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Reviews on RV Help

How reviews work and how we integrate with Google reviews

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Written by Josiah Mann

Overview

Our review system combines both platform reviews and Google Business reviews (instructions below) to provide comprehensive feedback about service providers. All reviews are published immediately and clearly marked with their source.

Platform Reviews

For Logged-in Users

  • Reviews are automatically approved

  • Published immediately

  • Full rating capabilities across multiple criteria:

    • Overall Rating

    • Service Quality

    • Responsiveness

    • Technical Expertise

    • Results

    • Communication

For Anonymous Users

  • Requires basic information:

    • First Name

    • Last Name

    • Email Address

  • Email verification helps us know who left the review but isn't required.

  • Published immediately, verification status updated after email confirmation

Google Reviews Integration

How It Works

  • Service providers can connect their Google Business Profile

  • Reviews are imported through a manual sync process

  • Only the 5 most recent Google reviews can be imported at a time (Google API limitation)

  • Google Reviews can only by synced once every 30 days

  • Reviews are clearly marked as "via Google"

  • Combined rating system shows total reviews from both sources

Troubleshooting

Your Google Business Profile may need to be claimed or verified to display reviews.

Please ensure you have:

- Claimed your business on Google

- Added business hours

- Selected appropriate business categories (especially a primary category)

- Verified your business location or service area

What Customers See

  • Total review count combines both platform and Google reviews

  • Clear labeling of review source

  • Consistent display of ratings

  • Link to full Google Business Profile for additional reviews

  • Transparent count of total reviews from both sources

Review Moderation Policy

RV Help will not alter or remove reviews that do not violate the guidelines outlined in our Review Policy. We understand that not every review will be positive; however, reviews that meet these standards will remain visible as part of our commitment to transparency and trust for both customers and providers.


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