Turn your Google Place ID into a direct review link and QR code, print a counter sign or card, copy a request script, and see how many reviews stand between you and 4.8 stars.
1
Make your review link
Where do I find my Place ID?
Easiest: open Google’s Place ID Finder, search for your business and copy the code that starts with “ChIJ”.
Or use your existing link: sign in to your Google Business Profile, choose Ask for reviews (or Get more reviews) and copy the link it gives you. Paste that here instead.
Paste a Place ID or link above and your link and QR code appear here.
2
Print a sign or card
Each design prints on its own on letter or A4 paper. Choose “Actual size” in the print dialog.
QR code appears here
Counter sign5 × 7 in
QR code appears here
Table card6 × 4 in
QR code appears here
Business card3.5 × 2 in · 8 per sheet
3
Ask every customer
Stay inside Google’s rules. Ask every customer, not just the happy ones. Never offer a discount, gift or entry into a draw for a review, and don’t “gate” requests by checking satisfaction first. Google can remove reviews or restrict your profile for any of these.
In person, at the end of the job
Thanks for choosing [Business name] today. Would you mind leaving us a quick Google review about how it went? Honest feedback, good or bad, helps us and helps your neighbors. I can text you the link, or you can scan this code.
Email
Subject: How did we do, [Customer name]?
Hi [Customer name],
Thanks again for choosing [Business name] for [job or service]. If you have a minute, we’d really appreciate an honest review on Google. It helps other people in the area find a business they can trust.
Leave a review: [your review link]
If anything wasn’t right, just reply to this email and we’ll make it right.
Thank you,
[Your name]
[Business name]
Text message (SMS)
Hi [Customer name], thanks for choosing [Business name]! Would you share an honest Google review of your experience? It takes under a minute: [your review link] Reply STOP to opt out.
4
Review gap calculator
For context: BrightLocal’s 2026 survey found 47% of consumers won’t use a business with fewer than 20 reviews.
20 reviews and a 4.5 average
8
more 5-star reviews
20 reviews and a 4.8 average
30
more 5-star reviews
To reach 20 reviews: 8 more
To lift your average to 4.5: 5 more 5-star reviews
To lift your average to 4.8: 30 more 5-star reviews
Assumes every new review is 5 stars, so treat it as the minimum. Google shows your average rounded to one decimal.
How to use it
Find your Place ID with Google’s Place ID Finder, or copy the review link from your Business Profile, and paste it in step 1.
Copy the link for emails and texts, or download the QR code as a PNG or SVG for your own designs.
Print a counter sign, table card or business cards. Put them where customers pay or wait.
Use the scripts to ask every customer, then check the gap calculator to see how far you are from your goal.
Questions
Is a direct review link allowed by Google?
Yes. Google’s own Business Profile gives you a review link to share. What Google doesn’t allow is offering incentives for reviews or only asking customers you expect to be happy.
Will the QR code stop working?
No. The code holds your review link directly, with no redirect service in between, so it works for as long as your Business Profile exists.
What’s the difference between a Place ID and the “Ask for reviews” link?
Both open the same review form. The Place ID link is built here from your ID; the “Ask for reviews” link is a short link Google creates for you. Either one works in this tool.
Is anything I type sent to WRSS?
No. The link, QR code and printables are all made in your browser.
A WRSS website template gives you room for a review link, click-to-call and a quote form on every page, so happy customers can review you and new ones can reach you. Want it built around your business instead? We do custom work too.