Getting More Reviews Online: It’s how you’ll succeed in the future

Looking for more customers?  Getting more reviews is easiest strategy.

Did you know that 97% of Consumers in Connecticut read reviews before they buy?  Just like you, your customers and your best prospects want to make the right decision when they spend their money.  But these days, customers don’t get information from your advertising.  They trust reviews.  Your success depends on the reviews that your customers in give you.

While reviews aren’t the only way that customers decide to buy from you, all the research shows that they’re a major factor.

So, when consumers are searching are you making the right impression?

Getting more reviews increases revenues

Just Google your company name.  If Google recognizes your business, you’ll see their “Business Profile” on the right side of the results page.  It shows your company name, and contact details.

One of the most important features in your profile is your Google Rating and how many Google Reviews you have.  (Try it now…we’ll wait!)

Do you need more?

There are plenty of ways to request reviews.  Here are some of the most popular:

  1. Ask customers when they make their purchase at your checkout
  2. Include a reminder on your cash register receipt
  3. Include a flyer in the package with your merchandise
  4. Send a follow-up email
  5. Send a follow-up text message
  6. Add a “Leave us a Review” button on your website
  7. Hand customers a card with a QR code
  8. Add a Link to a review page in your Social Media

You can ask customers

You can ask your customers in Stamford or Greenwich one by one, or you can do it more systematically.  You can write and schedule a series of emails that remind customers to review your business.  That’s important because satisfied customers are often happy to provide a review.  But we’re all busy, so we can get distracted or forget.  A polite reminder will help them remember to write a brief review.

Want to attract more customers?

It’s a challenge that’s worth the effort.

Or, if you’d like to find out about the app that helps you get more reviews in less time call to learn how easy it is: In Connecticut call (203) 655-3920

 

 

 

 

Reviews Help Desk also gets the reviews you need for businesses in Norwalk, Bridgeport, New Haven, Danbury, and Hartford.