With over 60,000 mini storage locations in the United States, and with multiple self storage places in your city, it can be difficult in choosing one which you can trust and/or afford. That is why reviews are so important; having said that, not all reviews are trustworthy, and it is that fact which is the subject of this article. We are Blue Mound 287 Self Storage, serving North Fort Worth with affordable self storage solutions. Call us at 817-439-1380 for more information about current prices and availability.
Not all mini storage places are the same.
If you have never rented storage units in the past, you may not be aware of this very basic and important fact: not all storage places are the same. You would expect them to be but, sadly, they are not.
Some are priced too high. Some do not have adequate secure self storage, meaning they do not have a fenced perimeter, or they do not have on-site management. Some have, believe it or not, rodent and insect problems, and some do not allow 24/7 access for some of their high traffic storage units for car storage, RV self storage, or boat storage units.
And, a very small percentage, or not trustworthy in their business dealings.
With that unpleasantness out of the way, let’s turn our attention to reviews on mini storage places and the value of reviews.
The value of reviews.
Most self storage places . . . most businesses in general . . . solicit reviews as a way of advertising their quality services, but also as a way to increase their Google rankings. Reviews are a win-win. The prospective customers can read the words of past customers and get their opinions on businesses, and the businesses have a free marketing tool with which they can draw in future business.
Customers can either submit a review on the business website or they can go to Google and submit a review there. The reviews are posted online for all future customers to read and learn from.
But what if the reviews of mini storage places are not valid? What if they were written by a company employee or, to make this all the timelier, what if they were written by AI?
If you listen to the news, this matter was just discussed recently, the practice of some businesses to fabricate reviews, have friends and family members submit false reviews, something which is very easy to do. With that as an unfortunate reality, how can you, the customer, distinguish between valid reviews for mini storage and false one?
How do you know if the reviews are valid?
The Better Business Bureau gives these tips when considering reviews:
- Look out for generic reviewer profiles.
- Read reviews by customers with verified purchases.
- Examine the quality and timing of product reviews.
- Be wary of scene-setting.
- Consider the authority of the source.
- Ensure the information is up-to-date and relevant.
Reviews are helpful in theory, but a certain amount of caution needs to be exercised regarding the validity of any review. Hopefully, this article will help you in the future when you place your trust in reviews.
A final word about Blue Mound 287 Self Storage.
Blue Mound 287 Self Storage, and our sister company, Mouser Self Storage in Alvarado, are locally owned and operated. Call us for all of your storage solutions and ask us about our small hobby shops available at both locations.