{"id":13234,"date":"2023-03-15T02:37:08","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T06:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/?p=13234"},"modified":"2024-02-13T13:24:37","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T18:24:37","slug":"what-is-review-gating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/what-is-review-gating\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Review Gating?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Review gating is more than a bad practice — it can put your business at risk. Learn what review gating refers to and how there’s a better approach to collecting positive feedback from your customers in our guide below.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Think about the last time you wanted to find a new restaurant in your area or needed service for your home or car. Perhaps you were planning on taking a vacation and wanted to learn about hotels and accommodations in another city.<\/p>\n

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Chances are, you turned to Google reviews or reviews on third-party review sites like TrustPilot, Tripadvisor, or the Better Business Bureau to gather information.<\/p>\n

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In the digital age, online reviews on Google or other review sites can make or break a business.<\/p>\n

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Knowing this, many businesses may attempt to protect their reputations using less-than-legitimate methods. One of these methods is referred to as “review gating.”<\/p>\n

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What is review gating? Is review gating allowed on review platforms? What are the penalties for using review gating to discourage or prohibit negative reviews?<\/p>\n

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In our guide below, we’ll share the answers to these burning questions, but first, we will explore why online reviews matter more than ever to businesses of every size — even small businesses in your area.<\/p>\n

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