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Quick answer
Jot what happened: what you ordered, what stood out, one honest caveat. Let AI shape it into a clear, fair review. Specific beats gushing.
At a glance
All outcome figures are estimates from cited sources, not independent verification by us.
- What it is allowed to do
- Drafts for you
Writes drafts (emails, posts, plans, replies). You review and send. Nothing goes out without you.
- Time saved (estimate)
- ~10 minutes per review
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Tools needed
- ChatGPT, Claude
- Typical cost
- Free. Posting reviews costs nothing.
Reviewed Oct 19, 2026
Basis (estimate): Estimate basis: assumes a thoughtful review takes ~15 min to compose by hand vs ~5 min shaping notes with AI.
What does this setup do?
Turn rough notes about a visit or purchase into a specific, balanced, credible review for Google, Yelp, or TripAdvisor.
Who is it for?
People who want to support good businesses and warn about bad ones, but write "Great place!" and feel it says nothing.
How do you set it up?
Tools
- ChatGPT or Claude (free tier is fine)
- Your rough notes or memory: what, when, what stood out, what did not
- A photo from the visit if you have one
Steps
- Right after the visit, jot raw notes: what you got, when, who served you, one good thing, one bad thing.
- Paste the notes into chat and ask for a review under 150 words: specific, balanced, conversational.
- Check that every specific claim is true. AI must not invent dishes, prices, or staff names.
- Add one photo if you have a good one. Photos make reviews far more trusted.
- Post it yourself on Google Maps or Yelp. Disclose any connection to the business.
- Update it later if things change. An updated review reads as fair, not fickle.
Example output
Illustrative. Your results will differ.
- 5 new reviews found: 4 positive, 1 needs a reply
- Reply draft ready for the unhappy one
- You approve every reply before it posts.
Where to paste this prompt
ChatGPT: ChatGPT → Project instructions, or ChatGPT Tasks for scheduled reminders (once a day on Free)
Copy-paste prompt
Adapt bracketed fields to your situation.
Turn my rough notes into a helpful online review. Conversational, specific, honest.
Business: [name, type]
My notes: [what I got, when, what stood out, what did not]
Write a review under 150 words:
- Open with the overall verdict in one sentence.
- Name specifics: dishes, services, staff, prices, wait times.
- Include one honest caveat if there was one. Balanced reviews are trusted more.
- Close with who this place suits.
Rules:
- Use only my notes. Never invent details, prices, or names.
- No gushing superlatives, no trashing. Plainspoken.
- Write like a person telling a friend, not a brochure.Newsletter
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What usually goes wrong?
Where agents tend to stall on this job. More patterns in Where AI gets stuck.
- AI will invent specifics if your notes are thin. "Great food" in, invented dish names out. Check everything.
- Never review places you did not visit, and never let an employer pressure you into 5 stars. Both violate policy.
- Disclose connections. Worked there? Related to the owner? Say so.
- All-caps rants get skimmed, not trusted. Calm specifics win.
Which chat tools work with this prompt?
Paste the prompt into any of these assistants (free or paid tiers).
- ChatGPT
- Claude
Common questions
- How long should a Google review be?
- Long enough to be specific, short enough to read: roughly 75 to 150 words. A few concrete details beat a long ramble.
- Should I include photos?
- Yes, if you have a decent one. Photos add visual proof and make your review more trusted and more read.
- Can I update a review later?
- Yes, and you should when things change. Updating a review after a second visit shows you are fair, and readers trust updated reviews more.
What tips make it smoother?
- The most helpful sentence names a thing: "The duck confit was the move; skip the crowded patio at 7pm."
- Mention when you went. "Saturday lunch" helps readers calibrate wait times and crowds.
- One fair caveat makes the praise believable. Perfect reviews read as fake.
- Your review history builds trust. A profile with twenty real reviews carries weight.
Where do the claims come from?
Summaries use public sources linked below, not independent verification. How setups are picked.
- Read SolveYourTech’s write-up (www.solveyourtech.com)
SolveYourTech: Google review rules and tips: specifics, photos, real experience, no incentives.
- Read AEANET’s write-up (www.aeanet.org)
AEANET: Elements of an effective review: authenticity, specifics, balance, context, visuals.
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