Your online reputation has a lasting impact on people who are searching for your community or the services that you offer. Research shows that 90% of people check out a business online before becoming a customer. It\u2019s clear that customers are evolving, they want to know more about your community before committing. To compete online in the competitive senior care industry, it is essential to evolve alongside customers.<\/span><\/p>\n Because this industry is so competitive, it\u2019s crucial to have your community\u2019s information show up before your competitions or third-party lead aggregators like A Place for Mom or Caring.com. The amount and quality of online reviews your community has plays a big part in that. Here are four other ways in which online reviews can impact your reputation and placement on the Search Engine Results Pages (SERP):<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If prospective lead sees positive reviews on their initial search, they are much more likely to be converted to an actual lead. Positive reviews are beneficial because potential leads are getting the information they want from another person\u2019s perspective, it\u2019s not a sales pitch from you or your community. This is your chance to make a first impression \u2014 if your Google listing is incomplete or has multiple negative reviews, you are less likely to convert that person into an actual lead.<\/span><\/p>\n Reviews also help improve SEO rankings, the more that is written about your community, the better. When someone performs a local search or branded search on Google, they typically trigger a local three-pack of results with Google local pages. Communities with more reviews rank higher on the Search Engine Results Page (SERP) and are prioritized on the local three-pack.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n When it comes to marketing your community, who better to speak for you than the people that actually live there? Whether it\u2019s from an actual resident of from their family or caregiver, a positive review can be worth a great deal and can offer your community benefits that a simple marketing campaign can\u2019t.<\/span><\/p>\n Reviews are like mini-marketing campaigns because they offer actual insight and a constant positive image to potential leads, and they are always there. The more positive reviews your community has, the better because those reviews keep working for your community long after they are posted.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Research has shown that a large number of positive reviews, especially when it comes to local searches, helps increase brand trust. Brand trust is something your community can use to get more reviews, which will increase online exposure which will get more traffic to your community\u2019s website which will hopefully turn into leads. Reviews are the new form of \u201cword of mouth\u201d marketing, so make sure the word about your community is trustworthy and credible.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n While positive reviews are certainly preferred, negative reviews have their benefits too. When someone leaves a negative review, you get a chance to see the areas where you can improve, and you also get the opportunity to respond. When you respond to negative reviews, it\u2019s important to remember that you\u2019re not only speaking to that one particular customer but also other potential customers.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If your community is struggling to convert prospective leads into actual leads, it could be a result of your online reputation \u2014 or lack thereof. With more than 90% of online users reading reviews and 85% of users trusting those reviews as much as personal recommendations, your online reputation is more important than ever.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n When you partner with Goldn, LLC, we will help your community improve online reputation by soliciting more feedback with our Review Generation tool, monitoring reviews with our helpful Online Dashboard, and highlighting the positive reviews on your website to increase reach. Email <\/span>sales@getgoldn.com<\/span><\/a> to request more information about our SEO and Reputation Management Program. You can also call (888) 482-6691 to speak with one of our online reputation or SEO specialists.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Power of Reviews: 4 Ways They Impact Your Community Your online reputation has a lasting impact on people who are searching for your community or the services that you offer. 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Positive Reviews = More Possible Leads<\/span><\/h2>\n
2. Free Marketing<\/span><\/h2>\n
3. Increase Brand Trust and Credibility<\/span><\/h2>\n
4. Negative Reviews can be Positive<\/span><\/h2>\n
In the end…<\/span><\/h2>\n