Hi there! I’m Linda Donnelly, owner of Business Solutions Marketing Group, and I’ve been helping small businesses like yours grow for over a decade. If you’re feeling frustrated with trying to get more reviews, I get it. Asking customers can feel awkward. Following up takes time. And honestly? You’ve got a business to run.
But here’s the good news: there’s a smarter way to get those 5-star reviews—without all the chasing. And today, I’m going to show you how.
Why Getting 5-Star Reviews Matters (A Lot)
Let’s start with this: your reviews are your digital reputation. They’re the first thing people see when they Google you. And most people trust those reviews like they would a recommendation from a friend.
But here are a few eye-opening stats:
📌 97% of people read online reviews before buying something. (Source: BrightLocal)
📌 Businesses with more than 40 reviews earn 54% more revenue than average. (Source: Womply)
📌 Just one additional star on your rating can increase revenue by up to 9%. (Source: Harvard Business School)
Yet—get this—only 28% of customers leave a review when asked. (Source: ReviewTrackers)
That means you could be missing out on growth just because it’s hard to keep up with asking.
Why Most Review Requests Don’t Work
If you’ve ever handed someone a receipt and said, “Hey, leave us a review!”… you’re not alone. But it rarely works.
Here’s why:
❌ Bad timing – You ask too early or too late.
❌ No follow-up – Customers forget. Life gets busy.
❌ Too much effort – They can’t find the link, or it feels like work.
❌ It’s awkward – Asking in person feels uncomfortable for both sides.
And here’s a stat that most people don’t talk about:
📉 60% of customers say they meant to leave a review but forgot. (Source: Local Consumer Review Survey)
That means the problem isn’t that customers won’t leave reviews—it’s that they need a better process.
The Smart Way to Get Reviews (Without Bugging People)
This is where our AI Review Builder comes in. It helps small businesses automate the review process so you don’t have to do the chasing.
Here’s what it does:
✅ Sends automated, friendly review requests right after service.
✅ Gives customers a one-click review link—no digging required.
✅ Uses AI to ask the right way, at the right time.
✅ Filters unhappy customers so you can fix issues privately.
✅ Works with Google, Facebook, and more.
And the best part? It happens while you focus on your business.
What Makes This Different from Other Review Tools?
You might be wondering: “Okay, Linda, I’ve seen tools like this. What makes yours different?”
Great question. Here’s the difference:
🚀 Our Review Builder uses smart AI timing to send requests when people are most likely to respond—often within 30 minutes of service. Studies show that asking at the right time increases your chances by 3x. (Source: Podium)
🧠 It also gives customers suggested review content. That makes it easy for them to write something great, fast.
📊 You get a dashboard to see your ratings grow—and even get alerts for negative feedback.
It’s like having a full-time reputation manager, but for a fraction of the cost.
What Happens When You Get More Reviews?
The results can be huge:
⭐ More stars = more trust = more clicks
📍 You show up higher in Google’s Map Pack
📞 You get more phone calls, website visits, and direction requests
In fact, businesses with a high number of fresh reviews get 350% more clicks than those with few or outdated ones. (Source: BrightLocal)
Another stat you’ll love: Recent reviews matter most—73% of people say they only care about reviews from the last month.
So if you haven’t gotten a new review in a while, now’s the time.
Real Example – One Local Business Tripled Their Reviews
One of our clients, a family-owned HVAC business, was getting only 1–2 reviews a month.
After just 30 days with our Review Builder, they had:
✅ 28 new reviews
✅ A 4.8-star average
✅ More Google calls in a month than they had in a year
They didn’t change their service. They just stopped chasing and let our system do the work.
What’s Included in Our Review Builder Program
Here’s what you get when you work with us:
✔️ Automated review requests
✔️ One-click review links
✔️ AI-suggested messages
✔️ Smart negative feedback filter
✔️ Custom branding with your logo
✔️ Setup, support, and guidance from our team
✔️ Monthly reports so you can track success
No tech skills needed. No long learning curve. We handle everything.
Let’s Make Getting Reviews Easy
If you’ve been putting off review requests because you’re too busy (or hate asking), this is your sign. Let us help you grow your reputation the smart way.
Your customers are happy. Let’s make sure the world knows it.
📞 Ready to get started? Reach out today or check out our Review Builder Program and see how easy it can be to build your 5-star reputation—without the chase.
