For independent local businesses · Email only, no calls

We answer your Google reviews, so you don't have to.

When a new review comes in, we write a reply that fits what the customer actually said and email it to you within one business day. Reply OK and we post it. That's all you do.

Restaurants · Salons & barbers · Gyms · Auto shops · Contractors · Dental offices · Retail

  • $39/month founding rate for the first 25 businesses
  • First 30 days free, no card
  • No contract
Inbox

PresenceOKto you · draft reply

New 5★ review from Maria L.

"Best breakfast sandwich in town, and they remembered my order the second time I came in."

Draft reply: Thanks, Maria! Remembering a regular's order is our favorite part of the job. Glad the breakfast sandwich lived up to it. See you next time.

Reply OK to post, type your changes, or reply skip.

Example draft email · illustration, not a real customer

Why replies matter

89%of consumers expect business owners to respond to reviews.
80%are likely to use a business that responds to all of its reviews.
50%say templated or generic replies make them unlikely to choose a business.

Source: BrightLocal, Local Consumer Review Survey 2026 (1,002 US adults, published February 2026). Survey of consumers, not PresenceOK customers.

Email only

How it works

One setup step, then you just answer emails when you feel like it.

Say yes by email

Email hello@presenceok.com or use the form below. We send a one-minute guide to add PresenceOK as a Manager on your Google Business Profile.

We draft every reply

Each new review gets a short reply that mentions what the customer actually said: the dish, the stylist, the job, the wait. Never a copy-paste template.

You reply OK, we post

Approve, edit or skip by replying to the email. We post approved replies as a manager on your profile. Nothing goes public without your OK.

Straight answer on posting: right now we post your approved replies ourselves, as a manager you added. We don't have Google's Business Profile API access yet. If Google approves it, approved replies will post through Google's official system instead, and we'll tell you before anything changes. Prefer not to add a manager? We email you the drafts and you paste them in.

Who it's for

Made for busy local businesses

Different businesses get different reviews, so every reply is written for yours. The reviews and replies below are made-up examples to show the style, not real customers.

Restaurants & cafes

Busy nights, lots of reviews, nobody free to answer them.

Example review ★★★★★

"Tacos were great, but we waited 40 minutes on a Friday." · Dan R.

Example reply

Thanks for the honest review, Dan. Glad the tacos hit the spot, and we hear you on the wait. Fridays get packed, and that's on us to handle better. Hope you give us another shot.

Salons & barbershops

People name their stylist or barber. A good reply names them back.

Example review ★★★★★

"Keisha did an amazing job on my color, exactly the photo I showed her." · Ana M.

Example reply

Thank you, Ana! Keisha is going to love reading this. Bringing a photo makes all the difference. See you at your next touch-up.

Gyms & studios

Members check reviews before they sign up. Show them someone's there.

Example review ★★★★★

"Friendly coaches. The 6 AM class is tough but worth it." · Rob T.

Example reply

Thanks, Rob! The 6 AM crew is a special group, and we're glad the coaches have made you feel at home. Keep showing up.

Auto repair

Trust is the whole sale. Replies show how you treat people.

Example review ★★★★★

"Brakes were grinding bad. They got me in same day and showed me the old pads before quoting." · Chris P.

Example reply

Thanks, Chris! Grinding brakes aren't something to wait on, so we're glad we could fit you in. Showing you the old parts is just how we do it.

Contractors & trades

You're on a job site all day. Your reviews shouldn't wait for you.

Example review ★★★★★

"Showed up on time, fixed the leak, and cleaned up after." · Linda K.

Example reply

Thanks, Linda! Cleaning up is part of the job, nobody wants a mess left behind. Glad the leak is taken care of.

Dental & medical offices

Replies stay general. We never confirm someone is a patient.

Example review ★★★★★

"The front desk was so kind and everything ran right on time." · J.

Example reply

Thank you for the kind words! Our front desk team works hard to keep the day on schedule, and we'll make sure they see this.

Retail & boutiques

Shoppers compare a few stores on Maps. Look like the one that cares.

Example review ★★★★★

"Great selection, and the owner helped me find a gift in five minutes." · Sam W.

Example reply

Thanks, Sam! Helping someone find the right gift is the fun part. Hope it was a hit. Come say hi next time you're in.

Don't see your business?

If you're on Google Maps and customers leave you reviews, this works for you. Tell us what you do and how you talk to customers.

Ask John by email

Included

What you get: the Every-Review-Answered Plan

Every new review answered

A draft for each new Google review within one business day, specific to what the customer wrote, in your voice.

Backlog cleanup Bonus

Drafts for every unanswered review from the last 12 months, in your inbox within 72 hours of getting manager access. Approve them in one reply.

Bad-review help Bonus

Calm drafts for 1 to 3 star reviews, held for your OK. If a review looks fake or breaks Google's rules, we send you the steps to report it.

Ask-every-customer kit Bonus

Your direct Google review link, a printable QR card for the counter, and short text and email wording your team can send every customer. Same ask for everyone, no incentives.

Your voice, your rules

Tell us how you talk to customers, names to mention or avoid, and topics to stay away from. We stick to it.

You stay in control

You stay the owner of your profile. Remove us anytime under People and access. Cancel by replying to any email.

Founding rate

Pricing

One plan, any kind of business. One price per location.

Every-Review-Answered Plan Founding rate

$39/month

For the first 25 businesses, locked in for as long as you stay. After the founding spots fill, the price for new businesses goes up.

  • First 30 days free, no card to start
  • Every new review drafted within one business day
  • Backlog cleanup, bad-review help and the ask-every-customer kit included
  • No contract, cancel by replying to any email
Start 30 days free

Our guarantee

  • One-day drafts or the month is free. If any new review waits more than one business day for a draft from us, you don't pay for that month. (Time waiting on your approval doesn't count.)
  • Don't like a draft? We rewrite it free, as many times as you want.
  • No ranking or star promises. We promise replies, not rankings. Anyone who promises rankings is guessing.

When your free month ends, we email you a secure card payment link. If you don't pay, we stop and remove ourselves as manager. No charge, no hassle.

FAQ

Questions

Do I have to get on the phone?

No. PresenceOK is email only. No calls, no texts, no app to learn. You reply to our emails when you want to, from your phone or computer.

How does approval work?

When a new Google review comes in, we email you a draft reply written for that review, in your business's voice. Reply OK to post it, or type your changes and we post your version. If you say skip, we leave it alone. Nothing gets posted without your OK.

Who actually posts the reply?

You add PresenceOK as a Manager on your Google Business Profile (not an Owner). After you approve a draft, we post it from that manager access. If you'd rather not add a manager, we email you the drafts and you paste them in yourself. Google may later approve us for its Business Profile API, which would let approved replies post through Google's official system. We'll tell you before anything about posting changes.

What can a manager do on my profile?

Google lets managers edit profile info and reply to reviews, but not add or remove users or delete the profile. We only reply to reviews. We never change your hours, phone, photos or anything else unless you ask us to in writing. You can remove us anytime in Business Profile settings, under People and access.

How fast do replies go out?

You get a draft within one business day of a review showing up on your profile, usually sooner. It posts as soon as you approve it. If we're ever late on a draft, that month is free.

What about bad reviews?

For 1 to 3 star reviews we write a calm, short reply that doesn't argue, doesn't admit fault, and doesn't share customer details. It invites the customer to contact you directly. You always see it first. If a review looks fake or breaks Google's rules, we'll tell you how to report it. We never promise to get a review removed.

Do you write or buy reviews?

Never. We don't write reviews, buy reviews, offer customers anything for a review, or ask only happy customers. Those break Google's rules, and fake or incentivized reviews also break the FTC's rule on consumer reviews.

What does it cost?

$39 a month for the first 25 founding businesses, locked in for as long as you stay. Your first 30 days are free and we don't ask for a card to start. No contract. Cancel by replying to any email.

Will this get me ranked higher on Google?

We can't promise any ranking, and nobody honestly can. Google says replying to reviews shows customers you value their feedback, and that more reviews and good ratings can help local ranking. What we can promise is that every review gets a real reply.

What kinds of businesses do you work with?

Any independent local business with a Google Business Profile: restaurants and cafes, salons and barbershops, gyms and studios, auto shops, contractors and trades, dental and medical offices, retail stores and more. You tell us how you talk to customers and we write like that.

What about health or privacy-sensitive reviews?

For dental, medical, therapy and similar offices we keep replies general. We never confirm someone is a patient or client, and never mention treatment, visits or personal details, even if the reviewer did.

Who's behind PresenceOK?

PresenceOK is a small, new service run by John from Centereach, NY. We don't have customer testimonials yet, so every business starts with a free month of replies to its own reviews. You can judge the work before you pay anything.

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Email hello@presenceok.com with your business name and city, or use this form. John answers by email within one business day.

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