Review count and rating affect your map-pack ranking, your paid ad click-through rate and your quote close rate simultaneously. It is the only marketing activity that improves three channels at once, and it costs nothing.
The system
- 1Ask on site, before you leave
"If you were happy with today, would you mind leaving us a quick Google review? I'll text you the link now." Say it out loud, in person.
- 2Send the link within 60 seconds
Use a short direct review link. Every extra tap loses reviews.
- 3One reminder, 48 hours later
Friendly, short, and then stop. Two asks is plenty.
- 4Respond to every review
Including the bad ones, calmly and factually. Prospects read the responses closely.
- 5Track it weekly
Reviews per job completed is the metric. Aim for one in three.
What good looks like
| Business stage | Review count | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Starting out | 0–20 | Ads carry all the trust burden |
| Established | 50–100 | Map-pack visibility improves noticeably |
| Dominant | 150+ at 4.8+ | Roughly double the conversion of a low-review competitor |
Handling a bad review
- Respond within 24 hours, publicly and without defensiveness
- State the facts briefly, offer to resolve it offline, give a direct contact
- Never argue details or blame the customer in public
- Then get back to collecting good ones — volume dilutes a single bad review fast
Frequently asked questions
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