Republish: BzzAgent Articles

Original Submission: April 16, 2007 06:46 PM EDT

         Well some of you know currently I am a BzzAgent. Now for those who have no clue what a BzzAgent is or is about, here is some information about it. (P.S. I have been given permission to copy the info I have placed below for people to see in this article.)

What is a BzzAgent, exactly?

Agents are everyday consumers who believe in honest word of mouth. In other words, they like to:

• Discover and check out new products, services, books and other cool stuff
• Share their honest opinions with people they know
• Have their input and feedback taken seriously by companies and brands
• Build social capital by being in the know and always having something to talk about

What types of people become Agents?

Our volunteer Agents come from all backgrounds and walks of life:

• The young to the young at heart
• Big city professionals to small town, stay-at-home parents
• College students to married CEOs with two kids
• You?

As long as you're honest and enthusiastic, we bet you'd fit right in as an Agent. While you wouldn't be paid (since word of mouth is genuine, natural and unforced), there are a lot of perks to being an Agent.

Why do people join BzzAgent?

Because they like to participate in frequent word-of-mouth campaigns so they can:

• Have access to and knowledge of products before other people.
• Engage in productive, meaningful two-way communication with major brands and companies. Your voice will be heard!
• Receive special offers and discounts, both for themselves and friends.

What do Agents do?

Agents participate in word-of-mouth campaigns to discover new products or connect with brands they already love.

In other words:

• Agents try a product or service, then naturally share their honest opinions about it with others
• Agents then tell us about those word-of-mouth interactions (both the positive and the negative) by submitting BzzReports on our website
• Agents get a personalized response to each report, with feedback, thanks and encouragement

How do I know if BzzAgent is right for me?

We have two questions for you:

·        Are you curious?

·        Do you like to share your opinions and ideas?

OK, three questions:

·        What are you waiting for?

        Well also, once you become a BzzAgent you get to earn BzzPoints to be traded in for rewards; which recently I cashed in 1500 of my points for my KitchenAid 10 piece Cookware Set, Mom stole her digital camera so I can not at this moment take a picture of it, but once I do I will edit this article and add in the pictures of you can see what I got. Also I had previously cashed in my points for a Rosebud Salve as well. Which again, once I get her camera I can upload the pics so you can see what I got. 

       Now besides earning just simply BzzPoints to be traded in for rewards, you earn what are called Participation an Quality Scores, these help the crew at BzzAgent to decided what level Tier you are. And Depending on which Tier you are you get to have access to some extra benefits.

       For Instance: 

Your Agent Tier
To earn upgrades you need to improve your Agent Tier by submitting detailed BzzReports and answering polls & surveys. Every new Agent starts in Tier 1 with no upgrades and has the opportunity to move up all the way to Tier 4, earning upgrades along the way. Tiers 2, 3 and 4 have specific entry requirements based on two factors: participation and quality.

Participation Credits & Quality Credits
As another way to thank you for your efforts, we also provide you with Participation and Quality Credits. These two forms of credit generate your Participation Score and Quality Score, the two factors that determine your Agent Tier.

1.      To earn Participation Credits, actively submit BzzReports and complete general polls & surveys to earn Participation Credits.

2.      To earn Quality Credits, make sure your BzzReports are detailed and answer mid- and post-campaign surveys.

The higher your scores, the higher your Agent Tier and the more upgrades you unlock.

The Agent Upgrades System
To thank active and informative Agents for submitting BzzReports and completing polls and surveys, we award them with enhancements to the baseline Agent experience. A little extra effort can earn you upgrades such as advance notice of upcoming campaigns, the opportunity to join campaigns you wouldn't normally be offered and even extra BzzKits with product samples, coupons and other goodies.

Upgrades to Earn

        Well Now here is where it gets all exciting for me.

My Info

 Tier 2

• Participation Score: 361
• Quality Score: 14.2

 Upgrades

• Early Invite

 BzzPoints 618

            I have officially made it from Tier 1, to Tier 2. Yeah. :o)

Original Submission: October 06, 2007 12:53 PM EDT

kellymom.com's Website Link

Kellymom.com

A great online resource for parents and professionals on breastfeeding, sleep and parenting practices. From moms-to-be to moms-of-three, kellymom provides evidence-based information for everyone through articles, forums, printable handouts and reference lists.

Whether you're an expectant mother or have already welcomed a new member to your family, breastfeeding is probably a big consideration. But many moms have questions, and there's a lot of information out there to sort through. Kellymom can help. Get answers from professional sources, tips from other moms who've already been there and discovered that, and reading recommendations from trusted authorities. Start things off right with kellymom.

The site is run by Kelly Bonyata, an international board certified lactation consultant and member of the International Lactation Consultant Association. She founded the site in 1998 to provide parents with up-to-date information on breastfeeding and parenting — over 9 million visits have been made to the site since.

Visit the site to check out Kelly's Bookshelf, a list of recommended readings on topics like discipline, child development, and nutrition and health (with links to read reviews or purchase them on Amazon). Or read and download free handouts, addressing issues like newborn care, expressing milk and breastfeeding concerns, just to name a few.

Sign up for the message board so you can share your experiences and read about others with similar issues. The forums also contain posts from doctors and professionals, offering advice on topics including allergies, attachment parenting, home schooling, and expecting mothers.

The site contains information culled from a number of knowledgeable sources and is supplemented with dozens of original articles from moms, doctors and even Kelly herself. And on the lighter side of things, you can even reference breastfeeding humor and words of wisdom on kellymom.com.

And if kellymom can't answer your question, it can put you in touch with someone who can. Don't worry moms, you're not alone.

Disclaimer: All material on this website is provided for educational purposes only, although every effort is made to provide accurate and up-to-date information. Unless otherwise noted, the articles at this website are not written by doctors or other health care professionals. If you are concerned about your health, or that of your child, consult with your health care provider regarding the advisability of any opinions or recommendations with respect to your individual situation.

(I am a member of BzzAgent, and I came across this site, thanks to the lovely Frogpond part of BzzAgent. I figured here was the best way to share what I came across. Hope you enjoy. ~ Felicia)

Original Submission: August 30, 2008 10:52 PM EDT

So I decided to check in at the website (www.bzzagent.com) where I am a member on one of the campaigns I am a part of: Scrubbing Bubbles Action Scrubber. And I found this great info they had to share with us, and they always love when us BzzAgents share any new info we have. So I figured some of you might love this info I found. ~ Felicia

News & Updates

Using your Scrubbing Bubbles® Action Scrubber™ to rid your shower and tub of soap scum is just the first step in keeping your bathroom sparkling. Check out scrubbingbubbles.com to see the full arsenal of Scrubbing Bubbles® bathroom cleaning products and use these helpful and inexpensive tips and tricks* to keep on top of the grime:

• Clean after a steamy shower — steam loosens the dirt and build-up on surfaces in your bathroom and makes it easier to wipe away
• If you can’t get to dirt or hair in the corners of your bathroom, cut an old broom at a 45 degree angle
• Keep a fabric softener sheet in your wastebasket or place a bit of fragrance on a light bulb — when the light is on, it will activate the aroma and keep your bathroom smelling fresh
• To freshen up your drains, pour up to ½ box of baking soda and ½ cup of white vinegar down each. Cover the drains for a few minutes then flush with cold water
• Similarly, you should pour 1 cup of baking soda down your toilet bowl weekly to avoid clogging and odors
• To remove light stains from your sink, rub it with a fresh cut lemon

* http://www.allabouthome.com/tips/cleaning/bathroom.html

Original Submission: August 31, 2008 01:05 AM EDT

Some of you know I am a BzzAgent (FeliciaR is my BzzAgent name to be precise). I came across this in the Frogpond and I figured I would share the info with you. I have posted the link below that sadly due to me not being on here for the longest I forgot how to do the clickable link... Well actually sadly I am just being lazy not to find where I have the cheat sheet for it. So I figured worse comes to worse you will have to copy and paste it if you want to check the site out. ~ Felicia
http://www.bzzagent.com/frog/FrogWebsite.do?frogIdent=5877915243

Nat Geo Dogs

Nat Geo Dogs is a new beta site from the National Geographic Channel (NGC) that is looking to grow based on feedback from the members that join. Nat Geo Dogs is completely free to everyone, with full capabilities for those that register. Our site features full-length and short-form videos from the hundreds of hours of dog programming available on the National Geographic Channel. Members of the community will have the ability to rate and comment on the featured videos.

NGC offers videos from Dog Whisperer with Cesar Milan, Dogtown: the new series about the Best Friends Sanctuary in Utah, Dogs with Jobs and other specials that have been produced by the channel. Every week we will rotate 3 videos with a mixture of full episodes of these shows and short-form offerings produced from our library of programming.

We also offer the ability to create profiles, upload and share pictures, invite comments from friends, share stories of your dogs or post information and other thoughts on the forums. We haven't built out the full social network concepts just yet, as we are looking to the BzzAgent Frogpond community to help us understand what you would most want.

This is a new way for fans of NGC (and their dogs) to experience our brand and we're looking for feedback on how we can make this a site you will enjoy and share — so please, join and tell us what you think!