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08/28/2026

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻?

It’s not about doing more. It’s about doing it consistently.
𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘺. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯!

Start here:

✅ 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲
The best time to ask for a review is right after a great experience when your customer is happiest!

✅ 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆
Provide a link or QR code. No extra steps.

✅ 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀
If it’s not part of what you do every day, it won’t happen.

✅ 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱
Responding shows people you care, and that others should too.

Small steps build real trust. But only when they’re done consistently. Right now, businesses that ask consistently are winning. Not because they’re better… but because they’re visible.

👉 What would change if your reviews actually reflected the quality of your work?

08/27/2026

🍎 To everyone headed back to school, we're wishing you a great year. ✏️ Education is one of the industries we know well. We've spent 30+ years helping school districts, charter schools, career-readiness programs, and certification providers build the marketing and websites that help them reach the people they serve.

We’re proud of the work we’ve done alongside education organizations and grateful for what our clients have to say about working with us. If your organization could use a hand with your website, SEO, or brand story this year, we'd love to talk. Follow the link in the comments for more information.

08/26/2026

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄?
Be honest.

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬𝙨 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧?
They do. A lot.

Here’s how people are deciding who to do business with:
⭐ 98% read online reviews
⭐ 93% say reviews impact decisions
⭐ Most won’t choose a business under 4 stars

Here’s what that means:
If your reviews are weak, outdated, or missing… you’re getting passed over.

Not because you’re not good enough, but because you’re not proven enough.

𝗪𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆.
Strong reviews = more clicks, more calls, more trust.
No reviews = hesitation.

So when someone finds you… Are they seeing proof?

👉 Are your reviews helping you… Or holding you back?

08/25/2026

Beth Gasser stepped into the role of president of the Ridgewater College Foundation Board this summer, energized by the momentum of the board & the important work of the Foundation. The Foundation serves as a bridge between Ridgewater College and surrounding communities, including the employers who hire Ridgewater graduates. The board works to secure funding for scholarships and emergency assistance that remove barriers and help students stay in school. By listening to the changing needs of students, staff, employers, and community members, the Foundation helps Ridgewater remain connected and responsive to the communities it serves, while telling the stories of students whose lives are being changed and the people and partnerships making those opportunities possible. Learn more about the the Ridgewater College Foundation https://ridgewater.edu/alumni-friends/ridgewater-college-foundation/board-members/

Listen Ridgewater College Foundation board members are community volunteers who […]

08/24/2026

You do great work. You know you do great work, and your customers are happy! So why doesn't that show up online? 🤔

If your reviews are few, outdated, or missing altogether, potential customers don’t see the full picture. They see uncertainty, and they choose someone else. Not because you’re not the right choice… but because they can’t see that you are!

That’s the reality.

Today, reviews aren’t just nice to have. They’re how people decide who to trust! They’re often the first impression, and a lot of the time, a deciding factor.

Without them, you’re missing opportunities you’ll never even know about!

The good news? This is fixable! 👍
With the right approach, getting reviews doesn’t have to feel awkward or time-consuming; it just needs to be intentional.

Your reputation is already there. Make sure people can actually see it!

08/21/2026

If Google is listing your business under your old name, showing photos from before your major expansion, using a headshot from the 90s, listing your old fax number as your primary phone number, and sending people to a map pin in the middle of the river, you need a plan.

It doesn’t have to be complicated. Start with a few simple steps:

✅Check your listings
Search your business. What do customers actually see?

✅Fix the basics
Hours, phone number, address: make sure everything matches EVERYWHERE.

✅Clean up duplicates
Multiple listings can confuse customers (and hurt visibility).

✅Pay attention to reviews
Respond, refresh, and make sure they reflect who you are today.

SMALL steps BUILD real trust.

You don’t need to overhaul everything overnight. Just start by getting the foundation right.

Because when your online presence is clear and consistent…
it finally supports the great work you’re already doing.

08/20/2026

08/19/2026

We see this more often than you’d think…

A strong, reputable business…
But their online listings tell a different story.

Wrong hours.
Old phone number.
A few outdated reviews.

Nothing major on its own - but together? It creates doubt.

And when customers are comparing options, doubt is enough to move on.

We’ve seen businesses clean this up and quickly notice:
✔ More calls
✔ Better quality leads
✔ Fewer “confused” customers

Not because they changed their service, but because they finally matched their online presence to the quality they already deliver.

Your reputation already exists.
The question is… does your online presence prove it?

08/18/2026

When you partner with our marketing team, you’re working with fully verified Meta professionals who bring security, credibility, and results to your Facebook marketing.

Here’s what sets us apart:

✅ Individually Verified Team – Every member of our social media and ads team is personally verified through Meta’s government ID process for top-tier account security and compliance.
✅ Certified Meta Partner – Our agency is recognized by Meta, giving us direct access to exclusive tools, Meta Rep calls, and resources.
✅ Paid Verified Meta Support – We maintain premium support status, ensuring faster resolutions and enhanced ad management for our clients.

That means secure, strategic, and effective Facebook marketing done right. Talk with us on how we can help you get more out of your marketing: https://vimm.com/talk-with-our-team/

08/17/2026

Congrats Terri & Mike (and the Woody's Trucking Inc. crew) on your office remodel and new drive-through washout bay!