{"id":5257,"date":"2023-12-31T10:22:44","date_gmt":"2023-12-31T10:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/buying-google-reviews-the-wrong-idea-and-shooting-yourself-in-the-foot\/"},"modified":"2025-04-25T09:16:33","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T09:16:33","slug":"buying-google-reviews-the-wrong-idea-and-shooting-yourself-in-the-foot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/buying-google-reviews-the-wrong-idea-and-shooting-yourself-in-the-foot\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying Google reviews: the wrong idea (and shooting yourself in the foot)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><strong>Dans le monde connect\u00e9 d&#8217;aujourd&#8217;hui, la pr\u00e9sence en ligne et les avis sur Google sont devenus des \u00e9l\u00e9ments cruciaux pour la r\u00e9ussite d&#8217;une entreprise. Cependant, l&#8217;id\u00e9e d&#8217;acheter des avis Google suscite une question importante : est-ce une strat\u00e9gie judicieuse pour attirer et convaincre de nouveaux ou futurs clients ? La r\u00e9ponse est un non cat\u00e9gorique. Cette pratique peut gravement nuire \u00e0 votre r\u00e9putation et \u00e0 votre cr\u00e9dibilit\u00e9. De plus, elle vous expose \u00e0 des risques juridiques majeurs, y compris des amendes cons\u00e9quentes et des sanctions de la part de Google.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Je vais vous pr\u00e9senter les risques \u00e0 court et long terme et comment google d\u00e9tecte cela tr\u00e8s facilement.<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Summary and contents of the page<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/buying-google-reviews-the-wrong-idea-and-shooting-yourself-in-the-foot\/#Acheter_des_avis_Google_est_ce_si_facile\" >Acheter des avis Google : est ce si facile ?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/buying-google-reviews-the-wrong-idea-and-shooting-yourself-in-the-foot\/#Comment_google_detecte_les_avis_achetes_et_quelles_actions_lance_t-il\" >Comment google d\u00e9tecte les avis achet\u00e9s et quelles actions lance t-il?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/buying-google-reviews-the-wrong-idea-and-shooting-yourself-in-the-foot\/#Et_voila_tout_ce_que_vous_aviez_construit_en_ligne_pour_la_promotion_de_votre_activite\" >Et voil\u00e0, tout ce que vous aviez construit en ligne pour la promotion de votre activit\u00e9<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/buying-google-reviews-the-wrong-idea-and-shooting-yourself-in-the-foot\/#reduit_a_neant_pour_100E_20_avis_a_5_euros_mal_investit\" >r\u00e9duit \u00e0 n\u00e9ant pour 100\u20ac (20 avis \u00e0 5 euros) mal investit !<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/buying-google-reviews-the-wrong-idea-and-shooting-yourself-in-the-foot\/#Pourquoi_ne_devez_vous_pas_acheter_davis_Google_pour_votre_entreprise_ou_votre_commerce\" >Pourquoi ne devez vous pas acheter d\u2019avis Google pour votre entreprise ou\u00a0 votre commerce ?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/buying-google-reviews-the-wrong-idea-and-shooting-yourself-in-the-foot\/#Comment_obtenir_de_vrais_avis_Google_en_masse\" >Comment obtenir de vrais avis Google en masse ?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/buying-google-reviews-the-wrong-idea-and-shooting-yourself-in-the-foot\/#In_a_nutshell%E2%80%A6\" >In a nutshell&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/buying-google-reviews-the-wrong-idea-and-shooting-yourself-in-the-foot\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/buying-google-reviews-the-wrong-idea-and-shooting-yourself-in-the-foot\/#What_are_the_legal_consequences_of_buying_Google_reviews\" >What are the legal consequences of buying Google reviews?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/buying-google-reviews-the-wrong-idea-and-shooting-yourself-in-the-foot\/#How_does_Google_detect_fake_reviews\" >How does Google detect fake reviews?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/buying-google-reviews-the-wrong-idea-and-shooting-yourself-in-the-foot\/#What_impact_does_a_genuine_Google_review_have_on_my_business\" >What impact does a genuine Google review have on my business?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/buying-google-reviews-the-wrong-idea-and-shooting-yourself-in-the-foot\/#Can_I_delete_a_genuine_negative_review_on_Google\" >Can I delete a genuine negative review on Google?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/buying-google-reviews-the-wrong-idea-and-shooting-yourself-in-the-foot\/#How_can_you_encourage_customers_to_leave_Google_reviews\" >How can you encourage customers to leave Google reviews?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acheter_des_avis_Google_est_ce_si_facile\"><\/span>Acheter des avis Google : est ce si facile ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Oui c&#8217;est facile !<br \/>\nL&#8217;achat d&#8217;avis Google consiste \u00e0 payer pour des commentaires et \u00e9valuations falsifi\u00e9s dans le but d&#8217;am\u00e9liorer l&#8217;image de votre entreprise sur Internet.<\/p>\n<p>Il existe des dizaines de plateformes en ligne proposant ces services avec des prix allant de 5 \u00e0 15\u20ac l&#8217;avis&#8230; magique me direz vous ? Je vais vous pr\u00e9senter le retour de flamme qu&#8217;ont connu plusieurs de mes clients, et qui me contacte catastroph\u00e9 ensuite. Certains ont acheter une trentaine d&#8217;avis pour 1000\u20ac et ont disparu de Google My Business 2 mois apr\u00e8s&#8230; une vraie catastrophe pour leur entreprise et leur chiffre d&#8217;affaire.<\/p>\n<p>En effet, Avec la mont\u00e9e en puissance de la lutte contre les fausses informations, Google a intensifi\u00e9 ses efforts pour \u00e9liminer les &#8220;fermes \u00e0 clics et avis&#8221; et ainsi la d\u00e9tection des avis non authentiques. Les soci\u00e9t\u00e9s qui se livrent \u00e0 cette pratique d&#8217;achat d&#8217;avis encourent le risque de voir leur profil Google My Business suspendu ou supprim\u00e9. Les avis achet\u00e9s, souvent peu convaincants et parfois r\u00e9dig\u00e9s dans des langues \u00e9trang\u00e8res, peuvent facilement \u00eatre identifi\u00e9s par les algorithmes sophistiqu\u00e9s de Google, entra\u00eenant ainsi des cons\u00e9quences n\u00e9gatives pour les entreprises concern\u00e9es.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comment_google_detecte_les_avis_achetes_et_quelles_actions_lance_t-il\"><\/span>Comment google d\u00e9tecte les avis achet\u00e9s et quelles actions lance t-il?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Ces avis sont d\u00e9pos\u00e9s par des IP \u00e0 l&#8217;\u00e9tranger, et non des IP locales proches de votre entreprise.<\/li>\n<li>Les avis sont d\u00e9pos\u00e9s par des comptes google qui ne sont jamais apparue sur une IP fran\u00e7aise (pas un client touriste),<\/li>\n<li>Ces personnes qui vous ont vendues des avis ont utilis\u00e9 les m\u00eames robots et IP pour en vendre des milliers \u00e0 d&#8217;autres commer\u00e7ants \u00e0 travers le monde, autant vous dire que quand un commer\u00e7ant concurrent d\u00e9clare des avis achet\u00e9s \u00e0 google, ce dernier remonte facilement la fili\u00e8re et \u00e0 tout les avis laiss\u00e9s,<\/li>\n<li>Si un concurrent soup\u00e7onne l&#8217;achat d&#8217;avis, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/les-risques-dune-strategie-davis-google-et-dune-hausse-trop-rapide\/\">il se fera un plaisir de vous lanc\u00e9 en p\u00e2ture au m\u00e9dias locaux\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Ces avis ne sont pas liss\u00e9s dans le temps, la courbe statistique montre a google une acquisition de note et d&#8217;avis irr\u00e9guli\u00e8re, et google lance sont robot de contr\u00f4le et mod\u00e9ration,<\/li>\n<li>Ils sont d\u00e9pos\u00e9s en langues \u00e9trang\u00e8re ou via des outils de traduction automatique d\u00e9tect\u00e9s par google,<br \/>\n<strong>&#8230;ainsi google va lancer des actions sur votre fiche &#8230;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Contr\u00f4le et suppression des avis estim\u00e9s acheter mais aussi des autres qui \u00e9tait justifi\u00e9s, j&#8217;ai des clients qui ont perdu la moiti\u00e9 de leur vrais avis en parall\u00e8le<\/li>\n<li>Contr\u00f4le de la fiche et de sa sur-optimisation de mots clefs : google va retirer tout les mots clefs (titres description etc.), j&#8217;ai des clients qui se sont retrouv\u00e9s avec le nom de soci\u00e9t\u00e9 sur le KBIS et c&#8217;est tout.<\/li>\n<li>Contr\u00f4le de l&#8217;accueil client (facilement r\u00e9alisable avec google maps) &gt; si pas de marque relative et apparente \u00e0 l&#8217;adresse de la fiche, alors google fait une suspension imm\u00e9diate de la fiche,<\/li>\n<li>Contr\u00f4le des cat\u00e9gories : si des cat\u00e9gories ne correspondent pas \u00e0 l&#8217;activit\u00e9 d\u00e9clar\u00e9e ou si vous faites partie de cat\u00e9gories qui ont trop abus\u00e9es (serruriers, chauffagistes, couvreurs etc.) alors Google fait une suspension imm\u00e9diate de la fiche,<\/li>\n<li>Contr\u00f4le de la zone de chalandise : si vous aviez mis plusieurs lieux ou villes, tout les autres en dehors de votre adresse disparaitront,<\/li>\n<li>Contr\u00f4le des horaires d&#8217;ouverture et du t\u00e9l\u00e9phone li\u00e9 \u00e0 la fiche &gt; en cas de non conformit\u00e9, Google fait une suspension imm\u00e9diate de la fiche<br \/>\n<strong>&#8230;ainsi google va lancer des actions sur votre compte &#8230;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Analyse de toutes vos fiches reli\u00e9es \u00e0 votre compte (avis, titre et cat\u00e9gorie) ,<\/li>\n<li>Si trop de fiches non conforme : suspension des fiches ou pire du compte.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Et_voila_tout_ce_que_vous_aviez_construit_en_ligne_pour_la_promotion_de_votre_activite\"><\/span>Et voil\u00e0, tout ce que vous aviez construit en ligne pour la promotion de votre activit\u00e9<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"reduit_a_neant_pour_100E_20_avis_a_5_euros_mal_investit\"><\/span>r\u00e9duit \u00e0 n\u00e9ant pour 100\u20ac (20 avis \u00e0 5 euros) mal investit !<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4407 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/la-pyramide-secroule.gif\" alt=\"Acheter des avis Google : La fausse bonne id\u00e9e (et se tirer une balle dans le pied) - la-pyramide-secroule - Business Ereputation - Commer\u00e7ant\" width=\"441\" height=\"248\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pourquoi_ne_devez_vous_pas_acheter_davis_Google_pour_votre_entreprise_ou_votre_commerce\"><\/span>Pourquoi ne devez vous pas acheter d\u2019avis Google pour votre entreprise ou\u00a0 votre commerce ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>L&#8217;achat d&#8217;avis Google est trompeur pour les consommateurs et <a href=\"https:\/\/www.economie.gouv.fr\/particuliers\/faux-avis-consommateurs-sur-internet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">est puni par la loi fran\u00e7aise<\/a>, les r\u00e8glements de Google, et les consommateurs eux-m\u00eames. Google interdit formellement cette pratique et peut supprimer sans avertissement pr\u00e9alable les contributions jug\u00e9es trompeuses ou manipulatrices. Les entreprises prises en faute peuvent voir leur profil supprim\u00e9, perdant ainsi une pr\u00e9cieuse visibilit\u00e9 en ligne.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comment_obtenir_de_vrais_avis_Google_en_masse\"><\/span>Comment obtenir de vrais avis Google en masse ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>C&#8217;est tout l&#8217;objet de <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/categorie-produit\/ebook\/\">la m\u00e9thode en vente sur ce site, bas\u00e9 sur des ann\u00e9es et des milliers de fiches clients<\/a> :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Optimisation de la gouvernance de votre fiche pour \u00e9viter les probl\u00e8mes dans le temps,<\/li>\n<li>Optimisation de la fiche (s\u00e9mantique et option relatives \u00e0 votre activit\u00e9),<\/li>\n<li>Plus de 15 sc\u00e9nario de collectes de VRAIS avis naturels,<\/li>\n<li>La &#8220;mise en musique&#8221; de cette r\u00e9putation dans votre communication locale pour obtenir un flux r\u00e9gulier de nouveaux clients et d&#8217;avis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Telle une recette de cuisine, pas \u00e0 pas, vous suivez les indications, et tout se fera naturellement dans le temps, je d\u00e9taille tout les opportunit\u00e9s d&#8217;acquisition d&#8217;avis au fur et \u00e0 mesure de la maturit\u00e9 du client (webinar, devis, livraison, recommande etc.)<\/p>\n<p>Enfin en achetant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/categorie-produit\/ebook\/\">cette m\u00e9thode (ebook pdf)<\/a> vous vous retrouvez automatiquement abonn\u00e9 aux futures versions, ainsi \u00e0 chaque changement google ou nouvelles astuces \/ sc\u00e9nario vous recevrez l&#8217;ebook par email. une strat\u00e9gie simple, honn\u00eate et sur le long terme.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/produit\/google-my-business-ebook-future-updates-included-a-complete-guide-for-entrepreneurs-merchants\/\"><i class=\"fa-grin-hearts fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">BUY THE METHOD: Get massive NATURAL google reviews<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"woocommerce \"><ul class=\"products clearfix products-1\">\n<li class=\"product type-product post-6621 status-publish first instock product_cat-google-my-business-ebook product_tag-premium-en has-post-thumbnail featured downloadable virtual purchasable product-type-simple product-grid-view\">\n\t<div class=\"fusion-product-wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/produit\/google-my-business-ebook-future-updates-included-a-complete-guide-for-entrepreneurs-merchants\/\" class=\"product-images\" aria-label=\"Google My Business Ebook (+ future updates included): a complete guide for entrepreneurs &amp; 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It&#8217;s not only unethical, but also illegal and risky. Instead, focusing your efforts on obtaining genuine reviews and proactively responding to customer feedback is a far more effective and sustainable way of building a positive image and gaining consumer trust.  <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_legal_consequences_of_buying_Google_reviews\"><\/span>What are the legal consequences of buying Google reviews?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Buying false reviews can result in a fine of up to \u20ac300,000 and prison sentences for company directors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Google_detect_fake_reviews\"><\/span>How does Google detect fake reviews?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Google uses advanced algorithms to identify suspicious behavior and inauthentic reviews.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_impact_does_a_genuine_Google_review_have_on_my_business\"><\/span>What impact does a genuine Google review have on my business?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Authentic reviews enhance your company&#8217;s credibility and positively influence consumers&#8217; purchasing decisions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_delete_a_genuine_negative_review_on_Google\"><\/span>Can I delete a genuine negative review on Google?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Google does not usually remove genuine negative reviews unless they violate its policies. However, responding professionally to these reviews can turn a negative experience into an opportunity to show your commitment to customer service. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_encourage_customers_to_leave_Google_reviews\"><\/span>How can you encourage customers to leave Google reviews?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Encourage feedback by providing an exceptional customer experience, reminding customers of their importance and facilitating the review writing process via direct links or post-service reminders. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/produit\/google-my-business-ebook-future-updates-included-a-complete-guide-for-entrepreneurs-merchants\/\">All these elements are described and clarified in the ebook sold on this site.<\/a><br \/>\nConclusion<br \/>\nIn conclusion, buying Google reviews is a practice to be avoided at all costs. 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This approach is not only ethical, it&#8217;s also far more beneficial to your company&#8217;s long-term growth.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-default fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/produit\/google-my-business-ebook-future-updates-included-a-complete-guide-for-entrepreneurs-merchants\/\"><i class=\"fa-grin-hearts fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">BUY THE METHOD: Get massive NATURAL google reviews<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The idea of buying Google reviews raises an important question: is this a wise strategy for attracting and convincing customers? The answer is a resounding no. 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