{"id":69580,"date":"2023-02-02T09:45:44","date_gmt":"2023-02-02T15:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vendasta.com\/blog\/?p=69580"},"modified":"2026-03-14T17:23:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T17:23:41","slug":"review-request-ask-for-a-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vendasta.com\/blog\/review-request-ask-for-a-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Review Request: 14 Ways to Instantly Ask for a Review from Happy Customers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A significant 95 percent of customers read reviews before buying. That makes online reviews a key tool for businesses to leverage to make more sales (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2022\/01\/13\/2366090\/0\/en\/Brand-Rated-Nine-out-of-ten-customers-read-reviews-before-buying-a-product.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GlobeNewsWire<\/a>). Reviews are thus essential to your clients\u2019 success. You need to master the art of the review request. The good news: Asking for a review is easy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Customers love to read reviews, but they\u2019re less inclined to leave them. That means getting reviews for your clients can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. Sometimes, though, all you need to do is ask.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you\u2019re feeling stuck about <a href=\"\/blog\/9-ways-to-get-more-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">getting more reviews<\/a> for your clients, this guide is for you. These 14 ways to ask for a review range from tried and true to innovative and a little quirky.<\/p>\n[et_pb_section global_module=\"113151 \"][\/et_pb_section]\n<h2>Why you need to make sure you\u2019re asking customers for reviews<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We already hinted at why you need to make sure you\u2019re getting those review requests out. Your clients\u2019 customers are reading them. Prospective customers use them to inform their opinions about your clients\u2019 brands.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The benefits of reviews don\u2019t stop there. Let\u2019s look at what reviews can do for a business.<\/p>\n<h3>Reviews impact buying behavior<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is the most noticeable and noted impact of reviews. Most people read reviews, and most of them use them to make a decision about what to buy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The statistics in this arena are quite striking:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>95 percent of customers read reviews (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2022\/01\/13\/2366090\/0\/en\/Brand-Rated-Nine-out-of-ten-customers-read-reviews-before-buying-a-product.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GlobeNewsWire<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>40 percent of customers say negative reviews influence their decision not to buy (<a href=\"https:\/\/financesonline.com\/customer-reviews-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FinancesOnline<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>75 percent of customers say they read up to 10 reviews before they trust a business (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invespcro.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-online-customer-reviews-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Invesp<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">More than that, we can see that reviews influence sales. Over 90 percent of customers say reviews have convinced them to change their buying behavior (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualtrics.com\/blog\/online-review-stats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Qualtrics<\/a>). Some statistics even show conversion rates are 3.5 times higher for products that have reviews (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oberlo.ca\/blog\/online-review-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oberlo<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"\/content-library\/tools\/review-response-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out how to capitalize on a good review and minimize the damage of a bad one. Download these review response templates now.<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>Reviews influence your clients\u2019 reputation<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Reviews clearly influence sales and customer buying behavior. Did you know they also influence what people think about your clients?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It\u2019s true. Some statistics show that negative reviews can make people leery about a brand. Finally, 56 percent of customers changed their opinions after they saw how brands responded (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.searchenginejournal.com\/online-review-statistics\/329701\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search Engine Journal<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h3>Customer reviews are opportunities to \u201cmake it right\u201d<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Why does <a href=\"\/blog\/how-to-respond-to-negative-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">responding to negative reviews<\/a> win over customers? The answer is simple. When you respond to a negative review, you have an opportunity to \u201cmake it right\u201d for the unhappy customer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">That reflects well on your client\u2019s brand. It shows prospects that they\u2019re willing to go the extra mile for their customers. In turn, people have more confidence that your client will treat them well if they buy from them.<\/p>\n<h3>Your clients get an SEO boost from reviews<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Do you handle SEO for your clients? If so, then you should be sending out those review requests. Reviews and SEO go hand in hand, with reviews giving SEO results a nice boost.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Why do reviews matter to your clients\u2019 <a href=\"\/blog\/the-role-of-seo-in-online-reputation-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEO efforts<\/a>? Google and other search engines use \u201csocial proof\u201d as an indicator of how authoritative a brand is. The more (positive) reviews your client has, the more authoritative they look.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Google favors <a href=\"\/blog\/ratings-and-reviews-on-google\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google reviews<\/a>, of course. Good ratings on Yelp, TripAdvisor, and other platforms can also play a role.<\/p>\n<h3>Find potential promoters and brand advocates<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Finally, reviews let you see who might be a brand advocate for your client. Brand advocates are \u201csuper fans\u201d who make repeat purchases and recommend your client to other people.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">These people can be useful to team up with, since they\u2019ll promote your client and their brand, often for free. If someone is leaving 5-star reviews after every interaction, then they might be a future promoter.<\/p>\n<h2>14 ways to go about asking for a review<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Now it\u2019s time to start asking customers for reviews. The good news is there are plenty of creative ways to go about asking for a review. Use these 14 methods to ask for a customer review on your clients\u2019 behalf.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The methods here range from the conventional methods to a little more out-of-the-box. If you\u2019ve already tapped the tried-and-true review request methods, try something more novel. If you\u2019re just getting your <a href=\"\/blog\/google-review-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">review management process<\/a> set up, then you might want to start with the basics.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Email your review request<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Email is tried and true for most businesses. Even if your clients have physical stores, they might email receipts to their customers. Other businesses might only handle online transactions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In either case, email is a surefire method of connecting with customers. Most people check their inboxes every day, and many check them several times per day (<a href=\"https:\/\/smallbiztrends.com\/2019\/09\/email-usage-statistics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Small Biz Trends<\/a>). Email marketing has one of the highest success rates of any digital marketing method.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As a result, email is often the best way to ask for a <a href=\"\/blog\/google-review-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">review for platforms like Google<\/a> reviews. For best results, you\u2019ll want an engaging headline that encourages people to click.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Asking customers for reviews on social media<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Social media platforms are another place where it\u2019s easy to reach out to customers and ask for feedback. This is a great option if you don\u2019t have someone\u2019s email address or you\u2019ve had previous social media interactions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Using private messaging is usually the best way to request a review on these channels. Hopping into a customer\u2019s DMs, though, can be seen as somewhat forward. This method works best if they\u2019ve already used this channel to reach out to your client.<\/p>\n<h4>Facebook review request<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Facebook is the next most important review platform after Google. Almost 3 billion people use Facebook on a monthly basis (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessofapps.com\/data\/facebook-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Business of Apps<\/a>). As with Google, having lots of (positive) reviews can get your client\u2019s business in front of more of those users.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can ask specific customers if they\u2019ll leave <a href=\"\/blog\/get-facebook-google-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a Facebook review<\/a> via direct messaging. You can also encourage reviews with general posts. Making sure that reviewing is turned on is another big step. You want to make it simple for people to leave reviews.<\/p>\n<h4>Think beyond Facebook<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Other platforms don\u2019t have their own reviewing systems, but don\u2019t discount them as places where you can reach out to customers to ask for a review. People will still see what they say.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Direct customers to other review platforms<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are also other review platforms, like TripAdvisor and Yelp. Your clients may not be on all of them, but it doesn\u2019t hurt to direct people to them. Many prospects see these <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"review sites\" href=\"\/blog\/top-10-customer-review-websites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">review sites<\/a> as neutral third parties. They trust that the information they\u2019re getting is accurate and honest.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Keep in mind that some sites, like Yelp, don\u2019t let you ask for reviews (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp-support.com\/article\/Don-t-Ask-for-Reviews?l=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yelp<\/a>). Instead, you can direct a customer to your client\u2019s profile on the platform, via an email message, DM, or other method. If they click through, they\u2019ll probably take it from there.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Asking clients for reviews via follow-up meetings<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If your client is in the service industry or sells complex equipment, then a follow-up appointment with the customer might be in order. This is an opportunity for the customer to ask any questions and voice any concerns. Your client can then help them resolve any outstanding issues.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is also a great time to be <a href=\"\/blog\/google-reviews-dumpster-dive-how-to-avoid-bad-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">asking clients for reviews<\/a>, especially if the customer is satisfied. Follow-up meetings can happen over the phone, in person, or even on a video call.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This isn\u2019t always the best method for, say, someone who bought beauty products or cat food. For people buying software, services, or other products with a learning curve, this is a great option.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Try a video call review request<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Just like the follow-up meeting, you can also request reviews via video call with the customer. Again, this method works best with complex products or services.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You might want to schedule this as a check in or follow up with the customer. A video call can also be part of a survey to help you <a href=\"\/reputation\/reputation-ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gather feedback<\/a> about customer experience.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Asking clients for reviews with SMS<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">SMS\u2014or texting\u2014can be a short and sweet way of sending review requests to customers. This works well when you know the customer contacted your client by phone or SMS. It\u2019s also great for following up on in-person purchases.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Most people have their phones with them almost all the time (<a href=\"https:\/\/news.gallup.com\/poll\/393785\/americans-close-wary-bond-smartphone.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gallup<\/a>), so an <a href=\"\/blog\/sms-text-review-request\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SMS review request<\/a> can be the best way to get someone\u2019s attention. Be sure to use a strong call to action.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can link the customer to a review template or give them instructions for how to text back their review.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Look for social media mentions<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Let\u2019s head back over to social media for a moment. If you use <a href=\"\/reputation\/reputation-ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reputation monitoring tools<\/a>, you\u2019re keeping an eye on your clients\u2019 social media mentions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What are folks saying about your client\u2019s brand? If the chatter is generally positive, you might want to ask some of the participants if they\u2019d like to leave a review. Remember to make it easy for them. Include a link and some instructions so these customers can easily get their review out into the world.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Slide in a review request with customers who are already praising a brand<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Suppose a customer is on the phone with you or on a conference call with your client. This customer is happy with how things have been going. Maybe implementation has been smooth, or your client is outstanding at communication.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It\u2019s a great time to slip in a review request. If someone is already singing your client\u2019s praises, they\u2019ll probably take you up on the opportunity to leave a review.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The same is true when a customer sends an email that praises the team or thanks them. If you\u2019re copied on that note, be sure to follow up with a request for review. People who are satisfied are more likely to take the time.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Send a template to make reviewing quick and easy<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Whenever you send an email, send either the link to a review template or include it in the body of your email. If you\u2019re using a method like text or DM, then provide a link.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Why should you send a template? Templates make reviewing quick, painless, and easy for customers. They take the guesswork out of what you\u2019re looking for, and they give the customer guidance on what to say.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Providing a template also limits the number of \u201cunhelpful\u201d reviews your client receives.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Send a handwritten follow-up note (with a review request)<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This next review request method relies on having postal addresses for customers. In most cases, you will have this on hand, but not always.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A handwritten note is one of the most personal ways you can ask for a review. A customer who receives one is likely to take the time to review. After all, your client took the time to send them a handwritten note. In the digital age, that goes a long way.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Combine this method with #14 to make moving from paper to digital easy for reviewers.<\/p>\n<h3>11. Trade reviews with your vendors and partners<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Does your client have a working relationship with other businesses?\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left;\">Maybe they work with a local\u00a0<a href=\"\/blog\/restaurant-seo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">restaurant<\/a> that also caters for the office holiday party.<\/span>\u00a0Or they might rent A\/V equipment to local businesses and charities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Whatever the case, you can also ask these partners for a review. These businesses are also customers, after all.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Business owners understand the importance of reviews. Offering to swap reviews can help everyone.<\/p>\n<h3>12. Asking for feedback from clients in person<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If your client delivers on-site services or training, or if they sell at a local retail location, you can also ask for reviews in person.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sometimes, this can mean handing out business cards or other paper products with a QR code (see below) or a URL. In some cases, it might mean asking for a review at the end of the meeting, transaction, or training session.<\/p>\n<h3>13. Offer an incentive for reviewing<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Offering an incentive for leaving a review can encourage customers to take action. This could be a contest, such as a monthly draw for a prize.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Remember that incentivizing reviews walks a fine line with \u201cbuying\u201d them. Be careful with this method and use it the right way.<\/p>\n<h3>14. Use a QR code to get more reviews<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This method is best combined with another one, like asking for feedback from clients in person or sending a handwritten note. Generate a QR code and add it to paper products, such as business cards or postcards. These can then be handed out to customers at events or at the register. You can even set it up so the QR code prints on receipts or invoices.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The novelty of paper and the ease of scanning the QR code to access the review template make this a winning combination.<\/p>\n<h2>Best practices for a successful review request + request template<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">No matter which way you&#8217;re asking for feedback from clients, remember these best practices.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Make reviewing easy by including a template<\/li>\n<li>Mix it up for repeat reviewers; don\u2019t always send the same template<\/li>\n<li>Remember to personalize each request<\/li>\n<li>Keep your request short<\/li>\n<li>Do follow up on your request, but don\u2019t spam customers<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t ask for specific kinds of reviews (e.g., \u201c5 stars,\u201d \u201cgood reviews\u201d)<\/li>\n<li>Remember to <a href=\"\/ai-workforce\/reputation-specialist\/setup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">respond to every review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Using these tips with a review request template can help you get more reviews for your clients.<\/p>\n<h3>Review request templates<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We\u2019ve included some review templates you can use. Remember to use these templates with the tips above for the best chance of success.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you want to write your own template, remember that a good review request template has the following hallmarks:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>It\u2019s short<\/li>\n<li>It describes why reviews matter to your client\u2019s business (and to other customers)<\/li>\n<li>It provides a template or a link to one<\/li>\n<li>It has a clear call-to-action (e.g., a link to Google reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Whether you use one of ours or make your own, don\u2019t forget to personalize the template before sending it out!<\/p>\n<h4>Review request template for email<\/h4>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Subject line: Sound off: Tell us how we\u2019re doing<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Hi [customer\u2019s first name],<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Customers like you are important to us, so we want to hear from you about how we\u2019re doing. We were wondering if you could take the time to write a [Google \/ Facebook \/ etc.] review. This can help other customers like you find us. Tell us about your latest experience or something you love about [client name]. Use this link to get to our page\u2014it takes less than a minute to leave a review! [Insert link here]<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Thank you so much,<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>[Your name]<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>[Your title]<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>[Your business]<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4>Review request template for follow up<\/h4>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Subject line: How was your purchase?<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Hi [customer\u2019s first name]<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>We\u2019re checking in to make sure that you received your [product \/ service] and everything is working right. If you have any questions or you need anything, feel free to contact us at [contact information].<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>If you\u2019ve enjoyed your [product \/ service] so far, we\u2019d love your feedback. Click the link to leave a review: [insert link]. Leaving a review takes less than a minute, and it helps us a lot\u2014and other customers too!<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Thank you!<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>[Your name]<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>[Your title]<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>[Your email]<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>[Your phone number]<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>[Company name]<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Review request FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3>1. What is a review request?<\/h3>\n<p>A review request is a message sent to a customer asking them to share feedback about their experience with a business. It can be sent via email, SMS, or social media and helps build credibility, attract new customers, and improve local SEO performance.<\/p>\n<h3>2. How do you write an effective review request?<\/h3>\n<p>An effective review request is short, personal, and includes a direct link to where the customer can leave feedback. Mention why reviews are valuable and thank the customer for their time. Vendasta\u2019s <a href=\"\/reputation\/reputation-ai\/\">Reputation Management<\/a> tool provides ready-to-use, customizable templates to streamline this process.<\/p>\n<h3>3. When is the best time to send a review request?<\/h3>\n<p>The ideal time to send a review request is right after a positive interaction\u2014such as service completion or purchase delivery\u2014when the experience is fresh in the customer\u2019s mind. Automated workflows like those in Vendasta\u2019s Reputation Management can trigger requests at just the right moment.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Should I ask for a review by email or text?<\/h3>\n<p>Both email and SMS review requests work well. Email allows for longer, branded messages, while text messages see higher open rates and faster responses. Vendasta enables businesses to send review requests through both channels for maximum impact.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Can you automate review requests?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, automating review requests ensures consistent outreach and saves time. Platforms like Vendasta automate sending review and NPS requests after specific customer actions, such as job completion or invoice payment, helping businesses gather more feedback effortlessly.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Do review requests help with local SEO?<\/h3>\n<p>Absolutely. Frequent, authentic customer reviews improve search visibility and signal trustworthiness to search engines. Automating review requests with Vendasta helps local businesses collect steady streams of reviews that boost their online rankings.<\/p>\n<h3>7. How do you ask customers for reviews without sounding pushy?<\/h3>\n<p>Keep your tone conversational and express genuine interest in the customer\u2019s opinion. Frame the request around helping other customers discover the business. Personalizing your message makes it feel authentic rather than sales-driven.<\/p>\n<h3>8. What platforms should I focus on when requesting reviews?<\/h3>\n<p>Start with Google, since it\u2019s most influential for local search. Then expand to Facebook, Yelp, and industry-specific sites like TripAdvisor. Vendasta helps businesses manage and monitor all these review sources from one centralized dashboard.<\/p>\n<h3>9. How can I increase response rates to my review requests?<\/h3>\n<p>Use personalized messages, clear calls-to-action, and make reviewing easy with direct links. Timing matters\u2014send requests soon after interactions. Vendasta\u2019s intelligent automation and AI-driven templates optimize these elements to boost review response rates.<\/p>\n<h3>10. What\u2019s the difference between NPS requests and review requests?<\/h3>\n<p>An NPS (Net Promoter Score) request measures customer satisfaction by asking how likely someone is to recommend your business. A review request asks for public feedback. Vendasta combines both, using NPS data to personalize review outreach and enhance customer engagement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting a steady stream of reviews for your clients is key. 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