Google Review Request Script (Email & SMS): How to Ask for Reviews the Right Way
If you’re like most local business owners, you know that Google reviews can make or break your reputation. Yet even your happiest customers won’t leave a review unless you ask — and ask the right way.
The problem? Most businesses either:
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Forget to ask
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Make it awkward
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Or ask at the wrong time
That’s why we’ve created proven review request scripts for email and SMS that make it easy, non-pushy, and effective to get 5-star reviews on autopilot.
Use these exact templates to boost your Google rating, build credibility, and attract more customers — without spending a dollar on ads.
✉️ Email Review Request Script
Email is great for customers who’ve already opted into communication (like appointments, purchases, or newsletters). It gives you space to personalize and provide a clickable link.
📥 Subject Lines That Get Opened:
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“Quick favor?”
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“How did we do?”
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“Your opinion means the world to us ⭐”
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“Can you help us out with a quick review?”
📧 Sample Email Script:
Hi [First Name],
Thank you for choosing [Your Business Name]! We hope you had a great experience.
If you have a minute, we’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a quick Google review. It helps other people find us and supports our local business more than you know.
Thanks again — and if there’s anything we can do to improve your experience, just hit reply!
— The [Your Business Name] Team
🧠 Tips for Maximum Email Success:
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Keep it short and friendly
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Add your Google review link (use a shortened, branded version if possible)
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Send it within 24 hours of the service or interaction
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Add your signature/logo for credibility
📱 SMS Review Request Script
SMS is quick, direct, and has a 98% open rate. Perfect for service-based or fast-paced businesses (salons, auto shops, clinics, etc.).
📲 Sample SMS Script #1 – After Appointment:
Hi [First Name]! Thanks for visiting [Business Name] today.
We’d love your feedback — would you mind leaving us a quick Google review?
👉 [Review Link]
📲 Sample SMS Script #2 – 1-Day Follow-Up:
Hey [First Name], just checking in!
If you enjoyed your experience with us, a quick Google review would mean a lot.
Thanks again 🙌
👉 [Review Link]
🔥 BONUS: When to Send Review Requests
Timing is key — here’s when to send your message:
| Scenario | Ideal Time to Ask |
|---|---|
| In-person visit (salon, shop) | 1–2 hours after appointment |
| Online purchase | After delivery confirmation |
| Service completed (plumber, tech) | Right after job is marked done |
| Coaching, consulting, or training | End of final session |
✅ Use automation to trigger these at the perfect moment with tools like [Shologoo].
💡 Review Link Tip:
You can create your own Google review link here:
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Go to your Google Business Profile
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Click “Ask for reviews”
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Copy the short review URL
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Add it to your script
Or generate it automatically using a platform like [Shologoo], which can:
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Personalize the message
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Track open rates and review completion
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Filter unhappy customers before they hit Google
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Send on autopilot 🚀
🚀 Final Thoughts: Make It Easy, Make It Friendly, Make It Work
You don’t have to beg for reviews or hope customers “remember later.”
With the right message, the right timing, and the right link — you’ll start seeing 5-star reviews roll in consistently.
These reviews don’t just look good.
They improve your local SEO, increase trust, and grow your revenue without spending a cent on ads.
Ready to Automate It All?
Use [Shologoo] to:
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Send email & SMS review requests automatically
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Build a custom funnel that filters bad feedback
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Manage all your Google reviews in one place
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Increase your rating, visibility, and leads
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