The Review Monster Blog

Tips, strategies, and insights to help you build a five-star reputation and grow your business.

5 Reasons Reviews Are the Lifeblood of Local Service Businesses
Review Generation4 min read

5 Reasons Reviews Are the Lifeblood of Local Service Businesses

Reviews are the new word of mouth. They don't just influence buying decisions—they determine whether customers even consider your business in the first place.

January 8, 2026
How to Get More Google Reviews Without Begging Customers
Tips & Strategies3 min read

How to Get More Google Reviews Without Begging Customers

There's a right way and a wrong way to ask for reviews. Learn proven strategies to get more Google reviews without feeling pushy or desperate.

January 1, 2026
The #1 Mistake Businesses Make With Online Reviews
Reputation Management3 min read

The #1 Mistake Businesses Make With Online Reviews

Almost every business owner makes this critical mistake—and it has nothing to do with star ratings or bad feedback. Here's what you're probably doing wrong.

December 28, 2025
Why Your Competitors Are Outranking You on Google
Local SEO5 min read

Why Your Competitors Are Outranking You on Google

If your competitors show up above you in local search results, chances are it comes down to one thing: reviews. Here's how to change that.

December 20, 2025
The Complete Guide to Review Automation
Review Generation8 min read

The Complete Guide to Review Automation

Everything you need to know about automating your review collection process—from initial setup to advanced strategies for maximum results.

December 15, 2025
How Many Reviews Do You Actually Need?
Industry Insights4 min read

How Many Reviews Do You Actually Need?

Is 50 reviews enough? Do you need 500? We break down the data on how many reviews it takes to dominate local search in your industry.

December 10, 2025
Responding to Negative Reviews: A Complete Guide
Reputation Management6 min read

Responding to Negative Reviews: A Complete Guide

Negative reviews happen to everyone. What matters is how you respond. Learn the framework for turning bad reviews into opportunities.

December 5, 2025
The Best Time to Ask for a Review
Tips & Strategies4 min read

The Best Time to Ask for a Review

Timing is everything when it comes to review requests. We analyzed thousands of review requests to find the optimal timing for different industries.

November 28, 2025
Review Velocity: Why Consistency Matters More Than Quantity
Local SEO5 min read

Review Velocity: Why Consistency Matters More Than Quantity

Google doesn't just count your reviews—it looks at how consistently you're getting them. Learn why review velocity matters for local SEO.

November 20, 2025