{"id":11970,"date":"2024-12-28T15:45:47","date_gmt":"2024-12-28T15:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/28\/how-to-get-more-google-reviews-9-proven-tips-2\/"},"modified":"2024-12-28T15:45:47","modified_gmt":"2024-12-28T15:45:47","slug":"how-to-get-more-google-reviews-9-proven-tips-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/28\/how-to-get-more-google-reviews-9-proven-tips-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get More Google Reviews: 9 Proven Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Google reviews play a huge role in a brand\u2019s success.<\/p>\n<p>Especially <strong>positive<\/strong> reviews.<\/p>\n<p>That means it\u2019s a good idea to think about how to get more Google reviews for your business.<\/p>\n<p>To illustrate why, let\u2019s go over some of the advantages.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/28\/how-to-get-more-google-reviews-9-proven-tips-2\/#Benefits_of_Getting_Google_Reviews\" >Benefits of Getting Google Reviews<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/28\/how-to-get-more-google-reviews-9-proven-tips-2\/#How_to_Get_More_Google_Reviews_9_Methods\" >How to Get More Google Reviews: 9 Methods<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/28\/how-to-get-more-google-reviews-9-proven-tips-2\/#1_Optimize_Your_Google_Business_Profile\" >1. Optimize Your Google Business Profile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/28\/how-to-get-more-google-reviews-9-proven-tips-2\/#2_Provide_an_Excellent_Experience\" >2. Provide an Excellent Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/28\/how-to-get-more-google-reviews-9-proven-tips-2\/#3_Share_Your_Google_Review_Link\" >3. Share Your Google Review Link<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/28\/how-to-get-more-google-reviews-9-proven-tips-2\/#4_Provide_a_Review_QR_Code\" >4. Provide a Review QR Code<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/28\/how-to-get-more-google-reviews-9-proven-tips-2\/#5_Respond_to_Current_Reviews\" >5. Respond to Current Reviews<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/28\/how-to-get-more-google-reviews-9-proven-tips-2\/#6_Send_a_Feedback_Email\" >6. Send a Feedback Email<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/28\/how-to-get-more-google-reviews-9-proven-tips-2\/#7_Design_Physical_Review_Cards\" >7. Design Physical Review Cards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/28\/how-to-get-more-google-reviews-9-proven-tips-2\/#8_Ask_for_Reviews_Directly\" >8. Ask for Reviews Directly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/28\/how-to-get-more-google-reviews-9-proven-tips-2\/#9_Provide_Review_Instructions\" >9. Provide Review Instructions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/28\/how-to-get-more-google-reviews-9-proven-tips-2\/#Make_the_Most_of_Your_Reviews\" >Make the Most of Your Reviews<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Getting_Google_Reviews\"><\/span>Benefits of Getting Google Reviews<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By collecting Google reviews, you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Learn what customers think about you:<\/strong> This includes what they like and dislike about your business, so that you know what\u2019s working and what to improve on<\/li>\n<li><strong>Increase visibility:<\/strong> Having more good Google reviews can improve your business\u2019s <a title=\"Google Local Pack: The Ultimate Guide for Better Local Rankings\" href=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/blog\/google-local-pack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google local pack rankings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Persuade people to buy:<\/strong> A product\u2019s number of reviews is the <a title=\"Factors that affect consumer trust in product quality: a ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41599-023-02277-7#Sec14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">second most influential factor<\/a> affecting prospects\u2019 perception of its quality and decision to buy it, according to research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_More_Google_Reviews_9_Methods\"><\/span>How to Get More Google Reviews: 9 Methods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Optimize_Your_Google_Business_Profile\"><\/span>1. Optimize Your Google Business Profile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Set up a <a title=\"How to Optimize Your Google Business Profile\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/google-business-profile-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Business Profile<\/a> (GBP) for your business if it doesn\u2019t yet have one.<\/p>\n<p>This is a free business listing that appears in places like Google Maps and Search.<\/p>\n<p>It also stores your Google reviews, as this GBP from Diablo &amp; Sons Saloon shows:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"google-review-example\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.79285714285714\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/google-review-example.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\"><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Go to the <a title=\"Sign in to continue to Google Business Profile\" href=\"https:\/\/business.google.com\/create\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">profile creation tool<\/a> and follow the steps to <a title=\"How to Add Your Business to Google: The Ultimate Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/blog\/add-business-to-google\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">add your business to Google<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This involves providing information like your business\u2019s name, category, and website URL.<\/p>\n<p>If a profile for your business already exists, claim it or follow <a title=\"Request ownership of a Business Profile\" href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/4566671\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google\u2019s steps to request ownership<\/a> from the current owner.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have control of your GBP, choose a verification method (email, text message, etc.).<\/p>\n<p>Google may take up to five business days to verify your profile. You can use it to collect Google reviews after that.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-tip.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Use a tool like Semrush\u2019s <a title=\"Listing Management by Semrush - Visibility Where You Need It Most\" href=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/listings-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listing Management<\/a> to automatically distribute your information to GBP and dozens of other directories all at once. You can also manage these listings within the tool.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-tip.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"listing-management-tool-directories-list\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.62428571428571\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/listing-management-tool-directories-list.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\"><\/p><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Provide_an_Excellent_Experience\"><\/span>2. Provide an Excellent Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you wow customers with amazing products, services, and customer support, they\u2019ll be more likely to leave you a Google review.<\/p>\n<p>This is the best way to get good Google reviews.<\/p>\n<p>Why?<\/p>\n<p>Because people are more motivated to take action when they feel strongly about something.<\/p>\n<p>Like writing a glowing review to tell others about their phenomenal experience with your business.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Share_Your_Google_Review_Link\"><\/span>3. Share Your Google Review Link<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Share your Google review link everywhere users may see it so they can easily leave you a review.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few ways to get your Google review link through your GBP.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, use Semrush\u2019s <a title=\"Free Google Review Link Generator by Semrush\" href=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/local\/tools\/google-review-link-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free Google review link generator<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Launch the tool, type your business name into the search bar, and then use the drop-down menu to select your business.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"google-review-link-generator\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.43714285714286\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/google-review-link-generator.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\"><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve selected your business, the tool will generate short and long Google review links for it.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend using the short link, as it looks cleaner.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"google-review-short-link\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.40285714285714\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/google-review-short-link.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\"><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Copy your Google review link and share it in places like your:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Website footer<\/li>\n<li>Email signature<\/li>\n<li>Social media profiles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, Bunny &amp; Co. has placed a Google review link in its website\u2019s footer:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"google-review-link-example\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.38142857142857\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/google-review-link-example.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\"><\/p><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Provide_a_Review_QR_Code\"><\/span>4. Provide a Review QR Code<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Preparing a QR code customers can scan to access your Google review link is helpful when clicking a link isn\u2019t convenient.<\/p>\n<p>Like when:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The customer is shopping in your physical store<\/li>\n<li>You want to include your review link in your business cards or posters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A handy way to create a QR code for your review link is with Semrush\u2019s <a title=\"Free Google Review Link Generator by Semrush\" href=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/local\/tools\/google-review-link-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google review link generator<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>After creating your Google review link with the tool, enter your email address into the \u201cWait! There\u2019s more\u2026\u201d section and click \u201c<strong>Send me QR &amp; prints<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"google-review-qr-code-generator\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.54571428571429\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/google-review-qr-code-generator.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\"><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Then, check your inbox for QR code assets you can use.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Respond_to_Current_Reviews\"><\/span>5. Respond to Current Reviews<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Responding to your Google reviews signals that you take feedback seriously.<\/p>\n<p>This can motivate prospects to leave reviews in the future after they become customers.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, research from Shout About Us reveals that up to <a title=\"Three Quarters Of Consumers Are Willing To Change Negativ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shoutaboutus.com\/blog\/three-quarters-of-consumers-are-willing-to-change-negative-reviews-but-only-if-your-business-responds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">76%<\/a> of customers may update their negative reviews if you reply and take steps to address their concerns.<\/p>\n<p>So, respond by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Thanking customers for their feedback<\/strong>\u2014whether positive or negative<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sharing the follow-up actions you\u2019ve taken<\/strong> in response to <a title=\"How to Respond to Negative Reviews: 6 Best Practices\" href=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/blog\/how-to-respond-to-negative-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">negative feedback<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A tool like Semrush\u2019s <a title=\"Strengthen your online reputation with AI review management\" href=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/review-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Review Management<\/a> makes it easy to monitor and respond to your Google reviews.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n<p>Open the tool and enter your business\u2019s name, site, or phone number into the search bar.<\/p>\n<p>Then, select your business from the drop-down menu.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"google-review-management-tool-start\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.42\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/google-review-management-tool-start.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\"><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Click the \u201c<strong>Try it now<\/strong>\u201d button on the page that loads.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"review-management-overview\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.54714285714286\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/review-management-overview.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\"><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Follow the steps to sign up for Semrush Local.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve set up the tool, click the \u201c<strong>Review Management<\/strong>\u201d tab.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"listing-management-review-management-tab\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.40142857142857\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/listing-management-review-management-tab.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\"><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Scroll down the page to see your reviews.<\/p>\n<p>Click the \u201c<strong>Not Replied<\/strong>\u201d filter to view only those you haven\u2019t responded to yet.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"google-reviews-not-replied\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.28857142857143\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/google-reviews-not-replied.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\"><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>The tool will suggest AI-generated replies to your Google reviews.<\/p>\n<p>Modify any reply as you see fit and click \u201c<strong>Reply<\/strong>\u201d to submit it.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"review-management-reply\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.28857142857143\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/review-management-reply.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\"><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Take a page out of Giordano\u2019s book if you can.<\/p>\n<p>The pizza chain replies to every Google review it gets\u2014both good and bad.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"google-review-response-from-business\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.62428571428571\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/google-review-response-from-business.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\"><\/p><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Send_a_Feedback_Email\"><\/span>6. Send a Feedback Email<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Emailing customers to ask for a Google review right after they buy from you is a good way to get reviews while their experiences are still fresh in their minds.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s an example of an email requesting a Google review from Love and Logic:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"email-request-leave-a-review\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.60714285714286\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/email-request-leave-a-review.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\"><\/p><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-note.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Trying to influence reviews through tactics like offering incentives, discouraging negative feedback, and buying or faking reviews violates <a title=\"Google\u2019s policies\" href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/contributionpolicy\/answer\/7400114?sjid=15943463476964660680-NC#zippy=%2Cfake-engagement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google\u2019s policies<\/a> and can result in penalties.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-note.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>You can also use an <a title=\"Top 10 Email Marketing Platforms\" href=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/blog\/email-marketing-platforms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">email marketing platform<\/a> to automate your customer feedback emails instead of sending them manually.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Design_Physical_Review_Cards\"><\/span>7. Design Physical Review Cards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Creating physical cards asking for Google reviews works well if you interact with customers in offline situations like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Running a brick-and-mortar shop<\/strong>\u2014where you can place review cards at the checkout counter<\/li>\n<li><strong>Delivering physical goods to customers<\/strong>\u2014where you can include a feedback card in the package<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some cards have QR codes for customers to scan, but you can also use cards embedded with near-field communication (NFC) technology.<\/p>\n<p>If you do, customers just need to activate their phone\u2019s NFC feature and tap it against the card to visit your Google review page.<\/p>\n<p>This <a title=\"Zappy Cards on Instagram: &quot;Here\u2019s how to collect reviews ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C9VIgHmpErf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram post from Zappycards<\/a> shows how it works:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"google-review-collection-instagram-post\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.88571428571429\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/google-review-collection-instagram-post.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\"><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>The result?<\/p>\n<p>Leaving a review becomes even more convenient.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Ask_for_Reviews_Directly\"><\/span>8. Ask for Reviews Directly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To get more good Google reviews if you\u2019re engaging with customers in person, just ask.<\/p>\n<p>You may even receive more reviews this way than waiting for customers to take action on their own.<\/p>\n<p>Good times to <a title=\"How to Ask for Google Reviews: 6 Tips &amp; Examples\" href=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/blog\/how-to-ask-for-google-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ask for a Google review<\/a> include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>After clearing the customer\u2019s table (at a restaurant)<\/li>\n<li>After the customer has paid for their items<\/li>\n<li>Just before the customer leaves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And here\u2019s a sample script you can try:<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>Thanks for stopping by today! If you enjoyed your time with us, could you take a couple of minutes to leave us a Google review? Thank you so much!<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Provide_Review_Instructions\"><\/span>9. Provide Review Instructions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Consider teaching users how to leave you a Google review.<\/p>\n<p>If they need help, this could help you get more reviews than you might get otherwise.<\/p>\n<p>Drs. Najem &amp; Lehky Orthodontics does this by sharing step-by-step instructions with screenshots:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"leave-a-google-review-instructions\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.67142857142857\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/leave-a-google-review-instructions.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\"><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>And Rehab In Motion posted <a title=\"an Instagram video\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rehabinmotionphysicaltherapy\/reel\/Cj8m9TMg19y\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">an Instagram video<\/a> demonstrating how customers can leave it a Google review:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"how-to-leave-a-google-review-instagram-post\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.89142857142857\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/how-to-leave-a-google-review-instagram-post.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\"><\/p><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_the_Most_of_Your_Reviews\"><\/span>Make the Most of Your Reviews<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Getting more Google reviews doesn\u2019t have to be complicated.<\/p>\n<p>Focus your energy on two things: making it super easy for customers to leave reviews and delivering service that\u2019s worth talking about.<\/p>\n<p>Then, use tools like Semrush\u2019s Listing Management to keep listings updated and accurate across the web.<\/p>\n<p>Ready to level up your local SEO strategy?<\/p>\n<p>Read our <a title=\"Local SEO: The Definitive Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/local-seo-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">definitive guide to local SEO<\/a> to learn how to dominate your local market step by step.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/get-more-google-reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Get More Google Reviews: &lt;br&gt;9 Proven Tips<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Backlinko<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Google reviews play a huge role in a brand\u2019s success. Especially positive reviews. That means it\u2019s a good idea to think about how to get more Google reviews for your business. To illustrate why, let\u2019s go over some of the advantages. Benefits of Getting Google Reviews By collecting Google reviews, you can: Learn what customers think about you: This includes what they like and dislike about your business, so that you know what\u2019s working and what to improve on Increase visibility: Having more good Google reviews [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":11971,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"h5ap_radio_sources":[],"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[8,52],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11970","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-backlinko","category-marketing-blogs"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/google-review-example-HYhkIg-600x400.png","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/google-review-example-HYhkIg-600x600.png","author_info":{"display_name":false,"author_link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/author\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11970","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11970"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11970\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11971"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11970"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11970"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11970"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}