Send Out a Google Review to Your Customers via SMS

CustomersUpdated 20 Sep 20262 min read
We would highly recommend setting up a SMS template with your message so that you can quickly send the message when you need to. If you don't know how to set up SMS templates CLICK HERE for our step-by-step guide. 1. You need to have the URL that will direct customer to Google review page Published Google review page with the browser share menu open 2. In Workshop Software look up the customer you want to send the SMS to by using the main search bar Workshop Software customer search results showing a matching customer and the contact action icons 3. Click on the orange speech bubble icon, this will open a pop up window where you can enter in your SMS message. Customer search results with the SMS message icon highlighted Customer record with the send SMS dialog open 4. Enter in the message you want to send including your Google Review URL you copied in step 1 SMS dialog containing a review request message with the full Google review link 5. If the URL is quite long (like in the above example) you can use websites like https://bitly.com/ that will help you shorten your URL. Paste the full URL in the field shown below and then click the "Shorten" button Bitly link shortener home page with the long URL field and Shorten button 6. Your shortened Google Review URL will appear in the field, copy this and paste this in your SMS message. Bitly page showing the shortened link with the Copy button SMS dialog with the shortened bit.ly review link in the message body 7. Then click the green 'Send' button. Below is a screenshot of how the message will appear for your customers and you can see that the URL is highlighted in blue and your customers can click on that link and they will be directed straight to your Google Review Page. Text message on a phone asking the customer for a review with a shortened link

Good to Know

  • You can search for a customer by name, phone number, or email address using the search bar.
  • Keeping customer records up to date ensures accurate invoicing and reliable communication via SMS or email.

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