Comments on: I work for me. Not for Free.

By: Saidah@AProverbsWife.com

Saidah@AProverbsWife.com — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:38:07 +0000

While I’m not the biggest blogger on the block, I do know my worth and my time ain’t FREE!! While I can totally relate when you say that you don’t simply charge across the board but barter as well, I think that comes with the territory. I hear bloggers talk it being pushy to ask for compensation and everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but when I sit down to negotiate with brands it’s not so that I can get some coupons for FREE soda or whatever it is they are peddling. I think a standard has to be set in the minds of brands not to even come to the table expecting to get FREE promotion. However, as long as blogger work for FREE companies will have the attitude that we all will work for FREE. Great post!!

By: Henrietta

Henrietta — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:43:38 +0000

This post was kind of like the President’s Address to the U.S. Fighter Pilots in the movie Independence Day…. in short YOUR POST ROCKS!

By: Momdot.com: I-work-for-me-not-for-free

Momdot.com: I-work-for-me-not-for-free — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:07:29 +0000

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By: Hessie Jones

Hessie Jones — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:53:31 +0000

Trisha, well said. There was a time when everybody thought Social Media was free or inexpensive. That assumed that bloggers were willing to do stuff for free just to get recognized. Times have changed and relationship and value should exceed free. I am working on a model now that involves creating a strong value exchange with bloggers and social networks that allows both parties to get what they want — whether that be product or compensation. The market is still evolving and marketers have to buy in to the value of Moms and consumers who provide much more relevance to the business as opposed to “free advice”. I’d love to work with you in helping we as marketers navigate through this storm. Please feel free to contact me.

By: valmg @ Mom Knows It All

valmg @ Mom Knows It All — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:13:15 +0000

You said it sister. Very well put.

By: Linda BTBTV

Linda BTBTV — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:25:15 +0000

Trisha you could not have been more inspirational to me! I am considered a “newbie” with my website. And do all reviews for free! But if I say something not so nice about the product the companies send me, I`ll get a long ass letter saying they should have been notify to why I made it a negative review. As to me I see it is positive feedback. Here you go “X” Company here is some FREE feedback to make your product only better! And what do I get? hmm it made me think…After reading your post… F-them “X” companies. I do what I love to do, you like it? Send me $$ if not, who`s next?

By: Susan Suarez

Susan Suarez — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:30:36 +0000

I can say that this was a truly wonderful and inspirational blog article to not only other moms but many bloggers out there. I sold myself short when I sold my first site, which eventually made it onto TIME… I sold it for around 10K thinking it wasn’t worth more, and of course, I kick myself in the butt now. In the meantime, I’ve had 2 kids, the youngest being on 9 months old, and created new sites to generate income but I still have yet to tackle new sites due to the idea, of “work”. I’ve been invited here and there to events, but yes…it’s great, but challenging especially when you are raising children!

By: Erin Pyle (@erinjeany)

Erin Pyle (@erinjeany) — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:17:51 +0000

Amazing post Trisha! It is very easy to loose sight of your worth. When I first started out I was taking every opportunity and it just got so overwhelming it wasn’t worth it. Now I am taking my time and just doing my thing. I make a few bucks a month and hope for more, but I am not going to sell my self short. It will happen when it happens.

By: Nicole Feliciano

Nicole Feliciano — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 03:58:48 +0000

Trisha,
Just this week I got a call from a VERY WELL KNOWN high-end stroller company. They wanted me to host s giveaway for a new stroller for them. I said, great, what kind of marketing dollars do you have to support this….the conversation continued. Bottom line: They wanted me to host for free. I turned it down, but told them I welcome a paid relationship whenever they are ready. I value my site and my efforts. Thank you for putting this into words.

By: Penelope

Penelope — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:33:03 +0000

Yay! Great post!