How to Ensure Your Google Review is Visible

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Alex Sparks
Alex Sparks
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You've taken the time to write a well-considered review, or a client claims to have written one, but Google Maps doesn't show it. Here are some possible causes and solutions.

Reasons Why Google Reviews May Not Be Appearing

  • Review Approval procedure: To guarantee quality and relevancy, Google reviews are subjected to a review procedure. This may occasionally cause your review to be posted later than expected.
  • Technical Difficulties: Sometimes, reviews may not display properly due to technical difficulties.
  • Local Business Verification: Your review may not show up if the company you are evaluating isn't verified.

How to Verify the Publicity of Your Review

  1. Incognito Mode: Locate the company by opening a secret or incognito browser window. By doing this, any cache or saved cookies that might be affecting how your review appears will be avoided.
  2. Next, look at the Business Profile: Check the company's Google Maps profile immediately for your assessment.

Tips for Troubleshooting

Try these actions if the review is still not visible:

  • Modify Your Review: Either make a little change to your review or request that your client do so. Occasionally, this can start the review process and make it apparent.
  • File a Local Guides Appeal: You may need to submit a Local Guides Appeal form if you've observed that several reviews you left for your company aren't appearing.

Keep in mind that it may take a while for Google to analyze and publish reviews and edits.