Another Review Platform Bites the Dust

It’s a tough industry to be in if you are in the business of being a review platform. With giants such as TripAdvisor and the other one that rhymes with welp, it’s no surprise that Kudzu.com is shutting its review platform down. Small Business Owners that have online reviews and ratings on Kudzu should be […]

Guest Blog: A New Voice on How to Handle Negative Reviews

From Fortune 500 companies to family-owned shops, online reviews have given consumers a powerful new voice and potential customers an inside look. Yet, owners often complain that their businesses are mischaracterized and wonder how to handle negative reviews. A Window On the World of Customer Experiences A review provides a window on the world of […]

Small Business Boost: SEO, Online Reviews and Your Ranking

Getting the most out of your small business online marketing strategy is crucial to the survival of your business. Most businesses overlook their SEO and ranking, and the fact is, many small businesses that have an online presence find it extremely difficult to achieve a great ranking on Google. Let’s discuss how to get a […]

Healthcare Platforms-Advice For Choosing a Doctor

Health is something we can all relate to. We exercise, try to get at least 7 hours of sleep and attempt to eat well – all in the name of health. Some people take their health into their own hands by becoming a drill sergeant, but for the rest of us, we put managing our […]

Management Software for Review Sites

The internet has taken over every part of our lives. It helps us connect with friends and family while providing information, access and entertainment. But one surprising thing that has happened in the past several years is the aggregated knowledge and wisdom that are review sites. Yes, a lot of us ask a friend here […]

The Most Trusted Online Review Site Survey 2016

In May of 2016, ReviewInc ran a survey of U.S. Consumers asking which was the most trusted online review site. Each consumer was presented with 7 random brand name review sites and they were asked to choose which of them they trusted most. The results were compared to a similar survey that ReviewInc ran in […]

When Do Customers Write Reviews?

Recent ReviewInc studies have shown how critical feedback and reviews are to a business’s revenue and growth.  Useful feedback and reviews are critically valuable, however, gathering reviews presents challenges.  A new study shows just how difficult it can be to obtain feedback and reviews, as well as the best way to get them. This year, 2,002 U.S. Consumers (53.9% Male […]

Confessions of a Review Site Owner – Part II

Conspiracy theories, accusations and creating a sustainable business Read Part I Here Have you ever been offered cash for manipulating the reviews? Surprisingly, to date, no brand has ever directly offered us payment for removing negative reviews, or posting positive ones.  On three occasions, we have had companies insinuate that they would be more likely […]

The Most Trusted Website for Reviews and Ratings

Last month, ReviewInc surveyed 1939 U.S. consumers on which review site they trusted the most.  Each user was presented with 7 random review sites and asked which of those 7 they trusted the most.    Google+ Local topped the results at 47.3% (unweighted) as the most trusted website for reviews.  A surprise 2nd place finish […]