Marketing
August 27, 2021
Bazaarvoice found that product reviews are the most consulted medium consumers utilize before a purchase. Image credit: Glenn Carstens-Peters
By Katie Tamola
With the current expansive shopping landscape, reviews and ratings are becoming increasingly important in consumers’ shopping journeys.
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