Managing Your Online Reputation
Online reviews are now an integral part of the purchase journey as consumers seek out opinions from €œsomeone like me. € Businesses that don't ignore online reviews have a better chance of getting ahead of the curve and excelling their reputation. However, it's not always easy to know how to handle online customer reviews. To help, we've rounded up the top do's and don'ts for your business.
Do: - Make it easy for a customer to leave an online review. If it's a long and arduous process, you can be sure you won't get many reviews.
- Respond to all reviews, including the positive and negative ones. Thank customers for their positive reviews and try to resolve the negative ones. In either case, try to establish a personal connection.
- Respond as soon as possible. Generally, it's best to respond to reviews within a few days of them being posted. This shows your business to be proactive.
Don't: - Don't specifically ask for a positive review. Asking for a positive review is against the terms of service for nearly every online review site. You may only receive positive reviews if your business has earned them.
- Don't lose your brand identity. The way you communicate with your customers should be consistent, whether it's on social media, Google, over the phone, or in person.
- Don't become defensive. When faced with a negative review, your first instinct may be to defend yourself and your business. However, this can end up hurting your reputation. Instead, approach the review with calmness and clarity to resolve it.
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