Bloggers for Dollars

Q. How does disclosure work?
A. The LoudLaunch network believes in holding to high ethical standards when it comes to transparency and disclosure. We do not want to cheapen the experiences or conversations generated through our network by muddying the waters with half-hearted attempts at disclosure. While some in the industry feign support for disclosure, they then proceed to promote evasive disclosures washing their hands of ethical responsibility.

Disclosure: Each post in our network will include a LoudLaunch button and text that designates the posting as a Micro Press Release and links to the advertisers’ press release on the LoudLaunch network.

Q. How does LoudLaunch know when I've completed a post for an advertiser?
A. When you create your post you add the LoudLaunch HTML image tag required for visitor tracking. The first time your post is viewed, the image tracker will notify us that you have posted your entry.

Q. Does my post have to stay on my blog for a specific amount of time?
A. We ask that LoudLaunch posts stay on your front page at least 14 days; The post should also remain accessible from in your archives for at least 45 days.

Q. How and how often do I get paid?
A. We pay bloggers via Paypal within 5 days of the 1st of each month for all approved posts placed between the 1st and 20th of the prior month.

Q. How many times can I post per day?
A. Initially, bloggers can post up to twice a day. Bloggers with multiple blogs can post twice a day on each blog.

Q. Are there specific requirements for my posts?
A. Yes. Both LoudLaunch and our advertisers have requirements. LoudLaunch requires bloggers to give fair reviews and to add the LoudLaunch Logo to the bottom of the post that will direct readers back to the advertiser’s press release at LoudLaunch.com. Advertisers can set limited requirements when creating their campaigns. In general, advertisers’ requirements are limited to adding links or pictures and discussing certain topics in the post.

Q. Do I have to write a positive review for an advertiser's campaign?
A. No, we do not allow advertisers to require bloggers to spin their campaigns one way or the other. Advertisers provide the press release for the bloggers to review, provide the information they wish to disseminate, offer links for bloggers to educate themselves, and the rest is up to the bloggers. One of the corner-stone principles of the LoudLaunch network is that the bloggers should and must remain true to themselves, their blog, and their audience.

Q. What happens if I write a lukewarm or negative entry for an advertiser?
A. When you create your post you add the LoudLaunch HTML image tag required for visitor tracking. The first time your post is viewed, the image tracker will notify us that you have posted your entry. (Writing a negative review will not jeopardize your LoudLaunch status. However, advertisers will have the ability to submit feedback on the bloggers posts. This feedback will be used to help monitor our bloggers for professionalism. A pattern of negative feedback or abuse could lead to a review of your blogging status in our network. In our opinion, as long as a blogger is fair and writing without malicious intent there should be no problems with the posts.)