How To Get The Google Review Link For Your Business: The Simple Guide Every Business Owner Needs

Option 1: The Google My Business Route 

Log into your Google My Business account, pick your business, and look for something that says "Get more reviews" or similar.

Click it, and there's your link. Job done.

Option 2: Just Search for Yourself 

Type your business name into Google like any customer would.

When your listing pops up, click "Write a review" and grab that web address from the top of your browser.

Option 3: Build It Yourself 

Your link basically looks like this: https://g.page/your-business-name/review. Just swap out "your-business-name" for whatever Google calls your business.

Why This Actually Matters (More Than You'd Think)

Look, I get it. Reviews can feel like a bit of a faff.

But here's the thing - they're not going anywhere, and ignoring them is like leaving money on the table.

People Actually Check This Stuff 

When someone needs a service, they no longer just pick the first result.

They'll look at your website, sure, but then they're straight onto Google to see what other people are saying. It's just how people shop now.

I recently spoke with a local business owner who couldn't understand why his phone wasn't ringing, despite having a decent website.

Turns out he had three reviews from 2019 and nothing since. Meanwhile, his competitor down the road had fresh reviews coming in regularly and was booked solid.

Google Pays Attention Too 

Here's something that might surprise you - Google actually uses your reviews to decide where to put you in search results.

More recent reviews, higher ratings, and people actually engaging with your listing - it all contributes to where you appear when someone searches for what you do.

It's not just about looking good anymore. It's about being found in the first place.

What Actually Works

Make It Dead Simple 

The easier you make it for people to leave a review, the more likely they are to bother.

Stick that link in your email signature. Send it in a text after you've finished a job.

Print a QR code on your business cards if you're feeling fancy.

Timing Is Everything 

Don't ask for a review while you're still packing up your tools.

Give people a day or two to actually use what you've done or think about the service.

That's when they're most likely to have something meaningful to say.

Let Technology Do the Heavy Lifting

If you're thinking "this sounds like a lot to keep track of," you're not wrong.

That's where something like our Customer Feedback Centre comes in handy.

Instead of remembering to send review requests manually, it handles the timing automatically - sending follow-ups when customers are most likely to respond positively. 

It also collects feedback across multiple platforms, not just Google, so you're not putting all your eggs in one basket.

The best part?

It displays all your reviews in one place on your website, so potential customers can see the full picture of what people think about your business.

Actually Use What You Get 

Put your good reviews on your website.

Share them on social media.

When someone calls to inquire about your services, mention that you've happy customers who have taken the time to share positive feedback about you.

The Stuff That Doesn't Work

Pestering People 

Nobody likes being hassled. Ask once, maybe twice if it's been a while, but don't become that business that won't leave people alone about reviews.

Only Asking the Happy Ones 

Real businesses get mixed feedback.

If you've only got five-star reviews, people start wondering if something's up.

A few four-star reviews with thoughtful responses actually make you look more genuine.

Ignoring the Bad Ones 

When someone leaves a negative review, your first instinct might be to ignore it or get defensive. Don't.

A professional response that demonstrates a genuine concern for resolving issues can actually make you look better than having no negative reviews at all.

The Real Story

Here's what I've noticed working with businesses - the ones doing well aren't necessarily the cheapest or even the best at what they do.

They're the ones that make it easy for happy customers to share their experience with others.

Take Sarah, who runs a dog grooming business in Ongar.

She started sending a simple text after each appointment with her review link and a message like "Hope Buddy enjoyed his pamper session!

If you're happy with how he looks, we'd love a quick review."

Nothing pushy, nothing complicated. Just making it easy for people who were already pleased to share that with others.

Getting Started

Stop overthinking this. Get your review link, start using it, and see what happens.

You can do this manually to start with, but if you want to make it really work without the constant hassle, a simple system that handles the timing and follow-ups for you makes all the difference.

You just need to make it easy for people who like what you do to share it with others.

The businesses that figure this out early are the ones that end up with full diaries, while their competitors wonder why the phone has gone quiet.

Your customers are already talking about you somewhere. Might as well give them an easy way to do it, where potential customers can actually see it.