How to Leave Nicelocal Reviews and When the Service Might Refuse to Post Comments

Nicelocal reviews are one of the key parameters that determine the ratings of the businesses represented in the service's catalog. They also help other users get an idea of a company and the quality of its service and staff, so the platform's moderators always check every message posted there. If they decide that a post doesn't follow Nicelocal's rules, violates the law, contains biased information, etc., the message will not be posted.

What kinds of reviews can't be posted on Nicelocal?

The service will not post comments that contain:

• obvious signs of advertising, i.e. paid reviews

• profanity, offensive language, or content that violates the norms of polite society in any other way

• information about services not offered by the business

• internal links of other organizations unrelated to the company's activities

• nonconstructive information - for example, if a user criticizes a business and writes that they don't like it, but don't say what exactly they are displeased with

• other users' personal information posted without their consent

• information about the organization as an employer, including its hiring process, meetings, working conditions, employee compensation, etc. - Nicelocal is a recommendation service designed to provide information to users and potential clients about the quality of the services provided by a given establishment

Nicelocal may also refuse to post messages submitted from a single IP address or computer under various names. These Nicelocal company reviews are considered be paid reviews.

How do I leave a review on Nicelocal?

To post a Nicelocal review:

• go to the company card of the organization you want to review

• press the "Write a review" button

• in the pop-up window, review the business based on the following parameters on a scale of one to five stars: overall rating, price/quality, staff, atmosphere, and location

• then select "Continue" to write a positive review or Nicelocal complaint You will be asked to enter your name, write about what you like or don't like, and express your opinion about the business in your own words.

You can also upload your own photographs.

How long does it take for a review to undergo moderation?

Thousands of new reviews are posted on Nicelocal every day, and it takes time to check them all. Moderation usually takes up to three days.

An email will be sent to the user's inbox stating that the comment has been submitted for moderation. Another email will be sent once moderation is complete.

The author can edit or delete the Nicelocal review while it is undergoing moderation. Reviews can also be deleted or changed at any time after they have been posted as long as they do not have a response from the business owner.

To make sure your comments pass moderation, Nicelocal recommends writing honest, objective reviews, especially if you are planning to leave negative comments. Keep in mind that your review affects the reputation of the Nicelocal business you're writing about. Other clients will evaluate it based on your comment, which is why Nicelocal has such a strict policy regarding user reviews.