#1 This Review Was Award Winning
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#2 This Is Genius
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#3 2042 People Found This Helpful Lmao
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When we said that many people check reviews before buying anything, we actually meant that up to 98% of consumers read them before making a purchase. They’re even more likely to do so when the product is more expensive or when they’re buying it for the first time.
49% of consumers also say that they trust these reviews as much as personal recommendations from friends and family. However, 82% look for bad reviews to gain a better understanding of what to expect from the product or service.
#4 “He Is A Broken Man”…hahaha
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#5 Another Catnip Review, This I Can Attest To Be True
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#6 At Least The Socket Works
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Since people never had such a variety of products to choose from, nowadays, they have to make smart choices to ensure they get the most bang for their buck. And when there’s evidence of commercials marketers not always being truthful, they tend to believe other people’s reviews on the products better.
Relying on others to make a purchase decision isn’t a new thing, as it appeared together with capitalism. However, in the digital landscape with the high and varied supply of goods, online customer reviews have become more useful than ever.
#7 Use With Caution 🚨
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#8 Farming Sim Review
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#9 The Satire
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The main factor that drives people to check online product reviews is uncertainty. People want to be reassured that they’re making the right decision, especially when it comes to spending their hard-earned money. And online reviews satisfy this craving, as they represent real-life experiences and offer a glimpse into the quality, value, and reliability of the product or service they consider buying.
#10 This Is A Real Customer Review Lol
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#11 Cat Carriers
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#12 My Rowenta Iron
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Online reviews act as a form of social proof that could be more effective and reliable than advertising in influencing their purchase decisions. In psychology and sociology, social proof is a phenomenon wherein people copy the actions of others when choosing how to behave in certain situations. Social proof in the form of reviews helps customers make a decision, feel confident in their choice, and be a part of society.
#13 Perfect If You Hate Yourself
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#14 Saw This Review While Looking At A Mattress Frame I Will Eventually Be Getting And Thought It Belonged Here
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#15 Cheater Didn’t Get His Coat!
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However, not all reviews should be trusted, as research shows that up to 30% of them online are fake, while 16-50% could be manipulated to suit the brand. False feedback is often written by paid individuals or robots and often misrepresents the genuine customer experience and is very misleading and deceptive.
#16 Some Man
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#17 10/10 Review Very Helpful
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#18 A Review For A Bamboo Body Pillow
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It can be difficult to spot them, but there are a few telltale signs that consumers can look out for. Like, for example, reviewer history. Usually, fake reviews are left by profiles that are newly created and have few reviews or have posted them in unrelated categories. Then, look at their use of language. If they’re using overly positive or negative language, it can be a red flag. Authentic feedback tends to be more balanced and includes both the positives and negatives.
#19 On A Vegetable Slicer
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#20 I Don’t Remember Buying This
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#21 Cr*ppy Gummy Vitamins
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In addition, if their descriptions of the product seem very vague or overly generic, it’s another sign that their review might be untrustworthy. Genuine reviewers often provide information about specific features, benefits, or issues they encountered with the product.
#22 This Person Wrote An Unhinged Poem About Glue
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#23 Oops
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#24 Found Missing Parts
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If you ever come across a fake review, please do everyone else a favor and report it. The process varies from website to website, but it should be fairly straightforward. In the report, you should support your claim by using evidence that could include specifics like unusual language patterns, repeated phrases across multiple products, or timing patterns that seem strange.
#25 Changed Their Review Because…oh
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#26 Mate, That Is One Large Tool!
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#27 For A Pore Cleansing Peel-Off Mask
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To combat disingenuous feedback even more, consumers should leave their own authentic reviews. The more specific and honest, the better! Including photos or videos can also help the review look more trustworthy and give even more information about the products than words would probably ever do.
#28 If I Am Cycling At The Speed Of Light And I Turn On This Headlight, Will It Work?
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#29 I Should Have Read This Review Earlier
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#30 Sports Bra
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#31 Bro Became A Philosopher After Buying A 2 Inch Cube Of Tungsten
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#32 A Review Of A Mug That I Saw
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#33 Very Comfortable 👍
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#34 Don't Electrocute Yourself
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#35 I Just Don't Like Reading
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#36 Looking For New Headphones
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#37 His Wife Loves It!
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#38 Punching Bag Review
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#39 One Star Deducted For Lack Of Sandwiches
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#40 Asking The Important Questions
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#41 Just Looking At Reviews For A Keyboard
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#42 Tooth
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#43 Who Were You Aston? What Did You See?!
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#44 The Adventures Of An Airtag
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#45 I Didn't Know TVs Were Measured Diagonally Till Reading This
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#46 I Can’t Believe People Are This Dumb. They Supply The Case, You Supply The AirPods
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#47 My Mom Sent This To Me: Coffee Maker
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#48 Claudia Was Not Very Helpful
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#49 This Was A Review Of A Book - Why Even Do This?
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#50 Found This On A LEGO Set
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#51 I Wonder Why It Costs $305
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