If you’re trying to market your brand, chances are you’re already asking the people who use your products or services to write reviews. Endorsements like these are called “user-generated content” by marketing or technology professionals because they are created by...
In 2019, I wrote a blog post for the National Institute for Social Media about How to Write a Meaningful Review Quickly, but in honor of National Leave a Review Day, we’re going to take a deeper look at reviews – why they should be part of your strategic plan and what...
I recently visited a local McDonald’s, and noticed a change on the top of the receipt. In the past, they asked for feedback about my experience, and in return, they offered a free Quarter Pounder with cheese or a free breakfast sandwich for my feedback. This time, as...
Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash Asking for online reviews oftentimes stresses people, for a number of reasons. They don’t want to seem incompetent, they don’t want to get negative reactions or, the worst of all, somebody might answer “no”. When seeking reviews, asking...
Online reviews have become a part of everyday purchase decisions and social media interaction. Still, business owners and companies have a hard time with reviews. The potential pitfalls and not too obvious numbers of returns make it hard to see the benefits. Although...
