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    What is Google reviews?
    SEO Definition and Examples

    Google reviews are ratings and comments left by customers on a Google Business Profile. Positive reviews = higher trust, more local traffic. Negative reviews = a problem.

    Author:Iordache Alexandru·

    Full Definition: What is Google reviews

    Google reviews (star rating + text) are customer feedback publicly visible on the Business Profile and in local search. 5 stars = excellent, 1 star = terrible. Reviews are weighted: 100 reviews at 4.5 stars is more credible than 2 reviews at 5 stars. Google weights freshness: recent reviews > old ones. Negative reviews stay visible (Google does not delete them) but you can respond professionally. A good response to a negative review builds trust ("we heard your concern, we fixed it"). Users can vote reviews "Helpful" — helpful reviews rank higher.

    Why Does Google Reviews Matter for SEO?

    The review rating is displayed in local search: 4.5/5 stars appears above the profile description. Businesses with positive reviews get 30% more traffic. Negative reviews = potential customers go to a competitor with 4.8 stars.

    Source: Google My Business — Reviews

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