Complete Guide

AskReview Documentation

Learn how to collect, manage, and showcase customer reviews to grow your business with AskReview.

Getting Started

Welcome to AskReview! Follow these steps to start collecting customer reviews and growing your online reputation.

1Create Your Account

Sign up for a free AskReview account using your email or Google account. No credit card required to get started.

  • Visit askreview.co and click 'Start Free'
  • Enter your name, email, and create a password
  • Or use Google Sign-In for faster setup
  • Verify your email address

2Set Up Your Business Profile

Complete your business profile in Settings to personalize your review collection experience.

  • Add your business name and type
  • Upload your logo for branded widgets
  • Configure your review request email settings
  • Set your timezone for scheduling

3Add Your First Customer

Start by adding customers you'd like to request reviews from. You can add them manually or import in bulk.

  • Go to Customers page from the dashboard
  • Click 'Add Customer' and enter their details
  • Or use 'Bulk Import' to add multiple customers via CSV
  • Customer data is securely stored and never shared

4Send Your First Review Request

Request reviews from your customers via email. Each customer receives a personalized link to leave their feedback.

  • Navigate to Review Requests page
  • Select one or more customers
  • Add an optional personal message
  • Click 'Send Now' or 'Schedule' for later

Dashboard Overview

Your dashboard is the central hub for monitoring your review collection performance and accessing all features.

Key Metrics

Total Reviews

Track the total number of approved reviews you've collected.

Customers

View the total count of customers in your database.

Conversion Rate

Percentage of review requests that resulted in reviews.

Quick Actions

The dashboard provides quick access to common actions:

  • Request Review - Send review requests to selected customers
  • Create Widget - Set up testimonial widgets for your website
  • Generate QR Code - Create QR codes for offline review collection

Managing Customers

The Customers page helps you organize and manage all your customer contacts for review collection.

Adding Customers

You can add customers in two ways:

Manual Entry

Click "Add Customer" and enter their name, email, phone (optional), and company (optional).

Bulk Import

Upload a CSV file with multiple customers at once. Download our template for the correct format.

Customer Status

Track each customer's review status at a glance:

No RequestCustomer hasn't been contacted yet
ScheduledReview request is scheduled for future delivery
Review SentEmail was sent, awaiting response
ReviewedCustomer has submitted a review

Free Plan Limit

Free accounts can store up to 20 customers. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited customer management.

Review Requests

Send personalized review request emails to your customers. Each email includes a unique link to your review form.

How to Send Review Requests

  1. 1Navigate to the Review Requests page from your dashboard
  2. 2Select one or more customers from the list
  3. 3Add an optional personalized message (up to 250 characters)
  4. 4Choose to send immediately or schedule for later
  5. 5Click 'Send Now' or 'Schedule' to complete

Smart Scheduling

Schedule review requests to go out at the perfect time. Great for following up after a service or purchase.

  • Set a specific date and time for delivery
  • Schedule multiple customers at once
  • View and manage scheduled requests in the Customers page
  • Cancel or reschedule before the send time

Spam Protection

AskReview includes built-in spam protection to maintain your sender reputation:

  • 14-day cooldown period between requests to the same customer
  • Warning when sending to recently contacted customers
  • Marketing word detection to avoid spam filters
  • Rolling 7-day limit tracking for fair usage

Weekly Limits

Free Plan: 7 review requests per week, 1 scheduled customer per week

Pro Plan: Unlimited review requests and scheduling

Testimonials

Manage and moderate customer reviews from the Testimonials page. Control which reviews are public and featured.

Review Moderation

When customers submit reviews, they appear in your Testimonials page for moderation:

Pending

New reviews awaiting your approval

Approved

Reviews you've approved for display

Rejected

Reviews you've declined to display

Testimonial Actions

  • Approve/Reject: Control which reviews are displayed
  • Public/Private: Toggle visibility on widgets and Wall of Love
  • Pin: Pin important reviews to the top of lists
  • Filter: Search and filter by rating, status, or date

Wall of Love

Pro users get access to a public Wall of Love page - a beautiful, shareable page showcasing all your approved testimonials.

  • Unique public URL for your business
  • Displays all public, approved testimonials
  • Professional, branded design
  • Easy to share on social media

Widgets

Embed beautiful testimonial widgets on your website to showcase customer reviews and build trust with visitors.

Available Widget Types

Grid Widget

Free

Display testimonials in a clean, static grid layout

Inline Widget

Free

Embed a small review snippet inside content

AskReview Badge

Pro

Compact Trustpilot-style rating badge

Carousel Widget

Pro

Rotating testimonials with navigation

Popup Widget

Pro

Floating tab and popup for engagement

Wall of Love

Pro

Full page of filterable testimonials

How to Embed Widgets

  1. 1Go to Widgets page and select a widget type
  2. 2Customize the appearance (theme, colors, number of reviews)
  3. 3Copy the generated embed code
  4. 4Paste the code into your website's HTML
  5. 5The widget loads your approved testimonials automatically

Pro Widget Features

  • • Remove AskReview branding
  • • Access to all widget types
  • • Enhanced customization options
  • • Priority widget loading

QR Codes

Generate QR codes that link directly to your review form. Perfect for in-store displays, receipts, or business cards.

QR Code Features

Download Options

Download as PNG, JPG, SVG, or PDF for print-ready quality.

Shareable Link

Copy the review link to share via email, SMS, or social media.

Pro Customization

Pro users can customize their QR codes:

  • Choose QR code size (300px to 1000px)
  • Custom foreground and background colors
  • Multiple dot styles (square, rounded, dots)
  • Embed your logo in the center
  • Scan analytics tracking

Analytics

Track your review collection performance with built-in analytics and insights.

Available Metrics

Total Reviews

Count of approved reviews

Review Requests Sent

Number of emails sent

Conversion Rate

Requests that resulted in reviews

Recent Activity

Latest reviews and requests

Customer Status

Breakdown by review status

Weekly Usage

Requests sent this week

Settings

Configure your AskReview account settings to customize your experience.

Settings Sections

Account

Name, business info, logo, timezone

Security

Password management, session control

Review Requests

Email templates and sender settings

Branding

Colors, logo, widget themes

Billing

Plan management and subscription

Data & Reports

Export your data as CSV

Billing & Plans

AskReview offers a Free plan to get started and a Pro plan for businesses ready to scale.

Free

$0

Perfect to try AskReview risk-free.

  • Up to 20 customers
  • 7 review requests per week
  • 1 scheduled customer per week
  • Basic widgets (grid, inline)
  • Download QR code
  • Basic analytics
  • Email support
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Pro

$13/month

For businesses ready to scale.

  • Unlimited customers
  • Unlimited review requests
  • Unlimited scheduling
  • All widget types
  • Remove AskReview branding
  • Wall of Love page
  • Custom QR codes with logo
  • Advanced analytics
  • Export data
  • Priority support

Yearly: $130/year (2 months free)

14-Day Pro Trial

New users can try Pro features free for 14 days. No credit card required to start. Cancel anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use AskReview without a website?

Yes! You can share your review link via email, SMS, or print a QR code for in-store reviews. No website required.

How do customers leave reviews?

Customers receive a personalized email with a link to your review form. They can also scan your QR code with their phone camera to access the form.

What platforms do the widgets work with?

AskReview widgets work on any website. Simply paste the embed code into your HTML. Works with WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, and any custom site.

Is my customer data secure?

Yes, we take security seriously. All data is encrypted and stored securely. We never share or sell your customer information.

Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

Absolutely. Cancel from the Billing page anytime. You'll keep access until the end of your billing period.

How do I access Settings and Billing?

Click your profile picture at the top right of the dashboard, then choose Settings or Billing.

What happens when I reach the free plan limit?

You'll see a notification when approaching limits. You can upgrade to Pro anytime for unlimited access.

Can I customize the review form?

Pro users can customize the review form with their branding. Free users use our standard form with your business name.

Ready to Get Started?

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