Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tomoson free for influencers?

Yes. Tomoson.com is free for influencers.

What are an Influencer's responsibilities when using Tomoson?

Influencer responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Carefully read promotions and only apply to ones you are interested in and can complete in a timely manner
Consider factors that may affect the time it takes to complete tasks when committing to completion time during the application process(ex: type of product, shipping time, other responsibilities). Completion time starts when the product is shipped or coupon code is uploaded
Use coupon code, if provided, within 24 hours of upload
Respond to messages in the message center in a timely fashion. Never provide personal information (email, blog url, etc.) via the message center – All information required is provided to the business via Tomoson software
Connect with brands using message center regarding any concern or issue with the product or campaign
Post unique content when completing tasks
Verify valid links that direct to the actual post/review
Complete campaign tasks on time to maintain a high rating
Always act in a professional manner
Follow TOS of Tomoson and sites where you are posting

How do Influencers get approved?

When a Brand creates a campaign, they set prerequisites for what kind of influencer they are looking for. The parameters could be anything—from the amount of Twitter followers, Google Analytics unique visitors (now called “users” by Google Analytcis), or niche the blog is in. If an influencer meets the criteria they will be preapproved. For the final step in the approval proceess, the Brand manually approves the influencers they wish to work with.

Are the products given away on Tomoson.com free?

Most products are provided at no charge but some are offered at highly discounted prices. Information on how product will be provided to influencers is provided in the Campaign. Carefully read and understand campaign requirements before applying.

Products received by using Tomoson are for the sole purpose of testing in order to provide an honest and unbiased review. Any other use, including but not limited to selling for profit is considered a violation and can result in suspension of your account.

Why should an influencer fully fill out all social profile information?

Brands want to hire influencers who care and are engaged in the social space. For highly competitive campaigns, brands want to be able to reach the most influential bloggers out there. Also, updating your social profile will assist Tomoson in matching you with brands that match your capabilities.

Does an influencer need to review all products they are approved for?

It is not required, but the entire purpose of Tomoson is to create reviews (good or bad) about the product.

Can Tomoson remove a review verification?

Yes, Tomoson reserves the right to remove review verifications if the task(s) is invalid or post(s) do not follow Terms and Conditions. Tomoson also reserves the right to request additional information in the form of screenshots, order numbers, etc. in order to verify the validity of verified posts.
Tomoson considers a task invalid if:

it is obvious that the influencer did not test the product
the post is obviously for a product other than what was provided to the Influencer
the post is an obvious copy/paste of information from the brand’s site
the link submitted is not valid, does not direct to the actual post, or is not from the site specified for that task
Influencer, upon request from Tomoson, does not provide screenshot of their post or other items as requested as proof of completion of task(s)

What is Total Reach and how is it calculated?

Total Reach is the sum of an influencer’s social channels.
Total Reach = website visitors + Facebook friends & likes + Twitter followers + Youtube subscribers + Instagram followers

Why was my Tomoson account locked or suspended?

Tomoson accounts may be locked, suspended or closed for any of the following reasons:

Mis-using coupon codes provided by a business
Not following FTC guidelines
Not following Tomoson Review Creation Policy
Selling products received for review purposes
Posting fake, copy/paste or non-reviews
Sending threatening messages / spam / marketing or advertising / messages not related to any campaign / or acting in an unprofessional manner
Connected social accounts do not meet the minimum number of followers
No social accounts connected or 0 Total Reach / Average Engagement

All suspensions are final and at the discretion of Tomoson.com

Why is the completion date in Tomoson different from the date I submitted?

All dates and times for Tomoson.com are based on Central Time (Example: Current time in Chicago, Illinois, United States). A Tomoson time clock is located in the website’s footer for your convenience.

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