Google business reviews
It's easy to review a business on Google from any device.d3sign/Getty Images
If you want to share your opinion whether positive or negative about a business, you can write a Google review. On the Google Maps website and mobile app, you can share reviews, add photos, and select a star rating for any business or location listed on the platform. Show Here's how to write a Google review, what the rules are, and what happens after you post a review. How to write a Google review on Google Maps
The rules of posting a Google reviewIn order for your review to stay up on Google Maps, it has to follow Google's rules. That means everything in your review has to be accurate, on-topic, and can't use defamatory language. Your review can't be faked, copied, or stolen from someone else. It also can't be sexually explicit, offensive, or represent a conflict of interest (for example, users can't review their own business and reviewers can't be paid for their reviews.) Users can report a review if it appears to violate the rules, and if Google agrees with that assessment, the company reserves the right to take it down, and may even suspend or delete "abusive accounts." What happens after you post a Google reviewYour reviews are public, so other people will be able to see your "About me" page, as well as other reviews and ratings you've posted, including any photos you added to those. And if you're a part of Local Guides, which is essentially Google's version of Yelp, you can also earn points for creating reviews points that lead to badges on your profile, as well as "early access" to new Google features. If you're trying to review a place that isn't listed, Local Guides is also how you'll add the location to Google Maps so you can review it. How to hide your Google reviewsIf for any reason you want to hide your reviews, you can do so on both the website and mobile app. If you're a Local Guide, you'll still have all your earned badges, which will still be visible to the public. On the Google Maps website:
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