What is a Google Review?
A google review is just like an online testimonial – highlighting the quality of the service that your business/company have provided. It is the most accessible way for prospective customers to understand more about what they should expect from your business, all from reading other peoples’ written reviews.
How do I create Google Reviews?
Creating a review has never been easier. All you need to do is search on google for the business that you would like to review. You should then automatically find their ‘Google my Business Page.’ When you have found this, you will see a star rating along with the number of reviews after it. Press on the Reviews section – here you can write a free review using your email account. Finally, all that’s left to do is to award an appropriate number of stars, write a short explanation to justify your rating and then submit the review. Find out more about Google my Business below.
What is Google my Business?
Google my Business is a free tool that lets you take control of how your business are searched on Google Search as well as on Google Maps. By creating this profile, you can interact with others on behalf of your business. This includes, posting updates, listing products and accepting online orders. Different businesses will benefit from this service differently.
How do I set up Google my Business?
Setting up your page could not be more simple. Start by typing in your business name here, if it is not found through the internet, you can also add your business to google. If you do not have a shopfront, or have a hybrid business, you can still sign up for this free service – as long as you are interacting with customers in some form. Once you have done this, basic information such as location, hours and contact details can be added. It is so simple, google will ask you for each detail in turn. From here, you can add your social media accounts as a link. If you want to get your business on Facebook, read this blog.
You can access Google my business through an internet browser or by downloading the app.
Why are Google Reviews good?
When publicly leaving a review of a service, you are helping others to understand more about the service that they should expect from your business. The majority of the time, these are unbiased, trustworthy opinions that reflected truly upon a company.
Why not start submitting Google Reviews today? Who knows, your review may make all the difference…