How to Share Your Google Review Link

You want more Google reviews. The first step is making it easy for customers to leave one. That means sharing your Google review link in places they actually see it: on your website, in text messages, on a printed poster at the counter.

But finding your Google review link isn't obvious. Google doesn't hand you a button labeled "Share this." You have to dig into your Google Business Profile, copy a long URL, and then figure out where to put it.

There's a faster way. LinkToReview gives you a short review link, a QR code, and a printable poster—all in one place. Here's how to find and share your Google review link, and why a short link matters more than you'd think.

Find Your Google Review Link

Your Google review link lives in your Google Business Profile. Here's how to get it:

1. Go to google.com/business and sign in.
2. Click your business name.
3. On the left menu, click "Reviews."
4. Look for a button or link that says "Get a link to your reviews" or "Share." (The exact label changes, but it's near the top.)
5. Copy the URL. It will be long and ugly—something like https://www.google.com/maps/place/Your+Business+Name/@coordinates/data=...

That's your Google review link. It works. But it's hard to remember, hard to type, and looks spammy when you paste it into a text message or email.

Why a Short Link Works Better

A long Google review link has three problems:

People don't trust it. A URL that's 100+ characters long looks like a phishing link. Customers hesitate to click.

It doesn't fit nicely. Text messages, social media posts, and printed materials all look cluttered when you paste a long URL. It wraps awkwardly and takes up space.

You can't track who uses it. Google's link doesn't tell you how many people clicked it. You're flying blind.

A short link solves all three. It looks clean, fits anywhere, and you can see how many customers actually clicked it.

Three Ways to Share Your Google Review Link

1. Use a Short Link Tool

If you claim your business on LinkToReview, you get a short review link for free. It looks like linktoreview.com/your-business-name. You can see it in the "Share Your Page" section of your dashboard.

You can also use free tools like Bitly or TinyURL to shorten your Google review link. Paste your long Google URL, get a short one back, and use that everywhere.

Advantage: simple, free, works immediately.

Disadvantage: you don't learn anything about who clicked it (unless you use a paid analytics tool).

2. Add It to Your Website

Put your Google review link in a visible spot on your website. Common places:

• A button in the header or footer that says "Leave a Review."
• A dedicated reviews page.
• Your contact page, near your phone number and address.
• A pop-up or banner that appears after a customer visits a service page.

If you use LinkToReview, your review page already has the link built in. You can link to it from your website, or embed a widget that shows your Google rating and latest reviews.

Advantage: customers who are already interested in you (they're on your website) are primed to leave a review.

Disadvantage: only reaches people who visit your site.

3. Text It to Customers

Send your short review link via text message right after a customer pays or leaves your business. The timing matters: they're happy, they're thinking about you, and they have their phone in their hand.

Example text:

"Thanks for coming in today. If you had a great experience, we'd love a quick review. [short link]"

Or:

"Hi [Name], thanks for trusting us with [service]. Please share your feedback here: [short link]"

Keep it short. One or two sentences, plus the link. No emojis, no hype.

Advantage: reaches customers at the moment they're most likely to review.

Disadvantage: requires a system to collect phone numbers and send texts (LinkToReview's Growth AI and Pro plans include review-request messaging).

Print a Poster or Table Tent

If you have a physical location—a restaurant, salon, dental office, repair shop—print your review link or QR code and put it where customers see it.

Common spots:

• Counter or checkout desk.
• Table tents (if you're a restaurant or cafe).
• Receipt printers (print the link on the back of the receipt).
• Waiting room posters.
• Your front door or window.

LinkToReview gives you a printable poster with your QR code and review link. Download it, print it, and tape it up. Customers can scan the QR code with their phone camera, or type the short link if they prefer.

Advantage: catches customers in the moment, before they leave.

Disadvantage: only works if you have foot traffic.

Which Method Works Best

The answer: all of them. Use more than one.

Start with the easiest: add your review link to your website and include it in your email signature. Then add a printed poster at your counter or on your receipt. If you have customer phone numbers, text the link after a visit.

The more places your link appears, the more reviews you'll get. But don't overwhelm customers. One or two touchpoints per customer is enough.

This Week

1. Find your Google review link (or claim your business on LinkToReview to get a short one).
2. Add it to your website in one visible spot.
3. Print a poster or QR code and put it at your counter or on your receipt.
4. If you have a customer contact list, send one test text with your review link to a recent customer.
5. Check back in two weeks to see if you got any new reviews.