Google Business Page Review Setup - Video Guide Outline
Introduction: Why Google Reviews Matter
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- How Eventful generates Google reviews from customers
- Google Business Page as your own marketing channel
- Social proof impact: 50 reviews vs 10 reviews vs no presence
- Prerequisite: Must have Google Business Page set up
Step 1: Connect Your Google Business Profile
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- Navigate to Reputation tab → Settings → Integrations
- Sign in with Google account associated with your business page
- Select correct business if you have multiple
- Important: Enable GBP Call Tracking for better analytics
- Verify connection appears in integrations screen
Step 2: Review Templates & Settings
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- Review Templates: Default SMS and email templates provided
- Cadence Settings: Configure how many follow-up requests to send
- QR Code Generation: Create printable QR codes for office/seminars
- Templates are effective as-is, but can be customized as needed
Step 3: Set Your Review Link
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- Click "Get Reviewed on Google"
- Select your business page
- Save settings to activate review link
Step 4: Send Your First Review Request
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- Go to Requests tab → Send Review Request
- Enter contact details (name, phone, email)
- Choose delivery method: Email, SMS, or both
- Select appropriate templates
- Click "Create Content" to send
Step 5: Configure Reviews AI
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- Recommended Setting: Start with "Suggestive" mode
- AI will draft responses for your approval before posting
- Advanced users can create custom review agents
- Once comfortable, can switch to automatic responses
Step 6: Create Review Widget (Optional)
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- Displays your rating and recent review quotes
- Can be embedded on website, signup pages, etc.
- Contact support team for embedding assistance
Results & Analytics Overview
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- Track requests sent, average rating, and review trends
- Consistency is key: 30-50 reviews will significantly boost local search visibility
- Email notifications when new reviews are received
- Long-term benefit: appear at top of local search results