Hello,
I've responded to a few public requests without acceptance. It would be so helpful if I could actually see the websites/blogs/etc/ customers are trying to fill. Is it OK to contact the customer and ask for a link to their site? Thanks in advance!
Missy
Can I See the Site I'm Writing For?
Moderators: Celeste Stewart, Ed, Constant
Re: Can I See the Site I'm Writing For?
Please don't do that, Missy. Your intentions are good and I understand why you want to do that. Here's my reasoning:
1. If customers wanted you to look at their blog/website, they'd put it in the request. Some requesters do that.
2. Customers don't need a pile of emails from writers. Less really is more in this case.
3. If you ask for the website, it may appear that you're trying to go around the C-C system and offer your services directly. While that may or may not be true, the management would like to avoid all of that kind of stuff to keep everything on the up-and-up here. It's part of the TOS, I believe.
4. If your article isn't bought under the particular request, keep in mind it's here forever. Someone else may buy it, or the original requester may come back and nab it from the public pool. They only have three days to consider it, after all... That may not be enough time for some.
5. If you get a particular website in your head, that constrains the "feel" of the article and it might not appeal to someone else, if the requester doesn't buy it.
That's the general gist. Take all this into consideration before contacting customers. Stay patient and good luck!
1. If customers wanted you to look at their blog/website, they'd put it in the request. Some requesters do that.
2. Customers don't need a pile of emails from writers. Less really is more in this case.
3. If you ask for the website, it may appear that you're trying to go around the C-C system and offer your services directly. While that may or may not be true, the management would like to avoid all of that kind of stuff to keep everything on the up-and-up here. It's part of the TOS, I believe.
4. If your article isn't bought under the particular request, keep in mind it's here forever. Someone else may buy it, or the original requester may come back and nab it from the public pool. They only have three days to consider it, after all... That may not be enough time for some.
5. If you get a particular website in your head, that constrains the "feel" of the article and it might not appeal to someone else, if the requester doesn't buy it.
That's the general gist. Take all this into consideration before contacting customers. Stay patient and good luck!