02/09/2026
Local business owners β quick one for you π
When someone searches "[your service] near me", Google shows a map with three businesses at the top. Ever wondered how it picks those three?
Reviews are a big part of it. Not just your star rating β how many you've got and how recent they are matter a lot. It's why one business often outranks another doing similar work: they're simply asking their happy customers for reviews, and their competitor isn't.
The fix is easier than most people think:
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Ask right after the job's done, while they're happy
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Send a one-tap review link (text or email β don't make them hunt)
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Ask everyone, not just your favourites
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Reply to every review, even a quick "Thanks!"
Think of it as a team: your reviews help you get found and build trust; your website does the convincing once people land on it. Both pulling together is what turns a search into an enquiry.
Want a hand setting this up? Drop a comment or send me a message with "REVIEWS" and I'll send you a few things to get more reviews flowing. No charge.