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The quick and easy way to get more 5 star reviews

Author: Mark

Google Reviews Are the New Word of Mouth

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2020 changed a lot-including the way you do business. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has made in-person word-of-mouth a thing of the past, while increasing the importance of your business’s online presence.

Why are Verified Reviews Important?

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With more and more online reviews being written, the importance of reviews has become very apparent with 97% of consumers saying that the reviews they read influence their purchasing decisions.

How to get rid of 1 star reviews on google

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If you’ve found this article on How to get rid of 1 star reviews on Google, the chances are your business has had one – Sucks doesn’t it! We feel your pain, especially if the review was unwarranted, left in error or worse still, spiteful.

How do I get my first 100 reviews

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Firstly, the fact you searched for “How do I get 100 reviews” shows you understand the importance of reviews and how they can be a great asset for your business.

This is how to get more reviews on Google

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As local marketers we’re always being asked how to get more reviews on Google. This seems a simple enough question and before we start looking at ways of achieving this, it’s worth noting what’s actually being asked.

Why Are Reviews So Important?

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Today, more and more people use the internet to search for local businesses and service providers and the swing away from more traditional marketing methods has seen a change in the way customers interact with businesses.

The long term benefits of reviews

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In this series of blogs we’ve explained the various ways that reviews can directly help your business get more customers and the influence reviews have had on the local business landscape.

Responding to Reviews

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OK, so you’ve started to get some great reviews and people can read how great your business is on-line.