Report a Review with RioSEO

Report a Review with RioSEO

Before submitting a request to report a review:

  1. Confirm that it is a violation of Google's policies (listed below)
  2. Confirm that you reported the review(s) to Google and confirmed they are still displaying on the listing after 3 days prior.
Then download and fill out the template with the required information, and attach it to your reply.
For instructions on how to fill out the report, and how to find the correct review links, please view this PDF.
Please understand: There is no guarantee Google will remove a photo/review submitted in this request, as they must determine if it violates their policies.

Google Policy Violations

  1. Off topic - Review doesn’t pertain to an experience at or with this business.
  2. Spam - Review is from a bot, a fake account, or contains ads and promotions.
  3. Conflict of interest - Review is from someone affiliated with the business or a competitor’s business.
  4. Profanity - Review contains swear words, has sexually explicit language, or details graphic violence.
  5. Bullying or harassment - Review personally attacks a specific individual.
  6. Discrimination or hate speech - Review has harmful language about an individual or group based on identity.
  7. Personal information - Review contains personal information, such as an address or phone number.
  8. Not helpful - Review doesn’t help people decide whether to go to this place.
  9. Report a legal issue - This requires a separate form to be completed
    https://support.google.com/legal/troubleshooter/1114905?hl=en#ts=9723198%2C7170398-
Note: There is a limit of 30 reviews per ticket, please only include up to 30 reviews in your uploaded file. If the file does not include the complete information necessary with the correct review links, or the request does not appear in violation of Google's guidelines, then the request may be declined.



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