The short answer
To get more reviews, ask every client within a day or two of the gig, make leaving a review take one tap, follow up once if they forget, and collect reviews from past clients with a shareable link. Then show them on your website and keep track of the reviews you get on other sites like Google and The Knot.
The ask works best as part of your automated follow-up.
Ask while the feeling is fresh
The day after the event, clients are happiest and remember the details. A short, personal thank-you with a direct review link gets far more responses than a request weeks later.
Make it easy
- One link, straight to the review form.
- A short prompt, like "What was your favorite moment?"
- One reminder if they haven't left one after a few days.
Don't forget past clients
Send a review link to clients from the last year or two. Many will happily leave one; nobody asked them before.
Show them off
Put your reviews on your website, near your booking button and pricing. Reviews that mention the type of event a visitor is planning are the most persuasive.
How BookLive helps
- Automatic review requests. Ask every client after their gig.
- Public review link. Collect reviews from anyone, including past clients.
- Approval. Choose which reviews to show.
- Review widget. Embed your reviews on your website with your colors.
- External reviews. Keep track of reviews from Google, Yelp, The Knot, WeddingWire and Facebook. See your musician website.
Your musicians use BookLive for free. Only the bandleader pays.
Frequently asked questions
When should I ask a client for a review?
Within a day or two of the gig, while the event is fresh.
Where should a band collect reviews?
Wherever your clients search: Google and wedding sites matter most for many acts, plus your own website.
Can I ask past clients for reviews?
Yes. A short personal message with a review link works well even a year after the event.
Collect reviews with BookLive
Ask every client automatically and show your best reviews on your site.
Your musicians never pay.