How Do You Know What’s Real When You Review Online Websites?
With so much information on the internet, it’s becoming harder to distinguish between what’s real and what’s misleading. Take my son’s previous experience as an example.
He hired a moving company to transport a small amount of furniture from Aventura to Ft. Lauderdale. The company had stellar online reviews—enough to seem completely reputable. Smartly, he put the deposit on a credit card. He took a day off work, carefully scheduled the move to comply with the strict rules of two condo associations, and waited.
They never showed up.
Fortunately, he was able to get his deposit back, but the experience was a stark reminder that online credentials aren’t always what they seem.
How Can You Tell What’s Real?
When you visit sites like TripAdvisor or Camp Ratingz, how can you tell which reviews are genuine and which are manipulated? The truth is—you can’t.
The most reliable source of information will always be personal connections and expertise from those with firsthand experience.
For example:
✔ Travel agents provide expert recommendations based on real visits, meetings with personnel, and insider knowledge—saving you time and minimizing risks. Plus, they don’t charge a fee, so why not take advantage of their expertise?
✔ Camp Experts & Teen Summers do the same for summer camps and teen programs. Every brochure and website looks amazing, but behind the scenes, the reality can be very different.
We’ve heard chilling stories of community service programs where teens were left so unsupervised that they faced risks like pickpocketing, drug exposure, and even kidnapping. That’s why it’s critical to research with a reputable service—at no cost—just like you would with a travel agent.
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