. Not because I a rude, but my work experience as a fashion editor also helps to sort out right away this kind of letters that ask a lot for free or offer almost no benefits for you. I’d better spend this time and effort in creating new content for the blog.
xx
http://fashionpeekaboo.com

By: Onianwah

Onianwah — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 17:49:39 +0000

Lol, my main trick is ignoring really. It really is a waste of time to check it out when I’m not interested. The worst is when people send press releases for things that are totally unrelated to what I write about. aaaarrrgghhh!

Barbara
www.barbara1923.com
Lagos, Nigeria

By: Victoria Antoine

Victoria Antoine — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 00:26:19 +0000

OMG! I could relate to this article. I’ve received so many opportunities from companies. I just recently wrote a special post for a reality show, mind you my blog is mixed with fashion, entertainment and art. I sometimes said “no” because it did not fit to the audience or just don’t want to work for them. I always looking for something that would give me a big break as blogger.

By: Nathalie

Nathalie — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 04:09:59 +0000

I definitely agree with your points in this article. Especially your “no, but…” section.

I am always honest and flattered when someone reaches out to me for an opportunity. There are some emails where it is blatant they are trying to get free press and you can always refer those to a press kit/price list. Most of the time I don’t want to waste the other person’s time (OR mine) because, honestly, 99% of the time it’s a company that’s not within my demographic/audience.

So, I tell them that. Last email I got was from a company that wanted me to talk about their baseball caps…. I have never once mentioned baseball on my blog, nor could I tell you anything about the game. So I told them something along the lines of, “Thank you so much for your offer […] Although I appreciate you reaching out, I have to be honest, I don’t watch baseball and I don’t think talking about your product/event/thing would be authentic to my audience nor to myself at this time. I wish you all the best in your future social campaigns!” and the person responded with a big thank you! It shows you have concern for them as well as yourself. Just like they want to reach people that want to buy their product/attend their event/etc., you have to maintain that authenticity/balance your readers come to expect from your blog.

Working with social media influencers and bloggers myself as part of my full-time job, I KNOW that I’d rather have a person that will authentically share my campaign effort AND contact readers that would have the most amount of reach within my desired demographic.

All in all, it’s totally okay to say no! Not every opportunity is going to be a good one. The most important things are to be polite and be authentic to yourself.

By: Madame Ostrich

Madame Ostrich — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 01:10:31 +0000

In reply to Alicia. I think I received that exact same email, too... haha.

By: Caz

Caz — Sat, 23 Aug 2014 23:14:24 +0000

Hi guys,
I have similar experience. Some dodgy community managers who want me to write posts to specific topics (like I haven’t got my own ideas for posts!) without any compensation. I usually do not cover campaigns, as my blog is personal but I made an exception to an American beauty brand. They reached out to me and though I’m not a beauty blogger, do not cover campaigns and the area (US) is not really my target (UK and GER), I made an exception (I liked the product). So I wrote a piece about it and didn’t even get a RT or any other promotion through their social media. That was very frustrating! I think it will be the first blog post to go if I ever need a clear out.

By: Turn it inside out

Turn it inside out — Sat, 23 Aug 2014 22:31:40 +0000

I always feel a bit bad when I ignore those uninteresting mails. But sometimes the offers are really weird like offering menswear? Did they even checked my blog cause than they’d know that menswear doesn’t fit my blog.

And we’re not the only ones ignoring mails, they to the same sometimes. First asking if I’m interested in a collaboration and when I reply, they don’t answer anymore!