Content

• To step
• Part 1 of 4: Using online panels
• Part 2 of 4: Establishing your online presence
• Part 3 of 4: Choosing products to rate
• Part 4 of 4: Contacting businesses
• Tips
• Warnings

If you've always wanted to review a product on YouTube or on your own blog, now you can! There are many reviewers who make a living from (or just enjoy) reviewing products and you can join their ranks with a little bit of research and preparation.

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Part 1 of 4: Using online panels

1. Choose an online panel. One of the best ways to start testing and reviewing products is to participate in various online panels that specialize in this type of activity. Sometimes these panels pay you for your participation, but you can almost always keep the test products. Become a member of one or more of these panels!
   • For example, sign up for Influenster, Smiley360, Opinion Outpost, I-Say Panel or Global Test Market.
   • Each online panel specializes in different types of products and offers different reward options, so check out a few to find out which ones are right for you.
   • For example: Global Test Market and I-Say Panel both specialize in household goods, while Smiley360 has a variety of categories such as beauty, home, fitness, etc.
2. Select your products. Once you've chosen your online review panel, decide which products you want to review for them. Most online panel platforms allow you to choose the products you are most interested in from a number of available options.
   • Try to find out which articles are the most popular (which will make your review more valuable), but also choose things that you are really interested in. You will likely write a better review if you enjoy what you display.
   • Some sites will send you a sample or trial version of the product, while others will send you a full version of the product.
3. Write and send your review. The online panel platform will ask you to rate the product and let us know what you think. You need to be sure to write your review thoroughly and thoughtfully, addressing any concerns of other consumers.
   • Try to cover things like how the product works, the packaging, how efficient the product is, whether or not you were satisfied with the result, etc.
   • The more thorough your assessment, the more (qualitatively better) products the panel will send you.
   • Sometimes these panels will also ask you to participate in discussions within the community.
   • But don't forget that you can also use the information for your own blog or other social media product reviews if you wish.

Part 2 of 4: Establishing your online presence

1. Be active on social media. One of the first things you should do to get companies to review your free products is to create online followers. If you are not active on social media platforms, then you do not have an audience to view or read your reviews. This means that you are not that valuable to companies who want to see reviews of their products.
   • Use Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, a personal blog, or any other social media platform to make a name for yourself online.
   • Try to post content that others are interested in and want to follow.
2. Rate the products you already own. If you want to be able to review products online, the first step is to create some reviews that will entice companies to send you their products. The easiest way to do this is to rate products you already own.
   • Review as many products as possible to create a good foundation of material to move forward with.
   • Sincerely discuss the pros and cons of each product so you can provide valuable information to other potential customers. This will give you a wider audience.
3. Work on growing your followers. Once you've started posting, try to spread the word about your online reviews. Promote your reviews through different locations. Try to get more followers on social media platforms.
   • Leave extensive product reviews on popular consumer websites such as Bol.com.
   • Use company hashtags on products you review online. Post a direct link to the company or product websites.

Part 3 of 4: Choosing products to rate

1. Find your niche of products you want to view. Choose something that interests you and that you would like to spend time on, to research and try. Even if you cannot keep the products in the end, it is still good practice to choose something that interests you.
   • For example, you can choose to view smartphone housings.
2. Be original. Try to choose a product that is not yet rated by many people online. Spend some time on the internet to see what kind of reviews people are already doing.
   • It will be more difficult to get companies to send you their products when there are already many other (possibly more experienced) people doing the same job.
   • Try to review a product that has just been released.
   • You may also want to consider reviewing a product that is somewhat difficult to obtain - such as one that can only be ordered abroad. This type of product would be a good choice as customers might be hesitant to order something that takes a long time to deliver, or with a lot of shipping costs - especially if they are unsure of the quality and functioning of the product.
3. Search for manufacturers. Find companies that produce the product you want to review. Make a list of manufacturers you find and keep notes on any information you find relevant to that business. Do they have many product reviews on Bol? Do they have a professional looking website?
   • Search sites like Bol.com for listings of companies that manufacture the specific product you're interested in. Look for companies that manufacture and sell smartphone cases if that's what you've chosen to review.

Part 4 of 4: Contacting businesses

1. Shorten your list of manufacturers. Now that you have found a number of companies that sell cases for smartphones, you can narrow down the list to include only smaller companies. You can get an idea of ​​how big the business could be by looking at their website. Most small creators will have a mediocre website that looks a little less professional or is a little more difficult to navigate. As a budding reviewer, these types of companies can offer the best opportunities.
   • First, avoid brand companies you know - at least until you're more established in terms of reviews.
2. Collect contact information. Gather the contact details of each of these companies so you can get in touch with them. You should be able to get most of this information directly from the company's website.
   • You need either their email address or their phone number, and maybe both.
3. Contact the company. First, you need to email each of these companies asking if it is possible to rate some of their products on your blog or YouTube channel. Make sure to include all relevant information in your first email so that you appear professional and prepared.
   • Provide them with information about your channel, such as how many views it has, how many subscribers you have, how long you have the channel, the daily average views you receive, what kind of channel it is, and what kind of responses you get in the comments of your videos.
4. Wait for a response. Now that you've sent those emails, wait a few days. It usually takes 3-5 business days to get a response from a company in a situation like this. If you don't hear from them within a week, you can send a follow-up email asking for a response to your previous request.
   • Make sure to send a thank you note for sending the product. This shows them that you are polite and professional, which will make a good impression on them.

Tips

• If you are successful with companies sending you products, try to ramp it up and ask for products from larger companies. Use your current reviews as leverage to get better products.
• Most importantly, you should enjoy it. Order nice products that you would like to try yourself. It's your channel, so make it something you can enjoy.
• At no point should you say anything negative about the company if they don't agree to send you a product. The decision is ultimately theirs and your channel may not meet their requirements. Thank them for their attention and move on to the next business.
• Don't be rude in your emails or on the phone. If necessary, write a phone script or practice a conversation before sending an email or calling the company.

Warnings

• Make sure the email address you use is professional and not inappropriate, because you want to appear serious.