by Abby Bledsoe | Nov 5, 2018 | Review Generation
When a consumer is in need of a service, 95% will go straight to Google. Google maps is where Google pushes people looking for local services. In Maps, you can see all of your competition listed within your surrounding region. 5-10 years ago, consumers generally chose...
by Abby Bledsoe | Aug 13, 2018 | Review Generation
It’s no secret that positive reviews are important. Research shows that 97% of customers read online reviews before making a purchasing decision and 72% trust reviews as much as a referral from a friend. So once you have a handful or two of glowing reviews on Google,...
by Abby Bledsoe | Jun 5, 2018 | Review Generation
Every business will inevitably receive both good and bad feedback. It is essential to respond to ALL the reviews you receive. If your business has yet to receive a review, positive or negative, click here to learn more. So let’s say you are receiving positive reviews...
by Abby Bledsoe | Apr 16, 2018 | Review Generation
A few weeks ago, I decided to plan a spa day for my husband’s birthday. My very first stop was google and I found a spa that sparked my interest. It offered a couples soak, massage, complimentary dessert and sparkling cider — Sounds amazing, right? It seemed...
by Abby Bledsoe | Apr 10, 2017 | Review Generation
It’s no secret that Google local listings now appear above organic listings in search results. Why did Google make such a drastic change? Well, Google’s main goal has always been and will always be to provide the most relevant information to searchers....
by Abby Bledsoe | Mar 20, 2017 | Review Generation
According to a survey conducted by BirghtLocal, 88% of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations. Personal recommendations are the best and highest converting leads a local business can get. Having customer reviews on high traffic sites...