Many owners of small and midsize businesses underestimate the importance of reviews. One survey found that over 90% of 18-34-year-olds value online reviews as much as personal recommendations. The most cost effective way to generate reviews is through an email campaign. Send emails with a link and an incentive (e.g., discount code) for customers to leave a review. Another option is to pay for a third-party tool. The tool you choose should offer easy-to-use templates and be in line with Google’s standards. Whichever method you choose, creating an automated system for review generation will benefit your business.
Key Takeaways:
- Use a tool in order to help generate more positive reviews for your business.
- Create an email list in order for you to spread word about your business and ask for feedback from those on the list.
- Your goal is to generate as many reviews as possible as the more reviews you get the more established and trustworthy you will come across.
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