Collecting Better Customer Testimonials With AI's Help

Specific, genuine testimonials are more convincing than any sales pitch. Asking the right way makes them easier to get.

AI Business Growth · · 2 min read

Why testimonials help

Prospective customers trust other customers. Testimonials that describe a real experience, such as how a problem was solved, are especially persuasive.

Ask at the right moment

The best time to ask is right after a great experience. AI can help write short, friendly requests you can send by email or text.

Make it easy with questions

Many customers want to help but don't know what to say. Instead of asking for a testimonial, ask a few questions:

  • What problem were you trying to solve?
  • What was working with us like?
  • What result did you get?
  • Would you recommend us, and why?

Get permission

Always get permission before publishing a testimonial, and confirm how the customer wants to be identified.

Don't rewrite meaning

AI can help fix typos or shorten a long testimonial, but don't change what the customer said or add claims. Ask the customer to approve any edits.

Follow advertising rules

Testimonials must reflect real experiences. Some industries have additional rules about testimonials, so check what applies to you.

Use them widely

Place testimonials on your homepage, service pages, proposals, and social media. AI can help write short introductions or captions.

Keep them fresh

Add new testimonials regularly so visitors see recent experiences, not just ones from years ago.

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