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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around concerns regarding the use of personal websites by Pampered Chef consultants that link to official Pampered Chef resources, which some participants believe may violate company rules. Participants share their experiences and opinions on the implications of such practices and discuss reporting mechanisms.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions searching for the Pampered Chef website at work and discovering a personal site that links to it, expressing frustration over this practice.
  • Another participant shares their confusion about the frustration expressed, indicating a lack of understanding of the issue.
  • Several participants note that linking personal websites to official Pampered Chef sites may violate company rules.
  • One participant expresses concern about how some consultants appear to circumvent rules and wonders about their online sales.
  • Several users mention reporting the issue to higher authorities or directly to the consultants involved.
  • One participant shares their experience of emailing a consultant to inform them about potential violations, expressing hope that it wouldn't lead to negative consequences.
  • Another participant reflects on the challenges of enforcing rules, noting that some consultants may not be aware of the guidelines.
  • One participant raises a question about whether it is permissible for any Pampered Chef consultant to have a website linking to their official site.
  • Several participants discuss the need for clearer guidelines from the company regarding online presence and advertising.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants, with some expressing strong agreement on the need to report violations, while others are uncertain about the rules or the implications of the practices discussed. No clear consensus emerges on the overall understanding of the rules.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a mix of personal experiences and interpretations of company guidelines regarding online advertising and the use of personal websites by consultants.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who are navigating the complexities of online advertising and compliance with company policies may find the shared experiences and discussions relevant.

wadesgirl
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For certain reasons when I'm at work I just search Pampered Chef in the serach browser to pull up the main website to log into CC. Well, the PC website wouldn't pull up so while I was waiting for it, I scrolled down a few search results and found this one:
www. wynetteskitchen .com
It actually links you to her personal website. The nerve of some people. I'm at work and not going home for a while so if someone wants to report this they can otherwise I'll do it later when I get home.
 
I'm not understanding the frustration... sorry
 
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I didn't want to actually post the link but type the address in and you'll see what happens. She basically took her personal PC website and made her own website that links to it which is against company rules. But if a customer does a search for PC it will bring up the link I posted unlike regular .biz PC websites.
 
I understand your frustration! How does she get it to link to the actual PC website using her own link?????
 
Sending for you now - that is blatantly in the rules - not even a grey area.
 
chefshawna said:
I understand your frustration! How does she get it to link to the actual PC website using her own link?????
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She's pointing to it from her domain.
 
I'm not sure how to report this or I would!!
 
Very interesting. I see what you mean. This should be reported.
 
Thanks for reporting it Janet. I was just about to when I saw your post.
 
Upper level people are allowed to have a site for training, etc., but this one appears to violate rules. I sent it to Richard to determine.
 
janetupnorth said:
Sending for you now - that is blatantly in the rules - not even a grey area.
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REPEATING THIS - ALREADY SENT....
 
pamperedharriet said:
Thanks for reporting it Janet. I was just about to when I saw your post.
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No problem.
 
LOL, I also reported it! Guess I should have refreshed this thread before sending off that email.
 
sneaky sneaky!
 
I've seen that before also! I was wondering how some people get away with that! I wonder what her online sales are like:eek:
 
vwpamperedchef said:
I've seen that before also! I was wondering how some people get away with that! I wonder what her online sales are like:eek:
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Hopefully not any better than the rest...
 
What about this?
http://lovelylovelythings.wordpress.com/2008/01/14/pampered-chef-party-part-3/

Is that allowed?
 
Wow! :eek: I can't believe she would do that! And since she went about it this way, she knows she is blantantly violating the rules. Honestly, I just can't believe the audacity of some people! :grumpy: :mad:
 
kaseydee said:
What about this?
http://lovelylovelythings.wordpress.com/2008/01/14/pampered-chef-party-part-3/

Is that allowed?
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No, but that is one I'd e-mail the consultant on and let her know her host is doing that!
 
In fact, I will do that right now...
 
kaseydee said:
What about this?
http://lovelylovelythings.wordpress.com/2008/01/14/pampered-chef-party-part-3/

Is that allowed?
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I would say no. Perhaps this consultant doesn't even know what's going on since it's the host putting the consultants link in her blog. I doubt that it would be if the host didn't post the link.
 
kaseydee said:
What about this?
http://lovelylovelythings.wordpress.com/2008/01/14/pampered-chef-party-part-3/

Is that allowed?
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That director who's website is being posted for that Virtual Pampered Chef party could end up in a lot of trouble. Even that kind of linking isn't allowed according to the rules.
 
I can't believe that this host is using actual Pampered Chef website pictures!
 
There, I was kind and e-mailed the consultant (hope it doesn't bite me in the behind later...)...and we'll see if it stays or goes in the next 24 hours!If anyone wants to report it to HO, feel free...she now has fair warning...or report the blogger for invalid use of PC pictures.
 
Janet, I was also thinking that perhaps the consultant had no idea that the host was doing this. She could very well be thinking that it is an ordinary, run of the mill catalog show.

I was getting ready to email the consultant when I refreshed the thread and saw you did it. Way to go! :thumbup:

Hopefully it won't come back to bite you...but I don't see why it would. If she knowingly knew about it, then she'll take it down. If she didn't, she'll stop it and take it down...so either way, the "show" should end. I hope she didn't know about it though!
 
Is it ok for ANY PC person to have a website w/links to their PC website? If you find some who do you send it to?
 
I also sent that consultant an email and reminded her that it was in direct violation of our Ad guidelines, and that I'd hate to see her lose her PWS over something her hostess did. If it comes back to bite me, oh well, I'm a big girl and can take it. She has been warned. LOL
 
If you think that's bad, go check on craigslist. Lots of pc consultants are advertising on their. I have reported numerous violations but i still see them on CL, so at times i wonder when we do report them do they actually do something about it, because i still keep seeing them doing the posting.

Also yes, some pc consultants don't even know the rules, i have emailed a few here in town that they can't do that and they are greatful for me telling them and they remove the posting.
 
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Thanks for reporting that for me! I didn't get home until late last night and didn't even turn on my computer. I know earlier this week a few ebay listings were reported because they were selling new products and the CO kit but last I looked they were still on there.
 
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