Resources

Run a better business, one review at a time.

Practical guides on getting found, responding to reviews, recognizing your team, and getting more from SureCritic, written for auto repair shops, collision centers, and dealerships.

Product Updates

New in Online Scheduling: Smart Service Recommendations at Booking

When customers book online, SureCritic now suggests up to three personalized services at the confirmation step, complete with pricing, so vehicles stay maintained and every ticket reflects what the vehicle really needs.

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Product Updates

SureCritic en Español: Available to Spanish-Speaking Consumers and Businesses

In an effort to provide better service and a more inclusive experience, SureCritic is proud to announce the launch of our Spanish-language website, es.surecritic.com,…

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ReScore Spotlights

ReScore® Spotlight: Customer Loyalty Forged Through Resolution

At the core of any successful business is the understanding that customer loyalty is not just earned through flawless service but, perhaps more importantly, through the…

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Product Updates

Speak your Style: A Guide to Personalizing Your SARA AI Assistant

At SureCritic, excitement is in the air as we unveil our latest SARA AI update, an innovative leap in communication that ensures your online interactions are as unique as…

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Guides

Review Gating: Is Your Vendor Jeopardizing Your Reputation?

As we approach 2024 with generative artificial intelligence leading most discussions, it's astonishing that some practices, like review gating, are still being used –…

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How-Tos

The Driving Force: How Employee Recognition Fuels Success

Imagine a workplace where every achievement, big or small, is met with genuine appreciation. In the bustling environment of auto dealerships and repair shops, where…

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ReScore Spotlights

ReScore® Spotlight: The Car Doctors' Dedication to Their Craft and Customers

In the world of customer reviews, a single experience can often define a business in the eyes of the public. But what happens when a business addresses that feedback,…

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Product Updates

AI + Automation: SureCritic's SARA AI Gets Even Smarter

In an age where customer engagement is critical for retention, our clients want tools and resources to assist, optimize and remain authentic at every interaction.…

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ReScore Spotlights

ReScore® Spotlight: Pacific Collision's Commitment to Excellence

We're back with another installment of our ReScore® Review Spotlight, where we highlight extraordinary stories of customer service triumphs within our…

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Product Updates

New Zapier Integration: Streamlining Customer Feedback with Automated Surveys and Reviews

We are thrilled to announce that SureCritic, your trusted partner in customer experience and reputation management solutions, has launched a powerful new integration…

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ReScore Spotlights

ReScore® Spotlight: The Fast and Friendly Service by Continental Transmission

Welcome to another edition of our ReScore Review Spotlight, where we bring you inspiring stories from within our network of businesses turning customer feedback into…

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How to Remove Negative Google Reviews

Running a business comes with various challenges, including fake reviews on your Google My Business profile. These unfair reviews can harm your business's reputation and…

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ReScore Spotlights

ReScore® Spotlight: The Fraser's Automotive Turnaround

We're excited to introduce you to our new series: The ReScore® Review…

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How-Tos

7 Strategies to Supercharge Your Employee Recognition Program with Customer Reviews

Using customer reviews to improve business operations is well-known, and many companies actively leverage these insights for product development, customer service…

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How-Tos

Transform Your Workplace: The Impact of Reviews on Employee Recognition

Employee recognition is more important than ever for any sized business, from enterprises to family-run stores. Recognizing and rewarding employees for their hard work…

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8 Effective Strategies to Increase Your Google Reviews and Boost Your Online Reputation

Google reviews play a crucial role in shaping the online reputation of your local businesses. Positive reviews can help attract new customers and improve search engine…

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Product Updates

New Feature Launch: Social Campaigns

Social media has revolutionized the way businesses market their products and services. Today, social media platforms have become an integral part of any marketing…

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Are citations important for SEO in 2023?

Citations are still an important aspect of building a reputable and credible online presence for small businesses in 2023. They help to increase visibility and…

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How-Tos

The "Sorry" State of Customer Service

Apologizing is one of the most important and easiest courses of action when a customer has a negative experience at your business. A sincere apology can go a long way in…

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How-Tos

Why Timely Resolution of Customer Issues Is Key to Business Success

Effective customer service is crucial for any business, and one of the most important aspects of customer service is the quick resolution of customer issues. In this…

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Your Rating Score vs the Competition

The importance of online ratings and reviews for businesses cannot be understated. In today's digital age, consumers are more reliant than ever on the opinions of others…

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Guides

Level up your Employee Profile

SureCritic has launched Employee Profiles, individual employee web pages attached to your business's listing, so you can stand out in front of customers. With so many…

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Guides

What is Net Promoter Score®?

The most common avenues for people to discover a new business are through personal recommendations and online reviews. Where personal recommendations fall short, online…

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Why Verified Reviews are More Important Than Ever

Lately, there has been concerns brought up in the media about fake and non-verified reviews on. Everyone at SureCritic holds these concerns in high regard. It is a major…

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How-Tos

The Three R’s of Concern Resolution

Concern resolution is a very large part of customer service in any business. Customer’s concerns can be tricky to maneuver whether they’re quickly posted online or…

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Why business’ should care about their online reputation

Businesses need to manage their online reputation. In today’s world, people search for reviews about businesses and products before buying or visiting. In fact, 88% of…

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How-Tos

The Dark Side of Reviews

For the record, 5-star reviews are fantastic. It is absolutely spectacular that a customer takes time out of their busy life to leave feedback about the experience they…

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How-Tos

3 Easy Ways to Keep Customers Coming Back Every Time

Customer retention is not an easy thing to figure out. You have to constantly modify strategies as society progresses. There is always going to be competition. There…

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Guides

The Ultimate Review Response Guide

If you have been paying attention, you have noticed that we have put out rules on how to respond to every type of review. Negative, neutral, positive, non-verified,…

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How-Tos

How to Handle Fake Reviews

The world has seen a plethora of technology faults. For example, who thought a person’s information would be stolen through an HVAC system? That is just crazy. Security…

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How-Tos

Why You Should Respond to Reviews

By now, we have engraved it into your brain that you should respond to all reviews. You must respond to the happy customers, the unhappy customers, and the…

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The Worst Advice We’ve Ever Heard About SEO

The internet is stuffed with information about just about anything you are remotely interested in! Some of it is bogus, some of it is factual. When it comes to SEO,…

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