Tag Archives: Reviews

22 Expert Guides and Reviews of 200+ Social Media Tools

Tom PickSeptember 22, 2015 As social media marketing has become ubiquitous (88% of marketers say social media is important for their businesses), hundreds of new tools have developed just in the past few years: tools for social media management, monitoring, measurement, automation, identifying influencers, creating graphical content, and more. Image credit: Buddy Media No one … Continue reading 22 Expert Guides and Reviews of 200+ Social Media Tools

Yelp Fights Businesses Manipulating Online Reviews With Reputation Warning Alerts

Listings managed by the moving company received Reputation Warning alerts after Yelp discovered customers were being pressured to write positive reviews. Amy Gesenhues on September 4, 2015  To further its Consumer Protection Initiative, Yelp reports that it has issued Reputation Warnings on more than 100 listings connected to Movers Alliance. It’s a group that, according … Continue reading Yelp Fights Businesses Manipulating Online Reviews With Reputation Warning Alerts

No More Performance Reviews: Will it Succeed or Backfire?

Alexandra LevitAugust 23, 2015 Accenture joins the ranks of those eliminating performance reviews and employee rankings. But is this the right move? In the Washington Post, Lillian Cunningham reported that management consulting giant Accenture will disband rankings and the once-a-year evaluation process starting in September. The company will implement a more fluid system, in which … Continue reading No More Performance Reviews: Will it Succeed or Backfire?

Google Reviews: A Small Business Local SEO Secret

Nico DatoAugust 18, 2015 It’s no secret, online reviews can transform any business to a relative (i.e., local or industry) powerhouse. Whether it’s Amazon product reviews or Google reviews for local businesses, consumers spreading the good word about a company’s product or service can far outreach a beautiful marketing campaign. In fact, roughly 79% of … Continue reading Google Reviews: A Small Business Local SEO Secret

The Impact of Online Reviews on Customers’ Buying Decisions [Infographic]

Stacey RudolphJuly 25, 2015 As marketers, it is important to understand consumer usage and attitudes towards online reviews. The latest statistics and trends, which have been compressed into an infographic by Invesp, show that 90% of consumers read online reviews and 88% of them trust the online reviews as much as personal recommendations. In other … Continue reading The Impact of Online Reviews on Customers’ Buying Decisions [Infographic]

5 Steps to Stellar Year-End Reviews (Even After This Mid-Year Review Moment!)

Deidre PaknadJuly 15, 2015 It’s mid-year review time and if you’re like many people, you haven’t thought about goals in 5.5 months. Not a great moment for manager or team member, but it’s a common one. Mid-year reviews are a painful reminder of how far apart work and goals can drift and how little traditional … Continue reading 5 Steps to Stellar Year-End Reviews (Even After This Mid-Year Review Moment!)