SearchReviews takes product reviews from all over the webs and makes them searchable through one website. The application hopes to become the internet’s largest source for reviews. Visitors the Search Reviews homepage can enter their criteria in the box provided. Users can search using a brand name, product type or general description of an item they are looking for. Search Reviews provides the user with a list of matching reviews. The user can also narrow down their option by star rating, source, location or product name. A small group of relevant tags are presented at the bottom of the search results page to give the user more options that might help them find the reviews they need. Each review result includes a short snippet, title, product name and an image if one is available.
SearchReviews was founded in September of 2010. Based out of Palo Alto, California the website offers users an easy way to find reviews online. The site makes searching for reviews easy and quick. Although search engines will return reviews among their results, Search Reviews gives the user nothing but reviews so they do not have to page through other types of content. Search Reviews has proven itself to be a helpful tool for consumers.
SearchReviews.com is essentially a search engine. What makes the website more appealing to consumers is the focus on reviews. Users can search for anything, from a product to a brand name, and get results that contain nothing but reviews matching their search criteria. The website is also very user friendly, giving the user access to the search bar as soon as they arrive.
Search Reviews has a fun bright blue and white color scheme that compliments the design. Overall the website is very well organized and user friendly. Three small navigational links help users find the homepage, shopping questions area and Search Reviews widgets. The homepage also features a prominently displayed search bar so users can get started right away.
Visitors are not required to sign in to use Search Reviews. The search bar is available as soon as the user arrives on the homepage. Users can access all search results and features without an account. Website owners can add the Search Reviews widget by clicking on the “Add a widget” link at the top, center of the homepage. The form provided requires a name, email address, website or blog URL and optional content preferences, Adsense ID or Google Analytics code. Users can also click the small blue Facebook button in the upper, right hand corner of the page to log in through their Facebook account.
Search Reviews offers a helpful service that can help many consumers find relevant reviews before purchasing a product. The website doesn’t provide any features or other services that would warrant a subscription fee. Users are not required to log in, either. Anyone can enjoy Search Reviews for free. There are no charges for access and the user can search for reviews as often as they like.
Search Reviews is a tool for consumers who are considering a product. The website returns only reviews so the user never has to waste time wading through other content like a regular search engine. A log in is also not required so the user can jump right in.
on 08 Jul 2011 at 17:40
I signed up with SearchReviews.com and its been nothing but good for me. I Immediately saw an increase in the user engagement on my site, and the time users spent on my site increased.
on 11 Jun 2011 at 18:37