How to write helpful shop reviews

One of my favorite things to do whenever I visit a new neighborhood is to check out the local shops. I love to browse the shelves and sort through the clothing racks to find cool, unique pieces.

The reviews you share on Google Maps can help others like me discover great boutiques to go to. Here are a few tips for writing these reviews.

Include the types of items you can find there

Share details about the brands, prices, and quality. If the store sells all of its own merchandise, be sure to mention that too. You may also want to include where some of the items were made.

Share a review of a specific item you purchased there

What did you think of the item you bought there? Was it worth the value? Who would you recommend it to?

Describe the overall vibe

Add details about the layout, ambiance, and who the store attracts. For example, one shop might be great for parents with small kids while another might attract millennials with a green thumb.

Tell others what makes the shop special

Perhaps it has a knowledgeable and friendly staff who take customer service to the next level. Maybe every item is handmade by local artists. Or, maybe it’s the best place to find affordable jewelry in the area. Be sure to share whatever it is that makes the shop unique.

Add a helpful tip

Does the shop always have an end of season sale? Is it worth signing up for the newsletter? When is the best time to go to avoid crowds? Is it difficult to find parking nearby? Any advice you can share to newcomers helps.

Have you written a great shop review? Share it with us in the comments below!

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@AriMar Nice tips.

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very helpful tips, thank you @AriMar

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@AriMar Very helpful, adding all of those things really makes a review be super helpful. I usually don’t include all of those topics but I try to.

The shop review I wrote I like the most is the one of the B&H store in New York .You can click here to read the review. I like it so much because I let people know about the huge discounts, promotions and gifts they can get in their online store, and that they can pick it up in the store afterwards. I just want everyone to know about it and take advantage of it.

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Really motivating me to write reviews hereafter. Usually i don’t write reviews about what i am sharing in google maps. I just tik the star ratings… After reading your tips i am forced to write reviews. You are my inspiration in this. Thank you very much AriMar. I am new here today only i joined this connect platform… Have a nice time…

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**Yes it’s the main fact for helpful shop reviews @AriMar **

II hope we are all remember this tips during giving reviews for shops

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Hi @AriMar … Thanks for tips… I will keep in mind these tips while writing reviews…

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very insiteful @AriMar :+1::clap::clap::clap:

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Thank you so much for such useful information about the reviews,didn’t know much about them but now I have got all the information I want,now I can do better.

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Thank you @AriMar for your useful tips.

It is very important to know how to write review about trade center or local shop.

It is very interesting to know what is more important to write about one department in the big mall in detail or about the mall as a whole.

Sometimes,the shop assistant did not allow to take photos.All depend on the rule of the shop or the owners .best wishes,

Inga

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Very inspiring. I have been writing reviews for a while now but your tips will really help

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@AriMar pretty interesting! thanks for the tips!

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Thank you for sharing

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You have provided a great guide to write a helpful review rather than the typical “great place, nice people” that while positive doesn’t provide any detail.
Great advice! Thank you.

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First vizit place then check each and everything thorougly .Take pics if posdible then give informations u can provide about .

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Nice

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@AriMar Great tips! I will be sure to make use of these in future reviews :slight_smile:

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Hi when you have to work friendly with your costumer and you need sale is well so without any reason start the sales 20% persent of only for showing and any have to join some gift items and you should be able to seeing what’s going on in your company

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Hey,

This post was very interesting. Very well thought out and presented.

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Great Points!

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