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Alex Reviews Tech started as an adjunct to my regular freelance work back two years ago… but well… about that…

So when I started Alex Reviews Tech, it was very much with the viewpoint that I was still quite busy as a freelance technology writer and editor, creating content across and for a number of quite prominent mastheads.  While Australians use and embrace technology in nearly every aspect of their daily lives at an accelerated rate, the number of quality publications that are producing content has gone down, not up.

As such, ART has shifted to the “this is my side gig that I’ll do from time to time” to being a very significant part of my daily working routine.

I am still freelancing (and happy for the work, to be clear), but my own-self publishing work, whether in text or increasingly video form has become far more important to me than it used to.

That’s where you come in.

I wanted some ways that people could support what I’m trying to do here, creating ethical tech journalism and reviews, but I’m also aware that the friction of getting payments up and running is a very real thing.

That’s why I’m trying a couple of different ways for readers and viewers to support what I’m doing.

Ethical note: I am happy for both readers, PRs and companies to provide financial support to Alex Reviews Tech. In the case of companies and PRs the support is most welcome — many of you say you want to support local tech media, well, here’s how to do just that!

However, in the case of companies, brands and so on, while financial support is welcome and will be disclosed if it’s specifically around a particular article or review or such, it does not — in any way — bring with it any degree of influence over editorial content.

Short form: Unlike some, I’m not for sale.

Support Alex Reviews Tech On Ko-Fi!

If you’d prefer to support me via Ko-Fi (I do like a nice cup of coffee) you can do so below. That’s pretty much a straight support donation, same as it’s always been, your way of showing appreciation for an article or video.

You can support me via Ko-Fi using the button below!

Added bonus: If you’re a recurring Ko-Fi supporter, you’ll also get a thanks shoutout in my upcoming videos for the months you’re supporting me!

Become an Alex Reviews Tech patron at Patreon!

Sponsor ART to give me more time to do this!

I’m giving Patreon a try as an alternative to Ko-Fi (both have their ups and downs and all that), but I know the Patreon audience is a little different.

So alongside the callout of thanks in videos for the month that you’re a Patron, I’ll also be publishing Patreon-only articles for members only. Want even more ART in your life? Become a Patreon subscriber today!

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Donate directly via PayPal!

Donate! It’s what Godzilla would do… if he had a bank account.

A simple, easy route that I think most people will be familiar with as a payments platform. If you’d like to just make a simple donation, you 100% can do so via PayPal:

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Support me via PayID

Rather not pay inflated transfer fees?

If you prefer to use PayID (which, to be honest, eats up less in transaction fees, so it’s a bit of a win-win) then you can also donate to me via PayID!

Alex Reviews Tech PayID: alexkidman@alexkidman.com

Brands can support Alex Reviews Tech!

Are you the PR for a technology brand, or got a new fancy product to promote?

I am open to sponsorship and support opportunities for Alex Reviews Tech; drop me a line to discuss options for ad placements and sponsorship packages.

But Alex — didn’t you just say that you weren’t for sale a few paragraphs ago?

Well… yeah, that was something I said, and I meant it too.

However, I do think that there are ways that are a win-win for both brands and consumers to support ART in a transparent and ethical way.

You won’t find me suddenly spruiking how wonderful Brand X’s new technogadget might happen to be in a sponsored spot, for example; I’m open to “supported by” placements and specific ads in specific slots that are clearly advertising, not selling out ART’s soul to speak of.

My intent here is to provide the award-winning content I’ve been producing for decades now to an engaged audience, but in a way that also means I can afford to keep doing so.

There is, I feel, a value there, and I hope that it’s one that reputable technology brands can benefit from along the way.

Speaking of which, there are also specific technology niches I will not engage with.

If you’re in the crypto space, or you’re selling any kind of “medical” accessory, I’m not going to run that — and the same is true for “adult” products, vaping products (blech!) and casino products as well. Yes, all of those can have technology angles, but save your pitches, because they won’t even be entertained for a split second.