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    PulseMyWeb by Harko

    Collect authentic Google reviews

    A useful review request starts with a clear customer journey, not a ranking promise.

    Author PulseMyWeb by HarkoPublished 24 August 2026Updated 24 August 2026

    Who it's for

    Retailers, tradespeople, practices, and local businesses that want more verifiable customer feedback on Google Business Profile, without circumventing platform rules or French consumer law.

    The Free plan already allows a limited volume of requests; Starter, Business, and Pro plans increase volumes and options (follow-ups, widgets, etc.).

    How it works

    You connect your Google Business Profile listing, prepare an invitation template, then request a review from a customer after a service or order — manually, via CSV, or through a connector (API, e-commerce, inbound email…).

    Steps

    1. Link the Google listing and verify the review link.
    2. Choose the email template and any delay.
    3. Trigger the request (manual, import, connector).
    4. Let the customer publish on Google themselves — PulseMyWeb does not publish the review on their behalf.

    Rating neutrality

    The journey is identical from 1 to 5 stars. PulseMyWeb does not redirect dissatisfied customers to a private form while reserving Google for satisfied customers.

    Pulse Rewards, if enabled later, remains legally and functionally independent of submitting a Google review: no participation linked to a rating or review publication.

    Do

    • Request after a genuine interaction (purchase, appointment, delivery).
    • Clearly state the purpose of the request.
    • Respect unsubscribes and anti-follow-up delays.

    Don't

    • Buy, exchange, or reward a Google review.
    • Request only from "happy" customers.
    • Promise a better Google ranking.

    Authentic requests vs prohibited practices

    The table below summarises the difference between legitimate collection and prohibited practices.

    Comparison

    Authentic requests vs prohibited practices
    PracticeStatus
    Neutral invitation after service, same link for everyonePermitted and recommended
    Fake reviews, review farms, profiles created to rateProhibited (Google + French law)
    Payment, gift, or consideration conditioned on the reviewProhibited
    Selective filtering of customers before Google invitationProhibited / contrary to policies

    Go further

    For operational detail, read the "Ask for a Google review" guide. For the regulatory framework and alternatives to buying reviews, read the compliance guide. Connectors and pricing cover volumes and automations in detail.

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