The power of consumer reviews
The statistics are everywhere.
Consumer reviews generate more sales.
- Over 70% of Online Shoppers read reviews.
- Consumer reviews lead to 20% more sales (than products without reviews).
- Consumer reviews push 61% of reluctant buyers
I personally have had a few questions with clients and prospects about ratings and reviews, and in some of these conversations the client has been sceptical. The client has felt that a single bad rating can bring down the average or a negative review can turn off buyers. That's true if the glass is half empty.
A single bad rating can lend credibility to your product. When I look at reviews at Amazon and I see 19 good reviews and 1 bad review, it leads to credibility.
A negative review can turn buyers off, but it can also let you address a negative experience. Properly handling a negative experience shows class, and it can turn a person into a fan. (And if the consumer isn't telling you about their negative experience, you can bet they are telling their friends)