LocalImpact Report: 88% of Consumers Have Avoided a Business Due to Negative Reviews
LocalImpact, an online reputation management platform for local businesses, released new research showing that 88% of US consumers have decided against a business after reading negative online reviews, highlighting the growing influence of online reputation on purchasing decisions.
LocalImpact Report: 72% of Businesses Received a Fake Review in the Past Year
LocalImpact, an online reputation management platform for local businesses, released a new research report finding that 72% of US local business owners have received a fake review in the past 12 months. The study, How Fake Reviews Are Hurting Local Businesses in 2026, is based on a survey of 400 owners and operators of brick-and-mortar businesses across categories including restaurants, retail, medical practices, and home services.
