The issue:
I was recently approached by a company that wants to do a give-away through this site. I have never had any grand ideas of earning income or having a sponsor for give-aways. This is my stress reliever and hobby. I am not sure if I should take the opportunity, and not to be discriminatory, but they have nothing to do with mail. I think if Crane's or Hallmark had approached, I would have JUMPED on it! (and probably declared my stationary-addicted self the winner ; ) Plus the give-away is for the US and Canada only, which is not cool for all my wonderful overseas viewers and mail friends!
I also know that some of my fellow bloggers find corporate sponsorship distasteful, and I would normally agree, but I have the opportunity to use my site to give somebody a $35 gift certificate, and with the economy and the holidays . . . not so easy to decline.
So your thoughts are much welcomed! Please help me decide and leave comments below.
And if this sways anybody here is their web-site, so anybody interested can make sure they think the company is legitimate.
www.csnstores.com
As every posts should have some mail, here's last weeks pile from my friends!
I hope you all will contribute constructive comments. Thanks for the support!
My Best Wishes for your Happiness!
-b
This is a tough "situation." I agree though that your sponsor should be mail related. Mail blog = mail sponsor. But I think it is totally exciting that you were approached!! Your choice, my dear, whatever you decide, will be fine. (congrats on the 1000 views)
ReplyDeleteB, I just went and looked at the shop. They have a big stationary section! And some cotton and linen writing paper. A gift certificate from there would pay for a ream!
ReplyDeleteFollow your conscience. Even Bill Gates started in a garage, so maybe this could be the start of something neat for you.
I think they've added to the site, last I looked I could find copier paper only. I think I have an idea for the international folks . . .
ReplyDeleteI'm leaving this up till Tuesday, though its killing me not to do a new blog!
I've seen a few bloggers do CSN stores giveaways that have been really successful - I think it's probably worth a go.
ReplyDelete(bloggers I've seen do CSN stores giveaways - agirlandherblogspot.blogspot.com & www.ourcitylights.org)
Sad that I wouldn't be able to enter, but I think it would be fun for those who can :D Hope that's helpful in some small way :)
It's your blog. Do what you want.
ReplyDeleteI would totally do it! I have ads on my blog. As long as you are honest about relationships, I don't see any problems with it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the comments. I think after turkey day, we will be doing some giving at this site.
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