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People Put More Faith in Consumer Reviews than Friends or Family

People Put More Faith in Consumer Reviews than Friends or Family | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

When it comes to winning the hearts (and dollars) of potential consumers, a positive consumer review can go a long way. A new report shows that more than two-thirds of US Internet users trust businesses more because of positive consumer reviews.


The high levels of trust represent a significant shift. Five years ago, 45 percent of consumers said they didn’t pay attention to online reviews at all or didn’t let them influence them,eMarketer reports. But in 2015—in part because of increased mobile use—reviews are a big part of users’ online shopping experience. Thirty-eight percent of Internet users read reviews on mobile via a browser, and 24 percent on mobile apps....

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A new report shows that more than two-thirds of US Internet users trust businesses more because of positive consumer reviews. A few bad ones can help, too.

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New Study: Data Reveals 67% of Consumers are Influenced by Online Reviews

New Study: Data Reveals 67% of Consumers are Influenced by Online Reviews | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

Google processed over 1 trillion search queries in 2014. As Google Search continues to further integrate into our normal daily activities, those search results become increasingly important, especially when individuals are searching for information about a company or product.


To better understand just how much of an impact Google has on an individual’s purchasing decisions, we set up a research study with a group of 1,000 consumers through Google Consumer Surveys. The study investigates how individuals interact with Google and other major sites during the buying process....

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Ignore online reviews at your own peril, as they greatly influence prospects who are looking to do business with your brand.

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