Responsible Blogging 2013

Previously, I blogged about the Wall of Pledge for Responsible Blogging. Feel free to read it here. Cheers! :)

"Responsible Blogging 2013 is a campaign calling upon the entire online community in Malaysia to rally for and support an ethical climate in the blogosphere for our mutual benefit."

There are a total of 9 pillars of Responsible Blogging.

1. Avoid Shortcut
Obviously, shortcut is not the best way to success. Success can be achieved through how much efforts you put into. So, put more efforts in your blog. Blog responsibly, and your readers will be able to see and appreciate your effort put into your blog.

2. Do Check The Verify of Your Information
You, represents your blog. And your blog represents you. Remember, wrong information in your blog will tarnish your credibility greatly. Eventually, the number of your blog visitors will drop as they do not believe the information found from your blog anymore.

3. Do Regard Your Readers' Opinions
No matter how strongly you hold onto a certain opinion, remember that there are other people who treasure their opinions like you too. P.S  Always blog with an open mind.

4. Do Be Aware of The Country's Copyright Law
Remember, do not copy, paste and publish content that are not your original ideas.

5. Don't Forget to Give Credits
If you share contents from other owners, do not forget to credit the rightful owner.

6. Do Know That You're Answerable for Your Blog
You might get carried away while blogging about an issue, but should when wrong information (by accident) was given, just apologize. Plus, it saves you the time and effort in defensing later.

7. Be Transparent with Sponsored Posts
Of course, you do not want to be branded as an ambassador for a certain company because you talk about that brand when you write sponsored post every time. P.S Be flexible and be friend to all.

8. Do Write A Disclaimer
You might get carried away with your strong opinions about an issue. However, if you work for an organization, it is better to include a disclaimer to protect you and the company.

9. Get Rewarded / Paid Ethically
You, as a blogger are ought to get rewarded in many ways but you are encouraged to get rewarded in ethical manner. Crowdpot provides the by far the most ethical approach to any sponsored blogpost. Do check out thumb-tipping.

So, who are the partners of Responsible Blogging 2013?

1. Crowdpot

Crowdpot Sdn Bhd is the official system sponsor for Responsible Blogging campaign. Crowdpot is also the organizer of the campaign supported by various partners. It is a new enabling platform for brands and businesses to engage with bloggers and online community with our unique thumb-tipping mechanism.

Their ultimate aim is to help bridge the publishers(bloggers) and the advertisers with superior platform and ethical principles. They help advertisers to deliver their messages across to the right target audience with the right publishers at the same time rewarding publishers with a much more fun and ethical approach.

More info at http://crowdpot.com


2. Ninetology

Ninetology Marketing Sdn Bhd is the presenter for Responsible Blogging campaign sponsoring huge prizes and providing support at many level to the campaign. Renowned as an organization providing the best of mobile device technology, equipped with dynamic professionals behind the production – We are proud to enrich lives with our top-of-the-line products and massive service network.

More info at www.ninetology.com

So, what are you waiting for? Do your part now by pledging at http://wallofpledge.responsibleblogging.my You might stand a chance to win a Ninetology smart device too! :)

For more info, please visit http://responsibleblogging.my