Online Reviews are Key, According to Marketing Expert

An expert in local retail marketing says that online reviews play a huge role in the success or failure of local shops and restaurants.

Arroyo Grande, CA, United States – September 27, 2019 /PressCable/ —

According to an expert in local retail, business owners who aren’t asking for online reviews will never cross the threshold into a thriving business. He says it the biggest indication of which local businesses survive and which ones thrive.

“Local business owners who haven’t yet realized the importance of online reviews are behind the curve ball,” says a spokesman from FindUsLocal.com, an online local business directory that helps small business owner find customers. “That’s because almost 100 percent of today’s consumers use local business directories to find local businesses.”

He says that even if a business is around the corner from a consumer, they still use local business directories to find them.

“Today’s consumers use the internet for everything they do,” he says. “And that includes finding local businesses. And once they find those business listings, they look at the reviews.”

He says that if a local business doesn’t have good reviews, consumers are less likely to visit them. “Consumers trust reviews more than they trust a personal recommendation from a close friend or family member. And if they can’t find them, they move on quickly.”

He recommends asking customers to leave a review every time they buy something“ And remember,” he says. “People aren’t adverse to leaving online reviews. In fact, most of them will leave one if you ask them. Bottom line,” he says. “If local business owners want more business, they need to up their game when it comes to getting online reviews.”

About FindUsLocal: FindUsLocal uses geolocation technology in visitor’s browsers to construct a home page focused on their city, town or community. Right there on the front page, they’ll find local weather, sports results for their favorite teams, and announcements of the top musical acts and events coming to their city. Smart business owners list their businesses on the site to be seen by those who are specifically looking for businesses in their local area.

Contact Info:
Name: Matthew Hesser
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Organization: Find Us Local USA Business Directory
Address: P.O. Box 880, Arroyo Grande, CA, Arroyo Grande, CA 93421, United States
Phone: +1-805-534-9800
Website: http://www.FindUsLocal.com

Source: PressCable

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