The Changing Landscape of Online Reviews

Jan. 26, 2021
How has COVID-19 changed the way customers use and search through online reviews? Brett Steele, director of auto services for Podium, breaks down the shifts business owners should have on their radar.

Nearly a year after COVID-19 first began making headlines, the virus continues to impact the way most small businesses operate. 

With more customer interaction happening online than ever before, the pandemic has also left its mark on the way customers write and search through online reviews. 

But what exactly has shifted in the digital review landscape and why? Brett Steele, director of auto services for Podium, breaks down the trends business owners should keep on their radar with insight from the company's recent State of the Online Review report. 

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