Foma Publishing, LLC

03/24/2025

Most local business owners KNOW they provide the best service in town, yet their online reputation hardly backs that up. If you don't have more positive reviews than your competitors, you're doing a disservice to your community! If you know a local businesss owner whose reviews don't do them justice, let me know! This is what I help fix 💪

01/27/2025

⁉️ Local business POP QUIZ: What's the fastest way for local business to get more customers? ANSWER: Consistently generate more good reviews! Let me know if you know a local business owner who could use more customers - it's what I do!

01/22/2025

If you were Google and someone asked you who the best vetrinarian in their town was, what would be the quickest way to decide who to recommend? ... Reviews, right? And that's what search engines do - they reward businesses who consistently generate good reviews with more traffic, conversations, and customers 🏆 Know a local business who could use more reviews? Let me know!

01/21/2025

One of the quickest ways to generate more traffic, conversations, and sales for your local business is to get more reviews. Do you have a system to consistently and easily request reviews from your customers? If not, let me know - I can help! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

01/17/2025

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01/16/2025

5 Review Statistics That Will Keep Business Owners Up at Night

Think your online reviews don't matter? These shocking statistics might change your mind... and your business strategy.

1. 87% of consumers read online reviews before visiting a local business
What this means: Your reputation is being judged before you even get a chance to make a first impression. Right now, potential customers are deciding whether to visit your business based on what others are saying about you online.
*Action Step:* Set up Google Alerts for your business name and regularly audit your reviews across all platforms. Better yet, implement an automated system to monitor your online presence 24/7.

2. A one-star increase in rating leads to a 5-9% revenue increase (Harvard Business School)
What this means: If your business makes $300,000 annually, improving your rating by just one star could add up to $27,000 to your bottom line. That's over $2,000 in extra revenue every month.
*Action Step:* Calculate your potential revenue increase. Then create a systematic approach to gathering reviews from your satisfied customers.

3. 94% of consumers say a negative review has convinced them to avoid a business
What this means: Just one bad review could be costing you thousands in lost business. Every negative review without a response is actively driving customers away.
*Action Step:* Respond to every negative review professionally and promptly. Turn unhappy customers into advocates by showing you care about their experience.

4. Only 3-4% of satisfied customers leave reviews without being asked
What this means: Your happy customers are keeping quiet, while unhappy customers are more motivated to speak up. This creates a skewed perception of your business.
*Action Step:* Implement a simple system to ask for reviews from satisfied customers. Make it easy for them to share their positive experiences.

5. Businesses that respond to reviews earn 35% more revenue
What this means: Simply engaging with your reviews - both positive and negative - can significantly impact your bottom line. Silence is literally costing you money.
*Action Step:* Create response templates for both positive and negative reviews. Aim to respond within 24 hours of receiving any review.

The Bottom Line:
Your online reputation isn't just about stars and comments - it's about real revenue and business growth. Every day you wait to take control of your online reputation is costing you customers and money.

Let me know if you want help turning these statistics in your favor.

01/13/2025

Think of your favorite local business... It could be a restaurant, your hair stylist, maybe your vet who keeps your furry family members healthy & happy. Once you have one, do them a favor and google their industry like this "Best [flower shop] in [your town]". Do they show up in the map area of the results? If not, please let me know. I can help!

12/12/2024

Do you know any business owners who could use help with answering their phones? Check this out!

09/08/2023

If you look up on Instagram, there are over 1.7 million posts.

And we completely understand why – there’s no better time than the present to get some money-making guidance!

So to save you some scrolling, just leave us a comment down below and we’ll happily set you up with our services ;)

09/06/2023

Kicking back with a good movie is a great way to wind down after a long day at the office.

So now we want to know: what’s your favorite movie about business?

We’ll go first: Joy

09/04/2023

I’m thinking of starting my own business as a watchmaker.

That way, I can set my own hours 😂

09/01/2023

If you ask us, business jokes light up any room.

So here’s a good one for you:

How many marketers does it take to screw in a lightbulb?

None. They’ve automated it 😂