Copy-Paste Review Request Templates (SMS & Email)

Writer’s block is real. You want to ask for a review, but you don’t know what to say. This page is your swipe file. These are battle-tested SMS review request templates and email scripts that are proven to convert. We also cover Email marketing platforms setup and Link creation to review page tricks.

The Psychology of “Because”

In the classic “Xerox Study,” researchers found that using the word “because” increased compliance by 50%.
Bad Ask: “Please review us.”
Good Ask: “Please review us *because* it helps our family business grow.”
Always give a reason.

SMS Templates (High Conversion)

The “Short & Sweet”
“Hi [Name], thanks for visiting [Business] today! We hope you love your purchase. If you have 10 seconds, leave us a quick rating here: [Link]. Thanks!”

The “Feedback First”
“Hi [Name], on a scale of 1-5, how was your service today? Reply with a number.”
*(If they reply 5, send the link. If 1-3, ask for feedback).*

Email Templates (Professional)

The Founder’s Note
“Hi [Name], I’m Mark, the owner of [Business]. I saw you came in yesterday and I wanted to personally reach out. We are trying to reach 100 reviews on Google this month. Would you be willing to be number 98? It would mean the world to me. [Link].”

Link Creation Hacks

Never send the user to your homepage and ask them to “find the review button.” Send them to the *direct* input box.
Tool: Use a service like Bit.ly or Rebrand.ly to make the link look nice. `yourbusiness.com/review` is much better than `google.com/maps/place/12345…`

Conclusion

Use these templates as a starting point, but make them your own. Authenticity wins. If it sounds like a robot wrote it, nobody will click it.

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