Reviews – it’s not all about the star rating

Reviews – it’s not all about the star rating

It’s important to remember that reviews are a subjective opinion of a consumer’s experience of a service or product, and for other consumers reading reviews, they don’t just focus on the number of stars – they read the text of the feedback...
When you can’t find real fault, pick on the haka

When you can’t find real fault, pick on the haka

Is there anything that raises the ire of certain Northern Hemisphere rugby critics and fans more than the All Blacks’ haka? Whenever the World Cup rolls around it’s always the same, tired, ignorant, and insensitive criticisms of a tradition of our game...
Guide the conversation

Guide the conversation

I read many, many articles, news stories, reports and academic papers about online consumer reviews. A casual Google search will bring up thousands of observations about the greatest consumer motivation to connect with businesses  – legitimate, authenticated...
“it’s a freaking tree in a lake’

“it’s a freaking tree in a lake’

People are strange creatures – some us us miss the point entirely and some of us can never be pleased. A story I read online recently put that into stark effect – in a humorous way as well. A collection of reviews of our country’s popular tourist...