Why we DON’T automate all responses to reviews at Localboss?
Lately, we’ve been getting this question a lot, and we want you to know why we don’t automate responses to all reviews. At Localboss, our […]
5 Reasons to Include Google Reviews on Your Company’s Website
Google Reviews has become an essential tool for small businesses. In highly competitive industries, it’s hard to stand out and create a unique value proposition, […]
ChatGPT-4o: How to Implement It in Your Business to Improve Your Reviews
OpenAI, the American company that revolutionized the world in 2022, has done it again. The launch of ChatGPT-4o in May 2024 has once again put […]
Boost Your Restaurant’s Google Reviews with These 5 Effective Strategies
Customers often rely on these reviews to decide where to eat, so having a solid online presence can make or break your restaurant’s success. In this blog post, we’ll explore five effective strategies to increase your restaurant’s Google reviews without breaking a sweat.
Top 5 Complaints from Local Business Owners About Google Reviews
Since launching LOCALBOSS, I’ve been in touch with local business owners daily, and it’s astonishing how many of them have entirely given up on reviews. What once brought them joy has turned into a hassle, a source of frustration, and a significant pain point.
And it’s totally understandable.
These are my TOP 5 complaints from local business owners regarding Google reviews (AI would need to make countless calls to gather these insights)
How to ask your customers for a review and don’t feel awkward about it
Let’s be honest, asking for reviews can feel awkward, especially if you’re shy or worried about pressing your customers. Let’s see how to achieve it so you can boost your ratings and don’t feel bad about it.
Buying fake positive Reviews is a very bad idea for your local business: 5 reasons to prove it
Are you considering buying fake online reviews to improve the online reputation of your business? Avoid doing this, as it can damage your business in the following ways.
3 ways to directly link users to review your business in Google maps
This week Google Updated its Guidelines to specifically prohibit giving incentives to customers who left a bad review to change it. The thing is that […]
Beware of 1 Star Review scams and the fight against fake reviews
The latest quick-hack trend is to attack businesses with 1 star fake reviews asking for amazon gift cards in exchange.
How to track Google Reviews, and why every local business should track them
Tracking your reviews is critical to determining whether your business is facing some threats (lose the current rating) or to benefit from opportunities (increase your rating faster!).
It also helps you understand your baseline and quickly identify when your rating is drifting (and why).
Tracking your reviews also will naturally help you set targets, and you will intuitively push to reach them.
