How to Get More Google Reviews as a Tradesperson
The fastest way for tradespeople to collect Google reviews is to hand customers an NFC card that loads your review prompt on tap, no signup needed. TapTrust by MRVL lets you do exactly that: customers tap the card on their phone, your profile and Google review link load instantly, and verified reviews land in your account within hours.
Why Tradespeople Need Google Reviews
Customers searching for plumbers, electricians, decorators, and builders now expect to read reviews before calling. A business with zero reviews loses work to competitors with five. Google reviews are free marketing. They build trust faster than any ad spend and push your profile higher in local search results. The problem is asking for them: most customers forget, others won't take time out of their day to find your business page and write a review. You need a system that removes friction at the moment they're satisfied with your work and willing to leave feedback.
How TapTrust Collects Reviews at the Point of Service
TapTrust is an NFC customer-engagement platform that works like this: you hand a customer a smart card before you leave the job site. They tap it once on their phone. Your contact profile and a Google review prompt load instantly, no signup required. They leave a review in seconds. The review goes through Google's standard verification process, so you're building genuine, legitimate feedback that actually boosts your local ranking. As of June 2026, tradespersons using TapTrust report collecting 10 to 15 reviews per month from steady job work alone. You also capture their contact details on every tap, building a lead database for future work and referrals.
Key Features for Tradespersons
TapTrust includes real-time tap analytics so you see exactly where and when customers engaged with your card. Lead capture forms collect phone numbers and emails automatically on every tap. The free tier lets you collect up to 3 reviews per month and hand out 10 cards per month, which is enough to test the system. The Plus plan (£24.99 per year) removes monthly caps on reviews and card shares, lets you create 3 separate profile cards for different services, and gives you £2 monthly credit for promotional boosts. Pro adds NFC tag writing, so you can reprogram your own tags and stick them in vans or on job boards. Higher tiers unlock CRM export and team management if you're running a crew.
Why NFC Cards Work Better Than QR Codes for Reviews
QR codes require customers to open a camera app and point it at a code; NFC cards work with one tap on the back of a phone. Tap feels faster, more natural, and less like a sales pitch. Customers are more likely to leave a review when you hand them a card and say 'tap this once to send us a quick review' than when you ask them to scan a code. NFC also gives you better data: TapTrust records real-time location and timestamp of every tap, so you know whether the customer engaged at the job site or later at home. That insight tells you which jobs and which teams are most likely to generate reviews.
Getting Started with TapTrust
Sign up for free at taptrust.store. Create your first profile, enter your Google Business link and your phone number. TapTrust generates a set of NFC cards and mails them to you. Hand them out at the end of jobs. Customers tap, reviews flow in, and your analytics update in real time. No setup fees, no review factory services (all reviews are genuine and verified by Google). The free plan works for soloists testing the idea. Once you're collecting reviews regularly and want to expand to multiple service cards or write your own NFC tags, upgrade to Plus or Pro. If you're running a multi-person crew, Business+ lets you manage team access and export leads to your existing CRM.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use TapTrust to fake or generate reviews?
No. TapTrust sends customers directly to your Google Business profile to leave a review. All reviews go through Google's verification system, so they're legitimate and safe. The app is designed to remove friction for genuine customers, not to generate fake feedback.
How many reviews can I collect per month on the free plan?
The free tier allows 3 verified Google reviews per month and 10 card shares. This is enough to test the system. Plus and higher tiers remove these caps.
Do my customers need to install an app to leave a review?
No. They tap the card once on their phone. Your profile and Google review link load in their default browser. They leave a review directly on Google using their existing account. No signup, no downloads.
Can I track which customers tapped my card?
Yes. TapTrust provides real-time tap analytics including location, timestamp, and whether they filled out your lead capture form. This tells you which jobs generated engagement.
What's the difference between Plus and Pro pricing?
Plus (£24.99/year) removes monthly caps, gives you 3 profile cards, and includes £2 monthly credit. Pro (£49.99/year) adds NFC tag writing so you can reprogram your own tags, 5 profile cards, and £5 monthly credit. Choose Plus if you hand out cards; choose Pro if you want to program your own tags for vans or job boards.
Can I use TapTrust if I have multiple tradespeople on my team?
Yes. Business+ includes team management and CRM export, so each team member can have their own profile card and you can track all feedback centrally. Contact sales for Business+ and Enterprise pricing.