Product Reviews Policy
Product reviews can be a great, free way to build traffic about a brand. (You can also obtain a product review in conjunction with a giveaway, please see giveaway policy for further details).
PRODUCT SIZE:
I do NOT accept sample-sizes for review. Full-sized products are required so that I can adequately test out the product and provide a comprehensive, thorough analysis. It also gives me the opportunity to take candid photos or video of the product in use to help create a more influential product review to my audience of readers.
SHIPPING:
All products for review become the property of BeautyCritic - Ashley Ferguson. Review items will NOT be returned unless I am somehow unable to fulfill my obligation. I will not be responsible for any shipping costs. Any packages shipped COD will be refused and returned to sender.
TYPE OF PRODUCT:
Please keep all products family friendly. Respect goes a long away, with how you choose to represent yourself and your product. Reviews that are posted on my site will only work if they match within any of the following category's on my directory here-> Directory. I will consider all pitches that fall into those categories only. This is primarily because I wish to stay in the guidelines, and compliance of Google’s search engine policies. If I do not feel a product or service is a good fit for my network upon your request-email, I retain the right to respectfully decline a review.
TIMING:
Reviews are generally posted within 3-6 weeks of receipt of the item. This allows me ample time to provide a thorough assessment of the product. I will email you a link to your review within 24-48 hours of posting so you can review it and alert me to any changes or errors that need to be corrected.
THE BEAUTY CRITICS “REVIEWS”:
If you haven’t noticed already, the moral aim, and purpose of this site is all in the name! Beauty-Critic! My motto as a beauty-critic was to create this network that attributes a source of beauty that is honest, good for the environment, and shows real results. My reviews cover both the pros, and the cons of every product. It is not my practice to publish any harshness, or negative reviews. In the unlikely event that I am completely dissatisfied with an item, I will contact you privately to discuss how to resolve the matter.
EXTRAS:
You are welcome to add a discount or coupon code to the review at no charge. Discounts that require a separate post will be subject to a fee.
CONTACT ME:
If after reviewing these policies, if you still feel like we would be a good match, please email me with the
following information:
- Your Name
- Company Name
- Website
- Product to be reviewed/given away (if applicable)
Did you know....
• Online reviews are second only to personal advice from a friend as the driver of purchase decisions; user reviews are more influential than third-party reviews. (”Web users and web community,” Rubicon Consulting, Inc. October 2008)
• 86% of consumers read online business reviews before making purchasing decisions; 90% of whom say they trust these reviews. (Kudzu.com survey of 600 users, December 2008)
• Almost two-thirds (62%) of consumers read consumer-written product reviews on the Internet. (Deloitte & Touche, September 2007)
• When asked what sources of information they are “very likely” to consult before making a decision about their entertainment options, 62% named Web sites with user reviews as their top choice, even beating out a knowledgeable friend (59%). (Marketing Sherpa, July 2007)
• Seven in 10 (69%) consumers who read reviews share them with friends, family or colleagues, thus amplifying their impact. (Deloitte & Touche, September 2007)
• 74% agree-including 14% who strongly agree-that they choose companies and brands based on what others say online about their customer service experiences, the survey shows. (Society for New Communications Research, May 2008)
• More than eight in ten (82%) of those who read reviews said that their purchasing decisions have been directly influenced by those reviews. (Deloitte & Touche, September 2007)
