How Do You Create a Review Website?

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Starting a website for a business can sometimes be difficult; however, there are steps that can be taken to facilitate the process, including the following:

  1. Determine the primary purpose of your website.
  2. Decide on your domain name.
  3. Determine your budget.
  4. Choose a web host.
  5. Build your page.
  6. Set up your payment system.  
  7. Edit and publish your website.  
  8. Invest in marketing ideas.

How do review websites work?

A review site is a website where people and businesses can post reviews about not only products and services but also customers and other businesses. These websites use a special “Web 2.0” technique that gathers reviews from users and publishes them in a designated area of the website.

How can I prevent false reviews from being published on my website?

The best way to avoid false reviews is by instructing your users that they should be writing opinion-based ratings rather than fact-based ratings. For instance, instead of saying “Simba watched Mufasa die” your users should say “I believe Timon likes the song Hakuna Matata.”  Other ways to avoid false reviews is by creating a periodic system where you have employees check your website for reviews that may seem fact-based in nature; these facts can be about the past or the present. If the reviews seem problematic, you could instruct the employee to remove the review from the website to avoid claims of defamation or libel. You could also delegate these services, there are companies such as TrueReview.co or Birdeye Reputation Management that provide services to investigate rates that may be false or defamatory.

How can I tell if reviews are fake?

Common red flags of fake reviews include: (1) extreme negative or positive emotion; (2) personal stories and details; (3) excellent or poor grammar; (4) excessive humor; (5) the reviewer didn’t actually purchase the product; or (6) the mention of a free product.

The law is a constantly evolving field, and the content herein may not reflect the most current legal developments, statutes, or case law. 

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Eric Gros-Dubois

Founding partner Eric Gros-Dubois established EPGD Business Law in 2013. With over a decade of experience expanding the firm and leading it to its current success, Eric now primarily manages the corporate division of EPGD. Given Eric’s educational background, holding both a JD and MBA, combined with his own unique experience of starting a business from scratch and growing it to a multi-million dollar firm, he brings a specialized and invaluable perspective to those seeking legal assistance for themselves and their businesses. Having now instilled his same values in our team of skilled corporate associates, Eric leads a firm that is always ready, willing, and equipped to handle any and every legal matter that a business owner may have.

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