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Managing your online reputation can seem like a full-time job. Who knew that monitoring review sites like a hawk, Googling yourself monthly, and following a bunch of hashtags would be something you had to worry about? You’re a dentist, not a social media or Internet guru. But, you also know that your online reputation is Read More...

Even with a winning idea, the best location, and a killer reputation management team; businesses still need a strong online presence to thrive in today’s digital world. Over 627,000 new businesses open every year, which means thousands of new potential competitors.¹ You need to stand out, and developing your online image is one place to Read More...

If you are a small business owner who has personally made an effort to get your business found on Google, there is a good chance that you have run into the term NAP consistency. NAP consistency stands for name address and phone number consistency and refers to the information that Google has about your business. Read More...

The competition in your industry is fierce. Chances are, there are a dozen or more businesses in your community that provide the same service that you do. So, how do you set yourself apart from the competition, and how do you create a client base that’s full of raving fans? It’s not always about what Read More...

You’ve probably heard these stats before: 9 out of 10 customers read online reviews before making a buying decision. Nearly 80% of customers trust online reviews as much as they trust a personal recommendation from a friend. 73% of customers say that online reviews make them trust a business more. You already know that reviews Read More...

Did you know that 90% of customers read online reviews before visiting a business?¹ Not only that, but most of them trust and value these third-party opinions as much as if they were a personal recommendation from a friend. While reviews are a valuable tool for building your reputation and establishing trust in your community, Read More...

You might have heard the story about a young girl who came home from school to find her mom cutting the ends off of the pot roast prior to cooking it. When the girl asked her mom why she cut the ends off, her mom responded that she didn’t know why– it was just the Read More...

Google reviews can be one of your business’s most valuable assets. According to a survey by Yeah Local, 91% of people read online reviews before deciding to contact a company. Because Google reviews are so prominently displayed, many potential customers are turning here first. However, if you only have a handful of reviews, you’re going Read More...

Have you heard the saying, “What happens on the Internet, stays on the Internet”? It sounds scary, and it’s enough to make most reasonable people think twice about what to post and what to share online. As a business owner, you already know not to get caught on camera yelling at the referee at your Read More...

If you are a small business owner, there is a very high likelihood that someone has told you about the value of getting Google Reviews from customers. The person who told you this is right. There is significant value in getting Google Reviews. What they most likely didn’t tell you (probably because they didn’t know) Read More...

According to a Weave study, 64% of consumers look to Google for reviews before visiting a business, (read more about this study in our ebook here). Additionally, Google, today’s most powerful search engine gives higher SEO rankings to businesses with multiple positive Google reviews. If you are a small business owner with room to grow Read More...

Weave Reviews is changing to comply with Google’s policy change. Google has recently announced that they have updated their Google reviews policy. This new policy states, “Don’t discourage or prohibit negative reviews or selectively solicit positive reviews from customers.”. In order to comply, we are making a small change to the functionality of Weave Reviews. Read More...