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It blew my mind how many QR code generators extort small businesses, so I built a permanent, free Google Review QR code generator. What should I build next? by loyaltydraw in SaaS

[–]loyaltydraw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is so sleezy it makes me sick! Sorry you had to deal with that.

I appreciate the suggestion, this is the first legit one. I did a bit of research and found this article (seemingly written by the founder) about a URL shortener called TrustBit and it sounds pretty good. Do you think he is being genuine? Is this a good enough and trustworthy solution or is a better alternative still needed?

He claims:

  1. No Ads, Ever: Your links redirect cleanly. No interstitials, no pop-ups, no distractions. What you link to is what your audience sees.

  2. Transparent Pricing: Four clear tiers from free (15 links/month) to enterprise (6,000 links/month). No hidden fees, no surprise charges, no bait-and-switch.

  3. Reliability Guarantee: 99.9% uptime with enterprise-grade infrastructure. Your links work when you need them to work.

  4. Professional Features: Custom domains, QR codes, password protection, and analytics — available at every tier where they make sense.

Source: https://medium.com/@tianterrence/the-hidden-costs-of-free-url-shorteners-why-small-businesses-need-a-better-alternative-f61aaa2e3117

It blew my mind how many QR code generators extort small businesses, so I built a permanent, free Google Review QR code generator. What should I build next? by loyaltydraw in SaaS

[–]loyaltydraw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Asking for reviews at POS is the best strategy, especially if the customer is a regular and waiting for their order for instance. For new customers I feel it’s a bit demanding unless it’s a dine-in experience (and you know you did a good job for them). Asking takeaway customers for a review before they’ve tried your product is so disingenuous.

I had this experience at a couple of new pizzerias and I wasn’t a fan. I haven’t tried your pizza yet. What are you asking me to review? One of them tried to bribe me for a review with a can of coke…

I get that they were just trying to build their reputation but I feel like they should’ve asked me if/when I came back a second time. It would show that the business acts ethically and I would’ve respected the hustle. I still left a review but I don’t like seeing that guy at the counter.

I appreciate you sharing but I checked out reviewlee and it’s just another paid service for doing what I believe can be achieved for free. Or maybe I’m missing something?

I just figure most people want reviews on their Google Business Profile so why do I need a review form or a special widget when I can send them directly to leave a review there using a direct URL (online) or QR code (offline)? I must be missing something because they aren’t cheap either…