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How to Get More Customer Reviews Just by Asking for Them

February 1, 2017

How to Get More Customer Reviews

Your business can't have an effective online presence if it doesn't have any customer reviews. Why? Because when people are hiring a new business, they want to be sure they're making the right choice. Reading about other people's experiences helps them decide which business will best align with … [Read more...] about How to Get More Customer Reviews Just by Asking for Them

Filed Under: Blog, Newsletters Tagged With: customer reviews, Facebook, google maps, online reviews, resource, Yelp

Is Yelp's Review Filter Hiding Your Positive Reviews?

June 7, 2016

Are you like the countless other small business owners who have been feeling frustrated—to say the least—with Yelp's review filter? It's okay if you are. Prospect Genius certainly is, too. Half of the frustration comes from how much Yelp's review filter obviously favors paid advertisers. The other … [Read more...] about Is Yelp's Review Filter Hiding Your Positive Reviews?

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: customer reviews, local businesses, paid advertising, small businesses, Yelp

Have You Been Duped by Yext's PowerListings Scan?

June 2, 2016

Has Yext recently told you there's incorrect or missing information about your business online? Yext has been sending reports to small business owners claiming that they aren't listed on certain sites. These reports contain the alleged "results" of a scan of your business's directory listings. They … [Read more...] about Have You Been Duped by Yext's PowerListings Scan?

Filed Under: Blog, Newsletters Tagged With: bing, directory listings, Google, yahoo, Yelp, Yext

What You Don't Know About Directory Listings Can Hurt You

April 13, 2016

How much do you know about your small business's directory listings? Our guess: Not nearly as much as you should. They may seem negligible compared to the overwhelming, day-to-day demands of running a business; however, if you don't stay on top of them, your directory listings could wind up being … [Read more...] about What You Don't Know About Directory Listings Can Hurt You

Filed Under: Blog, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: angie's list, BBB, Bing Local, business directories, directory listings, directory strategies, google maps, Manta, webfax, Yelp

No, Fake Reviews Are Not Harmless

December 3, 2015

You keep hearing about how important it is to have customer reviews on your Google, Yelp, and Facebook listings. In fact, a majority of what you've heard has probably come straight from us. After all, we're always harping on the fact that customer reviews are crucial because they improve your SEO … [Read more...] about No, Fake Reviews Are Not Harmless

Filed Under: Blog, Newsletters Tagged With: customer reviews, Facebook, Gmail, Google, Yelp

Yelp's Review Filter Poses Unfair Disadvantage for Many Businesses

January 27, 2015

Are you frustrated because Yelp is hiding all 10 of your positive reviews, and showing just the one, bogus, negative review? You're not alone. Thousands of businesses have suffered through the exact same situation. In fact, Prospect Genius is one of them! While Yelp may often succeed in its … [Read more...] about Yelp's Review Filter Poses Unfair Disadvantage for Many Businesses

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: customer reviews, online directories, online reviews, service, small businesses, Yelp

Addressing a Few Common Campaign Concerns

September 3, 2014

No matter how many success stories we create, virtually no campaign ever runs as smoothly as we'd like. That's just the nature of online advertising. Working in conjunction with independent entities like search engines, phone companies, and business directories means there's a lot that's out of our … [Read more...] about Addressing a Few Common Campaign Concerns

Filed Under: Blog, Newsletters Tagged With: concerns, online advertising campaign, phone package, yahoo, Yelp

Put Your Trust in Online Reviews

August 1, 2014

They say you can't believe everything you read on the Internet—but try telling that to online consumers. A recent study shows that nearly 80% of consumers in the U.S. and Canada trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations. That's why our blog covers the topic of customer reviews so … [Read more...] about Put Your Trust in Online Reviews

Filed Under: Blog, Newsletters, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: bing, customer reviews, Facebook, Google, lead generation, monthly leads, online reputation, Yelp

Make Your Presence Known: Get More Customer Reviews Online

September 30, 2013

Day in and day out, you're churning out terrific work for seemingly appreciative customers. You have no shortage of confidence in the quality of your services. So how come your online presence doesn't reflect that? Why aren't your company's customer reviews pages brimming with five-star … [Read more...] about Make Your Presence Known: Get More Customer Reviews Online

Filed Under: Blog, Newsletters Tagged With: citysearch, customer feedback, customer reviews, Facebook, first of month, Google+ Local, Prospect Genius, Yelp

Keep Calm and Carry On: How to Respond to a Negative Review

September 13, 2013

Customer reviews are a blessing and a curse. When you have countless satisfied customers leaving you glowing reviews on directories like Google+ Local, Yelp, Facebook, Angie's List, CitySearch, and so on, your business gets a huge boost and your self-esteem soars. But as soon as you notice one … [Read more...] about Keep Calm and Carry On: How to Respond to a Negative Review

Filed Under: Blog, Newsletters, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: customer reviews, customer service, Facebook, Google+ Local, mid-month, prospective customers, Yelp

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