Boost your Reputation, Rank & Revenue By Earning More GBP Reviews

The Ask

The only way you are going to get more reviews is by simply asking your customers for their feedback. In fact, Bright Local reported that 64% of consumers left a review for a local business when asked.

This can be done in a variety of ways. Here are some creative ways to ask for reviews:

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  Offer a discount or giveaway to clients who leave an honest review
• Ask for a review as part of your email marketing campaigns or create a review campaign
• Add a CTA to your website
• Add a CTA and link to your thank you page or in an email
• Solicit reviews on social media
• Ask customers in person or at check out

If you are just getting started with reviews don’t be afraid to ask former customers. They don’t need to be recent customers to give an honest appraisal of your products or services.

Make sure your approach is personal. Carte blanche approaches are less likely to be effective.

Each business is different. Ask your customers for a review in a way that resonates with your business. Stuck? Reach out to our Google Business Profile team for suggestions. 

How to Ask for a Review

When soliciting reviews, remind your customers how straightforward the process is. Emphasis to customers that by leaving a review other potential customers will have a more realistic idea of what you can offer.

Always give your customers a direct link to the review page. The easier you make it for customers to leave a review, the more likely they will be to do.

Follow the steps below to find the review link for your business.

1. Go to your public Google Business Profile listing
2. Click Google Reviews
3. In the top right corner of the popup select “Write a Review”
4. A box will appear where you can write a review
5. Copy the URL at the top of the page

If you are a current Google Business Profile client, Conscious Commerce can provide this link to you.

Share this link with your past customers. By doing so, they will be able to write a review into the box provided and will not have to follow the 5 steps outlined above.