Google reviews are a great way to build trust and credibility with potential customers. And if you’re using Squarespace to build your website, you’re in luck – adding Google reviews to your Squarespace website is easy to do.
Here’s how to add Google reviews to your Squarespace website:
1. Create a Google Places page for your business
If you don’t already have a Google Places page for your business, the first step is to create one. You can do this by visiting Google My Business. Once you’re on the site, click “Get on Google” and follow the instructions to create your page.
2. Find your Google Places ID
Once your Google Places page is created, you’ll need to find your Places ID. This is a string of characters that uniquely identifies your page – you’ll need it in order to add your reviews to your Squarespace website. To find your Places ID:
Adding Google reviews to your website could result in a negative impact on your website’s search engine optimization (SEO). This is because Google reviews are not necessarily indexed by search engines like other website content. As a result, your website could potentially be buried in search results.
In addition, if you have negative reviews on your website, it could deter potential customers from doing business with you. Therefore, it is important to monitor your reviews carefully and respond to any negative feedback in a professional manner.
- Visit Google’s Place ID Finder
- Enter your business name and address into the search fields
- Click “Find my Place ID”
- Copy and paste your Place ID into a text document or spreadsheet – you’ll need it later.
3. Add the Google Reviews widget to your Squarespace website
Now that you have your Place ID, you’re ready to add the Google Reviews widget to your Squarespace website. Here’s how:
- Log in to your Squarespace account and go to the homepage of the website you want to add the widget to
- Click “Edit” on the top-left corner of the page
- In the left sidebar, click “+ Add Block”
- In the “Content” section, scroll down and click “Google Reviews”
- Paste your Place ID into the “Place ID” field and click “Apply”
- When prompted, click “Save & Exit” on the top-right corner of the page.
Your Google reviews should now be visible on your Squarespace website!
Google reviews are a great way not only to build trust and credibility with potential customers, but also to show that you’re an active, engaged business that cares about its online presence. Adding Google reviews to your Squarespace website is easy to do – just follow the steps outlined above.
Since Squarespace makes it easy to add content blocks like Google Reviews (and since adding them can be beneficial for businesses), there’s really no excuse not to add them to your site!
