The Power of Social Proof in the Reputation Age

Social proof is becoming increasingly important in attracting and converting clients. Potential customers are more likely to trust a business with many positive reviews and testimonials. Handling negative reviews with care and using them as an opportunity for growth can turn a negative into a positive. Creating a remarkable customer experience and investing in reputation marketing can yield long-term returns and set a business apart from competitors.

In this episode of The ToolShed, I have with me Karl Schwantes. Karl is a Customer Experience Expert and an international award-winning author, a Telstra business award finalist and winner of the My Business Awards 2020 for the Best Customer Experience. We discussed the importance of reputation marketing in the digital age. We talked about the power of social proof and how it can be used to attract and convert clients. We also discussed how negative reviews can be an opportunity for growth and how to handle them carefully. Building a remarkable customer experience and investing in reputation marketing can set a business apart from competitors and yield long-term returns. This episode is full of insights and activities that everyone can pick up and use.

Key takeaways:

• Google reviews are a crucial part of reputation marketing, with high trust and influence on potential customers
• Businesses should focus on creating exceptional client experiences that go beyond delivering the expected product or service
• Social proof, such as positive reviews, plays a significant role in building trust and attracting new clients
• Negative reviews can have a significant impact on a business, but they also provide an opportunity for improvement and showcasing excellent customer service
• Reputation marketing involves actively managing and amplifying your brand story through customer reviews
• Having a strong online reputation can lead to pre-converted clients and higher conversion rates
• The combination of great product/service, experience, and positive reviews increases the chances of attracting and retaining customers

All this and more, on this week’s episode of THE TOOLSHED.

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Links:

• https://reputable.global/program/