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Google Review Calculator

Why this number: 91% of homeowners won't consider a shop under 4 stars (BrightLocal 2026), and the map pack rewards count + recency. This tells you exactly how many 5-star reviews you need — and how long it takes at your current pace.
new 5-star reviews to hit your target rating
Context: median plumber in the map pack has ~337 reviews; #1 in a competitive HVAC market takes ~519sourced stats.

How to actually get them

Ask at peak gratitude (job just done), send the direct link within the hour, ask everyone — never gate, never pay (that's now explicitly illegal). The full system: how to get more Google reviews and the one-tap system.

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