Customer referrals play an integral role in local search marketing. Not only do they create new sales opportunities, but they also help build your brand. In this blog, we’ll go over a few benefits of customer referrals in a local search optimization context.
Get free leads
Some businesses are willing to pay a lot of money for new leads, whether they invest in content creation, advertisements, or social media. But according to this Forbes article, customer referrals can be a cost-free source of qualified leads:
“Getting recommendations from others is one of the most powerful marketing tools on the internet, and it’s the best way to find high paying freelance clients. There are many ways to set up relationships where you and other businesses recommend each other’s services to your mutual benefit. Harness this strategy to find more free leads that are ready to make a purchase.”
With a recommendation from a trusted source, these leads will instantly take your business more seriously. They’re more qualified than your average prospect and will be more likely to advance through the sales funnel.
Build your brand
Customer referrals on social media can do wonders for building your brand in front of a large audience. Just a quick mention about your business can demonstrate how customers feel about your brand and what you’re willing to do for them. Having a good reputation is essential for generating new leads and building customer loyalty.
Dominate Google’s SERPs for your keywords
And finally, customer referrals can help your SEO campaign. If customers are willing to write blog posts about your business, then you can get better site rankings. Even if you just post testimonials on your website, you’ll likely see a boost in your SEO campaign.
Customer referrals take care of several marketing obligations. To talk more about local search optimization, or social media, contact us today.