Before heading out to a new restaurant, hiring a contractor, or buying a new product, consumers often check Google reviews first. Think with Google, the internet giant's marketing research branch, reports that 42% of customers say positive reviews influence them more than anything else.

But as a business owner, you might be asking, "How do I see my Google reviews?" Fortunately, Google makes that very straightforward from desktops and phones. With help from TrueReview, learn why and how managing those reviews matters.

How Do I See My Google Reviews on Desktop?

1. Enter maps.google.com into your browser's address bar.
2. In the upper left corner to the left of the magnifying glass, type in your business's name.
3. Hit enter or click the magnifying glass.
4. Select your business.
5. Click on the blue review link next to the star count. This might say "5 reviews" or however many reviews your business has.

From here, you'll see your business reviews. If you're signed in as your business, you can reply to them.

How Do I See My Google Reviews on A Phone?

1. Open the Google Maps app on your phone.
2. Type your business name in the search bar and select it from the list.
3. Scroll down and tap "See all reviews" under the star rating.

Like desktop, you can view and reply to reviews signed in as your business.

How Do I See Reviews I Left on Other Businesses?

1. If you are signed into your Google account, go to maps.google.com.
2. Click on the three horizontal lines on the left side of the search bar.
3. Click on "Your contributions."
4. From here, you can click on "Reviews" or "Photos" to edit, add, or delete content.

Why Should I Check My Google Reviews Frequently?

For small business owners, public customer feedback directly affects traffic, ROI, and business revenue. When businesses garner negative reviews, consumers notice. Replying to both bad and good reviews shows potential customers that you are engaged. In fact, Google advises engagement with a number of tools through Google My Business.

But what if you're just not getting customer feedback? You may know how to see Google reviews, but it's not very helpful if customers aren't finding your business. Maybe you're getting reviews, but find managing reviews across multiple sites overwhelming. Let TrueReview help.

Get More Positive Reviews with TrueReview

With our segmented review-gathering tools, maximize your potential for good reviews and more revenue. TrueReview's services help you:

• Send customers review requests over email and SMS
• Address unhappy customers before they leave bad reviews with survey and reaction software
• Manage multiple businesses' and locations' feedback in one app
• Respond to reviews from Google, Facebook, Yelp, and more on one dashboard

Don't get slowed down by hunting for your business's reviews on multiple websites. Stay updated on your reviews, respond to customers quickly, and increase business revenue. With TrueReview's help, watch your business soar to the top of Google search rankings.