{"id":832,"date":"2019-03-26T07:11:17","date_gmt":"2019-03-26T07:11:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clearimaging.com\/blog\/?p=832"},"modified":"2019-03-26T07:11:17","modified_gmt":"2019-03-26T07:11:17","slug":"the-most-obvious-way-to-get-google-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.clearimaging.com\/?p=832","title":{"rendered":"The most obvious way to get Google Reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you want your website to rank high in Local Google\/Google Maps searches?<\/strong>

\nYes? Then you need dozens and dozens of positive Google, Facebook and Yelp reviews.

\nBut don\u2019t let the fact that you need to get that many reviews overwhelm you or cause you an instant feeling of defeat.

\nGetting reviews is actually VERY easy. If you have had a hard time with it in the past, then it was simply the wrong technique.

\nThe most common technique these days is also the most inefficient: \nemailing all past customers and ask for a review. You\u2019ll get a few but \nwhat do you do to get more? Email your customers again? No, they will \nget annoyed. So, this maneuver is fine to get a few reviews, but it is \nlimited.

\nIf you provide services (not products) then we have the answer for you.

What is wrong with Emailing?<\/strong>
\nThe first problem with emailing your customers for a review AFTER the \nwork is done is that they are no longer \u2018hot\u2019. The project is over, they\n have cooled down and their appreciation and excitement level are much \nlower. You want to ask for a review from the customer when you are with \nthem in person and they are at the HEIGHT of appreciation and excitement\n for your work. This is using emotion to your benefit.

\nThe second problem with emailing them is that there is no control. \nPeople ignore emails, and there is no guarantee they will do what they \nsay even if they email you back saying \u2018yes I will write that review\u2019. \nThe control factor is very weak.

The Right Way<\/strong>
\nSo, how do we use the customer\u2019s excitement to our advantage and improve the control factor?

\nIf you are a plumber, a landscaper, an electrician, a restaurant owner, \netc., ask for that review in person right when the work is complete, and\n the customer is paying or when you are handing them their receipt, or \neven right before.

\nThis works for two reasons:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. They are at their height of appreciation because the work is DONE, and feel indebted to you<\/li>
  2. You are there in person, so you can control the process and get the review done<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    \nAnd don\u2019t just ask them to get on their mobile phone or PC. That is not \nsmooth and introduces too many barriers. Instead, as they are settling \nthe bill and you are giving them their receipt YOU whip out an iPad with\n your Google Review page already loaded up, so all they have to do is \ntap \u2018five stars\u2019, log in and bam, done.

    \nYou don\u2019t ask them to please write the review later on when you leave. \nYou are letting go of control and therefore letting go of potential \nreviews.

    Making it work<\/strong>
    \nThe only way this will work is if your employee is there with the \ncustomer and is not afraid to direct and insist. Even if the customer \nsays: \u201cI don\u2019t have time\u201d your employee has to handle it and say: \u201cno \nproblem! I understand that, luckily it only takes 30 seconds, here is \nthe iPad, just tap how many stars\u201d, done.

    Get ready to receive dozens upon dozens of reviews<\/strong>
    \nDepending on how many projects\/customers you service in a month you can \nget a very steady flow of new reviews for your company. You will be \ngetting so many reviews that you\u2019ll be able to spread them out between \nFacebook, Yelp, Houzz, Angie\u2019s List and more.

    \nIf you set this up and keep at it, Google will take notice and reward you.\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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