Google · 4 min read
How to get more Google reviews (without being annoying)
Reviews are the first thing a new customer checks, and they're one of the biggest factors in whether you show up in Google's local 'map pack'. The good news: getting more is mostly about making it easy and asking at the right moment.
Ask at the peak moment
The best time to ask is right when someone's happy — the job's done and they've just said 'thanks so much'. That's the moment, not a week later by email.
Make it one tap
Every extra step loses people. Use a direct review link (or a QR code they scan on the spot) that opens the review box straight away. Don't make them search for you and scroll.
Build it into the routine
- Put a review QR on the counter, the invoice, and the van.
- Have every team member ask once a day. A handful of reviews a week beats a big one-off push.
- Reply to every review, good or bad. Google rewards active profiles and customers notice.
The takeaway
Ask when they're happiest, make it one tap, and reply to every review. A steady trickle of fresh reviews is what lifts you up the Google results.
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