The glossary

Word of Mouth (WOM)

People sharing recommendations or experiences with other people.

People sharing recommendations or experiences with other people.

A practical example

A customer recommends a reliable service provider to a colleague who later makes an enquiry.

What to watch for

Ask how customers heard about the business and compare several evidence sources. Recommendations often happen privately and resist complete attribution.

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