# Reviews & Reputation Management

> Reviews and reputation management builds a steady flow of genuine customer reviews and responds to every one. We set up simple request routines after each job, write response templates in your voice, monitor Google, Facebook and industry sites, and help you handle negative reviews professionally, without incentives or review gating.

Reviews are the proof customers read and AI assistants summarize. Recent, specific reviews beat a high count from years ago.

## Why it matters now
AI answers about the best local provider lean on review volume, recency and what reviewers say. Reviews that mention your services and towns help both people and machines understand what you do well.

## What is included
- Review request routines by text and email
- QR codes and links for in-person requests
- Response templates and response management
- Monitoring across Google, Facebook and industry sites
- Negative review handling guidance
- Review insights for service improvements

## How we do it
1. **Set up.** Create request links and routines for your team.
2. **Ask.** Request reviews after every completed job.
3. **Respond.** Reply to every review promptly and personally.
4. **Learn.** Report themes from reviews each month.

## Deliverables
- Review request kit
- Response templates
- Monitoring dashboard
- Monthly review report

## Who it is for
- Local service businesses with few recent reviews
- Businesses with a negative review problem
- Multi-location brands with uneven ratings

## Frequently asked questions
### Can we offer discounts for reviews?

No. Google does not allow incentives for reviews, and US rules on fake and incentivized reviews carry penalties. We build routines that earn honest reviews.

### Can a bad review be removed?

Only reviews that break the platform's policies can be reported for removal. For others, a calm, helpful response is the best repair.

## Related
- [Google Business Profile Optimization](https://sproutgrowthengine.com/services/local-seo/google-business-profile/)
- [Reddit & Community Presence](https://sproutgrowthengine.com/services/ai-search/reddit-community-presence/)
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Sprout Growth Engine is the AI search and organic growth practice of Sprout for Business, LLC. 15 Cross Rd, Unit 4, Hooksett, NH 03106. Phone 603-227-5240. Contact form: https://sproutgrowthengine.com/contact/. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 59 Google reviews (https://search.google.com/local/reviews?placeid=ChIJj9ZDxjZq4okRzO1Wn8jLTb0, checked 2026-09-29).

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