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Review attribution

Review attribution is matching a posted review back to the request that prompted it, so a business can measure what share of requests turn into reviews. Because Google doesn't share reviewers' phone numbers or emails, attribution relies on tracked link clicks plus matching the reviewer's name within a short time window.

A typical method: a customer taps a tracked link, and a review appears within seven days under a name matching their first name and last initial. That's counted as a conversion.

Once someone is matched, they stop getting follow-ups — nobody wants a reminder after they've already done it.

Attribution also shows which message wording and send time earns the most reviews, so the system can favor it.

Why it matters

Without it, you're guessing whether requests work. With it, conversion rate becomes a number you can improve.

Common questions

What is a good review conversion rate?

It varies widely by industry and customer list. Track your own baseline for the first month, then measure changes against it.

Why can't Google tell me who left a review?

Reviewer privacy. Only the public name and photo are shown, so any matching is an estimate.

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