Use ReviewMaxer to make it easy for people to review your company

No matter what industry you’re in, product and service reviews are a vital part of gaining new business and knowing whether or not your company is retaining customers.

Make writing reviews easy with ReviewMaxer’s texting feature

With ReviewMaxer’s text messaging feature, you can invite your customers to a landing page through a text message. This landing page allows customers to write reviews of your company’s product or service. Customers can quickly engage in the review-writing process by simply clicking on the link in their text message. In order to receive a text, the customer must opt in and agree.

To get started, upload a CSV file with recipients’ names and phone numbers. Then, customize your message and send it to your list of recipients. Phone numbers in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Australia are currently available. The initial fee is $15 for the first 200 messages, then a 6-cent fee per message after that.

Why should I use a text message review service?

A text message goes directly to the customer’s mobile device. It presents the review link in a way that’s easily accessible. When you make it simple for customers to leave a review, they’re more likely to do it. ReviewMaxer’s texting feature simplifies the process – you aren’t relying on customers to go to your website and find the link on their own.

How do I get my customers to opt in?

Present the opt-in option to your customers when you’re selling your product or service to them. You can use a station with a computer or tablet to quickly collect the customer’s name, phone number and consent to receive text-message updates from your company.

How do I customize my message?

Company representatives can customize messages under the text message template. Text messages are standard 160 characters, so it’s important to keep messages short and direct to avoid sending two messages. You can also send a test text message to a direct phone number to ensure the text appears on the mobile device the way you intended.  

What happens if a customer replies to my message?

If a customer replies to your message, they’ll get an automated response with an option to opt out. The same message will also direct them to a main number where they can contact your business.  

Incentives and rewards

You want your customers to write reviews and you also want them to return for more business. By implementing a review rewards program, you can get both. If customers leave a review, perhaps you offer a 10-percent discount on their next purchase. If customers leave three reviews on different review sites, perhaps they’re rewarded with a free gift. You can easily adjust the rewards to what your company can handle in order to encourage more customers to review your products and services.

Social media reviews

Similar to using the ReviewMaxer texting feature, social media makes leaving reviews easy for customers. Many people might already be tweeting your company with reviews or tagging your company in Facebook posts. It’s important for your company to be active on social media. Responding to customers who leave reviews and sharing those reviews will create relationships with your customers.

Social media reviews are also beneficial to your company because they allow potential customers to easily check out your product or service, which can lead to more business.  

Facebook has made it especially easy for people to leave reviews under the “review” tab on its business pages. Customers can leave a rating out of five stars and leave comments underneath. To boost your online reputation, you need five-star reviews to attract new customers; you should also address problems noted in lower-star reviews that potential customers will see.

ReviewMaxer is a great tool for your business to collect and manage your customers’ online reviews. You can also post or stream positive reviews directly to your website and social media channels. Try our demo today to see how easily and efficiently you can protect and improve your online reputation.

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Written by: Jordan McCrary