I’m considering starting a small business. One of the first things I’m analyzing is getting lots of 5 star reviews to give legitimacy.

I see a lot of companies in my area with 20 or so reviews. Some just a few. The biggest might have 500

Does google only show a % of the reviews or something? I imagine I could get 20 reviews incredibly easily

  • jameschowler321@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    You are correct. To put is simply many business just simply don’t ask for them, and if you don’t ask it’s highly unlikely the client will bother.

    I run a physical therapy practice, every time a client emails me with good news or it’s their last session I have an email template I send them politely asking for the review with a link.

    I’m not convinced it massively helps with SEO but definitely improves click rates!

    For your first 20 you can get friends to leave reviews to get the ball rolling.