I'm Remon Verburg. I founded Social Counters to help local businesses get more reviews and followers without the awkward asking. Here I write about what actually works.
A boutique owner in Rotterdam told us that they doubled their foot traffic stepping in by changing one thing, her window. Not the products in it. Not the layout of it. Just what she was showing through the glass itself. they added a small screen showing their shops Google rating and review count. Nothing fancy….
Every restaurant has the same 3-second challenge: convince someone walking by to walk in. That’s all you get. A quick glance at your entrance while people decide where to eat. Your signage is your silent salesperson — working 24/7, asking nothing in return, making first impressions you never get to redo. Most restaurants waste this…
A single star rating can cost you thousands in lost bookings. Travelers are obsessed with reviews. They compare, filter, and eliminate hotels based on ratings before even looking at photos. A boutique hotel with 4.8 stars and 300 reviews beats a bigger competitor with 4.2 stars every time — regardless of price or amenities. You…
A yoga studio owner in Den Haag told me she had the same twenty regulars for three years. They loved her classes. They told friends casually. But her Google reviews sat at 23, her Instagram at 400 followers, and new students trickled in slowly. She changed one thing: a small screen in the lobby showing…
In the tattoo industry, your Instagram follower count isn’t vanity — it’s your portfolio, your reputation, and your booking calendar rolled into one. When someone considers getting a tattoo, they stalk your social media obsessively. They scroll through your work, check how many people follow you, read comments, and judge whether you’re worth permanently marking…
Pet owners don’t just want a groomer. They want someone they trust with their furry family member. That’s what makes pet grooming marketing different from other local businesses. You’re not selling a haircut — you’re selling peace of mind. Pet parents need to know their dog or cat will be safe, comfortable, and come home…
Running a salon is expensive. Rent, supplies, equipment, staff — the costs add up fast. The last thing you need is a marketing budget that eats into your already thin margins. Here’s the good news: the most effective salon marketing doesn’t require a big budget. It requires strategy. Your existing clients, your physical space, and…
A single star on Google can mean the difference between a full house and empty tables. Research shows that restaurants with a 4.0 rating or higher receive significantly more reservations than those below that threshold. And it’s not just the rating that matters — the number of reviews counts too. A restaurant with 300 reviews…
People don’t trust businesses. They trust other people. That’s the foundation of social proof — the psychological phenomenon where we look to others to guide our decisions. When a potential customer sees that hundreds of people love your business, they assume they will too. For small businesses competing against bigger brands with bigger budgets, social…
If you’ve searched for “Google review cards with QR code,” you’re probably looking for ways to display your business reputation and encourage customers to leave reviews. Those little table cards and counter stands have become a staple in restaurants, coffee shops, and retail stores everywhere. But here’s the thing: while physical review cards serve a…
