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The FTC's Consumer Reviews and Testimonials rule bans fake and bought reviews, undisclosed insider reviews, review suppression and fake review sites. What it means for owners, staff and family, what's still fine, and the penalties.
Google's review policy now bars asking customers to name staff, scripting review content, and staff review quotas. What the rules say, before-and-after review requests, what happens if you break them, and a compliance checklist.
How med spas and aesthetics clinics can collect more Google reviews: when to ask after injectables, laser and facials, how to reply without confirming anyone is a client, and what changes across locations.
How Google Maps, AI Overviews, AI Mode and assistants like ChatGPT use your reviews — what Google has actually said, and the honest things a local business can do about it.
A review guide for gyms, boutique studios, CrossFit boxes, yoga and pilates studios, and personal trainers: when to ask, how to handle cancellation complaints, coach praise under Google's 2026 rules, and the January surge.
There is no magic number. Benchmark against your own local 3-pack, focus on recent pace over lifetime totals, and turn it into a monthly goal you can actually hit.
How real estate agents and brokerages can collect more Google reviews: agent vs brokerage profiles, when to ask after closing, Google's 2026 rules, fair housing in replies, and reviews from the other side of a deal.
Why replying to good reviews is worth a minute, a simple three-part structure, 18 example replies by industry and situation, and the mistakes that make replies look canned.
An honest comparison of StarFlywheel and Birdeye as of October 2026 — what Birdeye's quote-only, per-location platform includes, what StarFlywheel Growth covers for $49/mo, and who should stay.
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