Get More Google Reviews

You’ve probably heard it a hundred times:“You need more reviews.”

And it’s true! Reviews help people trust you, and they help you show up higher on local search results.

But what no one tells you is how to actually get them, or what to do once they start coming in.

Let’s fix that.

⭐ Why Reviews Matter So Much

When someone searches “plumber near me” or “electrician in Grimsby,” what shows up first?

Local businesses with reviews. Not always the cheapest. Not always the oldest. The ones with the best reviews.

And when someone clicks, the first thing they read? The stars. The comments. What people really said about working with you.

So yeah — they matter.

📲 How to Get More Reviews (Without It Feeling Awkward)

Most happy customers are willing to leave a review, but they usually won’t unless you ask.

Here’s how to make it easier:

1. Ask at the right time

   • Right after the job’s done and they’re happy

   • While you’re still in touch and it’s fresh in their mind
     

2. Make it easy

   • Don’t say “Just Google me”, send them a direct link

   • You can find yours inside your Google Business Profile dashboard
     

3. Keep it short and personal

   • “Would you mind leaving us a quick review? It really helps local businesses like us get found, and I’d really appreciate it.”
     

If asking for reviews is your nightmare scenario... we have a tool to help with this!

✅ Use our free Review Request Tool to create the perfect message in seconds — then copy and send it via WhatsApp, text or email. Easy as that.

Use the review request tool now.

✍️ How to Reply Like a Pro (and Help Your Local SEO)

When a customer leaves a review, always reply. But don’t just say “Thanks!” and move on. Use that reply as an opportunity to naturally reinforce your location, the job type and your values.

For example:

“Thanks so much, Joe. Glad we could sort your leaking tap quickly. If you ever need a plumber in Cleethorpes again, we’ve got you covered!”

See what that does? It’s polite, professional, and reinforces:

• The type of job

• The location

• Your helpful, reliable nature

That’s good for real people as well as the Google algorithm.

🚫 What Not to Do

• Don’t copy/paste the same reply to every review

• Don’t keyword-stuff, make it sound natural

• Don’t ignore negative reviews. Instead, reply professionally, acknowledge the issue, and explain how you handled it.

People don’t expect perfection, they expect honesty.

🔁 TL;DR

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• Ask for reviews while your customer is still buzzing from a great job

• Make it easy by sending them the direct link

• Always reply to reviews and use them to reinforce who you are and what you do

• Keep it human, not robotic

• A few good reviews go a long way — and they add up over time

If you haven’t sorted your Google Business Profile yet, start here with our quick guide.

👉 You’ll find the Review Request Tool here, ready to use whenever you need it.

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