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The Power of Online Reviews: Why Your Voice Matters


Don't get #mad #Write a #review NOW!
Take those emotions and redirect them towards writing a PUBLIC ONLINE review

You could help someone make a decision about seeing a licensed profession, going to a certain business or moving into housing

Look up How To Write a Review

ChatGPT will help as well

Then post it online

(e.g. Facebook, Google, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Twitter, Yelp, YouTube and other related review websites)

The link will help you write a review. ChatGPT will help as well

Don't get mad, write a review

Click here to read How to Write a Review





In today’s digital age, online reviews have become a cornerstone of decision-making for countless consumers. Whether you're evaluating a new restaurant, choosing a healthcare provider, or considering a new apartment, the insights shared by others can be invaluable. Writing a thoughtful review after your experience—be it positive or negative—not only helps future customers make informed decisions but also contributes to a broader community of feedback that drives businesses and service providers to improve. Here’s why taking the time to write a review matters.

1. Empowering Future Consumers

When someone is considering a new business or service, they often turn to reviews to gauge the quality and reliability of their options. Your review can be a beacon of guidance for others navigating similar choices. By sharing your honest experience, you provide essential information that can help others avoid pitfalls or discover hidden gems. For instance, if you had a positive experience with a healthcare provider, your review can reassure others who may be anxious about their choice. Conversely, a negative review can alert potential clients to potential issues, helping them make more informed decisions.

2. Providing Constructive Feedback

Reviews aren’t just about sharing praise or complaints; they are also an opportunity to provide constructive feedback. For businesses, physicians, or service providers, reviews serve as a mirror reflecting the customer experience. Positive reviews can highlight what they’re doing right, while negative reviews can point out areas needing improvement. Constructive criticism, when delivered thoughtfully, can be incredibly valuable for businesses striving to enhance their services and for individuals looking to improve their practices. This kind of feedback helps create a cycle of continuous improvement and can lead to better overall service quality.

3. Influencing Business Practices

Businesses and service providers often pay close attention to online reviews, as they directly impact their reputation and success. A well-crafted review can influence how they approach customer service, product offerings, and overall business strategies. When customers provide feedback, businesses are more likely to address common issues and enhance their offerings to meet consumer expectations. By participating in this feedback loop, you contribute to a culture of accountability and excellence.

4. Building Community Trust

Online reviews help build a community of trust and transparency. In many cases, reviews are the first line of defense against fraudulent or subpar services. Authentic reviews from real people can help distinguish reputable businesses from those that might not deliver on their promises. This trust is especially crucial in sectors like healthcare, where choosing the right provider can significantly impact your well-being.

5. Supporting Local and Small Businesses

For local and small businesses, reviews can be a lifeline. Positive reviews can boost their visibility and attract new customers, often acting as a more powerful marketing tool than traditional advertising. Your review could help a small business thrive and continue providing valuable services to the community. Conversely, constructive feedback can help these businesses grow and adapt to meet their customers’ needs better.

In Summary

Writing online reviews is a small but impactful way to share your experiences and contribute to the community. By taking a few moments to leave a thoughtful review, you help others make better decisions, provide valuable feedback to businesses and service providers, and foster a culture of transparency and improvement. Your voice matters, and when you share your experiences, you help create a more informed and connected world. So next time you deal with a business or service, take a moment to share your thoughts—you might just make a difference for someone else.

Hopefully mom's experiences will help someone to get a cancer diagnosis earlier, not visit some AWFUL dentists, get presribed medication they're ACUTELY allergic to and live in a better apartment



Senior in parking lot
Video from Pubity at https://www.tiktok.com/@pubity

EVERY senior community needs an inoperable car with working radio in their parking lot. That way the senior can sit in it rocking out for the memories. For some that might be the only joy they have in life, especially if their families have taken them to senior communities or nursing homes and rarely, if ever, visit.

Me dancing

Homeless Woman Cycles Between Streets And Hotels After Husband Dies - 1

We think ALL HUD housing needs Solar. Just think of all the money they'd save the government!

Susan Auslander, age 89, Spearheaded a Solar-Energy Drive in Connecticut and it worked!

An octogenarian Hunter College alumna has spearheaded a successful drive to install solar panels throughout her Connecticut retirement community — and she’s just getting started.

(This was not for low income housing, but it could be.)

CLICK HERE TO READ WHAT SHE DID

Her Retirement Home Said ‘No’ to Solar Panels. She Got It to Buy 1,344.
In what seemed like a futile fight with her retirement community’s management, Susan Auslander, just shy of 90, found an opening.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT WHAT Susan Auslander did

Things my mom did when she lived in MN before she came back home to Colorado (Click news article name to read more.)

Got a bus stop at the library
and
Marshall woman petitions to have bus stop at library


Helped turn ALL HUD housing into non-smoking
Another game-changer in the works to eliminate smoking
and
HUD SECRETARY CASTRO ANNOUNCES PUBLIC HOUSING TO BE SMOKE-FREE
New rule protects health and safety of residents, saves PHAs millions of dollars in preventable damage


Nov 30, 2016
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HUD's national smoke-free policy will save public housing agencies $153 million every year in repairs and preventable fires, including $94 million in secondhand smoke-related health care, $43 million in renovation of smoking-permitted units, and $16
https://archives.hud.gov/news/2016/pr16-184.cfm#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20Centers%20for,smoking%2Dpermitted%20units%2C%20and%20%2416

(Just think of how much it would save our government to add solar to HUD/low income housing!)


How To Use The Internet To Pay For Your Dental Bills

This is how mom got the funds to finance some of her dental work 8 years ago

(THE LINKS THEY TALK ABOUT FOR MOM ARE NO LONGER VALID - THIS WAS FILMED 8 YEARS AGO)

This is mom's interview on a National podcast. She was also interviewed by NBC National News about the harassment and stalking she's endured in 1994. It's off-and-on to this day, December 13, 2023.

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