Business Reviews

So how do you gain trust and earn more business from your online presence?

Statistics show that buying decisions are highly influenced by reading good Reviews. Ratings and Reviews boost confidence in your products and services and help build a trusting relationship with your audience. Reviews can be displayed in your newsletter, your website, marketing materials, and in your store or shop.

A 2013 Local Consumer Review Survey conducted by BrightLocal.com found that79% of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations.

Here are the detailed results from the 2013 Local Consumer Review Survey conducted by BrightLocal.com http://www.brightlocal.com/2013/06/25/local-consumer-review-survey-2013/

How easy is it to use the ShopVictoria.ca Reviews Tool?

ShopVictoria.ca Reviews are easy! All a consumer needs to do is simply search the business and do a Review. No need to create an account or login. You will be notified when Reviews are submitted for your business and then you can respond accordingly. Give it a try yourself – click on this Review Link, search a favorite local business and do them a favor by writing a Review.

F.A.Q.

Q. As a business owner, why should I care about Reviews?

A. Reviews are a great way to learn about your customers/clients experience with you and your business. Today’s online consumers are looking for business reviews to make decisions on purchases or hiring services.

Tips for Reviews

• Manage your Online Reputation. Keep track of your Reviews and respond accordingly.

• Offer more than one way for your customer to give a Review; Online and Onsite.

• Ask for Reviews or Testimonials and get permission to publish their comments and names.

• Keep it Real! The reader wants to feel that your reviews are genuine and authentic.

• Make your Reviews presentable, visible and easy to access online without cluttering the page.

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Need more information or help with your Reviews?

Contact us today. We would be happy to answer any of your questions about ShopVictoria.ca.

Roy Chalifour Rchalifour@shopvictoria.ca

Paul Smythe Psmythe@shopvictoria.ca

Cary Rothermel Crothermel@shopvictoria.ca

Doug Popadynec dpopadynec@shopvictoria.ca