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Is it just me who seems to see people focused on the wrong things in business instead of the important one's? For example people focus on websites and clicks not knowing that without Google reviews those websites are just there and nothing more, for example people find your website because of your Google reviews and not your website, 87% of clients checkout the businesses reviews before deciding to move on with the business Guy's let's focus on the right thing's and move on to websites as time goes not other way around comment "interested" to improve the important thing's on your business.

Jordan Migani

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The importance to Google reviews

The "Immediate Feedback" Loop Instead of waiting for a monthly report, give them a way to see results in real-time. The "Ping" Factor: Set up a system where they get a notification every time a new review comes in. That instant "ding" on their phone is a shot of dopamine that proves the strategy is working. The Review Counter: Show them a "Before and After" snapshot. "You had 12 reviews on Monday; you have 18 on Friday." That visible growth is hard to argue with. 2. Visual Social Proof Take the "invisible" digital reviews and make them visible to the people inside the business. "Review of the Week": Suggest they print out their best review and pin it to a staff notice board or put it in a frame by the till. The Brag Post: Create a simple template where they can copy-paste a 5-star review into a nice graphic for their Instagram or Facebook. It takes the review off the "search page" and puts it in front of their followers. 3. The "Service Gap" Discovery Sometimes the most valuable thing a business can "see" is a problem they didn't know they had. The Pattern Finder: If three different customers mention that the "wait time was a bit long" in their reviews, the owner now has a visual pattern of where they need to improve. Constructive Wins: Seeing a negative review get "fixed" through a good response is a huge win. It proves the business is alive and cares, which is a massive visual boost to their reputation. 4. Staff Engagement Make the reviews a game for the employees so they stay motivated to ask for them. The Leaderboard: If staff members are mentioned by name, keep a tally. Seeing their name in a positive light online is a huge morale booster for employees, and the owner sees a more motivated team. The "Sticky" Strategy: > Provide a tool that is easy to start using (like a QR portal) but provides ongoing data. They see the immediate jump in numbers, but they stay because they want to keep that momentum growing.