If you’re a consumer or a business owner, you’ve most likely decided to contact a service due to great reviews. But where do you start with asking for testimonials and what platforms are the most important?

Here are a few of the most relevant review sites and methods. Trustpilot, Google, Yelp, Facebook and Amazon. According to 7 years of industry experience in online representation, these are the most effective platforms to request reviews to catapult your business. Let’s quickly review each platform.

Before the pandemic, Facebook switched their “Reviews” star rating to simple “Recommendations.” You have to leave at least 25 characters and you can now recommend or not recommend a page. Ask clients to follow and like your page so requesting recommendations can be easy and simple for Facebook users.

Google will not be dethroned! Most business owners with a dedication to their online presence attest to getting increased leads from Google after receiving reviews from satisfied clients. After, your Google business and/or Google Maps account has been verified, you’ll be able to request reviews for free. The recommendation is to send at least 1 review request through email and 1 review request through text per month.

Trustpilot boosts your spot in the Google search lineup even if you use the unpaid version. For this reason alone, get a business review account through this method. You need an email that ends with the same name of your website URL to easily activate your account. Emails that don’t contain your domain will cause the setup to be a little more difficult. Always provide at least 2 ways for the client to give a testimonial when emailing. Customers love options!

With Yelp, reviews don’t always stick. Yelp’s review algorithm takes into account how often each user gives reviews, how often the business gets reviews, the ip address of the reviews and more. It’s still a staple in the online presence of a business but you’re less likely to feel as in control of your rating. Also, language is important especially when asking for reviews on Yelp. “Visit us on Yelp” and emails that mention “We’re on Yelp” are the best method to capture testimonials.

Finally, many people forget to request reviews for their products on Amazon but it’s one of the quickest ways to grow your reach online. If you have products than can be sold through sites like Etsy, Shopify and Amazon, make sure to not only sell there, but request ratings and follow up with purchases!

When starting out, you may not have as many reviews as you’d like but do not compare yourself to others. Your consistent review requests will put you in the best position to gain more clients so you can properly grow and service them with passion.

As you grow in your small business and lose/ part ways with clients, it can feel deeper than business relationships because of all you put into your clients.
The investments, discounts, education, communication and times you had your client’s best interests at heart may rattle around in the your brain.
The late nights to get email and text campaigns sent regularly, only to be told they didn’t read it and therefore won’t budge, can leave a stain🙃.
The GHOSTS who ignore every follow up and reminder after what seemed like a great business relationship can leave you puzzled.
But remember your business values and mission and please DON’T STOP!
Depending on your field and growth, losing a client may be inevitable, but losing your heart for your business and future doesn’t have to be.

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Let’s talk about the other side of #entrepreneurship So you don’t know everything there is to know about business but you want to turn your passion into an abundant future…
but you’ve made mistakes, 
#impostersyndrome steps in, 
there are others in your field who are more knowledgeable,
some have more financial backing,
no one in your family has ever done this before,
you’ve tried to start a business before and fell off,
You feel broken at times, so how can you manage a business along with everything else?
But #brokencrayonsstillcolor  Write down and read any of your hindrances aloud and say “And still I will (insert dream here)” #Move when you don’t feel like it, when you halfway believe in yourself and when you’re dog tired…Move! 
Your future self will thank you 

A Spanish teacher at @georgiastateuniversity once told me that I was more likely to learn a language that sounds/feels good to me. In brand creation, color and brand fonts are similar. When creating, solidifying or recreating your brand consider:
What 4-5 colors flow well together and compliment your company? 
Do these colors together give the emotion you want to convey? Do they remind you of a time period? 
What 2 fonts are you drawn to that compliment each other? (One can be a little fancier for headings while the other more readable for heavy text)
Do these fonts look simple enough to be seen on print materials?
After you’ve played around with your options in @canva , @adobesparkor another platform you’re in, try making a flyer or post with it  Then you’ll see some ideas of how they marry together 
#brandkit #brandcreation#brandcreator #marketingpackages #marketingkit

Zero in on your talents, the things you want to develop and You. Let me take care of the marketing! Email visionmktgllc@gmail.com or message me!
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Here are 4 Social Media Dos!
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Rule 1: Pick 4 or 5 cool colors to create an aesthetic and 2 favorite fonts! (Your page won’t look boring, but uniform.)
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Rule 2: Choose 2 or 3 topics your social media platforms will focus on surrounding your business. (This will help when you have no idea what to post.)
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Rule 3: Create more than 1 post at a time and save it in your @google drive. This way, you can already have pictures and copy ready to go throughout the week.
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Rule 4: Post relevant content 5 to 6 times a week, or hire me to 😉, and watch your following grow!

#Google #googledrive #socialmediados #socialmediadonts

I love taking antique décor and rustic furniture and bringing it back to life! My hobby, BB Home furnishings, was my bread and butter for a short while and I had the pleasure of making custom pieces for like minded clients.

Though I still refinish and build décor for my home, it became more of a chore than a passion or something that I wanted to do full-time for others. I also plan to create a platform for my twin’s art, to further showcase the beautiful works my girls make while being on the spectrum! #differentnotless

Meanwhile, I’ve always helped people with social media management. Throughout the years, anything I know, anything I can do, I do it because it’s another passion of mine to help fellow entrepreneurs! I share, I buy and give free lessons because I want us ALL to eat!

I also learn from others because there’s always a more knowledgeable person and I truly like connecting with positive people. So if you need posts, marketing materials, simple logos or newsletters, I’m here!
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Shout out to who I’ve already had the pleasure of working with🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

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