How to become an Amazon product tester in the UK

Becoming an Amazon product tester sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? Free products, just for your opinion. But what’s really involved, what kind of products are involved, and most importantly, is it worth your time?

Why are product reviews important?

In some ways, we are very lucky. Look for a product and you’ll find dozens of options to choose from, sometimes more. The difficulty is, finding the best item and the best value. You could, of course, look at the manufacturer’s website, but what will that tell you? Does a vacuum cleaner with 125,000 RPM really perform much better than one with 100,000?

That’s why we often turn to see what other people say. Who better to ask than people who have used the product? They’re not going to confuse with strange terminology and tell you about the benefits. They will tell you the downsides too.

Taking reviews with a pinch of salt

Although reviews are a useful indicator, you don’t want to take them all at face value. I’m sure we’re all aware that we’re far more likely to tell everyone when we’ve had a bad experience but keep it to ourselves when things have gone smoothly. I am certainly guilty of that.

And not all reviewers seem to fully understand the process. I have seen bad reviews for products because Amazon sent the wrong order – why would that make a product poor? I have even seen people reviewing a completely different product!

How to write a good product review

People have a habit of leaving just a few words in their reviews, which leaves little information for others. To write a good review, you need to consider the following points:

• Your first impressions of the product (such as was it well packaged and secure).
• How you get on with actually using the product (good quality and easy to use?)
• Say who you think the item is aimed at and suitable for.
• List all the negatives and positives.
• Discuss how long you think you will keep it for.
• List any possible alternatives.
• Include photos of the product – especially if they give a better view compared to the seller’s page.
• If possible, add some videos.

How do you become a product tester for Amazon?

Amazon runs a programme called Vine. But to become a ‘Vine Voice’ you must provide decent reviews that other customers deem as helpful. Once selected, Amazon will send you products to review, some of which aren’t available to the general public. You are then asked to leave your honest thoughts in a written review. It’s important to note that you are not paid for participating in Amazon Vine.

There is another scheme available called the Early Reviewer Programme. Customers who purchase an item with few reviews are randomly selected to share their opinions. And for doing so, they’ll receive a small reward (£1-£5 Amazon gift card).

Of course, these opportunities are only available to a select group and with millions of Amazon customers, the chances of you being chosen are slim.

But there is another method to test products from Amazon.

How to get free products to review on Amazon

The other way is by using a third-party website.

Now, there used to be a lot of sites offering you the chance to get hold of free Amazon products in return for a review. You would buy the item, leave a review, let the site know and they would send you a refund.

But Amazon isn’t keen on these types of reviews; most sites have closed down over the years.

The only one remaining is PPOC.club.

So, why doesn’t Amazon like these sites?

Is there any real issue with you leaving reviews in return for free items?

Well, Amazon forbids the exchange of free items for reviews. The retailer has realised an ever-increasing number of fake reviews, unfairly swaying customers’ purchase decisions. This article shows that one man alone had reviewed £15,000 worth of products in just one month… and then went on to sell many of them on eBay.

If Amazon finds out that you are leaving reviews in return for a freebie, they will ban you from being able to share your opinion. Although this might not seem like the end of the world, it’s important to consider how much importance you put in Amazon customer reviews when choosing between items.

How would you feel if you chose product A over product B, but then found out A was actually terrible quality and all the positive reviews were paid for?

Which is the best way to become an Amazon product tester?

Unfortunately, the best way is through hard work. And nobody likes that. When you buy a product through Amazon, make sure you leave thorough reviews that will provide help for other potential buyers. That way, you might be invited to the Vine programme.

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