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G o o g l e
Step-by-Step Walkthrough

Get Your
Google Review Link

This is the link your NFC card will open when tapped. Get it right and your card works perfectly — every time.

⏱ Under 3 minutes
📱 Works on any device
✓ 2 methods — pick yours
Choose Your Method
Two Ways to Get the Link

Both work. Method B gives you the cleanest, shortest link — use it whenever you can.

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Method A — Google Maps

Works for anyone. Open Google Maps, find the business, tap Write a Review, copy the URL. Done.

Anyone can do this Takes 2 min
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Which one should I use?

If you're the business owner, use Method B — the link is shorter, cleaner, and won't change if the business updates its Maps listing. If you're setting up a card for a client and they're not tech-savvy, just use Method A in front of them in 2 minutes.

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Method A
Google Maps

Open the Maps app (or maps.google.com), find the business, tap Write a Review, and copy the URL. Works on any phone or computer. Takes 2 minutes.

1
Open Google Maps
Open the Google Maps app on your phone, or go to maps.google.com on any browser.
2
Search for the business by name
Type the full business name in the search bar. Tap the correct result to open its page. Make sure it's the right location if there are multiple branches.
3
Scroll down and tap "Write a review"
Scroll down on the business page until you see the Reviews section. Tap "Write a review" — the green button.
👆 The "Write a review" button is in the Reviews section, below the map and business details.
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When the review page opens — copy the URL
The Google Review form opens in your browser. Tap the address bar at the top, select all the text, and copy it. That full URL is your review link.
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Save the link somewhere
Paste it in your Notes app, WhatsApp to yourself, or directly into the NFC Tools app in the next step. You've got your review link.
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Can't find "Write a review"?

On mobile, scroll past the photos and action buttons — the Reviews section with the "Write a review" button is usually 3–4 scrolls down. On desktop, look for the star rating section on the left panel.

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The URL from Maps can be long

Google Maps review URLs can be 200+ characters. They'll still work on your NFC card as long as the card has enough storage (most do). If you get a "not enough memory" error, use Method B instead — it gives a short link.

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Riverside Café
★★ ★★ ★ 4.2 (47)
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💾 Save
✏️ Review
🔗 https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=1234567890&action=writeareview Copy
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Method B — Recommended
Google Business Profile

For business owners who manage their Google listing. This gives you the shortest, cleanest review link — perfect for NFC cards. Takes 3 minutes to find.

My Business
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Riverside Café — Overview
847
Views this month
4.2
Star rating
★★ ★★ ★
47
reviews
⭐ Get more reviews →
Share review form
1
Go to business.google.com
On any browser, go to business.google.com. Sign in with the Google account that owns the business listing.
2
Open your business dashboard
You'll land on your Google Business Profile dashboard. If you manage multiple locations, select the right one.
3
Find "Get more reviews" card
On the dashboard home, look for a card or button that says "Get more reviews" or "Ask for reviews". Click it.
💡 Can't find it? Search the page for "reviews" — it may be labelled differently on older GBP layouts.
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Click "Share review form"
A popup appears with sharing options. Click "Share review form" or "Copy link". Google generates a short direct link.
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Copy the short link
The link looks like g.page/r/[code]/review. Copy it. This is the cleanest, most reliable review link you can get — use this for your NFC card.
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Why this link is better

The g.page/r/... short link is Google's official "ask for review" URL. It's shorter (fits on any NFC card), always goes directly to the review form, and won't break even if the business updates its Maps listing or moves locations.

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Also works in the Google Maps app

If you prefer mobile: open the Google Maps app → search your business → tap the "Business" tab → scroll to "Get more reviews" → Share. Same short link, same result.

Quality Check
Verify Your Link Before Programming

Always test the link before you write it to the card. Takes 10 seconds.

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Paste the link in a browser
Open a new browser tab, paste your link, and hit enter. The Google Review form should open immediately — showing the correct business name, star rating selector, and "Post review" button.
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Test it on your phone
Text the link to yourself and open it on your phone. The review page should open directly in Google Maps or your browser — no login required from the customer's side.
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Wrong: link opens the business profile, not the review form
If the link takes you to the general business listing page (showing address, hours, photos) instead of the review form — go back and find the "Write a review" button specifically and copy that URL.
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Wrong: link asks for a Google login first
The review link itself doesn't require login — that happens only after the customer submits. If you're seeing a login wall on open, you may have copied the wrong URL. Try Method B for a cleaner link.
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What a working link looks like

A valid Google Review link opens to a page showing the business name, 5 empty stars to rate, and a text box saying "Describe your experience." That's exactly what your customer sees when they tap the NFC card.

Edge Case
What If the Business Isn't on Google?

This is rare — but it happens. Here's how to fix it fast and actually turn it into a bigger sale.

1

Confirm the business doesn't have a Google listing

Search the business name + city on Google. If no Knowledge Panel or Maps pin appears — they have no listing yet. This is actually a sales opportunity, not a blocker.

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Tell the owner — and reframe it as a bigger win

Say: "Good news — you're not even on Google yet. That means zero reviews right now. We set you up and your first 5–10 reviews with this card will make you stand out immediately." This becomes your pitch upgrade.

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Help them claim or create their Google Business Profile

Go to business.google.com → "Add your business" → fill in name, category, address. Google sends a verification postcard (arrives in 5–14 days) or sometimes verifies by phone/email immediately.

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Wait for verification, then program the card

Once verified, return to Method B and get the review link. Program the card. This whole extra step takes 15–20 minutes of your time — charge accordingly.

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Upsell opportunity: charge for setup

Creating a Google Business Profile for a client takes about 20–30 minutes. Charge ₱500–₱1,500 as a "Google Setup Fee" on top of the NFC card price. Many owners don't know how to do this themselves — it's real value.

Pro Sales Moves
How to Get the Link During Your Sales Visit

You can walk in, close the sale, program the card, and hand it over — all in one visit. Here's how.

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Ask during the pitch

Right after they say yes, say: "Can you pull up your Google Maps page real quick? I need your review link to program the card." Most business owners have their phone out already.

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Do it yourself in 2 minutes

If they're busy or not tech-savvy, just ask for the business name and do Method A yourself on your phone. You don't need their login — Google Maps is public.

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Keep a record per client

Save each client's name + review link in your Notes app. When they order more cards later (they will), you can program them instantly without asking again.

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Demo it on their phone

After programming, hand the card to the owner and say: "Tap it on your phone." When their own review page opens — that's the close. They'll want more cards immediately.

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The "3-second demo" pitch

Before they agree to buy, pull out a demo card you pre-programmed with a real business (any café). Tap it on your phone in front of them. "This is what your customers see when they tap yours." That's your opener.

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Offer to reprogram anytime

Tell them: "If you ever change your Google account or want to update anything, just bring the card back — it takes 60 seconds to reprogram." This builds loyalty and repeat business.

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You've Got the Link.

Now go program the card. Open NFC Tools, paste your link, and hold the card to your phone. Your NFC card is ready to make money.

📋 60-Second Cheat Sheet
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Method A (anyone): Google Maps → search business → Write a review → copy URL from address bar
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Method B (business owners): business.google.com → Get more reviews → Share review form → copy short link
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Verify: paste link in browser → Google Review form opens with correct business name = you're good
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Next: open NFC Tools → Write → Add URL → paste this link → hold card to phone → done