Cancel culture is real. An unflattering portrayal of a business in the media, even a poorly written tweet, can make things go south quickly for any brand, no matter how big or small. Mob mentality can cause an influx of bad reviews and negative content on review sites and social media, otherwise known in the reputation management world as a spam attack. A majority of these reviews will come from people who never even had […]
While the economic impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic is far-reaching, hope is not lost. By pivoting your strategy and communicating openly, you can protect your brand’s presence online and continue to thrive. Now is the time to pay closer attention to your business listings, not only on Google, but on Yelp, Facebook, and other online review sites as well. Listed below are four things business owners should know to weather the storm and help improve […]
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Consumer Fusion (CF), one of the pioneers in online reputation management teamed up with Advisor Sally Facinelli, CFE, to showcase their all-in-one reputation management solution at the IFA2020 Convention in Orlando. Facinelli joined CF in May 2019 to develop franchise marketing strategies, and actively represents the company within the franchising community. Founder of Fresh, Facinelli is an accomplished executive and entrepreneur with a diverse 23-year franchise background. “Consumer Fusion saw growth of 38% in […]
The new year brings a new opportunity to polish your brand’s online reputation. Follow these best practices to maintain a solid standing on all major review sites and build brand trust. Respond to Customer Reviews An effective way to build strong rapport with your customers is to respond to online reviews. If you receive a negative review and respond within one day, that reviewer is 33% more likely to update or remove their review. […]
One of the most beloved holiday traditions is to decorate the Christmas tree. You string around the lights, you spice it up with your favorite ornaments, and last but not least, a twinkling little star at the very top. For business owners, however, the tree isn’t the only thing that needs sprucing during the Holidays. Your Google My Business Page needs the same care and attention. In other words, if your Christmas tree isn’t lit, […]
It’s the spookiest time of the year and yet the scariest thing to a business owner doesn’t come in the form of witches, goblins and ghosts. What they fear most is a drop in their profits at the end of the fiscal year. In the spirit of Halloween, we’ve listed the most common ways businesses can scare away potential customers. Avoid these 6 business boo-boos to make sure your customers feel treated— not tricked— when […]
At the very basic level, most business owners get the idea that their online reviews and overall star rating have a strong influence over potential customers. However, even the savviest business owner may not realize that this is just the tip of the iceberg. Yelp Tips, Google Questions and Photos are alternative ways consumers can share their experiences without the business owner ever even noticing. Let’s take a look at the unique features accessible to […]
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again— photos are an essential part of your brand identity. The photos posted to your online business listings come hand-in-hand with your online reviews and ratings. According to Yelp, businesses who have between 1-5 reviews and 10 photos get 200% more user views than businesses with the same number of reviews and no photos. To get new business, you need to establish a solid first impression within […]
If a picture is worth a thousand words, an inappropriate photo posted to your online business listing would be equivalent to a long, scathing negative review. A cockroach sitting in the corner of the room. An underwhelming plate of food. Regardless of whether or not these photos were actually taken at your business, so long as they appear on your online review site, they have the power to drive potential customers away in an instant. […]
Review Generation vs Online Reputation Management: Discover the Difference and Learn the Playbook that will Protect Your Brand Over the past decade, businesses of all sizes have become more and more aware of the real impact online customer reviews can have on their overall brand, and ultimately their bottom line. A recent study showed that 86% of consumers read reviews for local businesses before making a purchase. The power of word-of-mouth is greater than […]