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Google review request templates

Eighteen tested messages for text and email — the first ask, the follow-up, industry variations, and how to reply when reviews come in. Copy any of them.

  • CASL-friendly wording
  • SMS + email
  • Includes review replies

What makes a request work

Every template below follows the same four rules: send it the same day, name the customer, make exactly one ask, and include the direct link. Skip any one of them and response rates fall off a cliff.

Replace {ReviewLink} with your direct Google review URL — build it free with our review link generator.

SMS

First-ask text messages

Send within 24 hours of finishing the job. These convert best.

The standard ask

Hi {FirstName}, it's {Name} from {Business}. Thanks for having us out today! If we did a good job, would you mind leaving us a quick Google review? Takes 30 seconds: {ReviewLink} Reply STOP to opt out.

Short and casual

Hey {FirstName} — {Name} at {Business}. Really appreciate your business today. Quick Google review? {ReviewLink} Reply STOP to opt out.

Job-specific

Hi {FirstName}, hope the {JobType} is working great. If you were happy with how it went, a Google review would mean a lot to our small Calgary team: {ReviewLink} Reply STOP to opt out.

Owner-signed

{FirstName}, this is {OwnerName}, owner of {Business}. I read every review personally. If today went well, would you leave one? {ReviewLink} Reply STOP to opt out.

Feedback-first (filters unhappy customers)

Hi {FirstName}, quick one from {Business}: on a scale of 1–5, how did we do today? Just reply with a number. Reply STOP to opt out.

SMS

Follow-up messages

One reminder 48–72 hours later. Stop after that.

48-hour reminder

Hi {FirstName}, just circling back — if you have 30 seconds, a Google review really helps our small business: {ReviewLink} If now's not a good time, no worries at all. Reply STOP to opt out.

Soft nudge

{FirstName}, no pressure at all — the review link is here if you get a minute: {ReviewLink} Thanks again for choosing {Business}. Reply STOP to opt out.

Last touch

Last note from us, {FirstName} — thanks again for your business. Review link if you'd like to leave one: {ReviewLink} Reply STOP to opt out.

Email

Email templates

For customers without a mobile on file, or as the second touch.

Email — first ask

Subject: Quick favour, {FirstName}? Hi {FirstName}, Thanks for choosing {Business} for your {JobType} — it was a pleasure working with you. If everything went well, would you take 30 seconds to leave us a Google review? Reviews are how people in {City} find us, and every one genuinely helps. Leave a review: {ReviewLink} Thanks so much, {OwnerName} {Business} · {Phone}

Email — reminder

Subject: Following up on your {JobType} Hi {FirstName}, Just following up to make sure everything is still working the way it should after our visit. If you were happy with the job, a quick Google review would mean a lot to our team: {ReviewLink} And if anything isn't right, reply to this email and I'll take care of it personally. {OwnerName} {Business}

Email — after a repeat customer job

Subject: Thanks for having us back Hi {FirstName}, Thanks for trusting us with another job — repeat customers are the best compliment a small business can get. If you've never left us a review, would you consider it? It takes half a minute: {ReviewLink} Appreciate you, {OwnerName} {Business}

By industry

Industry-specific wording

Same structure, language that sounds like your trade.

HVAC / plumbing

Hi {FirstName}, {Name} from {Business} here. Hope the {furnace/AC/water heater} is running perfectly. If you were happy with the service call, a Google review would really help us out: {ReviewLink} Reply STOP to opt out.

Renovation / contracting

Hi {FirstName}, now that the {project} is wrapped up — thanks for trusting us with your home. If you're happy with how it turned out, would you leave a Google review? {ReviewLink} Reply STOP to opt out.

Dental / medical clinic

Hi {FirstName}, thanks for visiting {Clinic} today. If you had a good experience, a short Google review helps other patients find us: {ReviewLink} Reply STOP to opt out.

Salon / med spa

Hi {FirstName}! Hope you're loving the results 💚 If you had a great visit with {Stylist}, would you leave us a Google review? {ReviewLink} Reply STOP to opt out.

Auto repair

Hi {FirstName}, {Business} here — hope the {vehicle} is driving great. If we treated you right, a Google review would mean a lot: {ReviewLink} Reply STOP to opt out.

Real estate

Congrats again, {FirstName}! If I made the process smooth for you, a Google review helps other {City} buyers and sellers find me: {ReviewLink} Reply STOP to opt out.

Responses

How to reply to reviews

Google treats responses as a trust signal, and future customers read them closely.

Reply to a 5-star review

Thanks so much, {FirstName}! It was a pleasure working on your {JobType} — we really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. Give us a shout any time. — {OwnerName}, {Business}

Reply to a 3-star review

Thanks for the honest feedback, {FirstName}. Glad the work itself met expectations, and I hear you on {issue} — that's on us and we've changed how we handle it. If you'd like to talk it through, I'm at {Phone}. — {OwnerName}

Reply to a 1-star review

I'm sorry, {FirstName} — this isn't the standard we hold ourselves to. I'd like to understand exactly what went wrong and make it right. Please reach me directly at {Phone} or {Email}. — {OwnerName}, owner

Reply to a review that isn't your customer

Thanks for the feedback. We can't find a record of this job in our system — if you can reach us at {Phone} with the date and address, we'll look into it right away. If this was meant for another business, we'd appreciate you letting Google know.

FAQ

Common questions

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