Have you ever wondered how blog owners acquire all of the nifty products they decide to review? While many of these items were purchased by the blogger, many were given to them by the manufacturer or vendor.
This happens one of two ways. First, the blogger is contacted by the vendor, who has visited the blog and feels that their readers would enjoy learning about the product. Or, better yet, the blogger contacts the manufacturer and requests a free product!
To try this yourself, draft a short letter of introduction showcasing your blog. Make sure that you also include your mailing address and phone number.
Send it to vendors, requesting a SPECIFIC product that you feel your readers would be interested in. Many bloggers will tell you that they have better luck asking for a specific product, instead of requesting a product in general.
These vendors realize that product reviews generate a ton of interest. So, many are happy to send out a complimentary product in hopes of making additional sales.



3 Responses to “Obtaining Free Products for Review – It’s Easier Than You Think”
Tiffany (Life on the Road: Home Business, Homeschool and Cats!)
1 year ago
Thanks for this great info!
I assume since we’re talking about a blog, that most people submit such requests via email?
Carrie Lauth
1 year ago
Blog bling is so much fun! I get stuff almost every day from marketers. The most recent item was a wooden Scandinavian bike for my youngest. Those sell for $80 +
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Kelly McCausey
1 year ago
Carrie that’s nice! Blog bling… good term!