If you’re running a painting business, you already know:

Your reputation is everything.

And in 2025, that reputation mostly lives on Google.

Here’s why reviews matter more than ever:

• 93% of consumers read online reviews before hiring a contractor

• Businesses with 5 or more recent reviews are trusted 3x more

• Just one bad review with no positive ones around it can tank a lead

So how do you get more 5-star reviews… without awkwardly asking every client in person?

Let’s break it down.

Why Most Painting Businesses Don’t Get Enough Reviews

You do amazing work. The customer is happy.
But you don’t get a review. Why?

Because even happy customers forget to leave them.

Here’s the usual flow:

1. Job ends

2. Customer says, “It looks great, thanks!”

3. You say, “Would you mind leaving a review?”

4. They say “Sure!”

5. They forget... and you never follow up

It’s not personal, people are just busy with life.
That’s why you need a system.

The Smart Way: Automate Your Review Requests

Imagine this:

• You finish a job

• The CRM automatically sends a thank you text with a Google review link

• You don’t have to remember or ask awkwardly

• Customers leave reviews while the job is still fresh in their minds

That’s exactly what TheBlueWeb is built to do.

Here’s a sample message our users send automatically:

“Hey [First Name], thanks again for trusting us with your project! If you have a minute, would you mind leaving us a quick Google review? It helps our small business a ton! [Insert Review Link]”

Simple. Friendly. Zero pressure. And it works.

Want to try it yourself?
TheBlueWeb automates review requests after every job, so you build a 5-star reputation on autopilot.
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What Makes People Actually Leave a Review?

Let’s be real — most people don’t wake up wanting to write reviews.

So, what moves them?

• A positive experience

• A fast, easy link to leave it

• A reminder (at the right time)

Timing is everything. You want to hit them within 24 hours of completing the job, and they’re still wowed.

With our CRM, this can be scheduled automatically after an invoice, form submission, or job completion tag.

Why More Reviews = More Sales

It’s not just about looking good.

More 5-star reviews help you:

• Rank higher on Google Maps

• The business with the most reviews, 9 times out of 10 are winning the most jobs because leads are calling them first.

• Win trust instantly when customers compare you to competitors

• Justify premium pricing (we all want that)

• Beat “lowball” contractors with no credibility

It’s one of the highest-ROI things you can do but only if you do it consistently.

Real Example: Prestige Paint & Remodel

Before using our CRM, Prestige Paint only had 12 reviews in 3 years.

After turning on automated review requests, they added 11 new 5-star reviews in only 90 days with no awkward follow-ups or extra effort.

Their local visibility skyrocketed, and they booked two new commercial repaint jobs just from being “one of the top-rated painters in town.”

Tips to Get Even More Reviews

Want to go the extra mile?

Here are a few pro tips:

• Ask personally, then follow up via CRM human + system = A win

• Send from your business number, not personal looks professional

• Offer value: “Your review helps us grow thank you!”

• Make it mobile-friendly one tap = 5 stars

Final Thoughts

If you want more jobs, higher-paying customers, and a stronger online presence you need more 5-star Google reviews.

But you don’t need to beg.
You just need a system that asks at the right time every time.

Let your CRM handle it while you focus on the work.

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