Description
WordPress Plugin
SmartReviews – Client Testimonials
Turn happy clients into social proof that converts. Collect and display customer reviews with star ratings, photo uploads, automated email requests. SimpliBook integration sends review requests 24 hours post-appointment automatically. Beautiful grid displays with schema markup show stars in Google search results. 92% of customers read reviews before buying. Star ratings boost conversions 270%. One-time purchase. No subscriptions ever.
Star Ratings
Photo Uploads
Auto Emails
Google Stars
The review collection problem
Happy clients exist. They love your service. They would leave 5-star reviews. But they forget. You forget to ask. Weeks pass. Opportunity lost. Website has zero testimonials. Potential customers see no social proof. They choose competitor with 50 reviews instead. You lose sales because you never asked. Manual follow-ups fail. Email templates collect dust. That ends now with automated SimpliBook integration and beautiful review displays.
Star Rating System
Five-star ratings (1-5) with interactive selector. Hover effects. Visual display on review cards. Schema markup for Google search stars. AggregateRating calculation. Filter by minimum rating.
Email Automation
SimpliBook integration sends requests 24hr post-appointment. Or manual send from admin. Custom email templates. Placeholders for personalization. One-click review submission links.
Photo Uploads
Reviewers upload photos with reviews. Automatic thumbnail generation. Circular display styling. Enable or disable photo uploads. Visual social proof beyond text testimonials.
SEO Schema Markup
Automatic schema.org structured data. Star ratings appear in Google search results. AggregateRating type. Rich snippets for SEO. 35% higher click-through rate with stars displayed.
Why manual review collection fails
Salon finishes haircut. Client loves it. Stylist says thank you. Client leaves happy. Stylist thinks “should ask for review.” Gets busy with next client. Forgets. Week passes. Momentum lost. Salon has zero reviews on website. New potential client searches “hair salon near me.” Sees competitor with 50 five-star reviews. Competitor gets the booking. Salon loses revenue because nobody asked for reviews. Manual follow-ups do not scale. That is the old way.
Hope clients remember to leave reviews (they forget)
Service completed. Client happy. You say “please leave a review.” Client nods. Goes home. Life happens. Forgets completely. No review submitted. You wait. Nothing arrives. Opportunity lost forever. Website still has zero testimonials. Social proof missing.
Manual email follow-ups (you forget to send them)
Email template created. Sits unused. Too busy to remember. 200 clients monthly. Zero follow-up emails sent. Review collection rate: 0%. Competitor automates and gets 60 reviews monthly. You get zero. They win on social proof. You lose bookings.
SmartReviews: Automated requests, beautiful displays, Google stars
SimpliBook records appointment completion. 24 hours later: Automated email sent. Client receives personalized review request. One-click link to submit. Client rates 5 stars, uploads selfie photo. You approve in admin. Review displays on homepage in beautiful grid. Schema markup sends stars to Google. Search results show 4.9 rating. New clients see proof. Bookings increase. All automated.
💇 Real Example: Hair Salon Social Proof
Before: Zero reviews, losing bookings to competitors
Salon sees 200 clients monthly. All happy. Staff says “please review us.” Clients nod. Zero reviews submitted. Website testimonials section empty. Potential customer searches “hair salon near me.” Sees competitor with 50 five-star reviews and photos. Books competitor. Salon loses 10 bookings weekly. Lost revenue: $3,000 monthly. All because zero social proof displayed. Customers assume new or low quality.
After: SmartReviews automation builds proof
SimpliBook integration enabled. Every appointment tracked. 24 hours post-haircut: Email sent automatically. “How was your experience?” One-click review link. Month 1: 60 reviews collected (30% rate). Month 3: 180 total reviews, 4.9 stars. Homepage shows beautiful 3-column grid with photos. Google search displays stars in results. New customers see proof immediately. Bookings increase 35%. Revenue up $10,500 monthly. Zero manual work. All automated.
📊 Review Collection Math
Without automation: 200 appointments monthly. Manual requests attempted: 0. Review collection rate: 0%. Reviews collected: 0. Social proof: none.
With SmartReviews: 200 appointments monthly. Automated emails sent: 200. Review collection rate: 30%. Reviews collected: 60 monthly. After 6 months: 360 reviews with 4.9 average.
Impact: Google shows stars in search. Homepage displays social proof. Conversion rate increases 40%. Competitor with zero reviews loses to you. Social proof = competitive advantage.
Complete feature set
Professional review collection system. Automated email requests. Beautiful grid and list displays. Photo uploads. Schema markup for SEO. SimpliBook integration. Complete moderation tools. Theme-compatible styling.
⭐ Review Collection
• Public submission form shortcode
• Name, email, rating, review, photo
• AJAX submission without reload
• Required field validation
• Photo upload support
• Star rating selector
• Success confirmation messages
• Mobile responsive forms
📧 Email Automation
• Manual requests from admin
• SimpliBook auto-requests 24hr
• Custom email templates
• Placeholder support {name}
• One-click review links
• Team member association
• HTML email formatting
• Unlimited sending
🎨 Display Layouts
• Grid layout (1-6 columns)
• List layout option
• Sort by date or rating
• Filter minimum rating
• Limit number displayed
• Mobile responsive design
• Theme color inheritance
• Custom styling hooks
✅ Review Moderation
• Approve or reject reviews
• Pending status until approved
• Quick approve admin links
• Email notifications on submit
• Admin dashboard meta boxes
• Bulk approve actions
• Spam protection built-in
• Review editing capability
🔍 Schema Markup
• Automatic schema.org markup
• AggregateRating type
• Stars in Google search
• Rich snippet support
• Review count displayed
• Average rating calculated
• SEO boost automatic
• Structured data validation
⚙️ SimpliBook Integration
• Auto-request post-appointment
• 24-hour delay configurable
• Hooks ready for connection
• Team member association
• Appointment tracking
• Service-based automation
• Perfect for service businesses
• Zero manual work required
Perfect for
Service Businesses with SimpliBook
“Salon uses SimpliBook for appointments. SmartReviews auto-sends review request 24 hours post-haircut. Customer gets email, clicks link, leaves 5-star review with selfie. 100% automated. 40% review collection rate. 200 reviews in 6 months. Zero manual work.”
Consultants & Professionals
“Financial advisor. After client meetings, manually send review request via admin. Client receives personalized email. One-click review submission. Star rating appears on website homepage. Schema markup shows stars in Google search.”
Local Businesses Needing Social Proof
“Restaurant wants reviews on website. Public submission form on ‘/reviews’ page. Customers submit reviews with photos of food. Approve in admin. Display in 3-column grid on homepage. Beautiful social proof. Increased reservations 35%.”
Anyone Needing Reviews
E-commerce stores, medical practices, spas, gyms, contractors, real estate agents, coaches. Any business needing customer testimonials and star ratings. Simple, beautiful, effective. One-time purchase. No subscriptions.
Common use cases
Example 1: Hair Salon Automation
SimpliBook manages appointments. SmartReviews hooks in. After haircut, 24-hour delay. Auto-send review request email. Customer clicks, rates 5 stars, uploads selfie. Approved in admin. Displayed on homepage grid. Google shows stars in search. New customers see proof. Bookings increase.
Example 2: Medical Practice Social Proof
Doctor office. After appointments, staff send manual review requests from admin. Patient receives email. Clicks link. Leaves review about great experience. Doctor approves. Review displays on ‘/testimonials’ page. Schema markup shows 4.9 average in Google. New patients trust immediately.
Example 3: Restaurant Public Reviews
Restaurant adds [smartreviews_form] to website. Customers submit reviews with food photos. Owner approves good ones. 3-column grid on homepage shows 50+ 5-star reviews with photos. Visual social proof. Reservations up 40%. No SimpliBook needed. Just public form.
Example 4: Fitness Studio Reviews
Yoga studio. Manual email requests after classes. Members leave reviews. Filter to show only 5-star (rating=”5″ in shortcode). Homepage shows best reviews. List layout for detailed testimonials. Member transformation stories with photos. Powerful social proof. Membership signups increase.
🚀 Quick Setup
Step 1: Install/activate (4 sample reviews auto-created)
Step 2: Add [smartreviews] to display reviews
Step 3: Add [smartreviews_form] for submission page
Step 4: Configure SimpliBook integration (optional)
Step 5: Reviews automatically collected and displayed
Frequently asked questions
How do I display reviews on my site?
Use [smartreviews] shortcode anywhere. Options: layout=”grid” or “list”, columns=”3″, limit=”10″, rating=”5″ to filter. Automatically responsive. Inherits theme colors and fonts.
Does SimpliBook integration work automatically?
Hooks ready for SimpliBook. Enable in settings. After appointment completes, 24hr delay, automatic review email sent. Customer clicks link, submits review. Zero manual work required.
Can I moderate reviews before they publish?
Yes. Enable “Require Approval” in settings. All reviews stay pending until you approve. Quick approve link in admin. Email notification when submitted. Spam protection.
Will star ratings appear in Google search?
Yes. Automatic schema.org AggregateRating markup. Google displays stars in search results. Review count shown. SEO boost from rich snippets. 35% higher CTR with stars vs without.
Can reviewers upload photos with reviews?
Yes. Photo upload field in submission form. Automatic thumbnail generation. Circular display styling with reviews. Enable or disable in settings. Visual social proof beyond text.
How do I send review requests without SimpliBook?
Manual sending from admin. SmartReviews menu → Send Request. Enter email address. Plugin sends customized template. Customer receives one-click link. Submits review easily.
Does it work with my WordPress theme?
Yes. Uses currentColor for automatic brand matching. Inherits theme fonts. Mobile responsive. Minimal CSS for compatibility. Works with any WordPress theme. Zero styling conflicts.
What about updates and support?
Lifetime updates included with one-time purchase. Future WordPress compatibility free. New features added free. No renewal fees. No expiration. Pay once, own forever.
Technical requirements
WordPress
6.0 or higher
PHP
8.2 or higher
Works On
Any hosting
