Maintaining Your Online Credibility
AUTOMATE YOUR PROCESSES
How do I grow my business with Google Reviews?
The way people find services has changed dramatically since the inception of the internet. Research shows that 97% percent of users
performed an online search to find a local business. Needless to say, with these statistics managing your businesses online reputation is
more important than ever. As a business owner you should be actively manage your online credibility, just as you do with your credibility in
person. But how you do that? Ranking Australia has put together a few suggestions to help you and if you would like more in depth
information, you can read more here.
BE PROACTIVE
Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Reviews!
Asking for reviews from customers and people you work with will improve your online credibility while ensuring you rank higher in search
results on Google. One way to do this is creating an email campaign to request reviews from previous customers.
You will be surprised how often your satisfied customers are willing to leave you a great review. To do this, first decide where you
wish the review to go. Your review priority should begin with Google, followed by Linked In and then the social media platform when your
customer demographic lies. For example, Facebook for older persons or personal products, Instagram for younger audiences. Make sure your
request includes a link where the customer can leave you a great review.
GET MORE REVIEWS
Talk to Ranking Australia about Automating your Review Process.
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MAINTAIN CREDIBILITY
It Pays to Be a Good Human
Bad reviews are difficult to remove and dramatically affect a customers likelihood of visiting your website or choosing your business. They
also affect how Google recommends you – Google does not want to be known for recommending businesses with poor performance!
To ensure you rank high in Google search results avoid bad reviews from the outset. The best way to do this is communicating regularly
with your customers, and providing a high standard of business.
Top 10 TOOLS
Google Review Management
Podium
Reputation.com
BrightLocal
ReviewTrackers
BirdEye
Hootsuite
ChatMeter
Reputology
GatherUp
ReviewPush
CONSISTENCY & VISIBILITY
Respond Quickly To Any Review
Online comments, reviews, and end user engagement is what your reputation is all about. It is essential that you maintain a quick response
to all content engagement. If you don't respond - your channels and platforms pick up on this and your visibility is affected. Your ranking
is affected. Your reputation with end-users is affected.
Not to mention an ignored bad review will do more harm than not responding. If its a troller review you can report it. But it doesn't
always work. This is way you need to make an effort to resolve the situation - be firm and professional - don't react angry. This will
always be there!