I read the article The Long Tail by Chris Anderson. After reading this article I could relate and I have used those online recommendation and reviews to help find great books, music, and even movies that were similar to something I have already enjoyed.
I find the online recommendations and reviews a great resource especially in this present day because there is so many authors, genres, and sometimes you don't have a clue on what your looking for. Seeing other people enjoy and hearing their personal thought about the book or media helps sell it to the right buyer. Then if you really enjoy one book or media story line then trying to find another similar to the one you like that's where the recommendations come's useful. I personally use the recommendations source on iTunes to find similar movies like my favorite movies or songs that I have recently purchased they have recommended songs that I like to check out because most of the time they are similar and I really like them.
I believe that the recommendation and review sources has defiantly helps increase sales especially on smaller titles and not as popular books and media. Hearing the public opinion I believe is the biggest seller. People like to hear personal experience stories because if someone else really enjoyed then they think they will it enjoy it themselves.
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