Preguntas frecuentes
When is the best time to request a review after a purchase?
For physical products, request reviews 3-5 days after delivery so customers have received and used them. For digital products, request immediately after purchase or activation. For SaaS, request after the first meaningful usage milestone (usually 7 days of active use). For services, request a few days after completion when customers have seen results. The key is timing it when they're most satisfied and likely to have a complete experience. Early requests from unopened packages hurt your review quality.
How many review request emails should I send?
Send an initial review request at the optimal post-purchase time, then one follow-up 2-3 weeks later if they didn't respond to the first. A third request to very cold non-responders at 45 days might be appropriate for high-value products. More than three requests typically decreases your response rate and harms customer relationships. Some platforms allow testing: send different segments different numbers of follow-ups to find your audience's optimal frequency.
Should I incentivize customers to leave reviews?
You can offer incentives, but avoid explicit rewards that might bias reviews. Offering entry into a drawing for all review submissions is acceptable. Offering money or discounts directly tied to leaving a review violates most review platform terms of service and looks dishonest. Instead, emphasize helping other customers ("Your review helps others decide") or community building ("Join our community of [X] satisfied customers"). Some audiences respond better to incentives, others to the social contribution angle. Test both approaches.
What should my review request email say?
Keep it concise and focused. Lead with the ask: "How are you loving [Product]? We'd love to hear from you." Mention the specific benefit the customer might have experienced. Include a direct link to the review platform (Google, Amazon, Trustpilot) so the CTA is obvious. For businesses with multiple products, ask them to review the specific product they bought. For services, ask about their experience with the specific service provided. End with a personal touch from leadership when possible. Avoid generic "Tell others" language in favor of specific benefit statements.
How do I get honest reviews, not fake ones?
Only request reviews from customers with positive engagement signals. Don't request from customers who submit complaints or refund requests. Avoid explicitly promising rewards for positive reviews. Instead, focus on requesting from satisfied customers and let the reviews be authentic. If you get negative reviews, respond professionally and address the customer's concerns. This authenticity builds more trust than fake positive reviews. Track your overall review rating by email version and suppress requests that aren't generating quality reviews.
Should I send different review requests for different products?
Definitely. Your email should mention the specific product they purchased so the review request is relevant. For physical products, mention the product by name and key benefit. For SaaS, mention the specific feature they used. For marketplaces with multiple products, request reviews only for the products they bought. Personalization increases review response rates. Some customers might review one product but not another, so segment by specific purchase rather than sending generic review requests.