{"id":3179,"date":"2018-09-16T12:21:33","date_gmt":"2018-09-16T19:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdigitalservices.com\/?p=3179"},"modified":"2024-01-18T16:26:04","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T23:26:04","slug":"five-stars-how-local-reviews-can-shape-your-digital-marketing-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vdigitalservices.com\/five-stars-how-local-reviews-can-shape-your-digital-marketing-campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Stars: How Local Reviews Can Shape Your Digital Marketing Campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"

The internet is a magical and mysterious place. Information at your fingertips, tools and applications to make life easier, and the answer to any question you can possibly dream up. What could possibly go wrong?<\/p>\n

For business owners, the convenience of the web can sometimes be brutal as your reputation hinges on what customers have to say about your product or services. For patrons or customers unfamiliar with your business, the web is the first place they\u2019ll turn to decide whether or not you can meet their needs.<\/p>\n

While this sounds like a reasonable pipeline for new clients, there\u2019s an important issue to consider. If you\u2019ve ever wondered \u201cwill a negative online review<\/a> affect my business?\u201d the answer, unfortunately, is a resounding yes.<\/p>\n

Taking the place of the long-held word-of-mouth process, web reviews are the new standard. And just as people could once be influenced by a single harsh word spoken about a product or service, a negative online review will go a long way toward turning away potential customers.<\/p>\n

Effectively manage your online reputation<\/h2>\n

Most business owners are worried about how to get rid of negative local\u00a0reviews, and fortunately, there is a solution. Consider these two practices to start you on the path to effectively managing your reputation<\/a> on the web.<\/p>\n