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Tip Number 1 Online Reviews

11 Jul 2023 · 1 min

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In this short YouTube segment, the speaker emphasizes that establishing an online review strategy is the foundational step for any business seeking credibility and visibility. The speaker asks a series of rhetorical questions to prompt self‑assessment: Are you actively collecting reviews? Are you requesting them? Do you have multiple channels set up? The core recommendation is to ensure a "yes" answer to all. The most critical platform is the Google Business Profile, followed by any social media channel (e.g., Instagram) where reviews can be showcased, or industry‑specific review sites. For service‑based professionals, the speaker highlights UpCity as a valuable niche platform. The overall message is to prioritize gathering reviews across these channels as the first actionable tip for improving online reputation.

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Tip number 1 is online reviews. Are you getting online reviews? Are you asking for online reviews? Do you have more than one place set up to get online reviews? You need to be answering yes to all of these questions. If not, tip number 1 is where you need to start in getting online reviews. The most important place is Google. Which is your Google Business Profile. And the second most important place is wherever you would be gathering online reviews. Instagram, really any social media, because those you can share out through that social media platform. Or it could be specific to your industry. Maybe you're a lawyer and you're going getting reviews on different lawyer websites. I personally like UpCity as a great place for service providers. But wherever it is, make sure that you start an online review strategy.