Dave interviews Allyse Slocum, the VP of Product @ Trustpilot, to talk about how fake reviews and review manipulation affect independent review platforms like Trustpilot. They explore how Trustpilot works, the difference between store and product reviews, and how Trustpilot handles fake reviews.
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Timestamps
- 00:00 - Introduction to Trustpilot
- 02:59 - Understanding Independent Review Platforms
- 05:57 - The Importance of Reviews Beyond Marketplaces
- 08:59 - Differentiating Store Reviews and Product Reviews
- 11:53 - The Value of Review Volume vs. Rating
- 15:04 - Navigating One-Star Reviews
- 18:06 - Addressing the Challenge of Fake Reviews
- 20:59 - Getting Started with Trustpilot
If you'd like to connect with Allyse, you can check her out on LinkedIn!
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