Fake Reviews and Comments – Should You Do It?
“...totally stupid to comment on my own website... leaving positive comments about my own reviews and including my own affiliate links to other products, like this:
‘I really liked that product but this one is better (affiliate link.)’”
First of all, you could totally do this. All you’d have to do is setup different login credentials and use those.
But I don’t recommend it, and not even for the reason you’re probably thinking, either.
While it is true that some people will figure out what you’re doing, realize you’re a faker and you’ll lose credibility and sales, there is an even BIGGER reason not to do it:
You.
How do you feel about yourself when you do something like this? I’m assuming, of course, that you’re in the 97% portion of the population that has emotions like regret and empathy.
How do you feel, knowing that you are actively working to deceive people? Does this help or hurt your confidence, self-esteem and overall happiness? It most likely takes a very real toll that bleeds into other areas of your life as well.
My advice for this person would be total honesty. That’s total honesty in their reviews, their comments, and their entire business.
Your customers deserve that, but more importantly, so do you.
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