How to Get More Google Reviews Using NFC (A TagAlong Guide)

Google reviews can make or break a business. In Nigeria's increasingly competitive market, a strong Google rating is often the difference between a customer choosing you or your competitor. But getting reviews is hard. Not because customers don't want to leave them, but because the process is inconvenient.

What if you could make it as simple as a tap or a scan?

The Google Review Problem

Every business owner knows this frustration:

1. A customer has an amazing experience
2. You ask them to leave a review
3. They say "sure, I will" and genuinely mean it
4. They leave, get busy, and forget
5. The review never happens

The problem isn't willingness. It's friction. Finding your business on Google, navigating to the review section, writing the review. Each step is a chance for the customer to drop off.

How TagAlong Solves This

Here's the simple version: point your TagAlong device to your Google Review link using TagFlex, and every tap or scan takes customers directly to your review page.

No searching. No typing. No excuses.

Step-by-Step Setup

1. Get your Google Review link

• Open Google Maps and find your business
• Click "Ask for reviews" (or copy the review URL from your Google Business Profile)
• Copy the link

2. Set it as your TagFlex destination

• Log into your TagAlong dashboard
• Go to TagFlex settings for your device
• Add your Google Review URL as a standalone link
• Activate it as your primary destination

3. Tap or scan

• When a customer is happy, hold out your TagAlong Card or KeyTag
• They tap their phone (NFC) or scan the QR code
• Your Google Review page opens instantly, and they just write and submit

That's it. Three seconds from "Can you leave a review?" to the review page open on their phone.

Why This Works Better Than Anything Else

vs. "I'll review you later"

Later never comes. With TagAlong, the review happens in the moment, when the positive experience is still fresh.

vs. Printed QR codes on receipts or tables

Static QR codes work, but they're fixed. If you want to switch between your Google Review page, your Instagram, or your booking page, you need to print new materials. With TagFlex, you switch in seconds from your dashboard.

vs. Sending review links via WhatsApp

This works but requires collecting their number first, typing a message, and hoping they open it. TagAlong removes all that friction. One tap and they're there.

vs. "Find us on Google"

Asking someone to search for your business and navigate to the review section has a success rate close to zero.

Which Businesses Benefit Most?

Restaurants & Cafes

Place a TagAlong Card or KeyTag near your checkout. When customers pay and compliment the food, offer a quick tap. Restaurants with strong Google ratings get significantly more walk-in traffic.

Salons & Barber Shops

After a fresh cut or style, your client is feeling good. That's the moment. Tap your KeyTag (clipped to your apron or tool bag) and they can leave a review before they leave the chair.

Hotels & Guest Houses

Leave a TagAlong Card at the front desk or in guest rooms. Happy guests can tap and review during checkout while the experience is vivid.

Service Providers (Mechanics, Plumbers, Electricians)

After a successful job, hand over your Card or tap your KeyTag. Trades professionals with strong reviews dominate local search results.

Retail Shops

At point of sale, a quick tap turns a satisfied buyer into a public advocate for your business.

The TagFlex Advantage

Here's what makes TagAlong uniquely powerful for Google Reviews compared to a basic NFC tag you might buy online:

Context switching. Your device isn't locked to one purpose. With TagFlex, the same Card or KeyTag you use for Google Reviews today can be your:

• Full contact card at a networking event tomorrow
• Instagram portfolio link at a creative meetup
• Menu PDF at a food festival
• Booking page when you're seeking appointments

Switch in seconds from your dashboard. One device, unlimited purposes.

And when you're not actively collecting reviews, switch back to your professional profile with all your contact details, social links, and portfolio, so your TagAlong device is always working for you.

Maximising Your Review Strategy

Timing matters

Ask for reviews at peak satisfaction moments:

• Right after a successful delivery
• When a customer compliments your service
• After resolving a problem effectively
• At checkout when they're clearly happy

Make it easy and natural

Don't make it feel transactional. A simple "If you enjoyed this, I'd really appreciate a quick Google review, just tap here" feels genuine and low-pressure.

Respond to every review

When customers see that you respond to reviews (positive and negative), they're more likely to leave one themselves. It shows you actually read and care about feedback.

Track your results

Your TagAlong dashboard shows you exactly how many taps and scans your device gets. Cross-reference with your Google Business Profile to see your review-to-tap conversion rate.

The Numbers

Businesses that simplify the review process see dramatic results:

• Friction-free review flow: customers go from conversation to review page in under 3 seconds
• Higher completion rate: when the page is already open on their phone, most people follow through
• Better review quality: reviews left in the moment tend to be more detailed and genuine
• Compounding effect: more reviews improve your Google ranking, which brings more customers, which generates more reviews

Getting Started

You don't need a special "review card" because any TagAlong device works. Whether you have a Card or a KeyTag, just use TagFlex to point it to your Google Review URL. Check our current pricing for rates.

Both device types have NFC and QR code built in, so every customer can access your review page regardless of their phone model. NFC for a quick tap, QR code for those who prefer to scan.

It's a one-time purchase. No subscription. No monthly fees. And when you're not collecting reviews, switch your device back to sharing your full professional profile, social links, or anything else.