The Problem with Traditional Reviews
Let's be honest: online reviews have become a mess. When was the last time you actually trusted a 5-star review? Or read past the first few words of a long-form review?
The system is broken. Fake reviews run rampant, gaming algorithms and deceiving consumers. Even legitimate reviews often feel lifeless—generic star ratings that tell you nothing about the actual experience.
"I bought this product and it was fine." - Every review ever
But here's the thing: people actually have interesting things to say about their purchases. They just need a better format to say them in.
Enter the Meme Review
What if reviews were actually fun to create? What if they were designed to be shared, not just skimmed?
That's the idea behind Pom Pom. We call them "poms"—meme-style reviews that capture the real emotion of your experience in a format that's actually engaging.
Think about it: which would you rather read?
- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Good coffee, fast service"
- 😍 "This cold brew hits different at 7am AND 7pm"
The second one tells you so much more, doesn't it?
Verified by Your Purchases
But here's the really important part: every pom is verified.
We connect to your bank through Plaid (the same secure service used by Venmo, Cash App, and other financial apps) to verify that you actually spent money at a business before you can review it.
No more fake reviews. No more competitors tanking your ratings. Just real experiences from real customers.
What This Means for Businesses
If you run a business, this changes everything:
1. Trust the reviews you receive. Every single one comes from a verified customer.
2. See what customers really think. Not sanitized feedback, but genuine reactions.
3. Engage with your fans. Reply to reviews, send rewards, build real relationships.
4. Use the content. Export meme reviews to use in your marketing with full usage rights.
The Future of Reviews
We believe reviews should be:
- Verified - tied to real purchases
- Fun - something people actually want to create
- Engaging - content that gets shared, not skipped
- Two-way - a conversation, not a one-way broadcast
That's what we're building at Pom Pom. And we're just getting started.
Ready to drop your first pom? Download the app and start hyping the brands you love.