Google is the world’s most popular search engine on the internet. With over 63,000 search queries every second, consumers rely on Google to help them find local businesses.
Importance of Google reviews
Google is the world’s most popular search engine on the internet. With over 63,000 search queries every second, consumers rely on Google to help them find local businesses. A simple review can help make a huge difference in increasing your business visibility.
Below are 4 reasons why Google reviews are important to add to your marketing activities
1. Search Engine Optimisation
Google tracks reviews and will rank businesses higher that have a large number of 5 star ratings as well as a large number of reviews, as this is seen as a business engaging with their customers. A good review can help push your business higher within the searches of your industry.
2. Positively influence potential customers
We all know that good ratings and reviews mean happy customers, having positive reviews helps gain trust and create a good first impression. 91% of consumers regularly and occasionally read Google reviews with84% of people trusting the online reviews. Consumers are relying more on previous customer experience to influence them.
3. Improve click-through rates with your website
If your business has a high review rating, consumers are naturally more likely to click your website and see what your business is about increasing your visibility.
4. Google rules the search engine world
92.47% of online searches go through Google, so chances are high someone is going to find you and your business through the world’s most prominent search engine. Optimising your reviews on the leading platform can help increase your businesses exposure.
How to increase your Google rating and reviews?
Talk to our team at PDC Creative if you would like help implementing any of the above suggestions.
