Tuesday, February 28, 2012

A Bad Review - Really?

I love to read blogs.  One thing I have noticed though, is the ones I read tend to follow a trend.  I read a lot by other women - they tend to be like me.  Once thing about us girls, is we love to share a "good thing."  I know I sure do.  Of course, many times there are perks for sharing that good thing, but that is a discussion for another day.


I recently learned about a website called NoMoreRack.com.  It sounds like a cool concept.  Daily at noon EST they have a bunch of things you can buy at deeply discounted prices.  I signed up for their emails and started checking out the deals.  Last week I found something I wanted - a sheet set with a super-high count thread count for $29.  I jumped on it and ordered the set.  Later I looked at my confirmation email and noticed that I ordered the King instead of the Queen.  


Okay, I thought.  I can just send them a quick email to cancel the order.  The next day I get an apology email saying that they cannot cancel a placed order.  Really?  If something hasn't shipped yet, then I should be able to cancel an order, but they do have fine print.  They were within their rights according to their fine print continue my order, and I accept that.  The problem occurred on the next day.


I get another email saying that "We are extremely disappointed to bring you some bad news, unfortunately our supplier was unable to deliver a product that you had ordered."  I thought - well isn't that the luck!  I looked in my PayPal account (how I originally paid) and no refund.  Hmmm.  I gave them a few days and then sent an email to the company wondering what happened to my money.

Just today I got a reply  "We are sorry to hear that you would like to cancel your order but we can go ahead and cancel it for you. This refund was issued as a ready to use in store credit. You may use this credit on any future Nomorerack purchase." Cancel my order?  Did I miss something?  Did they even look into what actually happened?  Now I am getting a little upset.  Does a company have a right to admit they were wrong, cancel an order, and then keep your money for a future purchase option?  I tell you, I have no desire to buy from this company.  In each of my emails they state that customer service is a priority.  However, holding onto my money for another purchase when they made an error is a bit on the shady side.  All I want is my money deposited back into my account for an error that they made.  

I have now contacted PayPal and asked them to look into the issue.  I hate writing bad reviews, but I feel I have to let others know that NoMoreRack.com puts its profits ahead of its customers.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Online Programs Galore

It has been an amazing week online!  If you are not already signed up with some of the wonderful programs offered, read on!  If you are already signed up for some of these, you might find some more that you might be interested in.  I have found Blogs and Twitter feeds to be really helpful in finding new programs, and I hope to list my favorites here.

EXPO TV and Tryology
I wrote about the program I am participating in with my previous blog post.  So far, the new Nutro food lives up to my high expectations for the product.  I hope to make my video in the next week.  One of the requirements of the video is that I show my dog eating the product.  My pup loves the food, and has enjoyed being involved in the sample.

The problem I run into with Nutro food (not really a problem) is that the higher quality foods require less than the lower quality foods.  I noticed when I switched to Nutro food that I actually fed Bronco 1/2 as much food as a previous brand.  This helps decrease the amount of food I buy, and I notice I am cleaning up less waste which is an even better benefit.  I am so excited to be involved in this sample.  Do look into EXPO TV and their Tryology Program.
Sign up For Expo and the Tryology Program


Bzz Agent
I am in my first Campaign for Smaterer.  There is more information on this program in a blog post below.  I have hear A LOT of great things from people that are involved in Bzz Campaigns.  They really enjoy being part of a sampling group and letting others know of their experiences.  I am excited to be part of this campaign, and I have enjoyed spreading the word about Smarterer.



Take these tests and share your badges so your readers can see your blogging skills:
  • Blogger test
  • Facebook test
  • Flickr test
  • Twitter test
  • WordPress test
  • Tumblr Test
  • And many more!



We all like to play games online, and the Smarterer site has quizzes to test how much we really know about a subject.  When you receive a high score, you get to show it off!  Give Smarterer a try and see just how smart you really are! 


HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Smarterer is a platform designed to score individuals on digital, social, and technical skills. Using crowdsourced test design and a scoring mechanism similar to the one developed to rank chess masters, in just 10 questions and 60 seconds we can give you a valid score.
When you take a Smarterer test you can get a score on your skills in areas like:
  • Blogging tools like Blogger, Tumblr, and WordPress
  • Browser systems such as Firefox, Google Chrome, and Internet Explorer
  • Games like Angry Birds and World of Warcraft
  • Social Media tools like Facebook, Flickr, Google+, Twitter, and YouTube
  • And how much of a Baller you are. Serioulsy!


Click below:
Smarterer



Crowdtap


I joined Crowdtap in September of 2011, and have made almost $200 just by sharing my opinions on products and services.  In December, I was sent the new ABBA Wii game to test out with friends, and just loved being part of the discussion.

I really enjoy being creative and giving my ideas on ways to promote products.  Crowdtap has recently come out of the Beta phase and has been gearing up for some really exciting programs.  If you enjoy writing and giving your opinion, this site is a must!  Warning though, once you sign up it is easy to forsake food and sleep in order to be part of the discussions.  Get ready to make some new friends and feel like something special.  Yes I do get credit for your joining, but it is great to spread the news!  Thanks for joining through my referral link.


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Join Crowdtap

Well those are my updates for the day.  I hope to get more involved in Smiley360, and will post my opinions of that site after I have actually participated in something there!  Thanks for reading and have a great day!

Monday, February 13, 2012

EXPO TV and TRYOLOGY

So here is a fun new site that I am starting to really like.  It is called EXPO TV, and it is a great way to review products and get rewarded.  The fun part of this site is making videos.  You tell them what you think about a product, and they pay you for your opinion.  I save filming days for my good hair days, and find them fun to do!  I have a webcam on my computer, so I can make the videos easy.

Something that is tied to EXPO TV is called the TRYOLOGY PROGRAM.  I have been invited to try two new products, not even up for sale yet, and load a video about what I think.  I made my first TRYOLOGY video last week about a product by Garnier.  I wont go into detail about the product because I was told not to disclose any information about it.  What I can tell you is I received a full size sample of the product and I tested it for a full 2 weeks.  I then made a video about my thoughts - how cool is that?

I received an email from Fed Ex for my second TRYOLOGY product.  I am being sent a bag of Nutro Dog Food - a full 33 pounds of yummyness for my hound!  I don't know if you have ever tried the Nutro Dog Food for your pet, but they make some really high-quality products that you can feel good feeding your pets.  The ingredients are real, and I know a lot of people that have this brand recommended by local vets for their dogs with sensitivities to certain foods.  My dog Bronco is going to love testing this product out, and I can't wait to see how they improved an already great dog food.

In closing, I am really excited about EXPO TV.  I am not sure how long they have been around, but I know I am in it for the long haul.  Here is a link to check it out for yourself.  Let me know what you think, and be sure to friend me once you set up your profile!

EXPO TV sign-up!

Thanks for reading and until next time, enjoy your day!

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Bzz Agent

I swear I could be at my computer all day looking at different sites to become involved with.  My baby girl is sleeping off a fever she has had off and on for the last 3 days, so I am going to indulge myself with a little internet time.  Last fall, I wandered onto the Bzz Agent site.  I signed up, or at least I thought I had.  This was one of those sites I looked at and thought it was worth my time, and then I promptly forgot about it.

Last month, I got an email from them asking me to update my surveys.  I did this, and it took very little time.  What it did though, is get me wondering what this site is about.  I have added them into my Facebook and Twitter updates, and to tell you the truth, I am still confused.

Why am I writing about this?  Last week I was invited into my first BzzAgent campaign.  I got a fancy logo for the Smarterer Campaign, but since I am a mom blogger in training, I have no clue how to add it in here.  What is Smarterer?  It is kinda fun.  I tried it out for Twitter and BzzAgent, and what it does is test your knowledge on a certain topic.  The more answers you get right, the higher your score.  You then can share your score on Facebook or Twitter for others to look at.  The following is borrowed from BzzAgent:


Smarterer is a platform designed to score individuals on digital, social, and technical skills. Using crowdsourced test design and a scoring mechanism similar to the one developed to rank chess masters, in just 10 questions and 60 seconds we can give you a valid score.
When you take a Smarterer test you can get a score on your skills in areas like:
  • Blogging tools like Blogger, Tumblr, and WordPress
  • Browser systems such as Firefox, Google Chrome, and Internet Explorer
  • Games like Angry Birds and World of Warcraft
  • Social Media tools like Facebook, Flickr, Google+, Twitter, and YouTube


Hey, maybe I figured out the logo after all!  Sound like fun?  Try it out!  http://u.bzz.com/x5zwf