I have been using the shortened link for my customers to leave reviews for over a year now just finding it hard for them to leave one. The work I do is very personal and from looking at the job to doing the work to the invoice is all done by myself so you have that connection with the customer from day one. I normally leave something like this. " I hope your happy with the work which has been completed in your home I would really appreciate if you could leave me a google review (link) as it really helps a small business " even though they don't leave one they still keeping on asking me to come back and do more work which is good but the reviews matter too expand my business. Great videos keep up the good work
Hey TJ, yea, it can be hard getting people to do anything they aren't incentivized to do. Usually they mean well, but just never get around to it. I'd suggest making sure they know they don't have to leave a text review, they CAN just leave a star rating, which will eliminate some of the barrier to entry.
I learned from a marketing company that most requests sent via e-mail stay unanswered. They use text messages with a link to the review page. The idea is that most text messages get attended and if it includes a link that takes you directly to the review then it's much easier to leave a review.
Great information Was. One thing I would recommend is offering to your friends and family service that you provided. Ask them to give honest feedback so that you can improve your starting business...Great samples on Chicago catering company!
Wow, thank you! That's a great honor. I always make it a point to explain complex topics in the simplest way that I can. I hope to see you in my latest videos too.
Fantastic information that I will implement. Funny that I am in the process of interviewing reputation management companies like Bird Eye for service. But now your advice is 3 fold better and non sales pitch. Awesome tips. Much appreciated!
Gotta be careful about that actually. Google always knows where you are, so if you have a bunch of ppl leaving reviews IN your store, it can trigger filters. Not exactly sure how this works when they're doing it on their phones not on wifi, but for sure don't have a computer station in your business designated for ppl to leave reviews on. They'll just see anyone leaving one from your IP address as a scam review.
@@WesMcDowellInc Interesting, I didn't know the review system is that sophisticated. But I have noticed that after I leave a store, google sends me a notification to leave a review or reply to a question.
ive created a URL with place id for google reivews to send to customers but issue is if that person doesnt want to create a google acount they cant leave a review. how do i create a URL to send so that the customer can leave a google review with out creating a google account?
Where would you recommend is the best place to post the Google review link? Or would rather text or DM it your customer if possible? Thanks in advance! 📱🤩🌐
Hiii The video was really helpful. I have an idea. If we print the QR code for the review link. It will be very easy for the customers to easily access the link and quick too.
I love the idea in theory, but I think QR codes are pretty much dead at this point... Not sure how many ppl have the reader installed on their phones these days.
This is great! Love the link to review page site! Hey, how do you feel about building an email list for a service business? I heard from a few people that email lists aren't really effective due to the very low open rate. Thoughts on this?
That's why you have to do what you can to raise the rate! If its all promo emails, it WILL be low. If it's helpful stuff that they can use, that also makes you look like the expert, THATS when it works! Cheers :)
It shouldn't be marked as spam... if it's currently on your site, I guess maaaaybe it might trigger something but I highly doubt it would. Worst that could happen is it doesn't get posted, so I'd go for it!
Hi Wes good job! Have you ever heard of a business getting a BAD review when no meeting or job ever occured?Well it happened to me and I challenged it to google and the declined to intercede.Thanks,Will
Not specific SEO services, but I do offer consultations and strategy sessions --> to learn more, head here: wesmcdowell.com/private-coaching-consultations/
Fabulous Videos .....I have tried the link and it does take you to your GMB Account ....but Google still asks you to sign into your account....so still difficult to get the review without asking people to sign in without a G mail account ?
I actually don't offer that as a standalone service... and if I did, I wouldnt be able to guarantee 3-pack rankings... I'd only charge for the work involved in giving them their best chance. Nobody but google thmselves can guarantee that.
@@WesMcDowellInc Thanks a lot for getting back to me I appreciate that. let's say I'm gonna offer google maps as a stand alone service, how much you suggest I charge just for doing the work? thanks in advance
3 of my client's reviews, Google refused to publish, with no information. Sometimes it just seems like Google is ineffective, terrible and stupid. UGH. No competition, I guess.
Hey Wes, Thank you for the video. I am just wondering if I can get your thoughts about texting the link (via SMS or Facebook Messenger) requesting customers for a Google Review instead of emailing them? Thanks and I look forward to hear from you.
Hmm, its possible, but ppl tend to not like receiving those kinds of messages over text. Might entice a bad review if you're not careful. but let me know if you decide to do it and how it works out!
Hey Wes! This video was extremely helpful! I am trying to use the Review Link Generator and when I put in my family's buinesses to retrieve the link, the actual link doesn't work. It is coming up as "Safari can't open the page" -- Is this common? Have you come across this before? Please help, Thanks!-Ashley
So frustrating!! The Review link generator does not work if you are not displaying your address as your company will not show up as an available company to create the review link. WAKE UP GOOGLE!! This is not unreasonable for service companies wanting to hide their addresses!!
Hi Deep End, Thank you so much for your video, My business is not showing up on Whitespark. Could the reason for that be that my google business listing was only verified 1 day ago?
Thank you so much for the video. I have watches several other contributors, but theirs just did not resonate like yours. This has been very helpful. I was actually looking for a simple but professional looking email template to send out to ask for reviews. Maybe I am making it too difficult.
Hi Pamela, thanks for the kind words, glad you found this useful! I actually usually stay away from email templates, or overly "designed" emails. They tend to not make it into people's inboxes, and they also look promotional in nature. I prefer a simple email that looks like they got it from a friend. Personalize it, and you'll get a much better response.
Once the link is open. You copy the URL and paste it into notepad. Add ",5" on the end of the link pasted. Re copy this entire link and the new link will actually open up the review pop up with a 5* rating already highlighted.
Excuse me for pointing this out, but isn't this about getting endorsements rather than reviews? After all, you don't want anyone to say anything the least bit negative about your business, no matter how true it might be. And I can't tell you how tired I am as a customer for a business to ask me, no matter how good or bad of a job they've done, and no matter how reasonable or unreasonable the price turned out to be, to write a good "review" for them, as if I'm some brainless little parrot who just might agree to regardless my level of satisfaction. Therefore, I simply won't do them. I hired them, I paid them, and that's it.
I have been using the shortened link for my customers to leave reviews for over a year now just finding it hard for them to leave one. The work I do is very personal and from looking at the job to doing the work to the invoice is all done by myself so you have that connection with the customer from day one. I normally leave something like this. " I hope your happy with the work which has been completed in your home I would really appreciate if you could leave me a google review (link) as it really helps a small business " even though they don't leave one they still keeping on asking me to come back and do more work which is good but the reviews matter too expand my business. Great videos keep up the good work
Hey TJ, yea, it can be hard getting people to do anything they aren't incentivized to do. Usually they mean well, but just never get around to it. I'd suggest making sure they know they don't have to leave a text review, they CAN just leave a star rating, which will eliminate some of the barrier to entry.
@@WesMcDowellInc thank you for your reply I will give that ago thanks
I learned from a marketing company that most requests sent via e-mail stay unanswered. They use text messages with a link to the review page. The idea is that most text messages get attended and if it includes a link that takes you directly to the review then it's much easier to leave a review.
Thank you. Everything was explained normally, no questions left. Good luck!
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching! :)
Great information Was. One thing I would recommend is offering to your friends and family service that you provided. Ask them to give honest feedback so that you can improve your starting business...Great samples on Chicago catering company!
Thx for the tips Roman, those are solid!
One of my favorite business channels...
Thanks for the support! :)
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Your way of explaining... it is so easy to follow and understand. Very professional. Thank you!
Thx Patrycja, I appreciate that!
Great video! Nothing more exciting than seeing another 5 star review come in 😃
Agreed Jason!
Hi Jason I can help you with reviews if you want.
@@seanw5224 hey
Facts! Getting reviews are literally worth $20-100+ each. The social proof lasts forever and can pay you for years!
I totally agree Spencer! Thanks for watching.
I really appreciate your videos, and After only 3 days of registering a google my business we have climbed to the second page. Thanks
Wow, thank you so much! This is such amazing tips and tricks on how to make it easy for clients and how best to ask.
No worries Jamie, cheers!
thank you so much wes for sharing this video. it's simple and works perfect
You're welcome! Glad it worked for you! 😊
We absolutely LOVE your videos! They are helping us so much! Blessings to you!
Thats great to hear, I'm happy to help!
Thanks Wes. Great video and really informative
Glad it was helpful John!
Copy your review address and paste it into a QR code generator and print the image and ask your customers to photograph the QR code.
great advice I'm printing a QR Code for the front desk. Thanks!
Absolutely!
Another gem! Thanks again!
Thx, Joey! Always a pleasure
Thank you for your guidance!
You are so welcome Ruby! 👍
You are such a positive and helpful person. I watched only one of your videos, the way you explained everything, that made my life easier.
Wow, thank you! That's a great honor. I always make it a point to explain complex topics in the simplest way that I can. I hope to see you in my latest videos too.
I am learning so much from you, thankyou x this link generator is a fantastic idea and thank you for explaining everything so well.
No worries, glad to help!
Great video bud
Glad you enjoyed Alex! Thanks so much! 😊
Thanks, Wes...fellow Seinfeld fan.
So happy this helped Kenny. More coming this 2020! Cheers!
Awesome video Wes! As a newbie to internet marketing, this helped me greatly! Thanks!
Hi Chama! Thanks that you find this video helpful.
Very helpful
Thank you
You're welcome William! 😃
Thank you for all your advice and shared knowledge. I used your method and they seems works perfectly for me. Once again thank you
That's great, love to hear that!
Amazing value!!!
Fantastic vedio sir..
Thanks, Nahid! :)
You the PLUG💯💯🤝🏽🤝🏽🔌🔌
Thx! I'm always happy to help.
Thank you very much, you really are in a special person in regards to your business.
Thx Fabian!
How do you go about working around getting a google review if they don't have a Gmail? Any other platforms that translate over?
It 's very helpful to me. How to get rid of fake malicous reviews from opponent company? Thanks
Hey Nam, check out this video I made on that very subject: ruclips.net/video/fE6DzuL9y8w/видео.html
Thanks mate, its helpeful
My pleasure Ahmad! Thank you too!
Bro love your videos! Please make an Update for this one ~
Fascinating video, would love more info on what you are doing!
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching! :)
Good stuff Wes
Thanks, and happy 2019!
Thank you so much! Great video!
Thanks Ruth! Happy that you like it and that it helped!
Great job! Simple and professional
Thx Peter!
Very helpful Wes. Thanks a lot!!
Thanks. Very good & honest information
Easy to understand, nice video, keep going, thanks you,.
Thank you, Muhammad! Keep posted for more videos soon.
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it Peter! Thanks so much! 😊
Wes, thank you very much.
You're welcome, Alex!
Fantastic information that I will implement. Funny that I am in the process of interviewing reputation management companies like Bird Eye for service. But now your advice is 3 fold better and non sales pitch. Awesome tips. Much appreciated!
put that link into a QR code, make a nice looking document. Tape it near the businesses front desk. Offer a small incentive to leave a review.
Gotta be careful about that actually. Google always knows where you are, so if you have a bunch of ppl leaving reviews IN your store, it can trigger filters. Not exactly sure how this works when they're doing it on their phones not on wifi, but for sure don't have a computer station in your business designated for ppl to leave reviews on. They'll just see anyone leaving one from your IP address as a scam review.
@@WesMcDowellInc Interesting, I didn't know the review system is that sophisticated.
But I have noticed that after I leave a store, google sends me a notification to leave a review or reply to a question.
Thanks really enjoyed watching....
Thanks Jamy for the interest. Keep watching more coming on 2020!
I got it. Thanks.
You're welcome!
Thank you for sharing your ideas. I especially liked the video request idea. Do you recommend any software for this or just a RUclips video?
Solid information. I have a client with a restaurant, so no email addresses available. Any tips on how to visitors to leave reviews? Thanks.
Thank you for this
You bet Chase!
Thanks for this video Wes, now I got my own link for google review. But, How can I get it to my email marketing tool?
Thanks a lot mate!
ive created a URL with place id for google reivews to send to customers but issue is if that person doesnt want to create a google acount they cant leave a review. how do i create a URL to send so that the customer can leave a google review with out creating a google account?
Thank you this has been extremely helpful!
No prob Larry!
Hi Larry, I can help you with reviews if you want.
Thank you ❤️
You’re welcome 😊 Davy!
Excellent video. Thank you
No worries Chris!
Love it beast mode
Thx Will!
Where would you recommend is the best place to post the Google review link? Or would rather text or DM it your customer if possible? Thanks in advance! 📱🤩🌐
Hiii
The video was really helpful. I have an idea. If we print the QR code for the review link. It will be very easy for the customers to easily access the link and quick too.
I love the idea in theory, but I think QR codes are pretty much dead at this point... Not sure how many ppl have the reader installed on their phones these days.
How do you set up the reviews page?
Thank you. Great Video. Very nice explaination.
Thx Milton!
The video answered my question!!
Glad the video has helped you, Javi! More videos coming soon.😎
nice vid due..but when i followed your steps, it did pop up, but there was no place for someone to add a review?..where can i find " add a review "
Thank you for all your advices. It helps a lot.
Thx Dragana!
How does a person complain on a company that is posting fake reviews, so they can make their company look good? Like google reviews.
Hi Wes, do customers need a google account before they can leave a review
This is great! Love the link to review page site! Hey, how do you feel about building an email list for a service business? I heard from a few people that email lists aren't really effective due to the very low open rate. Thoughts on this?
That's why you have to do what you can to raise the rate! If its all promo emails, it WILL be low. If it's helpful stuff that they can use, that also makes you look like the expert, THATS when it works! Cheers :)
If I see a posting on a business. How can I reach out to the person who posted the review?
I don't think you can... privacy :)
My clients did already email me a review last year.. can they copy past this for the google review? Or would this be marked as spam?
It shouldn't be marked as spam... if it's currently on your site, I guess maaaaybe it might trigger something but I highly doubt it would. Worst that could happen is it doesn't get posted, so I'd go for it!
@@WesMcDowellInc thanks ill give it a try
Thank for your helpful tutorial and tips. Do you know how to get a FB reviews link generator ? Thanks
Hi Wes good job! Have you ever heard of a business getting a BAD review when no meeting or job ever occured?Well it happened to me and I challenged it to google and the declined to intercede.Thanks,Will
Hi Willie, I can help you with reviews if you want.
There is a new, more advanced process for reporting reviews for removal
Can you guide me on how can I remove a fake or a negative review
I've got a video that works for blatantly fake ones, but not for just negative ones. Just search "remove fake google reviews"
Do you provide SEO service.
Not specific SEO services, but I do offer consultations and strategy sessions --> to learn more, head here: wesmcdowell.com/private-coaching-consultations/
Fabulous Videos .....I have tried the link and it does take you to your GMB Account ....but Google still asks you to sign into your account....so still difficult to get the review without asking people to sign in without a G mail account ?
Possibly true, but very few ppl don't have a gmail account they're always signed into.
@@WesMcDowellInc Oh! So this works only for those who have a gmail account?! As some do and some dont.
good job
Thank you so much! Cheers! 😊
@@WesMcDowellInc 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🏼
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How much you charge for ranking businesses on google 3 pack?
I actually don't offer that as a standalone service... and if I did, I wouldnt be able to guarantee 3-pack rankings... I'd only charge for the work involved in giving them their best chance. Nobody but google thmselves can guarantee that.
@@WesMcDowellInc Thanks a lot for getting back to me I appreciate that. let's say I'm gonna offer google maps as a stand alone service, how much you suggest I charge just for doing the work? thanks in advance
thank you
You're welcome!
Does your website not work anymore, I tried to go to it but it says the domain is for sale?
Nope, its still up. What site did you try?
www.thedeepend.com
What camera are you shooting with? Very Sharp!
I think this was just my iphone 8!
3 of my client's reviews, Google refused to publish, with no information. Sometimes it just seems like Google is ineffective, terrible and stupid. UGH. No competition, I guess.
I REALLY THANK YOU YOU ARE EXELENT
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching :)
Hey Wes, Thank you for the video. I am just wondering if I can get your thoughts about texting the link (via SMS or Facebook Messenger) requesting customers for a Google Review instead of emailing them? Thanks and I look forward to hear from you.
Hmm, its possible, but ppl tend to not like receiving those kinds of messages over text. Might entice a bad review if you're not careful. but let me know if you decide to do it and how it works out!
also have a look at review.cards
Hi i can help you with online reviews
This is the answer.www.digistore24.com/redir/351576/madisonshalom79/
Dear, how can one make this link generator for Facebook Business page ???
Not sure if there's a way to do that or not. Maybe I''ll make a future video on that if so.
Hey Wes! This video was extremely helpful! I am trying to use the Review Link Generator and when I put in my family's buinesses to retrieve the link, the actual link doesn't work. It is coming up as "Safari can't open the page" -- Is this common? Have you come across this before? Please help, Thanks!-Ashley
Hey Ashley, this video is a few years old now, so it might just be outdated at this point :(
Wes McDowell ok thanks for the reply
back!
My Web is safetysign.lk. But it is not showing on whitespark map. Is that working only Europe countries?
I don't think it's only European countries because it works in the US as well. Not sure if it's worldwide though.
So frustrating!! The Review link generator does not work if you are not displaying your address as your company will not show up as an available company to create the review link. WAKE UP GOOGLE!! This is not unreasonable for service companies wanting to hide their addresses!!
How does a person complain on a company that is posting fake reviews, so they can make their company look good?
Whites park is not finding my “google my business account” please help!
Hi sir how can i join you
Good Video
Thx Kazi!
good work
Thanks!
Hi Deep End,
Thank you so much for your video,
My business is not showing up on Whitespark. Could the reason for that be that my google business listing was only verified 1 day ago?
@Alex Whalley thank you Alex
Thanks.
You're welcome, Videonash! Always happy to be of help.
I'm doing what you're saying. It's not working for me.
I'm not getting the pop up. :(
I seen someone's review and I want to reply to their review comment on a company
Its not working.
Thank you so much for the video. I have watches several other contributors, but theirs just did not resonate like yours. This has been very helpful.
I was actually looking for a simple but professional looking email template to send out to ask for reviews. Maybe I am making it too difficult.
Hi Pamela, thanks for the kind words, glad you found this useful! I actually usually stay away from email templates, or overly "designed" emails. They tend to not make it into people's inboxes, and they also look promotional in nature. I prefer a simple email that looks like they got it from a friend. Personalize it, and you'll get a much better response.
Once the link is open. You copy the URL and paste it into notepad. Add ",5" on the end of the link pasted. Re copy this entire link and the new link will actually open up the review pop up with a 5* rating already highlighted.
What if you are a SERVICE BUSINESSES. U r the middle man
@WesKnowsHisStuff
Thank you very much Rafik! Keep a look out as there's more coming this 2020!
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How so Janina?
Excuse me for pointing this out, but isn't this about getting endorsements rather than reviews? After all, you don't want anyone to say anything the least bit negative about your business, no matter how true it might be. And I can't tell you how tired I am as a customer for a business to ask me, no matter how good or bad of a job they've done, and no matter how reasonable or unreasonable the price turned out to be, to write a good "review" for them, as if I'm some brainless little parrot who just might agree to regardless my level of satisfaction. Therefore, I simply won't do them. I hired them, I paid them, and that's it.
Well thats certainly your choice!
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Thank you so very much for all your advices. It helps a lot.
You are so welcome Louise! So happy to be of help. 😊