Customer reviews are important for a lot of reasons. First and foremost, they are highly influential over consumer’s purchasing behaviors and overall brand sentiment. According to recent research from Bright Local, 86% of customers seek out customer reviews before they will buy from a new business. Furthermore, the vast majority of customers claimed that they trusted online reviews just as much as they would a personal recommendation.
Of course, most businesses know that having a lot of good reviews can boost sales by strengthening consumer confidence in their business. However, positive, authentic reviews can do a whole lot more than just build trust with customers who are checking out your product/service pages. They are also an essential ingredient to an effective SEO strategy.
Here are four reasons why your brand needs to incorporate more authentic customer feedback into your website for SEO benefits.
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