Quick Answer

Ask happy customers immediately after a good outcome — appointment completed, keys handed over, project delivered. Send a direct Google review link via WhatsApp. Never buy reviews or offer incentives. Respond to every review within 48 hours.

7 Tactics That Work

  1. Get your review link ready. From Google Business Profile → Ask for reviews → copy short link. Save it as a WhatsApp quick reply.
  2. Ask at the peak moment. Right after treatment, site visit, or successful delivery — not a week later.
  3. Train front-desk staff. One sentence: “If we did well today, a Google review helps other patients find us.”
  4. QR code at checkout. Reception desk, invoice, or thank-you card linking to your review page.
  5. Follow up on WhatsApp. Personal message beats a mass email. Automation can remind staff without spamming.
  6. Respond to all reviews. Thank 5-star reviews; address 1–3 star reviews professionally — future customers read your replies.
  7. Fix the service first. No tactic saves consistently bad experiences.

What NOT to Do

  • Buying reviews from Fiverr or review farms — Google removes them and may suspend your profile
  • Review gating (only asking happy customers on a private form first)
  • Employees reviewing their own business

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Google Reviews — FAQs

Do Google reviews help SEO?

Yes. Reviews are a major local ranking signal. More recent, positive reviews with keywords related to your service (e.g. dentist Kharadi) help you appear in the Map Pack and improve click-through rate.

Can I offer discounts for Google reviews?

No. Google prohibits incentivised reviews in exchange for money or discounts. You can ask satisfied customers at the right moment and make leaving a review easy — that is allowed.

How many reviews do I need to rank locally?

There is no fixed number — it depends on your competitors. In many Kharadi categories, 20–50 genuine reviews with steady recent activity beats a competitor with 200 old reviews and no new ones.

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