Let’s face it: we’ve all been there. You’ve just had an amazing experience at a local business, and you want to shout it from the rooftops. Or maybe you’ve had a terrible experience and want to warn others to stay away. Either way, you’re ready to unleash your inner critic and leave a Google review. But here’s the kicker – you do not know how to do it.
Don’t worry, my technologically challenged friend. I’m here to guide you through the treacherous waters of how to leave a Google review, ensuring you don’t embarrass yourself. Because nothing screams “I’m old” quite like struggling to leave an online review.
Before diving into the nitty-gritty of leaving a review, let’s talk about why you should even bother.
It might seem obvious, but you’d be surprised how many people forget this crucial step if you don’t have a Google account; welcome to the 21st century. Go make one; I’ll wait.
There are two ways to do this:
Now’s your time to shine. Click on the stars to rate the business from 1 to 5. Then, unleash your inner critic in the text box below.
If you’re feeling fancy, you can add photos to your review. Just make sure they’re relevant and not just selfies of you making duck faces.
Take a deep breath and click that “Post” button. Congratulations, you’ve just contributed to the vast ocean of internet opinions.
Now that you know how to leave a review, let’s talk about how to leave a good one. Because let’s face it, most reviews out there are about as useful as a chocolate teapot.
Remember, your review matters. 81% of consumers read Google reviews before making a purchase decision. So don’t half-ass it. Put some thought into it and help your fellow humans make informed choices.
And here’s a fun fact to motivate you: businesses with positive reviews on Google can see an average of 18% increase in revenue. So your words have power. Use them wisely, or don’t. I’m not your boss.
There you have it, folks. You’re now equipped with all the knowledge you need to leave a Google review like a pro. So go forth and share your opinions with the world. Remember, with great power comes great responsibility. Use your newfound review skills wisely, and maybe think twice before leaving that one-star review because the barista spelled your name wrong on your coffee cup.
Sorry, incognito warrior. Google requires you to be logged in to leave a review.
Usually, it’s instant. But sometimes, it can take a few days if Google decides to put it through additional checks.
Up until working with Casey, we had only had poor to mediocre experiences outsourcing work to agencies. Casey & the team at CJ&CO are the exception to the rule.
Communication was beyond great, his understanding of our vision was phenomenal, and instead of needing babysitting like the other agencies we worked with, he was not only completely dependable but also gave us sound suggestions on how to get better results, at the risk of us not needing him for the initial job we requested (absolute gem).
This has truly been the first time we worked with someone outside of our business that quickly grasped our vision, and that I could completely forget about and would still deliver above expectations.
I honestly can't wait to work in many more projects together!
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