Why Reviews Matter So Much Locally
Google lists review count and score among the prominence signals for local rankings. Just as important, searchers read them: a business with 120 recent reviews averaging 4.8 will win the click over one with nine reviews from 2021, even if it ranks lower.
The words in reviews matter too. A review that says “they replaced our flat roof in Bedminster quickly and left the place spotless” tells Google about your service and your area in your customer’s own words.
Our Review Management Service
Review request system
A short link and QR code plus SMS/email templates your team sends after every job – timed for when customers are happiest.
Reply templates & replies
Personal replies to every review (positive and negative) that mention the service naturally – we can draft them for you monthly.
Monitoring
Alerts for new reviews on Google, Facebook, Trustpilot and your trade sites.
Fake review reporting
Help reporting reviews that break Google’s policies (conflicts of interest, spam, off-topic) with the right evidence.
Review velocity tracking
Count, average and pace against your top competitors every month.
Showcasing reviews
Real reviews added to your website properly, so new visitors see the proof.
What We Will Never Do
- Buy, write or swap fake reviews – it is against Google’s policies and, under the UK’s Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act, fake reviews are banned.
- “Review gate” (only asking happy customers to leave Google reviews) – Google does not allow it.
- Offer customers money or discounts in exchange for reviews.
- Post reviews from your staff, family or office Wi-Fi.
Shortcuts like these can get reviews deleted in bulk or the whole profile suspended. A steady, honest system is safer and works better.
How to Reply to a Negative Review
Reply quickly, stay calm and write for the future customers who will read it, not just the reviewer. Thank them, acknowledge the issue without arguing over details, explain what you have done or offer to talk offline (by email), and keep it short.
If a review is fake or breaks Google’s rules, report it through the profile. We show you how – or handle it for you. Our blog guide how to get more Google reviews covers the full process.
Our Review Request Workflow
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| Job completed | Customer gets a short thank-you text or email with your review link |
| Day 3 | One friendly reminder if no review yet |
| Review received | Personal reply within 48 hours, mentioning the service naturally |
| Negative review | Calm, helpful public reply plus an offer to resolve it privately |
| Monthly | Count, rating and pace compared with your top three competitors |
Reviews also feed your website: we add real reviews to service and location pages, which helps conversion and gives Google more context. Reviews are one of the pillars of Google Maps SEO, alongside your Business Profile and citations.
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