"We rise by lifting others." - Robert Ingersoll
I hit a wonderful milestone last week.
92 five star Google reviews!
(If you are a service academy grad, you'll appreciate the symbolism - Go Navy!)
But it's much more than that.
When a small business asks you to talk about your experience in a Google Review, please consider taking the time to write one.
We tend to be quick to tell people when we are pissed off.
But if you enjoyed yourself, and the service was top notch, then let the world know, or at least Google.
The next time you are looking for a headshot photographer or someone to document your military legacy, I may or may not pop up on Google's list of recommendations.
Google has a reputation to maintain so it's monitoring everything I do online to see if it wants to risk showcasing me.
I have to do my part, which includes producing a quality service that people want to talk about, updating my website and blog posts, keeping up with social media engagement, and on and on, Google takes it all into consideration.
Current and positive reviews have more power than you can imagine.
According to research consumers read reviews because they:
- Offer valuable guidance from those who've used the service/product
- Help future clients to decide from a crowded market
- Attest to a small business' reliability and credibility
- Help others make a better buying decision
- Share an experience, good or bad
- Reward a company for good performance
I love that my 92nd review was done by a Female Naval Officer, so fitting.
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Oct 29, 2025, 11:57:25 AM
Bob Tallman - If you are looking for a professional headshot, look no further. Laura is AMAZING! What she did, with what she had to work with, was nothing short of a miracle. I cannot recommend her more highly.
Mar 19, 2024, 10:24:57 AM
Laura Hatcher - Thanks for the blog comment and for attending my recent "Getting Started In Studio Lighting" class Tom! Cheers Laura
Mar 18, 2024, 8:12:51 PM
Thomas A - What an amazing three and a half hours. Laura was so giving of her knowledge to the workshop participants. Put this class on your list of classes to take