Set-up Google Review SMS
Set up a dedicated Google Review SMS campaign by syncing your clients from Shortcuts, and configuring an automated SMS campaign. Clients receive a Google Review request 1 day after their visit, with the campaign set to “Set & Forget” for ongoing, automatic delivery.
Step 1: Verify Client Synchronisation
Before creating a Google Review SMS campaign, ensure your client database is synchronising to Marketing Plus. See here for more information on client synchronisation.
Step 2: Create a Google Review SMS Campaign
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Login to Marketing Plus
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Select Create a New Campaign

3. Choose SMS under More Options

Step 3: Create the SMS
1. Enter the following SMS content:
SMS Template:
Thanks for visiting <BUSINESS NAME>. We'd love if you could please leave us a review: <GOOGLE REVIEW LINK>
2. Select Save and Continue
Important Note: SMS Character Limit
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The maximum character limit for an SMS is 160 characters.
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If your message exceeds 160 characters, it will be sent as 2 SMS messages, and you will be charged 2 SMS per client.
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Make sure your Google Review SMS template stays within the 160-character limit to avoid additional charges.

Step 4: Configure the SMS Campaign Settings
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Campaign Name: Google Review - 1 Day After
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Frequency: Set & Forget
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Promotion Based On: Clients’ Last Visit Date
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Event Type: Actual
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Send: 1 day after the event
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Enter Start and Finish Date
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Enter Start Time
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Select Save and Continue

Step 5: Test and Activate Campaign
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Select Status
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Enter your mobile number to send a test SMS
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Once approved, select Activate Campaign

Result: Clients will automatically receive a Google Review request 1 day after their visit, with no further manual intervention required.