I love my pest control service.
That may sound weird, so let me tell you two things: 1. I live in Arizona. 2. I found a BABY SCORPION hiding in with my kids' toys.
Luckily no one got stung, but it was a wake-up call to get someone to come and spray for bugs. The next day and every month since Peacock Pest Solutions comes to my house, and we haven't seen those creepy crawlers inside since!
The holidays are coming up fast, and money is a little tight for our family this year. Unfortunately, that means that things like Christmas tips or little gifts may not be what I wish they were for the people and services that bless my life throughout the year. So while I was mulling over what would be of most value this year for people like my pest control guy, it occurred to me—a review.
Why a review is worth its weight in gold
I know it doesn't sound like much, but word-of-mouth marketing is key to the success for local, family-owned businesses (like my pest control guy). More than ever, people are checking online reviews for goods and services, and your opinion matters. Personally, I ask my friends and neighbors for recommendations on just about everything: who to hire, where to eat, and even what local schools and teachers to consider.
Frequently—and, at times, unfortunately—customers only leave online reviews for bad experiences. No one wants to be judged by their worst day, which makes your good, positive review all the more valuable to your local businesses.
And it's not just businesses that need your online feedback—your local schools need it too!
Review your school
Schools thrive on enrollment numbers. Enrollment plays a key factor in everything from budgets to attracting good teachers, so it's important that schools earn the community’s good opinion. And it's essential to share that good opinion with the community.
Parents, if you love your child’s school; if your child loves their school; if you love their teacher, then please leave a review for your school today.
Parents and caregivers want to hear first-hand experiences from other parents and caregivers. Your reviews help others make informed decisions about where to enroll their children.
How to write a review
You don't have to write an essay. In fact, it's best to keep it simple and honest. While we hope you'll be sharing the positive aspects in your reviews, it's ok to mention weaknesses as well as the strengths. Reviews are a good way to supply feedback to administrators and help improve your local schools.
Most importantly, share examples or be specific in your review. For example, if your child or teen loves their teacher, you could say, "My kid loves her teacher. They've been able to help her focus better in class and improve her reading and writing skills." If you need help with what to write, check out some school review examples.
Where to post your review
I mentioned asking my friends and neighbors what schools and teachers they like; well, I'm looking online too. There are several places to post your school reviews. Here are a few:
