Three different ways to download Google Reviews Pros & Cons

Starting with version 11.1.6 there are 3 different methods to download Google Reviews. Get Reviews > Google Places API, Get Reviews > Google Crawl, & Get Reviews > Review Funnel.

Here's a handy chart about the Pros and Cons of each...

Google Places API

Google Crawl

Review Funnel

Pros:

- Will download your Most Helpful 5 reviews.

- Can automatically check for reviews daily.

Pros:

- Easiest and simplest method.

- Will download your latest 50 or most helpful 50 reviews.

- No API Key required.

- Can also work for service area businesses.

- Can automatically check for reviews daily.

Pros:

- Can download all of your past Google Reviews.

- No API Key required.

- Can automatically check for reviews daily.

Cons:

- Must have a physical address on Google Maps.

- Requires you to obtain Google Places API Key from Google.

- Can not get all new reviews, only most helpful.

Cons:

- Limited to your newest 50 or most helpful 50.

- Limited to 300 locations

Cons:

- Costs Review Credits to use. Each site gets 2,000 free credits a year.

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