GUIDES
Getting more Google reviews, explained
Short, practical guides for plumbers, cleaners, detailers, contractors and anyone else who earns work one happy customer at a time.
Reputation Management
How to Remove Fake or Negative Google Reviews (And Dilute Them with Real 5-Star Feedback)
When Google actually deletes a review, how to flag one the right way, what to write back while you wait, and the dilution strategy that protects your rating.
October 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Google Business Profile
How to Add and Verify Your Business on Google Maps: The Complete Step-by-Step DIY Guide
Claim your listing, choose the right business type, pass Google verification and start showing up in local search, plus how to solve the zero-review problem on day one.
October 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Getting More Reviews
How to Make a Printable Google Review Card: 4 DIY Methods (And the 60-Second Alternative)
Four DIY routes to a printable Google review card, what each really costs in time and money, and the three mistakes that stop homemade QR codes from scanning.
October 26, 2026 · 4 min read