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Review Velocity

Quick Definition

Review velocity is the rate at which a business earns new Google reviews over time.

In context

Google rewards review velocity more than total review count. A business with 40 reviews and 4 new ones this month outranks a business with 200 reviews and none in six months. Aim for 3–8 new reviews per month consistently.

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