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
Track the total number of approved reviews you've collected.
View the total count of customers in your database.
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:
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
- 1Navigate to the Review Requests page from your dashboard
- 2Select one or more customers from the list
- 3Add an optional personalized message (up to 250 characters)
- 4Choose to send immediately or schedule for later
- 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
FreeDisplay testimonials in a clean, static grid layout
Inline Widget
FreeEmbed a small review snippet inside content
AskReview Badge
ProCompact Trustpilot-style rating badge
Carousel Widget
ProRotating testimonials with navigation
Popup Widget
ProFloating tab and popup for engagement
Wall of Love
ProFull page of filterable testimonials
How to Embed Widgets
- 1Go to Widgets page and select a widget type
- 2Customize the appearance (theme, colors, number of reviews)
- 3Copy the generated embed code
- 4Paste the code into your website's HTML
- 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
Count of approved reviews
Number of emails sent
Requests that resulted in reviews
Latest reviews and requests
Breakdown by review status
Requests sent this week
Settings
Configure your AskReview account settings to customize your experience.
Settings Sections
Name, business info, logo, timezone
Password management, session control
Email templates and sender settings
Colors, logo, widget themes
Plan management and subscription
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
$0Perfect 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
Pro
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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