How to Ask For Reviews (Copy this Text)

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Do not provide reviews for us in this thread. Here is where you can post any reviews.

Right now we just wanted you to start asking for reviews in your own community so giving you this framework to make it easy. You would adjust the examples and use in your own communities. Modify as needed.

Would suggest you use a title like: How to Write a Review That Actually Helps (and Gets You Noticed Too)

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If this community has helped you, one of the best ways to give back is to leave a review.

But here's something most people don't know: not all reviews are equal.

A quick "Great group, highly recommend!" is kind, but it doesn't do much. A specific review does a lot, both for us and for the next person trying to decide if this community is right for them.

And done right, it puts your name and your community or business in front of new eyes too.

Here's how to write one that makes a real difference.

Why Specific Reviews Matter

When someone searches for help these days, they're not just using Google.

They're asking ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI tools questions like "what's the best community for [your goal]?"

Those tools read reviews to decide what to recommend. The more detail a review has, the easier it is for both people and AI to match us with someone who needs exactly what you found here.

Vague praise gets skipped over. Specific stories get quoted.

The Simple Formula

A great review answers three questions:

1. What were you struggling with before you joined? Be honest and specific. "I was stuck at 20 members and couldn't get anyone to engage" tells a story that "I needed help with my community" doesn't.

2. What happened after? Share your outcome. "Doubled active members or doubled engagement rate in two months" is the kind of result future members are looking for.

3. What is this community, exactly? Mention the community you're reviewing by name and what it's for, once, naturally. Something like "the Skoolology community for Skool group owners' helps the review show up when people search for that exact thing.

Then mention your own name and your own community too, so the people reading it can find you as well. Two names, two winners.

Note: the examples above use community building as the theme. Swap them out for examples that match your own community's topic before you share this with members.

Write Like You Talk

Don't try to sound like a marketer. Write your review the way you'd explain it to a friend, or the way you'd type a question into Google. Natural, conversational reviews are actually weighted more heavily than polished-sounding ones.

Video or Text? Both Work, Here's the Difference

Text reviews are the workhorse. They're fast to write, they're searchable, and they're what Google and AI tools read when deciding who to recommend. If you only do one thing, write a text review using the formula above.

Video reviews are the trust builder. Seeing a real person talk about their experience carries a weight that text can't match. Future members can hear your tone, see you're a real human, and connect with your story. Videos work best on our community page, landing page, or social media.

Videos are also a great way for you to get visibility. When your face and story are featured on our pages and social channels, people in this space start recognizing you and your work.

A good review can send attention right back to your own community or business.

One rule for both formats: mention your own name and your community's name in the review. It gives your story credibility, and it means anyone who sees the review can find you too. That's what makes this a win for both of us.

If you're up for it, do both: record a short video (30 to 60 seconds is plenty, phone quality is fine) covering the same three questions, then post the written version where reviews live.

You don't need a script or good lighting. The same rule applies either way: specific beats polished.

An Example

"I'm Sarah from [Her Community]. Before joining, I was stuck at 20 members and couldn't get anyone engaging in my Skool community. After joining [Community Name] and applying the SKOOLME framework, I increased my engagement from 30% to 60% in less than 90 days. If you're trying to build your own community, this is the place."

That's it. A few sentences, a few minutes, and it genuinely helps the next person find us while helping people find you.

Note: this example is written for a community-building group. Replace it with a real story from your own community before publishing.

Thank You

Post your review here: [insert your review link]. Every review gets read, and we'll give you a shoutout once it's posted. If you write one this week, drop a note in the chat so we can thank you properly.

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How to Ask For Reviews (Copy this Text)