Comments on: Is Social Spark ripping off bloggers?

By: Angie B

Angie B — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:47:13 +0000

The first time I ever tried to post an article it kept getting rejected. I couldn't figure out why. Then I realized you have to use their link from the right column rather than typing in your own. I have had no trouble since then. I've posted 3 articles for them so far. The only complaint I have is that it seems most of the sponsors you have to wait about 30 days for the payment to show up in your account. I've had a lot more offers but I'm very selective with which ones I'll do. I want it to fit with the theme of my blog.

By: Dragon Blogger

Dragon Blogger — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:46:51 +0000

I am a huge fan and promoter of SocialSpark, though their CPC program is all but dead since SponsoredTweets was released. I did do okay with a few CPC programs last year mostly from twitter clicks not banners or ads on my site.

I really enjoy doing product reviews and even when rejections occur, they are just bugs in the auto validator, always open a ticket and you will always get prompt response. I have never not received a payout or lost payment for any opps I have done and I have done over 50 opportunities from SocialSpark in the last two years.
It is actually my single largest revenue source for blogging month by month.
.-= Dragon Blogger´s last blog ..Finding and Choosing Pay Per Click (PPC) Programs =-.

By: Jamie Kite

Jamie Kite — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:15:56 +0000

@Matt@Suit Hangers, Did you read this whole post? His SocialSpark post was promptly paid after the error was corrected and he received a detailed click report explaining the click activity behind the numbers. The system is most definitely not rigged.
.-= Jamie Kite´s last blog ..And Your 2009 BCA Winners Are… =-.

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:15:22 +0000

I think it is bunk that they just don’t want to pay you, i would trash the system it really seems rigged.

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:47:05 +0000

I am intrigued about the referals and CPC campaign, can these make you a lot of money?

Mark

By: Ruri

Ruri — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:06:36 +0000

I believe you have shown the risk of having writing business. My friend also have the same case. She write for someone. but her client reject with unacceptable reason. This is hard to tell, whether the reason is valid or not. .-= Ruri@Free article directory´s last blog ..Learn How To Earn Profit From Starting A Home Based Business. =-.

By: Brent

Brent — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:59:29 +0000

very interesting information. I love how you are blogging about this experience. it's on all of our minds... continuing to read your other posts. .-= Brent´s last blog ..Text Message Marketing: Five Tactics to Reach Your Tarket Customer =-.

By: Sire

Sire — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:37:52 +0000

That article looked fine to me, I was shocked that it was not approved. Looks like it was a simple error. I've been a member of theirs for awhile now and have often wondered as to how they determined invalid clicks. I though all clicks were valid unless I was the one to click it? At least I now have an understanding of how it works, thanks to this post and the reply from Jamie. .-= Sire@ WassupBlog´s last blog ..Aussie Powerball Jackpots To $80 Million =-.

By: Tycoon Blogger

Tycoon Blogger — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:01:28 +0000

@Jamie and Carie- Thank you so much for your response and explanation and thanks for approving he post. I certanly understand the growing pains associated with new businesses and new business models. With that said, I will stick with you and make sure I update the above post as well. .-= Tycoon Blogger @Make Money Blogging´s last blog ..Is Social Spark ripping off bloggers? =-.

By: Carri Bright

Carri Bright — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:47:15 +0000

Hi Dan,

I am sorry to hear about your frustration with the CPC program in SocialSpark. We sure would like to assist you in getting this resolved. Our product manager for CPC has been trying to post a comment to your site all afternoon, but it doesn’t seem to be showing up.

As this system is new to us, we are always open to feedback and happy to discuss any questions you may have or suggestions to make the system better.

All the Best,
Carri Bright
Communications Lead
IZEA
.-= Carri Bright´s last blog ..Reselling SocialSpark CPC Campaigns =-.