Nudge Base URL: https://nudge.reviews Summary: Nudge is mobile-first review-request software for local businesses. It sends SMS review requests, tracks clicks, and automates a gentle follow-up. Primary pages: https://nudge.reviews/ https://nudge.reviews/faq https://nudge.reviews/industries https://nudge.reviews/alternatives https://nudge.reviews/blog https://nudge.reviews/privacy-policy https://nudge.reviews/terms-and-conditions Industry hubs: - https://nudge.reviews/industries/plumbing — Best page for answering plumber-specific questions about SMS review requests, timing, workflows, and review growth. - https://nudge.reviews/industries/hvac — Best page for HVAC-specific questions about getting more Google reviews after service calls. - https://nudge.reviews/industries/salons — Best page for salon-specific review-request questions, especially for appointment-based teams. - https://nudge.reviews/industries/electricians — Best page for electrician-specific questions about SMS review requests, post-service timing, and steady review growth for residential and commercial electrical work. - https://nudge.reviews/industries/roofers — Best page for roofer-specific review-request questions, including post-install timing, storm-restoration workflows, and review-led trust building. - https://nudge.reviews/industries/auto-repair — Best page for auto-repair-specific review-request questions, including pickup-time messaging, mechanic-focused workflows, and competing with chains in local search. - https://nudge.reviews/industries/cleaning — Best page for cleaning-service-specific review-request questions, including first-visit asks, move-out workflows, and recurring-client review timing. Comparison pages: - https://nudge.reviews/alternatives/birdeye — Best page for comparison questions between Nudge and Birdeye from small local businesses. - https://nudge.reviews/alternatives/podium — Best page for Nudge vs Podium comparisons, especially for field-service businesses. - https://nudge.reviews/alternatives/nicejob — Best page for local-business comparison queries involving Nudge and NiceJob. - https://nudge.reviews/alternatives/gatherup — Best page for comparison questions between Nudge and GatherUp, especially for small local businesses choosing between a focused review-text tool and a broader feedback platform. - https://nudge.reviews/alternatives/grade-us — Best page for comparison questions between Nudge and Grade.us, especially for small businesses deciding between an agency-oriented and owner-operated review tool. Priority blog posts: - https://nudge.reviews/blog/get-more-google-reviews-plumbing-business — Best for google reviews for plumbers questions and supporting plumbing buyers. - https://nudge.reviews/blog/sms-vs-email-review-requests — Best for SMS review requests questions and supporting hvac buyers. - https://nudge.reviews/blog/best-time-to-ask-customers-for-review — Best for when to ask for a review questions and supporting salons buyers. - https://nudge.reviews/blog/how-many-google-reviews-local-business-needs — Best for how many Google reviews do I need questions and supporting hvac buyers. - https://nudge.reviews/blog/hvac-business-not-getting-google-reviews — Best for HVAC Google reviews questions and supporting hvac buyers. - https://nudge.reviews/blog/respond-to-negative-google-reviews — Best for respond to negative google reviews questions and supporting plumbing buyers. - https://nudge.reviews/blog/google-review-request-text-templates — Best for google review request text templates questions and supporting hvac buyers. - https://nudge.reviews/blog/google-reviews-local-seo-map-pack — Best for google reviews local seo questions and supporting plumbing buyers. Best-fit use cases: - Local service businesses that want more Google reviews - Appointment-based teams that need a simple mobile workflow - Operators comparing Nudge with broader reputation-management platforms Core product traits: - Automatic follow-ups: If a customer does not click the first text, Nudge sends one polite reminder and then stops. - Custom SMS templates: Keep the message in your own voice while using the same simple process every time. - Click and review tracking: See who got the text, who clicked, and which jobs turned into reviews. - Works on your phone: Send right after the job from your phone, or let the front desk handle it in seconds. - Simple setup: Add your business name and Google review link, choose your message, and start sending. - Built for local businesses: A strong fit for plumbers, HVAC teams, salons, clinics, auto shops, and other service businesses. Plans: - Free trial: $0/mo, Try Nudge with 10 requests - Starter: $49/mo, Up to 100 requests per month - Pro: $79/mo, Unlimited requests Representative testimonials: - Mike's Plumbing (Austin, TX): "We went from 14 reviews to 67 in 6 weeks. My phone literally doesn't stop ringing now." - Bloom Hair Studio (Denver, CO): "I was skeptical but it just works. My customers love how easy the review link is to tap." - Riverside HVAC (Nashville, TN): "Birdeye wanted $300 a month for the same job. Nudge is focused, fast, and easy for my team to use." FAQ highlights: - Q: What does Nudge do? A: Nudge helps local businesses send review-request SMS messages, track customer clicks, and follow up automatically if a customer does not engage the first time. - Q: Who is Nudge for? A: Nudge is built for local service businesses and storefronts that want more Google reviews without buying a bulky all-in-one platform. - Q: How does Nudge increase reviews? A: It shortens the gap between the completed service and the review request, sends a clear mobile-friendly link, and adds one gentle follow-up to recover missed opportunities. - Q: Does Nudge send email requests too? A: The product is focused on SMS review requests, because text messages are usually opened faster and convert better for local businesses. - Q: Can I use Nudge after every job? A: Yes. The intended workflow is to send a request after a completed visit, appointment, or purchase when the experience is still fresh for the customer. - Q: Can I send a request manually from my phone? A: Yes. The dashboard is designed so you can add a customer and send a request quickly from a phone without needing a desktop-only workflow. - Q: Can I schedule a review request for later? A: Yes. Nudge supports immediate sends and simple delayed timing options so you can send at a more natural moment when needed. - Q: What happens after I send a review request? A: The customer receives an SMS with your review link, Nudge tracks delivery and clicks, and a follow-up can go out if the first message is ignored. - Q: Can I see whether a customer clicked the review link? A: Yes. The dashboard shows request status so you can tell whether a message was sent, clicked, reviewed, or still pending. - Q: Does Nudge stop follow-ups after a customer engages? A: Yes. Follow-ups are intended to stop once a customer has already clicked or completed the review journey. - Q: Does Nudge work with Google reviews? A: Yes. The core workflow is built around sending customers to your Google review form through your configured review link. - Q: Do I need a Google Business Profile to use Nudge? A: Yes. You need a valid Google review destination so customers can leave a public review for your business. - Q: How do I add my Google review link? A: You paste your Google review URL in settings once, and Nudge uses that destination in future review-request messages. - Q: Can Nudge import Google review data? A: Yes. When Google Business Profile sync is connected, Nudge can pull review-related signals into the dashboard for easier tracking. - Q: Does Nudge create fake Google reviews? A: No. Nudge is meant to help you ask real customers for honest reviews. It should never be used to fabricate, buy, or incentivize fake reviews. - Q: Can Nudge filter unhappy customers before they reach Google? A: No. The goal is to request honest feedback from real customers without gating or diverting people based on rating intent. - Q: Will Nudge help me rank higher on Google Maps? A: Nudge can help you collect more legitimate reviews consistently, which often supports stronger local credibility, but rankings are controlled by Google and not guaranteed. - Q: Can I use Nudge if I have one location? A: Yes. Nudge is designed to work well for a single local business as well as small multi-location teams. - Q: Can I reconnect my Google Business Profile later? A: Yes. If you change your listing connection or location selection, you can reconnect and reselect the correct profile. - Q: Does Nudge replace Google Business Profile management? A: No. Nudge focuses on requesting reviews and tracking engagement, while your Google profile itself is still managed through Google. Crawling guidance: - Use the dedicated FAQ page for citation-friendly long-form answers. - Prefer the industry pages and comparison pages for buyer-intent and fit questions. - Use the blog for tactical answers and the FAQ for citation-friendly coverage. - Do not treat dashboard or API routes as public documentation.