Google reviews · Independent shop

Google reviews for independent shops

Against big chains and online stores, an independent shop wins on advice and welcome, as long as it shows on Google. Here is how to get regular reviews with Voxtya, at the till and after the purchase.

Updated By the Voxtya team

What gets in the way for an independent shop

Quick purchases

The customer pays in a minute. The review request has to fit on the counter, not in a conversation.

Advice does not show

What sets you apart (time spent advising, the selection, the gift wrapping) only appears on Google if customers write about it.

A sleepy Google listing

Many shops have a handful of old reviews. A customer comparing two neighbouring shops often picks the one with recent reviews.

Seasonal peaks

Christmas, Mother’s Day, sales: that is when most new customers walk in, and the best time to ask for a review.

How it works with Voxtya

  1. The QR code at the till and on the packaging. A stand next to the card terminal, a sticker on the bag or gift wrap, a QR code on the receipt. It leads to your review page, then Google.
  2. A campaign after the holidays. Paste your customer or subscriber list: an email asks for their review, with an unsubscribe link. The Website also includes a newsletter sign-up form.
  3. A reply to every review. The AI drafts a reply in the shop’s tone that picks up what the customer liked (the advice, the gift wrap). You paste it on Google.
  4. The wheel of fortune, as an option. For busy periods, the wheel offers a small prize to every customer after their review, with no condition on the rating.

Try the example

See Boutique Lumière’s review page (demo)

Boutique Lumière, a fictional concept store in Paris, is our demo: the review page opened at the till, and its website with newsletter and social media.

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In practice

MomentMediumWhy it works
PaymentQR stand by the terminalThe phone is already in hand
PackagingQR sticker on the bagThey find the link at home
After the holidaysEmail campaignNew customers still remember you
Google listingA reply to each reviewVisitors see you read them

How much it costs

Review collection

€29/month

€23/month billed annually

Review collection + Replies

€49/month

€39/month billed annually

No commission, no commitment, 30-day free trial (card required, nothing is charged before the trial ends). All prices: Pricing page.

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Google reviews · Independent shop

A QR code at the till and on the bag, an email that asks for the review, replies in your tone.

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How much is review collection for a shop?
€29 a month (€23 billed annually), €49 a month with Review replies. 30-day trial.
Where should the QR code go in a shop?
Where customers wait: next to the card terminal, on the wrapping counter, in the window for passers-by.
Can I email customers to ask for a review?
Yes, those who gave you their email and have not objected. Every email includes an unsubscribe link.
Should I reply to short positive reviews?
Yes, briefly: a personal thank-you shows other visitors the shop is alive.
Is a wheel of fortune allowed?
Yes if it is offered to every customer after their review, whatever the rating, and never rewards a positive review.
Do reviews help me get found on Google Maps?
Review count, rating and freshness are among the prominence signals of local ranking.
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A QR code at the till and on the bag, an email that asks for the review, replies in your tone.