How to Get More Google Reviews from Clients

Google reviews are critical for establishing credibility and demonstrating past client/customer satisfaction. Below is a quick and simple guide showing the easiest way to request more Google reviews for your business listing.

1. Find your Google My Business Profile

You must be logged-in to the Google account that owns or is a manager of the Google business listing. Click the top right icon and either login or check which account is currently active. As seen in the image below, the account [email protected] is currently logged in.

You will know if you have the correct access if you see a screen similar to below. You will have options to Edit Profile, Read Reviews, Add Photos etc. which is not shown if your account is not the owner or manager.

If you do not see these settings and you are the owner of the business, you may not have ownership of the business listing. You can head over to Google’s support article where Google explains how to request ownership of a listing.

2. Navigate to Read Reviews

Assuming that you have the correct permissions to edit the business listing, click Read Reviews which will open a modal window.

3. Click Get More Reviews

You will now be viewing a modal window that displays past customer reviews. As a side note, ensure you respond to any previous customer reviews. An appreciative response shows authenticity from the owner.

Next to the previous reviews, you will see a button that says Get More Reviews. Click this button and it will navigate you to our final destination.

You should be able to view your custom Review Link that you can copy.

Alternatively you can click the social icons (Email, WhatsApp and Facebook) which will pre-populate a message or post for you.

As a business owner myself, I opt to copy the Review Link and write a custom email to send to customers.

5. Send Custom Review Link to Customers

As a business owner, you don’t want to just send a link and say leave me a review.

Make it personal (below is an example):

Hi John,

It has been fantastic working together on your project.

The final project has come out looking fantastic and has taken your business to another level.

It would mean a lot if you could leave a review of our services throughout this project.

Please use the link below to leave us a review: https://g.page/r/CXmzis9fkMhHEBM/review

Thank you in advance and I look forward to talking very soon.

Regards,
Dom

*Please note: The shortened Google review link in the example goes to Sanico Software. Replace this link with your own link from the previous step *.

Summary

I see many businesses get busy and forget to request reviews from clients/customers. Reviews are social proof of your exceptional service - this cannot be understated.

If you have left a client or customer happy with your work then it is worth asking for a review. Majority of the time a happy client will be motivated to give a positive affirmation for your business.

All you need to do is ask and now you know how.