The RatesOnTap Blog

Practical tips for getting more reviews, mastering QR codes, and growing your local business.

Review Management8 min read

How Many Google Reviews Do You Actually Need?

The magic number isn't what you think. Learn the real thresholds that trigger ranking boosts, industry benchmarks, and why your competitor's count matters more than any universal target.

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Local SEO9 min read

How Google Reviews Affect Your Local Search Ranking

Reviews account for 20% of local pack rankings. Learn which review factors actually move the needle, the magic number to hit, and why recency matters more than quantity.

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Review Management11 min read

How to Respond to Negative Google Reviews (Templates + Examples)

89% of consumers read your responses. Learn the framework that turns angry reviewers into loyal customers, with copy-paste templates for every scenario.

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QR Code Marketing9 min read

How to Track QR Code Scans and Measure ROI

Most QR codes are black holes: traffic arrives but you can't see where it came from. Learn how to track scans, connect them to revenue, and prove your offline marketing actually works.

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QR Code Marketing8 min read

Where to Put QR Codes in Your Business for Maximum Scans

Restaurant QR codes get 9x more scans than retail. Learn the placement strategies, sizing rules, and mistakes that determine whether your QR codes get scanned or ignored.

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Review Management2 min read

Hello World: Welcome to the RatesOnTap Blog

We're launching our blog to share tips on getting more Google reviews, QR code marketing, and growing your local business.

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Review Management6 min read

How to Ask for Google Reviews Without Being Pushy

68% of customers leave a review when asked. Learn proven scripts, timing tips, and methods to get more Google reviews without annoying your customers.

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