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How to get free stuff in exchange for reviews

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Have you ever wondered how people get free stuff in exchange for reviewing items online? Look no further. Here is the best comprehensive guide for how to get free stuff. I’m a huge fan of freebies so I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do.

How to start reviewing items online for free

Step 1: Read these two posts 

Free Stuff Through Word of Mouth Marketing Sites

How to Review Things on Your Blog Without Becoming a Review Blogger

If you’re a mom or a mom to be, you’ll love this post on how to get over $500 worth of baby freebies: The Ultimate List of Baby Freebies

If you’re a regular reader, you know how much I love freebies.  My favorite part of being a blogger is getting the chance to try things out for free and review them. When I first started doing reviews I only got samples, now I regularly get free furniture!

It’s so easy to get free stuff in exchange for reviews. Not just for bloggers, but for everyone. Not everyone knows where to start. That’s why I put together this comprehensive list of how to get free stuff in exchange for reviews.

While you don’t have to be a blogger for all of these programs, it certainly helps.  It can’t hurt to have a large social media presence when you are trying to get the word out about products. I definitely suggest getting a Twitter, FB, Instagram, and Pinterest account if you plan to review items regularly. YouTube is another great way to review items.

Learn more about becoming a social media influencer by reading this post. 

How to get free stuff in exchange for reviews through word of mouth marketing companies and influencer companies

If you love to share your opinion on social media, you’ll love working with word of mouth marketing  companies. It’s a great way to try free full size products in exchange for spreading the word about it on social media.

Love free stuff? Check out this list of sites that offer free things! Click To Tweet

Here are my favorites:

Influenster

BzzAgent

House Party

Crowdtap

Smiley360

PINCHme

Vocalpoint

Daily Goody Box

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How to get free stuff on Amazon

UPDATE: Amazon no longer allows you to review their items in exchange for freebies. This being said, many sellers still do it. You can still do this on an individual basis, but most big groups listed below are limiting their reviews on Amazon. 

This is the most fun and easiest way for me to get free stuff because independent sellers put stuff on Amazon all the time. You know I hate to reinvent the wheel. Before putting this blog post together, I looked online to see what was already out there and found that Jamie from Some of This and That put together a fabulous list of all the ways you can do Amazon reviews.

Review Amazon products in exchange for free stuff! Full list here! Click To Tweet

Here is her list:

Elite Deal Club

SnagShout

Dollar Deal Reviews

Amazing Deals Group

Home Product Testing

Shop with Reviews

Etekcity

Reviews for Free

Amazon PRIME Review Club

Uber Zone Club

AMZ VIP

VIP Power Club

Product Elf

The Trust Review Network

If you really love Amazon, you should consider selling on there too! Check out this course from The Selling Family to find out how to get started earning big bucks on Amazon.

Blog Ambassador Programs that Give You Free Products

Here are my two current favorite blog ambassador programs:

Wayfair Homemakers 

Mom Select (they are the ones who host Disney Social Media Moms Conference and Beaches Moms)

I’ve also had a lot of luck contacting the PR people for companies I’d like to work with. I just contacted Rustoleum for a collaboration, and now they are sending me free paint!

Once again, from searching online, I found a fabulously comprehensive list. This one is from Tiffany Reviews. It’s the best list of Ambassador Programs I’ve ever seen. She has even more on her blog! Please make sure to visit Tiffany Reviews to get even the latest and best reviews.

Over 100 blogger ambassador programs for FREE stuff! Click To Tweet

Baby, Toddler, Kids & Teens

  1. 4Moms
  2. Agnitus
  3. Baby Loving Mama
  4. Baby Magic
  5. Baby Safety Zone
  6. Baby Stush NEW
  7. Baja Baby NEW
  8. Be Hippy NEW
  9. Bebe Pod Pants
  10. Bloggers Match
  11. California Baby
  12. Dr. Browns
  13. Eco By Naty
  14. ECR For Kids
  15. Ergo Baby
  16. EzPz Fun
  17. Finn Bin Baby Box NEW
  18. Frida Baby
  19. Kids II
  20. Kids Me
  21. Macaroni Kid
  22. Mom Select
  23. Mommy Bear
  24. Monti Kids
  25. Munchkin
  26. Nap Baby Mat
  27. Nuby
  28. Nehemiah Brand Ambassador Program
  29. Step 2
  30. Summer Infant
  31. Susans Brown Baby NEW
  32. Sweetie Pie Organics
  33. Think Baby NEW
  34. Tommee Tippee
  35. PTPA
  36. Urban Baby Bonnet
  37. Veggies Tales

Moms, Parenting, Nursing, Parenting, & More

  1. Baby Tula
  2. Bibbets Baby Carrier NEW
  3. Boba Baby
  4. Buzzildil NEW
  5. Earth Mama Angel NEW
  6. Ergo Baby
  7. Greens Mom Meet
  8. Lalabye Mama NEW
  9. Mom It Forward
  10. Mom on the Run
  11. National Parenting Product Awards
  12. New Mom Design NEW
  13. Parenting
  14. Sarah Wells (Pumps) NEW
  15. Stuff For Multiples NEW
  16. TwinGo Carrier NEW
  17. Wrapsody

Toys, Toddler Toys, Kids Toys, Teen Toys

  1. CP Toys
  2. LeapFrog
  3. Step2
  4. Zhu Zhu

Monthly Boxes Programs/Affiliates 

  1. Bacon Boxes
  2. Barlette & Babe
  3. Beauty Box 5
  4. Besties Box
  5. BoCandy Monthly Box
  6. Bombay & Cedar
  7. Book in a Box
  8. Box Me Mommy
  9. Bulu Box
  10. Bump Box
  11. Bumby Box
  12. Craft Of Tea
  13. Crate Joy
  14. Ellie
  15. FanMail
  16. Gentleman Box
  17. Get Candy Box
  18. Hello Fresh
  19. House of Intuition
  20. Japan Fun Box
  21. Lady Boss Boot
  22. Live Glam
  23. Loot Crate
  24. MishiBox
  25. Mystical Mojo Box
  26. My Olive Box
  27. Night In Boxes
  28. Orange Glad
  29. OliveBox
  30. Pumeli
  31. Sips By
  32. Smart Art Box
  33. Snack Habit
  34. SimplyEarth
  35. Spirit Box 17
  36. Sprezza Box
  37. The Apollo Box
  38. The Mens Wear Club
  39. The Organic Box
  40. Treatise
  41. Vegan Cuts
  42. Yoga Boss Babe
  43. Yogi Surprise

Beauty, Skincare, Bath & Body, Haircare & More

  1. Alikay Gyal NEW
  2. Allure Beauty
  3. All You Reality Checker
  4. Amabile Asain Beauty
  5. AMARA’s Professional Beauty
  6. Beauty Encounter
  7. BEFA
  8. BH Cosmetics
  9. Borboleta
  10. Brilliance New York
  11. Clear Essence NEW
  12. Coconut Karma
  13. Dermae
  14. Eco Bella
  15. Era Minerals
  16. Face Camp
  17. Focus On Hair
  18. Function of Beauty
  19. Glam Spotters
  20. Hard Night Good Morning
  21. Kathrine Girl
  22. KmS Beauty
  23. LA Christine
  24. Lash Factory
  25. Marc Jacob
  26. Milady
  27. Mineral Essentials
  28. Move Makeup
  29. My Move Makeup
  30. Murad
  31. Muse Beauty
  32. My Looking Glass
  33. Nilotic
  34. SEPHORA Beauty Enthusiasts
  35. Soap Stories
  36. Oh My Lash
  37. Orglamix
  38. Planet Beauty
  39. Starlooks
  40. Suki Skincare
  41. TIGI Cosmetics
  42. The Keratin Complex
  43. The Skincare Boutique
  44. Trust Me Makeup
  45. Tweezerman
  46. Urban Decay (Get Samples for Blog One )
  47. Wet N Wild
  48. Yuni
  49. Zandra NEW

Woman Fashion, Accessories, Clothing, Apparel 

  1. 310 Rosemont
  2. 828 United
  3. Amazing Ace
  4. Ami Club Wear
  5. Aventura
  6. Babe Essentials
  7. Bang Good
  8. Bear Paw Shoes
  9. Beauteque
  10. Beginning Boutique
  11. Boots Insider
  12. Breezy Clothing
  13. Choies
  14. Chic Nova
  15. Chic Wish
  16. Chic Wishlist
  17. CocoGo
  18. Dallas & Nicole
  19. E Dressit
  20. Estarer
  21. E Fox City
  22. Fashion Fenzzie
  23. Fiorellashop
  24. Faviona
  25. Fringe & Epaulette’s
  26. Gear Head
  27. Glamour Doll Eyes
  28. Heart Zones
  29. JK Walz Jewelry
  30. Jolie Moi
  31. Jolly Chic
  32. Katie Hart Morse
  33. Katherine
  34. Klimata
  35. Litfuse Publicity
  36. Look Book Store
  37. Lost Souls
  38. Mahiya
  39. MOOOH
  40. Nordstrom
  41. Oasap
  42. Off The Hanger
  43. Pink Basis
  44. QQone
  45. Romwe
  46. Shein
  47. Shoe Dazzle
  48. Shop Style Collective
  49. Sigma Beauty
  50. Southern Hippie
  51. Style Gistix
  52. Style Me Pretty
  53. Style Moi
  54. Swak
  55. May Kool
  56. Move Beauty Draw
  57. Move More Fitness
  58. Nordstrom
  59. Sassafras
  60. Sparkly Soul
  61. Sugar And Bruno
  62. Team Bic Chick Ambassador
  63. Teeki
  64. Teen Vogue
  65. Tchelo’s
  66. The Heat Inside
  67. The Shelf 
  68. The Seaside Style
  69. The Sox Box
  70. TRX
  71. Twig and Twirly NEW
  72. Very Honey
  73. Viennel Milano
  74. Vida Rep Program
  75. Wicked Apparel
  76. Your Eyes Lie
  77. Yo Yo Melody
  78. Unleashed USA
  79. Zella NEW

Men, Facial, Skincare, Shaving, & More

  1. Eye Bobs

Work, Workout

  1. Beauty Fit
  2. Body Love Athletica
  3. Campus Fit Gear
  4. Daily Fitness Zone
  5. Electric Rose
  6. Faithful Finish Lines
  7. Fervid Fit
  8. Fit Approach
  9. Fitmark Ambassador
  10. Four Athletes
  11. IAS Fitness Apparel
  12. Jade Yoga
  13. Just Strong
  14. Love Fitness
  15. Paragon Fitwear
  16. RAWW Gear

Health

  1. BeautyFit
  2. Cosmeticare
  3. Diet To Go
  4. Eco Store
  5. Fitness On
  6. Generation Iron
  7. Iris
  8. Lucky Vitamin
  9. Now
  10. Polident Denture Care
  11. Restonic
  12. Sound Physician
  13. The Natural Dentist
  14. Vitalyte
  15. Wellness

Intimate/Sex/18+

  1. Sex Toys
  2. Sex Toys 2
  3. Eden

Housewares, Foods

  1. Artisana Organic Foods
  2. Amazing Clubs
  3. Bradshaw Consumer Community
  4. Brillo Consumer Advisory Panel
  5. Cave Tools
  6. Coffee Cup
  7. Cool Gear Blogger Program
  8. CR Gibson
  9. Diet To Go
  10. Dormify
  11. Doorstep Dairy
  12. Everyday Cooking
  13. Franklin Foods
  14. Gap Creek Gourmet
  15. Glasstic Water Bottle
  16. Go Green
  17. Home Depot
  18. Kichler
  19. Lenny & Larry
  20. Mill
  21. NFCA
  22. OXO
  23. Raw Rev
  24. Rodelle Blogger program
  25. SPUD
  26. Tiki Program
  27. That Indian Drink
  28. The Kitchen Love
  29. The Honest Kitchen
  30. Vooluu

Pets

  1. I’d Rather Be With My Dog
  2. New F Surfboard
  3. Ruff Wear
  4. Treats for Chickens
  5. 10Dollar Products

Books, Schooling

  1. Barefoot Books
  2. Bethany House Blogger
  3. Books
  4. Book Look
  5. Blog For Books
  6. Blogger International
  7. Fuse
  8. Kalos Book
  9. Micheal Hyatt
  10. Moody Blogger
  11. NetGalley
  12. O Magazine
  13. Revelle Reads
  14. Tyndale Blog

Amusement Parks, 

  1. Busch Garden
  2. Disneyland
  3. Fallsview Indoor Waterpark
  4. Sea World ~ Busch Gardens

Travel, Lifestyle, Camping, Hiking

  1. Brooks Running
  2. Bon Appetour
  3. Coral Reef
  4. Girls Gone Sporty
  5. GHS Sports
  6. Gossamer Gear
  7. Margaritaville
  8. Organic Lifestyle
  9. Pearl Izumi Cycling
  10. Ramblen
  11. Saucony
  12. Underarmour

Electronics

  1. August Cameras
  2. Case-Mate
  3. Cobbie Pro
  4. Cobbie Pro X
  5. EZVIZinsider Review Program
  6. HTC Brand Ambassador
  7. Oittm
  8. Nikon

Big Name Brands

  1. Amazon Student
  2. Canon Ambassador
  3. copper-tone Moms
  4. Disney Accelerator
  5. Discovery Channel Program
  6. Dive Shop
  7. Escape Monthly
  8. Expercitiy
  9. Evernote
  10. Good Housekeeping
  11. Hamilton Beach
  12. HP Program
  13. Jockey
  14. Kraft’s First Taste
  15. Mary Kay
  16. Mattel
  17. Meet The Blogger
  18. Murad
  19. National Geographic Kids
  20. Netflix 2018
  21. New Balance Shoe Tester
  22. Nike
  23. Nintendo Ambassador Program
  24. Serta Comfort
  25. Schwinn
  26. Sony
  27. Snuggle Community
  28. Tillamook
  29. The Honest Company
  30. Toms Maine
  31. Urban Outfitters
  32. Uncommon Goods
  33. Wal-Mart

Google Docs, Surveys, & More Alike

  1. Alex Toys Host
  2. Home Again
  3. Car Website – Paid
  4. Texas Tourism
  5. ICF Get Ahead of Sepsis
  6. Body Armour Lyte
  7. Lolleez
  8. Generation Dolls
  9. Lenovo
  10. Parenting Teens
  11. Woman Beauty
  12. Feminine Products
  13. Gift Stop Holiday
  14. Munchkin
  15. Snacks

Paid Google/Survey Docs/ & More

  1. Focus Study $90
  2. Travel – Paid Social
  3. Hair Care (paid)
  4. Movie Research Study

Freebies & More

  1. Pampers Welcome Box
  2. Mighty Stash Pack –
  3. Sekkisei

Sign up for Products or Sponsored Posts

  1. American Consumer Program
  2. Advertise With Bloggers
  3. Be Blogalicious
  4. Bethany House
  5. Blogging Edge
  6. Blogger Connect
  7. Blogger Reach
  8. Bloggers Required
  9. Bloggy Moms
  10. Blogging For Books
  11. Blogaholic Social Network
  12. Blog Dash
  13. Blog Paws
  14. Blog Meets Brand
  15. Blog PR Wire
  16. Blog Release
  17. Bloom
  18. BookieBoo
  19. Book Look Bloggers
  20. Brand Backer
  21. Brands Meets Brand
  22. BzzAgent
  23. Collectively
  24. Color Society
  25. Contact Testing
  26. Coopertaize
  27. Crowdtap
  28. Double Duty Divas
  29. Dollar Deal Reviews
  30. Ella Media
  31. Empire Avenue
  32. Entertainment New Media Network
  33. Etail PR
  34. Everywhere Media
  35. Expo TV
  36. Feed My Blog
  37. Federated Media
  38. Find Your Influence
  39. FitFluential
  40. Fly By Promotions
  41. Gain Tap
  42. Glam Media
  43. Glitter Network
  44. Global Influence
  45. Group High
  46. Houseparty
  47. IFabbo
  48. Ignite
  49. I Help Moms
  50. Influenster
  51. Latina Bloggers Connect
  52. Latina Mom Bloggers
  53. Live Five Media
  54. litfuse
  55. Linqia
  56. Lunchbox
  57. Markerly
  58. Mami Innovative
  59. Meet The Blogger
  60. Millennial Central
  61. Mom Fuse
  62. Mom Blogger
  63. Mom Blog Society
  64. Mom Affiliate
  65. Mom Central
  66. Mom Select
  67. Moms Meet
  68. Mom Spark
  69. Moms Trend
  70. Mommy Bear Media
  71. Mommy PR
  72. Muslim Mom Media Network
  73. Parent Tested Parent Approved
  74. Pepper Jam Network
  75. Pinch Me
  76. PitchRate
  77. Pollinate
  78. Porch
  79. Reppr
  80. Reviews & Promo
  81. Reward Style
  82. She Speaks
  83. Smiley 360
  84. SIT Girls
  85. Skim Links 
  86. Social Fabrics
  87. Socialyte
  88. Social Chorus
  89. Sponsored Tweets
  90. Style Coalition
  91. Sverve
  92. Tap Influence
  93. TasteMaker
  94. Triberr
  95. Tryazon
  96. The Brand Connection
  97. The Blogger Programme
  98. The Motherhood
  99. The Niche Parent
  100. The Review Wire
  101. The Social Media Chicks
  102. Tomoson
  103. Type The Hype
  104. US Family
  105. VetIQ
  106. ViewPoint
  107. Vocalpoint
  108. Weave Made
  109. What’s Blog
  110. Woman’s Forum

Am I missing any? What’s your favorite way to get free stuff?

 

 

 

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  9. Hannah, I love hearing about your good experiences! I’m working to build my social media accounts and I’m going to Pin this to go over again and again! I also shared it, I hope it can help other bloggers also, it’s a great list! Thanks so much!

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  10. I’ve been a book blogger for years and my blog supports my reading habit; I’ve been reviewing for Snagshout for a few months; it’s ok but you still have to pay something. I’ll bookmark this page for future reference

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  12. This is an amazing list!! I am a member of MANY of these on this list, but there are quite a few that I’m NOT already signed up for. I’ve been doing reviews for a long time now and am an active member for many sites.

    Thank you for sharing this amazing roundup on #SmallVictoriesSundayLinkup. I hope to see you again next week.

    Reply

  14. wow! Thank you so much for all your research and hard work compiling this amazing list. I pinned so I can check it out when I have more time!!

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  21. This is an amazing list. I am an influencer/member with a lot of the places listed but most of them I have never even heard of. Thank you for sharing – I will have to pin this for later.

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  23. Hi Hannah,

    Thanks for the information! It is exactly what I was looking for. My 10 yr old son would like to review toys, games… He wants to make you tube videos and review products. Any advice for a starting point for a 10 yr old?

    Thanks,
    Cary

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    • I’d have him start reviewing items he already owns in order to practice. Set up the channel, and put the videos up. Then send the link of the reviews to a few of his favorite companies. Many big companies have contact information for reviewers on their contact pages. It’s addicting! Once you start looking for PR friendly companies, you can’t stop! Keep me updated!

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  24. Heads up..Amazon terminated my sisters account because she had to many reviews for free or discounted items, she tried to open a new account but Amazon recognized her card info and denied her new account set up. Its against Amazons rules to get paid in product for reviews.

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  26. This is a great list! I’m excited to try some of these :) One question for you though… When you’re messaging them, what do you say? If you wouldn’t mind, Could you give me a little sample of what to say to get the free products, please? Thank so much! :)

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  30. This list is fantastic, but just makes me want to move to the US (or even UK for some) where you can participate in the review process. There would have to be something similar in Europe but I haven’t mastered the local language yet! :) I’m still pinning for inspiration though!

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  34. Thank you for the good writeup. It in fact was a enjoyment
    account it. Look advanced to far delivered agreeable from you!
    By the way, how could we keep in touch?

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  35. I signed up to SQM where they pay me to shop, fly, take buses, eat at restaurants, stay at hotels and more. It’s a really great company and I’m really happy with them.

    Reply

  36. Hello,

    I am confused about how this might work. Do i have to contact the seller and ask for them to ship the product in exchange for a review? Thanks so much, and I am super excited about this!

    Reply

  41. Does any of this worked?
    did you real get any freebies?
    if yes then could you please tell me which one really legit and good.

    Reply

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