Can you get a Google review link without a business profile?

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The short answer

Not really. Google reviews attach to a place on Google Maps, so a review link needs a listing. The good news: your business may already have one that a customer or Google created. Search your name on Maps. If it's there, claim it and copy the review link from Ask for reviews. If not, add your business, then verify.

If a listing exists but you can't manage it

  1. Open the listing and choose Own this business?
  2. If someone else manages it, request access. They have a few days to respond.
  3. Once you're in, choose Ask for reviews and copy the short link.

The Place ID workaround

Anyone can build a review link from a listing's Place ID, even without managing it: https://search.google.com/local/writereview?placeid= followed by the ID. It works, but managing the profile is still better, because you can't reply to reviews otherwise.

Questions

Can a service business without an office get a profile?

Yes. Set a service area and hide your address.

Does verification take long?

It varies from minutes to a couple of weeks, depending on the method Google offers.

Can I use one link for several locations?

No. Each location has its own link.

About the author

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Jason has spent two decades building sites, search programs, and digital products for businesses. At Lehvel, he leads product and strategy.

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