Spectrum Communications & Consulting Inc. Blog: Yelp
In a recent email that went out to thousands of small to medium-sized business owners, Yelp cracked down on businesses asking customers for reviews. The email warned companies that review solicitation creates a biased ranking system, ultimately harming consumers and other businesses. Yelp has always...
Last week, Remodeling Magazine announced its annual list of the largest and most dynamic home improvement companies in the country. These companies are predicting considerable growth over last year, 11.2% growth from an average revenue of $17,845,090. To hit those aggressive growth goals, the nation...
There is nothing as infuriating for your moving business as fake reviews. Whether they are from a competitor or a stranger, they are a blow below-the-belt that hurts your business. Here are 3 proactive steps to take charge when you see a fake review, to keep you from being on the defensive. Don't re...
With the amount of review sites swirling around out there, it's hard to build a great reputation online. This is only becoming more important, as your customers read reviews before buying more products, they will come to expect to read reviews before making the purchase. For most of your customers,...
Malicious and shady operators are out there in your industry. Maybe a competitor who can’t compete honestly, or maybe an angry ex-employee, there are people out there who write fake reviews to damage your business. Here is a guide for what to do when the fishy one-star reviews come in! First, let’s...
Imagine a sixty-something woman wearing jeans and a sweater. A single gold band – her only piece of jewelry – adorns her ring finger. Her hair is thick and short and silver. She’s walking hand-in-hand with a brown-haired little boy who won't stop jumping. This was my grandmother, my babushka, i...
A bad Yelp review is like a hard punch in the gut. Only the pain doesn't go away. It lingers horribly in the pit of your stomach while your face illustrates the agony you're going through. Everyone can see it. Receiving a bad review on Yelp is extremely frustrating for a small business owner. Beside...
As of last month, Yelp has 1.1 million claimed local business profiles -- a 58% increase over Q1 of 2012. The site, which has 100 million unique visitors every month, is the fastest growing directory and review service on the planet. In other words, it's something you want to be a part of. Claiming...
Today's business owners must take an active role in their online reputation. Developing a comprehensive plan to maintain and grow your online reviews, whether you do it on your own or with the help of an expert firm, is vital to your success. If you haven't considered your online reputation, try not...
In light of Google's recent algorithmic adjustments, the search engine leader has released some hints intended for users who want "to get ratings, reviews and recommendations that are relevant, helpful, and trustworthy." Google also notes that the changes they've made are there to "protect both busi...
