You put a lot of effort into your business. You invest your own money in it. You live off the income you manage to generate. Many times the survival of your employees also depends on your success. It’s no wonder that negative reviews sometimes keep you up at night. But keep in mind that with conscious action you can turn most of them into a competitive advantage.
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More than 97% of consumers regularly check online reviews. When they want to buy a product, they first make their choice based on information found online. Then they look for the best seller, using predictable criteria. An attractive price is only one of them. The second criterion concerns safety.
Google My Business allows business owners to promote their business. It is a free tool that gives the business owner an opportunity to appear on Google Maps. It is also usually the first source of knowledge for the client about your company.
Social media (as the name suggests) is focused on building a community, not just informing about a company's offer. Fortunately, more and more brands understand this and try to enter into a dialogue with the people watching them. Of course, the presence of a brand in social media exposes it to criticism, which happens to every company. However, it is important to be able to respond appropriately in such a situation and present oneself as a professional company that cares about customer satisfaction.
Is the appearance of negative customer feedback the beginning of an end for your brand? Of course not! But should we pay attention to them? Definitely yes. Brand transparency is extremely important for today’s consumer.
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