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Reviews support reputation context but do not replace structured identity and entity resolution signals.
Reviews help reputation. They are not a substitute for clear entity identity packaging.
Do reviews help?
Yes as supporting reputation evidence, especially for 'best' style queries.
Can reviews alone create AI visibility?
Rarely. Identity resolution still depends on consistent structured entity signals.
What ranks higher in the stack?
Canonical identity, structured data, and selective public evidence packages.