I am conducting some market research to help with the content on my website – www.genuinefreebies.co.uk.
I own an affiliate marketing company and I focus on providing hints and tips through my blog for people to receive ‘free gifts’ (such as Xbox, PS3 and iPads) through a referral based system.
Now, whenever you see adverts or google links saying ‘Free gifts’ or ‘How to get a free iPhone’, etc – do you ever click it? If so, are you skeptical?
Hopefully with the information I gather here, I can tailor my adverts and links to stop being perceived as ‘spam’.
Thanks for your help 
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Market Research: Are You Skeptical When You See Or Are Offered ‘free Gifts’ Online?
Posted on September 3, 2010.
Not skeptical, but afraid because this free stuff typically means that you have to give your information away. So I only do free or contests if I am dealing with a reputable company that is going to stick to the privacy laws and not exploit the gray areas.
For example, I may register for a Coca Cola contest, or free samples at P&G. I know that these big companies are not going to sell my information or use it in a malicious way.
If it is full of advertise and the website looks crap then I am.
Otherwise their are many ways to find out if they are scam or not. The website moneysavingexpert (http://www.moneysavingexpert.com) is quite good for that (Freebies or competitions section of the forum).
Otherwise if the offer looks too good then again I am a bit skeptical. Try to be refferred by well known websites and show the info on your website could help.
Good luck