👉 Want to leave a review for a business — but not sure which website to leave the review on?
Between Google, Yelp, Facebook, and dozens of other review sites, it’s not always clear where your review will have the biggest impact.
And once you get there, what should you actually write?
In this guide, we’ll walk you through:
✅ The best places where you can write reviews for businesses (based on type)
✅ How to write a review for a business that’s simple, helpful and gets noticed
✅ Tips to make your feedback even more useful for future customers
Let’s start with where to post it.
Top websites to leave reviews for a business
There are dozens of review sites out there, but most people stick to just a few trusted ones.
The list below is ordered from most popular and widely used, down to more niche or industry-specific platforms.
Here’s what each one is best for:
⭐️ Google
The most important review platform for nearly any business. Google reviews help businesses show up in Google Search and Google Maps results, especially for local services.
📌 If you’re only going to leave one review, this is usually the best choice.
🔴 Yelp
Popular for restaurants, service businesses and trades. Yelp reviews are highly visible in Apple Maps, and many people still rely on Yelp when searching in their city or neighborhood.
Ideal for small businesses, local shops and service providers. Facebook reviews (sometimes called “Recommendations”) show up on business pages and often get seen by people in your local area or network.
🟢 TripAdvisor
Great for leaving feedback on hotels, attractions, tours, restaurants or anything travel-related.
If your experience involved planning a trip or going somewhere new, TripAdvisor reviews help others know what to expect.
⚫️ Trustpilot
Mainly used by online stores, service-based businesses and subscription platforms.
Trustpilot reviews are especially common for eCommerce, SaaS or finance-based businesses.
🛍 Amazon
If you bought a physical product from Amazon, writing an Amazon review helps other buyers and boosts visibility for the product or brand.
✈️ Booking.com / Airbnb / OpenTable / Hotels.com
Travel-specific platforms where your review helps future guests decide where to book, eat or stay. If you’ve had a recent trip, these reviews are especially useful.
🛠 HomeAdvisor / Thumbtack / Houzz
Best for trades, contractors and home service businesses. HomeAdvisor reviews are often one of the deciding factors for who gets hired in these industries.
🏠 Zillow / Realtor.com
Perfect for real estate agents and agencies. If you’ve bought, sold or rented through an agent, Zillow reviews help them get found by other clients looking to make big decisions.
👔 Glassdoor / Indeed
Meant for reviewing a company you’ve worked for — not used for services or products.
Glassdoor and Indeed reviews help job seekers understand the company culture or hiring experience.
💼 BBB (Better Business Bureau)
Used by customers to leave reviews (or complaints) for service-based businesses.
BBB reviews can help others gauge how trustworthy or reliable a company is.
⚕️ Healthgrades
Best for doctors, dentists and other healthcare providers. Healthgrades reviews help patients feel more confident before booking an appointment.
✏️ Tip:
If the business sent you a review link, it’s probably directing you to the website where they’d most like reviews — whether that’s Google, Yelp, Facebook or another review site.
These links help them grow their reviews more where it matters most to their business, and makes it quicker for you to leave feedback without searching for where to do it.
How to write a good review for a business
You don’t need to write anything long, fancy or overly detailed — just something clear, honest, and helpful for the next person considering that business.
✅ 1. Mention what you got
Start with what service, product or experience you had.
“I booked a deep clean for my apartment…”
“We went in for brunch on Sunday morning…”
🗣️ 2. Explain what went well
Mention something you appreciated — fast service, friendly staff, great result, good value, etc.
“…they arrived on time and did a super thorough job.”
“…the staff were lovely and the food came out fast.”
💬 3. One specific detail
Adding even one specific detail helps make your review feel more genuine.
“They even got the oven looking brand new.”
“Their gluten-free pancakes were amazing — highly recommend.”
🫱🏻🫲🏼 4. Why you’d recommend them
Would you go back or tell a friend to use them? Say that. It carries weight.
“Would definitely use them again — made moving out so much easier.”
“Great little spot. We’ll be back next weekend.”
📌 Quick tips to writing a good review
- Keep it short — 2 to 4 sentences is plenty
- Be specific — include names or what stood out
- Stay fair — don’t exaggerate, just share your experience
- Don’t include personal info — like your phone number or address
- Add a photo (if it allows) — it makes your review more trustworthy
✏️ Want more help writing a review?
We’ve written simple step-by-step guides for the three most popular review websites:
→ How to review a business on Google
→ How to post a review on Facebook
→ How to write a Yelp review
What happens after you post a review
👉 Once you hit submit, your review is usually published right away — especially on platforms like Google, Facebook, or Trustpilot.
Some sites may take a few hours or do a quick check, but most go live fast. Here’s what to expect when you submit your review:
✅ Your review shows up on the business’s profile
It becomes part of what people see when they check out the business — showing up alongside their star rating, location, photos and other reviews.
✅ You might get a reply
Some businesses will respond to say thank you or acknowledge your feedback. It’s not always expected, but it’s a good sign they’re active and paying attention.
✅ Your words can help other people just like you
Whether you’re reviewing a plumber, a hotel or a local salon — your review helps others know what to expect before they book or buy from the business.
P.S. Why the business might’ve asked you for a review
If a business followed up and asked you to leave a review, it’s because reviews genuinely matter to them.
In such a competitive space, reviews help them stand out, build trust and show what they’re doing well — or what they could improve.
They may be using a review tool like Trustivo behind the scenes to ask for the review — but it’s your review that completes the process and helps them grow.
A few honest words from you can make a big difference to a business trying hard to grow.
💡 It’s one of the simplest ways to support a business — and help others find a great experience too. It only takes a minute, but it means more than you think.
