customer reviews

Consumers search for online reviews for reassurance and greater confidence in their buying decision. As 59% of consumers believe online reviews are just as trustworthy as their friends1, they may well be more influential than you think. Embracing and encouraging customer reviews can seem a little daunting, especially with the prospect of attracting negative reviews. But it doesn’t need to be. Not least because more consumers take the time to write positive reviews (49%) than negative (34%)1, but because when managed effectively, negative reviews can make a positive impact on your online reputation, and ultimately your sales. There are of course other factors that can make review management tricky, including a large number of locations, the consistency and timing of the message and a lack of education across the business, to name but a few. This guide is here is to tackle all these challenges and give you practical tools and steps that you can implement straight away, to encourage m

The Marcus Buckingham Company, an ADP Company, commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study and examine the potential return on investment (ROI) enterprises may realize by deploying StandOut. The purpose of this study is to provide readers with a framework to evaluate the potential financial impact of StandOut on their organizations. To better understand the benefits, costs, and risks associated with this investment, Forrester interviewed several customers with experience using StandOut. StandOut is an integrated suite that pairs a technology platform with coaching to help organizations achieve their talent activation goals. Prior to using StandOut, the interviewed organizations did not have a structured program to improve and measure employee engagement and performance. Organizations used annual surveys and annual performance reviews, and some even encouraged weekly check-ins, but there was no guidance on how to complete these tasks, and the data t

After filing for bankruptcy in 2012, the Real Mex Restaurant Brands turned their stores’ performance and sales around with the help of HotSchedules Activity-Based Forecasting Module.

"Mobile. It’s where things are going in life and in business. Your coworkers and customers are 2-5 times more likely to access information on their phone than their PC.* This ebook explores the mobile trends that are transforming how business gets done. Plus, it offers real-world examples of how companies like yours are using the new accessibility to their advantage. Get those forms and approvals on those phones and tablets! Imagine NDAs, invoices, project proposals, purchase orders, time sheets, RFPs, permissions, reviews, signoffs – you know, those tiresome paper pushing processes – all accessible, transferable, reviewable, approvable, and actionable via any digital device."

This free Ventana Research report shows SuccessFactors to be a top supplier of applications that support the management and operations of compensation. According to Ventana, SuccessFactors Compensation (part of SuccessFactors BizX Suite) achieved the top overall ranking due to its scores in Reliability and Capabilities. In addition, the growing number of SuccessFactors customers and the company's commitment to cloud computing contributed to its top ranking in the Validation and TCO/ROI categories. Easy for managers at all levels to use, the application has capabilities for compensation reviews and adjustments, as well as an embedded analytic view-which shows the handling of promotions and support across pay ranges. Find out what else Ventana has to say about SuccessFactors in this complimentary report. Download it today.

Charles Schwab understands that customers make their best marketers - the financial service firm acquires 40% of its new business through customer referrals. Charles Schwab shares best practices that can guide organizations to invest in social.

No matter the industry, every company is now in the business of developing applications and online experiences. To keep up with the competition, you need to stand out in all of the digital noise. For your app to succeed, it is critical that it delight your customers with a flawless experience, regardless of what device they use to access it. New features and updates need to be delivered quickly and frequently, but without compromising quality. While development practices have dramatically changed to meet the high speed demands of today’s digital economy, testing has often been left behind as an afterthought. However, this attitude is changing as organizations discover the power of positive experience, and the business impacts of negative reviews. Businesses of all sizes are moving towards Continuous Testing practices and as a result are seeing accelerated software delivery cycles, high quality digital experiences across all platforms, and most importantly happy and loyal customers. T

LOCALACT was created by Location3 to scale local digital marketing programs to drive positive business results for franchisees and local businesses, while providing complete transparency into local marketing performance for all users. LOCALACT helps business owners promote their locations with targeted paid advertising, manage their online presence, respond to reviews and clearly understand how their marketing dollars are driving actual business results. Franchisees and business owners enrolled with LOCALACT can access a variety of performance metrics by logging into their online dashboard at any time, including: • Paid Search & Paid Social Advertising • Listing Insights & Health • Customer Reviews & Responding • Site Traffic & Search Visibility

"Cisco has been named in the first ever Gartner ‘Voice of the Customer’ report for the Secure Web Gateways (SWG) market for Cisco Umbrella. Gartner Peer Insights is a peer review and ratings platform designed for enterprise software and services decision makers. This document synthesizes Gartner Peer Insights’ content in the SWG market for 2018. Gartner states that ""this peer perspective along with the individual detailed reviews, is complementary to expert research and should play a key role in the customer buying process."" This report includes: - SWG Peer Reviews and Ratings - Vendor comparisons - Reviewer demographic"

Digital technology has completely changed how we discover products, engage with brands and share our experiences with others. Amazon revolutionized customer feedback and product reviews. Social media transformed the way people share word-of-mouth recommendations, connecting shoppers to off-the-cuff opinions, compelling visual content and real-life experiences from peers and influencers they follow and admire. Sure, TV, radio and print ads are still part of the mix but they hardly carry the same weight as they did in years passed. This statistic speaks volumes: 92% of consumers trust peer recommendations over branded advertising. With the advent of social media and digital technology, brands have a powerful new tool at their disposal that brings word-of-mouth to the masses: usergenerated content (UGC).

Customer service today is broken, and the data shows it. Tried-and-true customer service models are losing your organization customers and prospects. So what is the solution? It’s called social customer service.

Happy customers are your brand's best friend, but how do you connect those positive reviews to your prospective customers? This webinar will highlight use-cases showcasing companies that have successfully promoted a brand that customers love, respect and evangelize organically. You'll learn how to cultivate brand advocates as an extension of your sales team with public communities.

The NetApp flash portfolio is capable of solving database performance and I/O latency problems encountered by many database deployments. The majority of databases have a random I/O workload that creates performance problems for spinning media, but is well-suited for today’s flash technologies. NetApp has a diverse enterprise-class flash portfolio consisting of flash in the storage controller (Flash Cache™ intelligent caching), flash within the disk shelves (Flash Pool™ intelligent caching), and all-flash arrays (EF-Series and All-flash FAS). This portfolio can be used to solve complex database performance requirements at multiple levels within a customer’s Oracle environment. This document reviews Oracle database observations and results when implementing flash technologies offered within the NetApp flash portfolio.

Having reviews is essential, but it’s only the first step Today, the winners in business are not always the ones with the lowest prices or the biggest range of products. In fact, the winners are not even always the biggest brands. The winners are trusted companies who offer an exceptional customer experience again and again. Simply, the winners are those who are listening to their customers. We all know we need reviews on our website, we know visitors to our website want to see reviews to help them make their buying decision. But that is just the beginning. Recognize the full potential that reviews have and you’ll see an improvement in the performance of all your marketing activity.

Finding a new way to convert visitors into buyers is always a top priority for any company. According to research, the average conversion rate on desktop across the globe hovered around 4% in Q4 2016. And in Q1 2017, statistics from SaleCycle claim the average rate of shopping cart abandonment sat at 75.6%! So how can we keep customers hooked and ensure your business generates more revenue?

Customer service today is broken, and the data shows it. Tried-and-true customer service models are losing your organization customers and prospects. So what is the solution? It’s called social customer service.

The balance of power has shifted from brand owners to customers, and what people say about you online can either derail your business or accelerate its success. This is especially true for consumer-focused brands in industries such as retail, hospitality, automotive and healthcare This guide will help you understand the role of online reviews in overall brand health, and the tactics to maximize your online reputation.

The past year ushered in some big changes for Online Reputation Management (ORM) — and the practice has become indispensable for any location-based enterprise. In 2017, review sources proliferated, consumers became more savvy about the validity of online reviews, and the position of Chief Experience Officer started to gain traction among locationbased organizations. ORM and SEO became increasingly intertwined as Google refined its search algorithms with a strong emphasis on reviews and star ratings. This year, expect to see these four trends move to the forefront: 1) Google will extend its dominance in online review volume and consumer exposure, eclipsing all other specialty sites. 2) SEO will be reinvented as user-generated reviews weigh more heavily in search rankings. 3) The voice of the customer will no longer be siloed across disconnected categories. 4) Consumer feedback from reviews and social media will drive operational improvements.

When it Comes to Brand Perception, You’re No Longer in Control The balance of power has shifted from brand owners to customers, and what people say about you online can either derail your business or accelerate its success. This is especially true for consumer-focused brands in industries such as retail, hospitality, automotive and healthcare This guide will help you understand the role of online reviews in overall brand health, and the tactics to maximize your online reputation.

One of the great advantages of the digital age is the vast amount of information and opinions that consumers are exposed to when making a buying decision. This gives enormous exposure to businesses, whether in a positive or negative way. With this significant increase in information, unbiased and authentic customer reviews become increasingly important to both consumers and businesses. There is a wide choice of rating portals and review platforms, that specialize in all types of industries and services.

Research shows that today’s in-store purchases tend to begin and end online. Even ready-tobuy consumers research online for nearby stores, go in-store to buy, and often leave a review about their experience. In turn, those reviews influence the purchasing decisions of your future customers. This makes it crucial for businesses to have a voice in those conversations, monitoring and responding to reviews and comments.

Customer Engagement is a huge area of interest today, and a subject that countless marketers are talking about. One thing above all is clear: the Engagement Economy provides incredible opportunity for brands. Those organizations that are willing to provide value and put the customer first will rise above the rest. To conclude, we highlight some of the key areas you should focus on: Create an effortless experience —understand customers, and use this knowledge to deliver the right level of personalized service every time. Make it easy to engage —offer a range of ways for customers to contact your organization to provide flexibility and meet the demands of a diverse customer base. Go the extra mile —creating memorable experiences can pay off and be rewarded by brand champions telling friends and family, engaging on social media and writing positive reviews.

Prior to using PayScale, each customer set compensation ranges through a mix of gut feel and resource-heavy compensation data management. Resource constraints lengthened compensation review cycles that resulted in either abbreviated cycles or multiyear review gaps. Incomplete compensation reviews and poor data quality led to more compensationrelated issues with current employees and prospective recruits: longer recruitment cycle times, higher recruiting costs, reduced employee satisfaction, and increased turnover.

Marketing to customers is not as simple as it was 20 years ago. Retailers can no longer rely solely on commercials, catalogs, and newspaper ads to get customers to notice, and buy, their products. Today’s typical customers now follow a much more complicated path to their purchase using search engines, social media, and online reviews. Download this whitepaper to learn today’s retail marketing trends.

This paper explores what authenticity really means to consumers, and how brands can deliver it, every time. Includes best practices for companies that collect and display reviews, handling employee reviews, and how dubious practices can harm your business.