Free ungated sample

Ask for an honest review without making it awkward.

Use this after a real service is completed. Send it consistently to eligible customers; do not choose recipients based on whether you expect a positive rating.

Same-day SMS

Hi [FIRST NAME] — thanks for choosing [BUSINESS NAME] for [SERVICE]. If you have a minute, would you share an honest review of your experience? It helps future customers know what to expect: [REVIEW LINK]

Before sending

  1. The recipient personally received the service.
  2. No discount, gift, contest entry, or other benefit is offered.
  3. The wording asks for an honest review—not a positive or five-star review.
  4. The request does not tell the customer what opinion to express.
  5. The link belongs to the business’s genuine verified profile.
  6. One respectful follow-up is the maximum; no repeated pressure.
  7. Private customer or job details are not copied into public replies.

Current Google guidance permits businesses to share a review link or QR code with genuine customers and prohibits incentives for reviews. Platform rules can change, so verify current policy before implementation.

No email required. This sample does not guarantee review volume, rating, ranking, or sales.