No engagement. No Value

People power the review economy — but get nothing in return.

Despite influencing billions in consumer decisions, most people don’t leave reviews:

• Only 47% of users have left even a single review

• Most who do, only do it once — not after every visit

• The process is often cumbersome, boring, and thankless

There’s no feedback loop, no recognition, and no personal benefit.

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🧠 Why users don’t engage:

• No idea which platform to use

• No reaction, response, or acknowledgment

• Privacy concerns or fear of backlash

• Or they simply forget — because there’s no reason to remember

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Here’s the real problem: There is zero incentive. You create the value. Platforms take the profit.

While users contribute the content, the economic value flows entirely to the platform:

• 💼 Business subscriptions

• 📍 Sponsored placements

• 📈 Ad inventory & SEO

• 🌐 Traffic monetization

Yelp alone earned $1.3 billion in 2024 — and TripAdvisor over $1.8 billion — without redistributing a cent to contributors.

The platforms win. The users who power them? Left out.

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💡 Our belief: Value should flow back to those who create it

WeRate is built around fair redistribution and meaningful engagement.