How to Compare Your Reviews With Local Competitors
Search your main keyword (for example "barber [your area]") and look at the map pack: note each competitor's rating and review count, and how recent their latest reviews are. That is the bar you are competing against.
Set your target just above the strongest nearby rival on count and recency, then ask consistently to close the gap. ReviewGoal's rating tracking helps you watch your own progress over time.
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