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Responding to Reviews

When customers leave reviews on Google, Facebook, or Yelp, responding quickly shows you value their feedback. This guide walks you through finding and responding to reviews in Reveo.


Where to Find Reviews

Reviews Tab

Tap Reviews in the bottom navigation bar. You'll see all reviews across your connected platforms in one list.

Each review card shows: - Customer name and star rating - Review text (preview) - Source — Google, Facebook, or Yelp badge - Time since the review was posted - Response status — whether you've replied yet

Filtering Reviews

Use the filter tabs at the top of the Reviews screen: - All — every review - Unanswered — reviews that still need a response - Negative — reviews with 1-2 stars that need attention

Use the search bar to find a specific review by customer name or keywords.

From Your Home Screen

Urgent and important reviews also appear in your action queue on the Home screen. Tap any review action card to go directly to the review detail.


How to Respond to a Review

Step 1: Open the Review

Tap any review card to open the detail view. You'll see: - The full review text - Star rating - Source platform - Customer information

Step 2: Write Your Response

You have two options:

Write manually: - Tap the response text field at the bottom - Type your response - The character count updates as you type

Use AI Draft: - Tap Generate AI Draft to get a professional response written for you - Edit the draft to add your personal touch - See Using AI Draft for the full guide

Step 3: Post Your Response

  • Review your response text
  • Tap Post Response
  • Your response is posted directly to the review platform (Google, Facebook, or Yelp)
  • You'll see a confirmation, then return to the reviews list

Best Practices by Rating

5-Star Reviews

Thank the customer and reinforce what went well: - Mention their name - Reference the specific service if possible - Keep it brief — 2-3 sentences is plenty - Invite them back

3-4 Star Reviews

Acknowledge the positive and address any concerns: - Thank them for the feedback - If they mentioned an issue, acknowledge it - Offer to make it right if appropriate - Keep the tone positive

1-2 Star Reviews

These need the most care. Respond quickly and professionally: - Apologize for their experience - Don't be defensive or argue - Take the conversation offline — offer a phone number or email - Show you're committed to fixing the issue - Keep it short and professional

Negative reviews that get a thoughtful response often lead to the customer updating their rating.


Response Tips

  1. Respond within 24 hours — speed matters, especially for negative reviews. Reviews in your action queue are prioritized by urgency.
  2. Personalize every response — use the customer's name and reference specifics from their review. Generic responses feel dismissive.
  3. Keep it professional — even if the review is unfair. Future customers will read your response.
  4. Don't copy-paste — vary your responses. Identical replies across multiple reviews look automated and insincere.
  5. Use AI Draft as a starting point — it generates a solid foundation, but always add your own touch before posting.

Who Can Respond

Role Can Respond Notes
Owner / Admin Yes Can respond to all reviews across all locations
Manager Yes Can respond to reviews at their assigned locations
Team Member Yes Can respond to reviews at their location
Field Tech Yes Can respond to reviews at their location

Troubleshooting

"Post Response" button is disabled - Make sure you've written at least a few characters in the response field - Check your internet connection

Response posted but not showing on Google/Facebook - Responses can take a few minutes to appear on the platform - If it's been more than 30 minutes, check the review platform directly

Can't see any reviews - Make sure your Google or Facebook account is connected (see Connecting Google and Facebook) - Reviews sync every few minutes — pull down to refresh


Next Steps

Last updated: June 2026 · Reveo Help