{"id":40149,"date":"2023-05-05T11:54:35","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T11:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/optilocal.org\/?p=40149"},"modified":"2023-10-10T21:11:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T21:11:02","slug":"ask-customers-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/optilocal.org\/ask-customers-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Guide for Asking Reviews From Customers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As an <a href=\"https:\/\/optilocal.org\/about-youssef-hodaigui\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1172\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">experienced reputation management<\/a> specialist, I know the significance of gathering customer feedback and company reviews. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In today&#8217;s digital age, potential customers heavily rely on <a href=\"https:\/\/optilocal.org\/social-proof\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"40156\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online reviews<\/a> to make informed purchasing decisions. Companies need to devise a plan for requesting and <a href=\"https:\/\/optilocal.org\/get-customer-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"40143\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">obtaining customer reviews<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_dd4abc-9f.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_dd4abc-9f .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:685px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_dd4abc-9f.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_dd4abc-9f .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_dd4abc-9f figure{max-width:685px;}.kb-image_dd4abc-9f .image-is-svg, .kb-image_dd4abc-9f .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_dd4abc-9f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image_dd4abc-9f img.kb-img, .kb-image_dd4abc-9f .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:28px;border-top-right-radius:28px;border-bottom-right-radius:28px;border-bottom-left-radius:28px;box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 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1024px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_3395c8-57 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:1px solid #0693e3;border-right:1px solid #0693e3;border-bottom:1px solid #0693e3;border-left:1px solid #0693e3;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_3395c8-57 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:1px solid #0693e3;border-right:1px solid #0693e3;border-bottom:1px solid #0693e3;border-left:1px solid #0693e3;}}<\/style>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f8f4e7;font-size:16px\">\n<p><strong><em>More Resources :<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/optilocal.org\/google-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"40196\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grow Your Business with Google Reviews in 2023: A Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_28d600-b8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_28d600-b8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_28d600-b8\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_28d600-b8 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_28d600-b8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_28d600-b8\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_28d600-b8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_28d600-b8\"><strong>Why Ask for Reviews?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reviews are an invaluable asset for any business. They provide customers with the information they need to make informed decisions, and they can help companies to stand out from their competition. By asking customers for reviews, you can gain valuable insights into their satisfaction with different aspects of their experience, such as product quality, customer service, delivery times, etc. Reviews help to:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_821ef4-7b:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_821ef4-7b ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_821ef4-7b ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_821ef4-7b .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:#00d084;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_821ef4-7b ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items_821ef4-7b ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_821ef4-7b ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_821ef4-7b ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items_821ef4-7b kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_b3cae2-1f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Builds Credibility<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Asking customers for reviews is a great way to build trust and credibility for your brand. Reviews give potential customers insight into what it&#8217;s like to work with you or use your product or service. This helps them feel more confident about purchasing because they know other people have had positive experiences with them. It also shows that you care enough about customer satisfaction to take the time to ask for feedback on your products and services, which further builds trust in your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_d20584-47:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_d20584-47 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_d20584-47 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_d20584-47 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:#00d084;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_d20584-47 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items_d20584-47 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_d20584-47 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_d20584-47 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items_d20584-47 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_ddc748-e7\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Improves Your SEO Rankings<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Reviews play an important role in local search engine optimization (SEO).&nbsp;Improving your review star rating by 1.5 could equal&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.location3.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Location3-case-study_PPC-Reviews-Correlation-2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">13,000 more leads.<\/a> Search engines like Google factor review into their algorithms when determining where websites should rank in search results pages, so having lots of positive reviews can improve your website\u2019s visibility online and increase its chances of appearing at the top of relevant searches.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_bdb28a-1c:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_bdb28a-1c ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_bdb28a-1c ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_bdb28a-1c .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:#00d084;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_bdb28a-1c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items_bdb28a-1c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_bdb28a-1c ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_bdb28a-1c ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items_bdb28a-1c kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_ffe496-eb\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Identify Areas For Improvement<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Customer feedback is essential if you want to stay ahead of the competition by continuously improving upon existing products and services and developing new ones that meet customer needs better than ever before. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thanx.com\/academy\/restaurant-marketing\/reputation-management\/using-google-reviews-drive-traffic-new-location\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">84%<\/a>&nbsp;of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_6f64b7-52:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_6f64b7-52 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_6f64b7-52 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_6f64b7-52 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:#00d084;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_6f64b7-52 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items_6f64b7-52 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_6f64b7-52 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_6f64b7-52 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items_6f64b7-52 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_445d45-b9\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Encourages Word-of-Mouth Marketing<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Positive reviews encourage potential customers who may be considering buying from you and those who already have purchased something from you \u2013 these people will likely share their experiences with friends and family members who might then decide to buy something themselves! So by asking for reviews regularly, businesses can benefit from free word-of-mouth marketing which has been proven again as one of the most effective forms of advertising available today!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_b95a2b-3b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_b95a2b-3b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_b95a2b-3b\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_b95a2b-3b mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_b95a2b-3b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_b95a2b-3b\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_b95a2b-3b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_b95a2b-3b\"><strong>How to Ask Customers for Reviews<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Asking customers for reviews is a great way to boost your online presence and improve customer satisfaction. It&#8217;s important to remember that the way you ask can make or break the success of your review request.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_a48f06-7a.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_a48f06-7a .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:702px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_a48f06-7a.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_a48f06-7a .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_a48f06-7a figure{max-width:702px;}.kb-image_a48f06-7a .image-is-svg, .kb-image_a48f06-7a .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_a48f06-7a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image_a48f06-7a img.kb-img, .kb-image_a48f06-7a .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:28px;border-top-right-radius:28px;border-bottom-right-radius:28px;border-bottom-left-radius:28px;box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);filter:drop-shadow(0px 0px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_a48f06-7a\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/optilocal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/How-Ask-Customers-for-Reviews.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-40586\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optilocal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/How-Ask-Customers-for-Reviews.png 1024w, https:\/\/optilocal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/How-Ask-Customers-for-Reviews-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/optilocal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/How-Ask-Customers-for-Reviews-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/optilocal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/How-Ask-Customers-for-Reviews-650x488.png 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1. <strong>Ask In Person<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Asking for a review in person can be tricky. You don&#8217;t want to come off as too pushy or desperate, but you also need to ensure your customer knows their feedback&#8217;s importance. Here are some tips on how to ask for a review in person without being too aggressive:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_152251-96:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_152251-96 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_152251-96 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_152251-96 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:#fcb900;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_152251-96 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items_152251-96 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_152251-96 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_152251-96 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items_152251-96 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_5cd64a-df\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Respond To Praise<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If a customer approaches you with unsolicited praise, express your appreciation and then suggest they leave a review.&nbsp;This way, it doesn\u2019t seem like you\u2019re just asking them out of the blue.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_297d84-56:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_297d84-56 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_297d84-56 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_297d84-56 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:#fcb900;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_297d84-56 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items_297d84-56 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_297d84-56 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_297d84-56 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items_297d84-56 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_2e343a-60\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Strike Up A Conversation<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t wait for customers to approach you &#8211; start conversations about their experience with your store, services, or products at checkout.&nbsp;Ask questions such as&nbsp;\u201cHow did you find our service?\u201d or \u201cWas there anything we could have done better?\u201d Once they answer these questions positively, then mention leaving a review if they feel so inclined.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_326883-39:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_326883-39 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_326883-39 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_326883-39 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:#fcb900;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_326883-39 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items_326883-39 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_326883-39 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_326883-39 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items_326883-39 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_55f4af-9d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Don&#8217;t Force It<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Asking for reviews upon first positive remarks will come across as disingenuous and make it seem like all you care about is getting the review rather than genuinely caring about the customer&#8217;s experience.&nbsp;Let them take their time before suggesting they leave one &#8211; this will help ensure that any reviews left are genuine and not forced out of obligation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2. <strong>Over the Phone (or via Text)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When talking with customers over the phone or through text messages, thank them for being loyal patrons and then politely ask if they would be willing to share their experience with others by leaving an online review. It may not be a good idea to ask for a review from a client you have just helped through a long or difficult problem. However, if you have a customer who has expressed satisfaction with your service (especially if they have thanked you for your help), this is an opportune time to request a review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could say something like, &#8220;We are delighted that we were able to assist you, and we are grateful for your patronage. If you have a moment, we would appreciate it if you could share your experience on [review platform of your choice]. It would be beneficial for prospective customers to know that we are dedicated to providing excellent support if they encounter any issues with our services. Customer accounts are the most effective way to demonstrate this.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By expressing gratitude and demonstrating that you value their opinion, you can enhance customer loyalty and encourage them to leave a review. Make sure not to pressure them into writing one\u2014just let them know it\u2019s appreciated!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3. <strong>Through Your Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_cb218f-16.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_cb218f-16 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:572px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_cb218f-16.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_cb218f-16 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_cb218f-16 figure{max-width:572px;}.kb-image_cb218f-16 .image-is-svg, .kb-image_cb218f-16 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_cb218f-16 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image_cb218f-16 img.kb-img, .kb-image_cb218f-16 .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:28px;border-top-right-radius:28px;border-bottom-right-radius:28px;border-bottom-left-radius:28px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_cb218f-16\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/optilocal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Ask-reviews-Through-Website.png\" alt=\"Ask reviews Through  Website\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-40587\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optilocal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Ask-reviews-Through-Website.png 1024w, https:\/\/optilocal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Ask-reviews-Through-Website-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/optilocal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Ask-reviews-Through-Website-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/optilocal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Ask-reviews-Through-Website-650x488.png 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A dedicated page on your website where people can easily leave reviews is ideal; many companies even include links directly from their homepage so visitors don&#8217;t have to search around too much. You may also want to consider adding incentives here, such as discounts or freebies when someone reviews your business positively. Asking for reviews on your website is an important part of any local marketing strategy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Have a \u201cLeave us a Review\u201d Page<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dedicated page encouraging visitors to leave reviews can be incredibly effective in getting more customer feedback<strong>.<\/strong> Please make sure this page is easy to find, either by including it in your main navigation or by adding a link somewhere prominent on each page. You should also make sure that it\u2019s clear what type of review you\u2019re asking for \u2013 whether it\u2019s on Google My Business, Yelp, Facebook, or another platform \u2013 so people know where they need to go to leave their feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Include Existing Reviews<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Showcasing positive customer experiences helps give potential customers confidence in choosing your business over others.<strong> <\/strong>Include snippets from some of your best reviews and links to the original post so readers can see them in full context and verify their authenticity if needed.<strong> <\/strong>This will help create social proof and encourage other customers to share their experiences too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Make Leaving a Review as Easy as Possible<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If someone has taken the time to write about how great (or not-so-great) their experience was with you, don&#8217;t make them jump through hoops; just trying to get it posted online!<strong> <\/strong>Provide simple instructions and direct links so they can quickly submit their thoughts without having difficulty finding where they must go or what information needs filling out first. Otherwise, they may give up altogether!<strong> <\/strong>Finally, thank everyone who takes the time to leave a review &#8211; even if it&#8217;s not glowing praise &#8211; because every bit helps build trust with new prospects looking at using your services!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4. <strong>Through Email<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s through email blasts, personal emails sent out after each transaction, company emails sent periodically throughout the year, or signatures added onto every message sent out from employees\u2014there are plenty of ways you can use email marketing tactics to solicit reviews from customers who already trust and value what you do. <a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/email-marketing-stats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">91%<\/a> of consumers open their email daily, and <a href=\"https:\/\/optinmonster.com\/is-email-marketing-dead-heres-what-the-statistics-show\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">58%<\/a> check their email before doing anything online. You can include the link to the review platform in the email and even test out different formats and languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When creating email templates, it is important to consider the subject lines, content, and CTAs for maximum effectiveness. Subject Lines should be short yet attention-grabbing. Ensure they mention how the customer helped build your brand identity or any other benefit they received from their purchase. A good example could be, &#8220;You&#8217;re helping us make a difference.&#8221; Content should focus on thanking them for their recent purchase and highlighting the value it provided them. This helps create an emotional connection with the customer, which is important for getting positive reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5. <strong>Through Social Media<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Asking for reviews on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter is another great option since most people are already active users there anyway; make sure not to spam followers with too many requests at once!<strong> <\/strong>Consider sending direct messages instead of posting them publically so that only those who received them will see them (and hopefully respond).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6. <strong>On Receipts Invoices<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, don\u2019t forget about receipts and invoices\u2014they&#8217;re often overlooked but are still effective methods for getting more customer feedback! 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kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane_d2a1d6-bc\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How do you politely ask for a review template?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>We would be grateful if you could furnish us with a review pattern that can be utilized for our regional advertising services. We recognize the value of customer comments and ratings and desire to ensure all patrons can articulate their perspectives concerning our services. Thank you in advance for your help.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane_02b677-6f\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How do you ask for feedback from customers&#8217; templates?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>We greatly appreciate your feedback and would love to hear about your experience with us. We greatly appreciate your input in helping us enhance our services. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey form or contact us directly if you have further questions or comments. Your opinion matters. Thank you for taking the time to help make OptiLocal better.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane_38bee8-cc\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How do you ask customers for reviews?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>At OptiLocal, we understand the importance of customer reviews in helping to establish an online presence for local businesses. To make it easy for customers to provide feedback, we offer a range of options, such as email surveys, social media posts, and direct links on our website. To do this, we offer a variety of methods that customers can use to leave reviews, including email surveys, social media posts, or direct links on our website. We also send automated emails after each service, inviting customers to share their opinions about the experience. Providing multiple options and making sure that every customer has the opportunity to leave a review helps ensure that all voices are heard.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0385c9-8b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0385c9-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0385c9-8b\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0385c9-8b mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0385c9-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0385c9-8b\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_0385c9-8b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0385c9-8b\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The importance of asking for reviews from customers must be considered. 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