The RevuLaunch blog
Reviews and reputation, in plain English — for owners, not marketers.
June 26, 2026
How to Respond to Negative Reviews (With Templates That Don't Sound Corporate)
The response to a bad review isn't for the reviewer — it's for the hundred future customers reading it. A framework, real templates, and the mistakes that make things worse.
June 17, 2026
Can You Ask Customers for Google Reviews? The Actual Rules in 2026
Asking is allowed. Paying is not. Gating is not. Here's what Google's policy, the FTC, and industry regulators actually say about soliciting reviews.
June 9, 2026
How Google Reviews Affect Local SEO (And Which Review Signals Actually Rank You)
Reviews aren't just social proof — they're a ranking input for the Maps results where local customers actually decide. What moves the needle, in plain English.
June 2, 2026
SMS Review Requests: Why Texting Beats Email (And How to Do It Right)
Text messages get read in minutes; review-request emails get read never. Timing, templates, and the compliance basics for asking by SMS.