For the huge number of firms using digital media, getting great online customer reviews is a must. And this post addresses that topic.
These prior posts relate to today’s topic:
- Do Shoppers Really Believe Customer Reviews?
- How TripAdvisor Works
- Building Social Media Marketing Strategies
- Brand Complaints and Social Media
- What People Want from Brands On Social Media
- Social Media Checklists: Part 1
- Social Media Checklists: Part 2
Background: Getting Great Online Customer Reviews
Before we present tips for getting great customer reviews, consider these observations from
“Winning rave online reviews from customers for your products or services is one of the best feel good factors of running your business. But no matter how high their standards of service or quality of products, firms soon discover the downside of the online consumer review phenomenon — customers saying bad things about their business. When you get a bad review, whether from a customer with a legitimate gripe, or a serial nitpicker, you must be prepared to deal with it. Ignoring it isn’t an option. Because that looks as though you don’t care and it can escalate into a bigger problem. But dealing with negative reviews in a positive way not only minimizes the impact of unflattering comments, it can also help you win new business.”
Click the image to read more from Coleman.
Tips for Getting Great Online Customer Reviews
Now we ready are ready for some tips to generate positive reviews.
So, consider these observations from
“In this new interconnected world, word-of-mouth buzz matters more than ever before. And that’s why you need to convince your customers write software reviews. Consider these stats. 74 percent of consumers say they consider word-of-mouth buzz before making a purchase decision, according to Ogilvy. Also, 84 percent of consumers say they trust recommendations of family, colleagues, and friends, according to Nielsen. In addition, 88 percent of people say they trust online reviews written by other consumers as much as they do those from personal contacts, according to BrightLocal.”
Here are five tips from Prasad:
- Keep it simple. Thus, make sure to use a platform that makes it easy for users to leave reviews on your site.
- Put review options in prominent positions. Integrate customer feedback into your site’s content.
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Build credibility. As we know, bad reviews can hurt. But you shouldn’t discriminate against them. Why? Because leaving them on the site builds trust and credibility.
- Don’t overlook video. At present, 55 percent of people watch online videos every day. Therefore, don’t overlook video when it comes to convincing customers to write online reviews.
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Encourage site visitors. For example, let visitors know that anyone who writes an online review will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win some sort of prize. But be careful not to give the impression that you are trying to buy positive reviews.
To read more from Prasad, including four other tips, click the image.
