We’re being lied to
I’ve wasted far too much money, lost too much hope, and been too disappointed, thanks to fake online product review.
The internet is a vast and complex place. It's also a place where you can find all kinds of information, from the reliable to the questionable. It can be hard to know which sources are trustworthy, which ones to ignore, and which ones to question.
It's a powerful resource for consumers and businesses alike. It allows consumers to research products and get the information they need without having to rely on a small number of media outlets. It also gives small businesses a chance to get noticed, especially when they have quality products and services to offer. Unfortunately, the Internet can also be a place where fake reviews can spread like wildfire and cause more harm than good, especially in today's world of social media influencers.
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It’s nearly impossible to navigate the Internet today without being bombarded by clickbait headlines, and advertisements. You may have even recently come across an “article” with a link to a “secret” system that will “help” you “bulk up” and “accelerate your metabolism” in just 12 minutes a day. Some people may just shrug their shoulders and move on. But those same people probably wouldn’t have known that the “article” was fake if a red flag hadn’t popped up in their faces.
Reviews for hotels and restaurants, and products like vitamins or makeup, are written by people who seem like they might have a vested interest in the product or service being reviewed. They’re often positive, and they tend to focus on the benefits of the product or service, and often contain vague or incomplete descriptions of the product. They’re written in language that’s easy to understand, and they tend to be free of marketing jargon. And, there's the rub, that "folksy" speak is not just happenstance, it's just as much marketing as the blatant marketing is.
Influencers are the new advertising stars. Some are very credible and refuse to promote products that haven’t tried and like. Sadly, too many others amplify false claims.
The world of online reviews can be confusing. There are websites that offer glowing endorsements; there are those that claim to have the best ever review of whatever you're looking for; and, of course, there are the ones that are blatantly fake. So how do you know who's telling the truth and who's not? Well, first and foremost, you can trust me, lol. All joking aside, The whole reason I started doing this is because I have fallen victim to marketing hype and false advertising and i've lost more than money, I lost my hope as well. II never want anybody else to feel that way.
Additionally, there are a few tell-tale signs that can help you spot the difference between a fake product review and the real thing.
Extreme Positive or Extreme Negative Emotion
Nothing, I don't care what product it is, I mean nothing is perfect. The highest i've ever scored any product is 4 1/2 stars. It isn't because I didn't love it, but there is always ways it can be better.
Extreme Use of Superlatives
Let's get real, how many products are really "life-changes" And, do we really believe all those people who say "I never write reviews" or "this is the first review i've ever written"? Highly doubtful.
Review Didn't Purchase Product
This one is a dead giveaway, Amazon can, obviously, tell if you have actually purchased the item you are reviewing. If you see a review without the identifier "Verified Purchaser" it is highly suspicious.
I hope this all helps and I hope you will give me and my site the chance to be a source of truth for you.
