We're doing much of this with PricePlow, and the readers DEFINITELY let you know when you take it too far.
A top ten list is exactly what it is. Readers are in buying mode there. But for other content, if you can educate the consumer and cite sources (our last major article has 110 citations), they don't mind you showing some links to stores.
The fact what we're showing up to date price comparisons also helps with trust.
But the second you over shill without backing out up with research... You will hear about it and lose fans.
Readers aren't as stupid as the media loves to believe. Anyways keep that in mind.
A top ten list is exactly what it is. Readers are in buying mode there. But for other content, if you can educate the consumer and cite sources (our last major article has 110 citations), they don't mind you showing some links to stores.
The fact what we're showing up to date price comparisons also helps with trust.
But the second you over shill without backing out up with research... You will hear about it and lose fans.
Readers aren't as stupid as the media loves to believe. Anyways keep that in mind.