Google Ratings ⭐️
As a Google-licensed partner, REVIEWS.IO works seamlessly with Google’s rating systems. There are FOUR types of Google Ratings, each with its own unique requirements and rules. Below are brief overviews of each criterion for the different rating requirements, with links to the main feature article.
Google typically takes 2 to 4 weeks to process and display reviews. This processing time ensures Google can crawl reviews, match them with the correct products or services, and verify authenticity. This timeline is essential for setting accurate expectations for businesses relying on Google Ratings.
Google Shopping Stars
Allows you to display aggregated reviews for your products to customers shopping on Google. They would appear as such:
What do you need?
Start-Up Plan or above
50 verified Product Reviews
If the stars do not appear even after meeting these requirements, double-check your Google Merchant Center setup. Ensure that product feed updates are properly synced and schema markup is correctly implemented on your website.
Google Text Ads/Seller Ratings
Google Text Ads/Seller Ratings allows you to display your company reviews as text ads and on free listings. They would appear as such:
What do you need?
Seller Ratings: available on Start-up plan and above
100 verified Company reviews per country over a rolling 24-month period
If your ratings are not showing, ensure your business information and company reviews are correctly configured in Google Ads. Additionally, verify compliance with Google's criteria by checking your account settings and reaching out to Google Support if issues persist.
Google My Business
Google My Business is a tool designed to help you efficiently oversee and enhance your Business Profile on Google. They would appear as such:
What do you need?
You need a separate Google My Business account to manage your Business Profile.
If your Google My Business reviews are not displaying, verify that your account and Business Profile are properly linked. Ensure accurate business information and consistent updates to maintain visibility. You will also need to be using the Reputation Management feature to support this.
Google Organic Stars
Google Organic Stars are free ad listings. They appear as such:
What do you need?
Available on Start-Up plan and above
At least ONE review
You must have Rich Snippets installed on your web page’s HTML.
To ensure success, focus on collecting product-specific reviews by encouraging customers to leave feedback on individual items. Also, ensure your website's Rich Snippets implementation meets Google's technical standards.