{"id":40450,"date":"2022-09-12T07:48:15","date_gmt":"2022-09-12T14:48:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/?p=40450"},"modified":"2026-07-06T06:41:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T13:41:11","slug":"online-business-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/online-business-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"4 ways to get started with online business reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Online business reviews<\/strong> are customer ratings and comments published on search engines, social networks, marketplaces, and industry review sites. They influence how easily customers find a business, whether they trust it, and whether they choose it over a competitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/review-management\/\">Online business reviews<\/a> play a major role in how customers evaluate a company. Positive reviews can strengthen credibility, support search visibility, provide social proof, and help a business stand out from competitors. Negative reviews can also be valuable by revealing service gaps and making an overall review profile appear more authentic.<br><br>Building a strong review presence starts with choosing the right platforms, keeping business information accurate, asking customers for feedback, and simplifying the review process. Once reviews begin coming in, businesses can use them to support lead generation, brand awareness, marketing content, and customer insight.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This blog explains four practical ways to get started with online business reviews, explores how to use them effectively, reviews popular platforms such as Google, Facebook, Bing, Amazon, and Foursquare, and shows how Birdeye supports review generation, response, and reporting across locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-what-are-online-business-reviews\" data-level=\"2\">What are online business reviews?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-why-positive-reviews-matter-for-your-business\" data-level=\"2\">Why positive reviews matter for your business<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-positive-reviews-work\" data-level=\"2\">Positive reviews work<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-top-of-search-engine-results\" data-level=\"3\">Top of search engine results<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-social-proof\" data-level=\"3\">Social Proof<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-beat-out-the-competition\" data-level=\"3\">Beat out the competition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-negative-reviews-serve-a-purpose\" data-level=\"2\">Negative reviews serve a purpose<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-getting-started-with-online-business-reviews\" data-level=\"2\">Getting started with online business reviews<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-use-your-online-business-reviews-to-your-advantage\" data-level=\"2\">Use your online business reviews to your advantage<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-most-popular-online-business-review-sites\" data-level=\"2\">Most popular online business review sites<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-google\" data-level=\"3\">Google<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-facebook\" data-level=\"3\">Facebook<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-bing\" data-level=\"3\">Bing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-amazon\" data-level=\"3\">Amazon<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-foursquare\" data-level=\"3\">Foursquare<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-frequently-asked-questions-about-online-business-reviews\" data-level=\"2\">Frequently asked questions about online business reviews<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-attract-more-customers-with-birdeye-reviews\" data-level=\"2\">Attract more customers with Birdeye Reviews<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-online-business-reviews\">What are online business reviews?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These days, online business reviews are everywhere. You can find them on review websites, social media, and online directories.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customers can use reviews to share their experiences with a particular business. This can include anything from the quality of the product to the level of customer service.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike traditional advertising, online reviews can&#8217;t be controlled by brands or businesses. They can provide potential customers with an unbiased perspective on a company. Most customers look at a business&#8217;s online reviews before committing to a decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-positive-reviews-matter-for-your-business\">Why positive reviews matter for your business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customers place a lot of trust in online reviews. In fact, nearly 50% of consumers say <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightlocal.com\/research\/local-consumer-review-survey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">online reviews are just as useful as personal recommendations<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Positive reviews also give your business credibility and higher online visibility. They can show potential customers that your business is reliable and that others have enjoyed your products or services. Good online reviews will help your business attract new customers and retain current ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-positive-reviews-work\">Positive reviews work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting positive reviews can increase your revenue and help improve the customer experience \u2013 but the benefits don&#8217;t stop there. Here are a few other reasons why positive reviews can leave a positive impact on your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-top-of-search-engine-results\">Top of search engine results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Businesses with positive customer reviews are more likely to rank higher on search engines than those without. The higher your business can rank on search engines, the more likely customers will find you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"845\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Inside-img-1-Online-Business-Reviews-1024x845.png\" alt=\"Three restaurants business listings at the top of Google's results page courtesy of an effective online business reviews strategy.\" class=\"wp-image-40460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Inside-img-1-Online-Business-Reviews-1024x845.png 1024w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Inside-img-1-Online-Business-Reviews-300x248.png 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Inside-img-1-Online-Business-Reviews-768x634.png 768w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Inside-img-1-Online-Business-Reviews-810x668.png 810w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Inside-img-1-Online-Business-Reviews-1140x941.png 1140w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Inside-img-1-Online-Business-Reviews.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-social-proof\">Social Proof<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Positive online reviews can serve as social proof and encourage potential customers to make a purchase. Potential customers are more likely to buy a product or service if they see that others are happy with their purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Inside-img-2-Online-Business-Reviews-1024x608.png\" alt=\"A positive review example being used as social proof.\" class=\"wp-image-40461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Inside-img-2-Online-Business-Reviews-1024x608.png 1024w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Inside-img-2-Online-Business-Reviews-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Inside-img-2-Online-Business-Reviews-768x456.png 768w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Inside-img-2-Online-Business-Reviews-810x481.png 810w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Inside-img-2-Online-Business-Reviews-1140x676.png 1140w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Inside-img-2-Online-Business-Reviews.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beat-out-the-competition\">Beat out the competition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/positive-review-examples\/\">Positive reviews<\/a> can act as a differentiator and help you stand out among your competitors. If two businesses are selling similar products, potential customers are more likely to choose the one with more positive reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Inside-img-3-Online-Business-Reviews-1024x489.png\" alt=\"Example of good online business review  by customer\" class=\"wp-image-40462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Inside-img-3-Online-Business-Reviews-1024x489.png 1024w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Inside-img-3-Online-Business-Reviews-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Inside-img-3-Online-Business-Reviews-768x367.png 768w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Inside-img-3-Online-Business-Reviews-810x387.png 810w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Inside-img-3-Online-Business-Reviews-1140x544.png 1140w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Inside-img-3-Online-Business-Reviews.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-negative-reviews-serve-a-purpose\">Negative reviews serve a purpose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I know this might seem counter-productive, but negative reviews can actually help give your business more credibility. For instance, let&#8217;s say you come across a business that has a five-star rating and every review is a glowing recommendation. This might come off as too good to be true or even fake. Having the occasional not-so-good feedback shows customers that they can trust your reviews to be a reliable, unbias source of information about your products and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-getting-started-with-online-business-reviews\">Getting started with online business reviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding how online reviews can impact your business is only half the battle. Consistently generating those reviews is a challenge many businesses struggle with. Here are a few tips on how you get started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create a Google Business Profile<\/strong> \u2013 Google is the most popular search engine in the world, so it makes sense for your business to<a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/google-my-business\/\"> create a Google Business Profile<\/a>. It&#8217;s a free and easy way to create a <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/business-listing-management\/\">business listing <\/a>and start receiving and responding to customer reviews. It also lets customers find your business easier when they search for it online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use online review sites<\/strong> \u2013 Google is important, but customers may also rely on industry-specific and local review platforms. Focus on the sites that matter most to your audience, and keep your business information complete and accurate on each one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ask for reviews<\/strong> \u2013 Once you&#8217;ve selected your review sites, it&#8217;s time to start <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/review-generation\/\">generating reviews<\/a>. A great place to start is to simply ask your customers. Get in the habit of requesting reviews from customers after every transaction and engagement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easy access<\/strong> \u2013 If you&#8217;re asking customers to help your business by writing a review, be sure to make it easy for them. Provide links to your review sites in social media posts, emails, and text messages. Post QR codes at the register and on receipts so that no stone is left unturned.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use-your-online-business-reviews-to-your-advantage\">Use your online business reviews to your advantage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re taking the time to collect reviews, make sure you\u2019re using them to their full potential. Here are a few ways your business can leverage customer reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lead generation<\/strong> \u2013 Since reviews are primarily controlled by customers, they serve as neutral content aimed at informing instead of persuading. This goes a long way in generating more quality leads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brand awareness<\/strong> \u2013 Positive reviews are a great way to increase your brand awareness and help make sure you&#8217;re top of mind when customers need those services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marketing assets <\/strong>\u2013 Promote your business by sharing positive reviews on your social media channels and website.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data collection<\/strong> \u2013 Reviews are full of data. Whether it&#8217;s customer demographics or product insights, this first-hand information can help your business discover new trends for continued growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-most-popular-online-business-review-sites\">Most popular online business review sites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s important to make sure your business is listed on established <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/top-10-business-review-sites\/\">business review sites <\/a>so potential customers can find you and see what others have had to say. Here are some of the more well-known review websites for you to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-google\">Google<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we mentioned earlier, there are tremendous benefits to creating a Google Business Profile. Giving customers the ability to review your business on Google will improve click-through rates which will help increase traffic to your website. Plus, your Google Business Profile will automatically<a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/8-easy-steps-for-google-maps-optimization\/\"> list your business on Google Maps<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-facebook\">Facebook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Facebook is more than just a social media platform \u2013 it&#8217;s also a popular destination for customers to review and recommend businesses. And with almost three billion active users, even a small number of <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/facebook-reviews\/\">Facebook reviews can have a big impact<\/a> on your business&#8217;s online reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bing\">Bing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bing is everyone&#8217;s second favorite search engine. And while Google still dominates in popularity, about <a href=\"https:\/\/earthweb.com\/how-many-people-use-bing\/#:~:text=Bing%20has%20126%20million%20unique,to%20the%20world%20by%20Microsoft.\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">66 million people are turning to Bing<\/a> instead. Therefore, it&#8217;s important that businesses don&#8217;t exclude Bing from their customer review strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-amazon\">Amazon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amazon is the largest eCommerce website in the world. If you&#8217;re selling products online, it\u2019s likely you&#8217;re using Amazon to do it. Amazon customers can rate and review the products they purchase. These reviews are then displayed on product listings for other potential customers to see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-foursquare\">Foursquare<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/foursquare-business-listing\/\">Foursquare is a location-based social network<\/a> that allows users to rate and review businesses. It&#8217;s most commonly used to rate restaurants, but can be used for any type of business. Customers can leave detailed reviews, photos, and tips about their experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-about-online-business-reviews\">Frequently asked questions about online business reviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1662736656085\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are online review websites free?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, the majority of review sites are free. There are a few sites that do charge, but they typically offer a free version with limited options.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1662736667374\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Should businesses respond to negative reviews?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, you should always respond to negative reviews. Responding to negative reviews shows customers you care about their concerns. Plus, you can get ahead of any issues that might comprise your business\u2019s reputation. Check out our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/how-to-respond-to-negative-reviews\/\">how to respond to negative reviews<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-attract-more-customers-with-birdeye-reviews\">Attract more customers with Birdeye Reviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generating reviews is only the beginning. Brands also need to respond consistently, understand what customers are saying, and use that feedback to strengthen trust across every location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Birdeye is the #1 <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/platform\/\">agentic marketing platform<\/a> for multi-location brands, powered by BirdAI and a unified data platform. It connects review activity to customer, location, and <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/online-reputation-management\/\">reputation signals<\/a>, enabling teams to manage the full review lifecycle from one platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Birdeye <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/reviews\/\">Reviews AI<\/a> gives businesses a more efficient way to generate, manage, respond to, and analyze customer reviews at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Review Generation Agent optimizes the review site, outreach channel, messaging, and timing for each request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"812\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1067.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1067.png 812w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1067-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1067-768x428.png 768w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1067-810x451.png 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Review Response Agent drafts personalized, on-brand replies using sentiment and customer context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"812\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1068.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1068.png 812w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1068-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1068-768x485.png 768w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1068-810x512.png 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Review Reporting Agent surfaces recurring themes, location-level trends, and areas that may require attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"812\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1069.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1069.png 812w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1069-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1069-768x382.png 768w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1069-810x403.png 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By combining review data with specialized AI agents, Birdeye enables teams to move beyond collecting feedback and use customer reviews to strengthen visibility, credibility, and customer experience across locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch a <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/free-demo\/\">free demo<\/a> to see how your team can generate more reviews, respond consistently, and turn customer feedback into action with Birdeye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/free-demo\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/NEW-Watch-Demo-Regular-1-1024x269.png\" alt=\"Birdeye Free Demo banner\" class=\"wp-image-71137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/NEW-Watch-Demo-Regular-1-1024x269.png 1024w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/NEW-Watch-Demo-Regular-1-300x79.png 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/NEW-Watch-Demo-Regular-1-768x202.png 768w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/NEW-Watch-Demo-Regular-1-810x213.png 810w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/NEW-Watch-Demo-Regular-1-1140x300.png 1140w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/NEW-Watch-Demo-Regular-1.png 1520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Online business reviews are customer ratings and comments published on search engines, social networks, marketplaces, and industry review sites. 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