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How to ask for reviews without sounding pushy
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Google Maps
How often should I post on my Google listing?
One post a week, with geotagged photos. Google rewards fresh, active listings — a dormant profile quietly slips down the ranking.
Do Google Maps categories really matter?
A lot — and it’s the fastest free win. One precise primary category plus specific secondary ones ("Employment lawyer", not just "Lawyer").
A competitor with worse service ranks above me — why?
Usually they just feed Google more signals: more reviews with keywords, fresh photos, weekly posts and fast replies. It’s maintenance, not magic.
Local SEO
What’s the very first step to show up on Google in my city?
A complete Google Business Profile plus a website with the same name, address and phone everywhere. That consistency is half the battle.
Does local SEO work fast?
No — steady work over weeks and months, not a switch. Anyone promising page one "in days" is selling smoke.
Do I really need a blog?
Only if it’s genuinely useful and consistent. One solid post a month that answers real questions beats ten thin ones written just to fill space.
Reviews
How do I reply to a bad review?
Fast, calm and in public: acknowledge it, apologise if due, and offer to fix it offline. A good reply reassures the next hundred readers more than the review hurts.
How do I ask for reviews without being annoying?
Ask right after a good moment, with a direct link, and invite them to mention the specific service. Never buy them or offer rewards.
Is having a negative review bad?
No. Only-5-star looks fake. A handful of honest reviews with a calm reply builds more trust than a wall of perfect ones.
Your website
How fast should my website load?
Aim for under ~2.5s on mobile. Test it free with Google PageSpeed — a slow site loses visitors before they ever see your offer.
WordPress or a custom-built site?
WordPress if you need simple self-editing on a tight budget. Custom-built when speed, security, control and truly owning it matter. We’ll tell you straight which one fits.
Why does the mobile version matter so much?
Most people find you from their phone, and Google ranks the mobile version first. If your site struggles there, you lose customers and position at once.
Social media
How often should I post on Instagram?
Consistency beats volume. Two or three good posts a week, kept up, work better than one a day with no plan that you’ll drop in a month.
Does buying followers help?
No. Fake followers never buy, and they wreck your reach because the platform sees low engagement. A small real community is worth far more.
Can social media replace having a website?
No. Your website is yours; social accounts you only rent — rules and reach change overnight. Connect them, but never depend on them alone.
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