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GUEST POST: 7 Tips for Writing Effective Online Reviews

It's not just what you said, it's how you said it that matters. The effectiveness of online reviews depends on how they are written. Well-written reviews have a much better chance to convince readers to explore business and take a chance with their service. Such…

Golda CriddleJuly 10, 2020

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What Americans are Doing During COVID-19 and How to Help Local Businesses

Baking bread, gardening, videoconferencing, binge-watching are some of the popular activities we’ve been seeing on social media and news coverage as people stay inside. We were curious to see what people have been doing during a nearly global pandemic, so we took a survey. We…

Golda CriddleApril 30, 2020

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How to Manage Business Reputation During a Crisis

COVID-19 has had a huge impact on businesses globally, with many businesses working from home or closing temporarily. During this time of uncertainty, it is more important than ever to have a good reputation so that customers know your business will always be there…

Golda CriddleMarch 25, 2020

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Best Advertising Channel in 2020

Over the last eight years, ReviewInc has conducted annual surveys of consumers asking, “When choosing a service or professional what is most important?” Over 24,000 respondents in total have confirmed that Review Sites are still the most critical to selecting a service such as a…

Golda CriddleFebruary 29, 2020

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The Great American Fake-Off in Reviews

Recently the FTC posted in their blog about two cases that could qualify for “The Great American Fake-Out.” One was Sunday Riley Modern Skincare, which sells skin creams and treatments at Sephora, a global chain of personal care and beauty stores. On Sephora’s website, consumers…

Golda CriddleJanuary 14, 2020

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Guide to Dentist Reputation Management

In order to stay competitive in today’s changing landscape, dentist practices need to act proactively regarding dentist reputation management. 87% of people view online reviews as a trusted source of information in the US, according to a survey by DentaVox. They often check online for…

Golda CriddleDecember 17, 2019

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Most Trusted Review Sites 2019

As a small business, it is important to market your business in order to find new customers. One great form of marketing is online reviews. Research shows that 84% of people trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations. We are finding each year the…

Golda CriddleNovember 6, 2019

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How to Deal with Google’s Latest Changes to Rich Snippets and Your Reviews

Most businesses see Google as useful for driving relevant traffic to their website. Google announced a few weeks ago via their Webmaster Central blog that they will no longer be including star ratings in search results for local businesses or organizations in an effort to…

Golda CriddleOctober 18, 2019

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Your Business Listing on Yelp

According to this article in Vice, Yelp has added a new feature that for your business listing on Yelp that lists a Grubhub (who is working in partnership with Yelp) phone number instead of a restaurant’s phone number when users click “Delivery or Takeout.” Although…

Golda CriddleAugust 22, 2019

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How to Manage Your Reputation and Stay HIPAA Compliant

For the healthcare industry, a better online reputation can get more patients in the door can even help to avoid malpractice. Here are some best practices that all healthcare professionals should know about managing their online reputation and remaining fully HIPAA Compliant. A doctor in…

Ron LaughtonMay 22, 2019