One way to add value to your business or brand is asking your customers to advocate for you online. While this is not an easy request, it is important because online reviews are often the foundation for a company’s reputation. They can be the difference between someone choosing your business or going to a competitor. […]
The internet is full of product and service reviews. Whether it is a merchant, product, restaurant, hotel or even a health professional, reviews are everywhere you look. Online reviews can determine if a business succeeds or fails. It is estimated that 97 percent of consumers use online reviews as a factor in their buying habits. […]
It has never been easier to research a business, especially with all the sites offering online reviews. Whether your business has an online presence or only a brick-and-mortar store, prospective customers can check out reviews on Google My Business, Yelp, Foursquare and many other sites. Considering how important your business’s online reputation is, it’s natural […]
Nobody likes getting a bad review. However, the practice of review-gating does a disservice to the business and the customer alike. On the surface, it seems like having only glowing reviews would be the most beneficial to a business, but that isn’t necessarily the case. An abundance of positive comments only serves to invoke suspicion […]
Connecting with your customers is one of the best ways to drive business and increase word of mouth awareness about what you do. Reputation matters in the digital age, and how you interact with and learn from your customers on their very first visit does too. Regardless of how well a business is run, a […]
