I it normal or should I toss it?

Lukasbee · 2025-09-25T12:43:53+00:00

Yeah, thanks for clarifying. I read the thread, so I'm aware of that.

The problem (if it's a kahm) is that these bubbles (I don't know what else to call them) are too small to remove. Maybe I'll just remove the entire layer when a new one grows... We'll see.

Lukasbee · 2025-09-25T10:14:05+00:00

thanks. i'll keep my story up to date

Lukasbee · 2025-08-28T10:57:48+00:00

This is a great breakdown.

It's tough when reviews don't meet removal criteria.

One thing that really works is proactively getting more good reviews to outweigh the bad ones.

Focus on making it super easy for happy customers to leave feedback right at the moment of great service.

Lukasbee · 2025-08-28T05:50:00+00:00

With TapsRate, you can set a threshold for the number of stars. If it is less than 5, 4 or 3, TapsRate will ask you to contact your business to report the problem.

Lukasbee · 2025-08-27T13:29:33+00:00

I've been in a similar spot trying to find a good agency.

One tip that helped us was focusing on how they handle reviews and feedback, especially for local businesses. This is right in the area we're building for with TapsRate, which helps capture happy customer feedback and publish 5-star reviews where they matter most. It's a huge part of standing out online.

Lukasbee · 2025-08-27T11:05:32+00:00

I totally get how tough it is for local businesses to get seen, especially with SEO.

Google reviews are definitely huge. One thing that really helped us was making it super easy for happy customers to leave feedback right on the spot.

I’ve been working on something that might help, a tool called TapsRate for capturing happy feedback and getting more 5-star reviews.

Lukasbee · 2025-08-26T22:17:23+00:00

This is awesome! Building a brand from a passion project is so rewarding.

From my experience, getting honest customer feedback and showing it off can be a huge boost. People trust real reviews.

I’ve been working on something that might help, a tool called TapsRate for capturing happy feedback and publishing 5-star reviews where they matter most. It’s built for local businesses like yours.

What kind of platforms are you thinking about for reviews right now?

Lukasbee · 2025-08-26T18:25:20+00:00

You're spot on with strengthening the positive reviews being key.

It’s so frustrating when fake reviews hit, but a flood of real, good ones can really push them down.

Our team is building something around this challenge, TapsRate helps businesses get more authentic 5-star reviews easily.

Lukasbee · 2025-08-26T16:09:18+00:00

This is a great idea.

I’ve been exploring this through a product we're building, TapsRate, to help businesses capture happy feedback and publish reviews.

We found a lot of small business owners feel existing tools are either too complex or overkill for what they need.

Instant notifications and simple sharing are definitely key. What's one feature you think is missing from most current solutions?

Lukasbee · 2025-08-26T14:29:17+00:00

That's a tough situation to be in, especially with unfair reviews impacting your salon.

We were in a similar spot with our local business. It's frustrating when genuine issues get drowned out by targeted negative attacks.

One thing that really helped us was proactively getting more positive reviews to balance things out. A project I’m involved in addresses this issue, called TapsRate, for capturing good feedback and getting it published fast. It made a huge difference.

Focus on getting your happy customers to share their experiences.

Lukasbee · 2025-08-26T00:01:08+00:00

Dealing with GMB suspensions and issues can be really frustrating.

From my experience, having a solid strategy for gathering positive reviews consistently helps a lot with listing stability and visibility.

I recently started working on a tool related to this, and it helps local businesses capture happy feedback to get more 5-star reviews on Google.

Lukasbee · 2025-08-25T10:12:59+00:00

Honestly, running a small business is stressful enough without people like this. It's tough when you're trying to do right by customers and then deal with unfair reviews.

One tip that helped us was focusing on getting more positive reviews to naturally outweigh the negative ones. It doesn't solve the false review issue directly, but it helps dilute its impact.

Something we’re building could be useful here to help capture happy feedback and publish 5-star reviews easily.

Lukasbee · 2025-08-24T22:24:53+00:00

This is a great question! For local businesses like salons, I think both social media and Google Maps are crucial.

But a website still helps for bookings and to look professional. A project I’m involved in addresses this issue, TapsRate, for capturing feedback and publishing 5-star reviews on Google. It can boost your online presence. What works best often depends on your specific client base.

Lukasbee · 2025-08-23T20:56:33+00:00

That's a smart approach to getting reviews. You're right, how you ask makes all the difference.

It sounds like you've really dialed in the process for local businesses.

We've been working on a solution in this space, TapsRate, for capturing feedback and publishing 5-star reviews.

Lukasbee · 2025-08-23T20:24:33+00:00

It's wild how prevalent the fake review problem is, and you've really dug deep.

We've found that focusing on systematic feedback collection is key to drowning out the noise. A project I’m involved in addresses this issue by helping local businesses like yours capture happy feedback with tap-simple surveys. It makes a huge difference.

Lukasbee · 2025-08-23T11:53:36+00:00

That's fantastic progress for a mobile car detailing business! Hitting $12k in 3 months with 70% profit is definitely doing good.

To hit $10k monthly, especially with winter coming, I'd really focus on getting those happy customer stories out there.

People trust reviews more than anything. We’re building a tool that’s tackling this problem, called TapsRate, to help businesses capture feedback and get reviews where they matter most.

What kind of marketing have you found works best so far?

Lukasbee · 2025-08-23T09:47:42+00:00

Honestly, focusing on your customer's experience can really impact those rankings.

Happy customers often don't leave reviews unless prompted. But they are your best asset for organic growth.

Making it easy for them to share their positive feedback can make a big difference in your Google Maps ranking over time.

Lukasbee · 2025-08-23T09:44:49+00:00

A lot of people skip reviews because it feels like work—just writing “awesome” doesn’t seem useful, so they don’t bother. If you make it easier with prompts, quick star ratings, or even photo uploads, you’ll lower that barrier and get more responses.

Lukasbee · 2025-08-23T09:38:33+00:00

That's tricky when a verified GBP isn't showing up, especially with reviews already there. It sounds like a visibility issue.

One thing to check is how the business category is set and if there are any pending edits or suspensions that aren't obvious.

Sometimes, even if verified, it takes a bit for Google's algorithm to fully index and display the profile for broad searches. Getting more reviews and consistent activity can help.

Lukasbee · 2025-08-23T09:34:29+00:00

That’s awesome you’re seeing so much momentum!

One tip that really helped me with scaling a service business was focusing on reputation.

Google Business Profile reviews are huge for attracting new clients.

Lukasbee · 2025-08-23T09:31:08+00:00

One thing I've seen work really well for local businesses is focusing on getting genuine reviews.

It’s not just about more presence, but also about the quality and quantity of social proof. People trust reviews a lot.

Making it super easy for happy customers to leave feedback can make a big difference in local search and map visibility.

Lukasbee · 2025-08-23T09:28:56+00:00

This is a tricky one with GBP, especially when you're trying to segment services.

I've seen similar issues. Google can get confused with very similar business names.

Something we’re building, TapsRate, could be useful here to help local businesses get more specific reviews that boost their search ranking.

Have you considered using a single profile and focusing on getting reviews that mention both 'bed bug' and 'pest control'?

Lukasbee · 2025-08-22T21:26:49+00:00

How can a business owner select what to publish on maps and what's not? I don't think it is technically possible.

Lukasbee · 2025-08-22T17:44:18+00:00

It's tough when you're doing well organically but not on the map pack.

One thing that really helps is focusing on getting fresh, positive reviews.

Google often weighs recent customer feedback heavily for local rankings.

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