AskForStars

For UK trades

Google reviews on autopilot: Ask → Thank → Remind (coming soon).

For plumbers, electricians, builders, roofers, gardeners, cleaners and decorators. Finish the job, add the customer's name and email, and today AskForStars sends one polite email asking for an honest Google review. Email-only, no SMS. Thank and Remind are coming soon.

Subscribe – £19/month See an example email Ask a question by email

Pay securely by card through Stripe. No contract, cancel anytime by email. No calls, no sales pitch.

  • Email-only
  • £19/month, no VAT added
  • Founding customers: price locked for life
  • Set up by email within 3 working days (usually sooner)
  • No incentives
  • Unsubscribe built in

Salons, tutors, cafés and other local businesses can use it too.

Illustration · example data
Your sent logThis week
Sarah · boiler serviceClicked
James · end-of-tenancy cleanSent
Priya · garden tidy-upRequest sent
Tom · rewiring quoteUnsubscribed

How it works

Ask → Thank → Remind

Today we send one polite Ask email. Thank and Remind are coming soon. Email-only, no SMS.

  1. Ask (live today)

    After the job, add the customer's name and email. We send one short, honest request for a Google review — from your business name, with unsubscribe built in. That's what you get today.

  2. Thank (coming soon)

    When they leave a review, we'll thank them. Not live yet — building goodwill without claiming it works today.

  3. Remind (coming soon)

    One polite reminder by email if they forget. Not live yet. Today there is no follow-up after the Ask.

Demo

Ask → Thank → Remind demo

How AskForStars asks for your next Google review. Thank and Remind are coming soon — today we send one polite Ask email.

Who it's for

Built for UK trades

If customers find you on Google Maps, reviews win you work. AskForStars suits owner-run trades who are busy on the job and keep forgetting to ask.

  • Plumbers & heating engineers
  • Electricians
  • Builders
  • Roofers
  • Gardeners & landscapers
  • Cleaners
  • Painters & decorators
  • Handymen & other trades

Not a trade? It works for other local businesses too:

  • Salons & barbers
  • Tutors
  • Cafés
  • Pet services
  • Garages
  • Other local businesses

What you get

Simple on purpose

Ask — honest email ask (live)

Today: one plain thank-you plus a soft request for an honest Google review, with your review link tracked so you can see clicks. Email-only, no SMS.

Thank + Remind (coming soon)

Thank when they leave a review, and one polite Remind if they forget, are on the roadmap. Not live today — after the Ask, we stop.

Unsubscribe built in

Every email has an unsubscribe link. Anyone who opts out is never emailed again on behalf of your business.

Simple sent log

See who was sent a request, who clicked and who opted out, all on one page.

Wording that fits your trade

Pick your business type and the email wording adapts, e.g. "reviews help other local customers find reliable local tradespeople".

No calls, ever

We set you up by email, then you run it yourself in a minute after each job. Questions are answered by email.

Sample emails by trade

See the email for your business type

The wording adapts to your business type. Tap one to see the Ask email your customer would get. Every one asks for an honest review, with an unsubscribe link.

Electrician: Bright Spark Electrical
From: Bright Spark Electrical via AskForStars
To: Daniel
Subject: Thank you from Bright Spark Electrical

Hi Daniel,

Thanks for having Bright Spark Electrical round for your rewiring job. We hope everything is working well.

If you have a moment, we'd be grateful for an honest Google review. No pressure at all. Reviews help neighbours find a reliable local electrician.

Leave a Google review
Bright Spark Electrical via AskForStars
Unsubscribe if you'd rather not hear from us again.
Cleaner: Fresh Start Cleaning
From: Fresh Start Cleaning via AskForStars
To: Amira
Subject: Thank you from Fresh Start Cleaning

Hi Amira,

Thank you for choosing Fresh Start Cleaning for your end-of-tenancy clean. We hope the place looked great.

If you have a moment, we'd be grateful for an honest Google review. No pressure at all. Reviews help other local customers find a cleaner they can trust.

Leave a Google review
Fresh Start Cleaning via AskForStars
Unsubscribe if you'd rather not hear from us again.
Salon: Studio Nine Hair
From: Studio Nine Hair via AskForStars
To: Chloe
Subject: Thank you from Studio Nine Hair

Hi Chloe,

Thank you for visiting Studio Nine Hair. We hope you love your new cut.

If you have a moment, we'd be grateful for an honest Google review. No pressure at all. Reviews help other people nearby find a salon they'll be happy with.

Leave a Google review
Studio Nine Hair via AskForStars
Unsubscribe if you'd rather not hear from us again.
Gardener: Greenway Gardens
From: Greenway Gardens via AskForStars
To: Peter
Subject: Thank you from Greenway Gardens

Hi Peter,

Thanks for having Greenway Gardens look after your garden tidy-up. We hope you're enjoying the space.

If you have a moment, we'd be grateful for an honest Google review. No pressure at all. Reviews help other local customers find a reliable gardener.

Leave a Google review
Greenway Gardens via AskForStars
Unsubscribe if you'd rather not hear from us again.
Tutor: Brightpath Tutoring
From: Brightpath Tutoring via AskForStars
To: Mrs Patel
Subject: Thank you from Brightpath Tutoring

Hi Mrs Patel,

Thank you for choosing Brightpath Tutoring for Aisha's maths lessons. We hope she's feeling more confident.

If you have a moment, we'd be grateful for an honest Google review. No pressure at all. Reviews help other local families find a tutor they can trust.

Leave a Google review
Brightpath Tutoring via AskForStars
Unsubscribe if you'd rather not hear from us again.

All businesses and customers above are made-up examples.

About

Who's behind AskForStars

Hi, I'm Ciprian, and I run AskForStars. I built it because good local trades often have far fewer reviews than they deserve, simply because they're too busy on the job to ask. I set every customer up personally by email, and I answer every question myself at hello@askforstars.co.uk.

Pricing

One plan. Two ways to pay.

No tiers to compare, no setup fee, no sales call. Email-only keeps it simple and affordable.

Every job: we Ask for the review today. Thank and Remind are coming soon.

Pay securely by card through Stripe: £19/month (cancel anytime by email) or a one-time £171 payment for 12 months (founding offer, no auto-renewal). After you pay, we'll email you to get you set up within 3 working days (usually sooner): your review link and first emails.

AskForStars Pro · email-only
£19/month

£19/month. That's the full price, no VAT added.

Monthly: no contract. Cancel anytime by email.

Founding offer, first 10 businesses only

Pay £171 for a full year (12 months for the price of 9; one-time payment, no auto-renewal), or £19/month locked for life. Either way, we set it all up for you by email.

  • One polite Ask email per customer (live today)
  • Thank → Remind coming soon
  • Unlimited review-request emails (fair use)
  • Click tracking + simple sent log
  • Unsubscribe and suppression list
  • Wording tailored to your business type
  • Email support, no calls
Subscribe – £19/month Pay £171 for a full year

Secure card payment by Stripe

We can't promise how many reviews you'll get or what rating they'll be. That's always up to your customers.

Set-up promise: Not set up within 3 working days of paying? Monthly plan: full refund of your first month (£19). £171 annual plan: £14.25 back (one month's value). Just reply to your receipt or email hello@askforstars.co.uk.

FAQ

Questions, answered honestly

Is this honest? Is it allowed by Google?

Yes. Google allows businesses to ask customers for reviews. What it doesn't allow is faking reviews, paying or rewarding people for them, or "review gating" (only steering happy customers to Google). AskForStars simply asks every customer you add for an honest review, good or bad.

What if a customer leaves a bad review?

We ask every customer you add in the same way, with no filtering. Google doesn't allow picking only happy customers to ask. A few less-than-perfect reviews are normal, and a calm, polite reply to a bad review often builds more trust with future customers than a page of only 5-star ones.

Do you fake, buy or incentivise reviews?

Never. No fake reviews, no discounts, prizes, free extras or cash for reviews, and no star-rating filter that sends only happy customers to Google. Incentivised or fake reviews are against Google's policies and can get reviews removed or your profile restricted. They also aren't fair on your customers.

How much is it, and is VAT added?

£19/month. That's the full price, no VAT added. No contract, no setup fee. Cancel anytime by email. Founding offer (first 10 businesses only): or pay £171 once for 12 months, with no auto-renewal.

What happens after I pay?

You pay securely by card through Stripe. You'll get a set-up email from hello@askforstars.co.uk, and we set up your review link and first emails within 3 working days (usually sooner). After that, you add a customer's name and email after each job and AskForStars sends one polite Ask email. Thank and Remind are coming soon. Everything is done by email, with no calls.

What if I'm not set up within 3 working days?

On the monthly plan, you get a full refund of your first month (£19). On the £171 annual plan, you get £14.25 back, one month's value (£171 ÷ 12). Just reply to your Stripe receipt or email hello@askforstars.co.uk. For the monthly plan, after the first month the normal rule applies: cancel anytime, no refunds for part months.

Can I cancel?

On the monthly plan, yes, any time. It's a simple monthly subscription with no contract and no minimum term. Just email hello@askforstars.co.uk and your service stops at the end of the month you've paid for. Apart from the set-up promise below, there are no refunds for part months. The £171 founding payment is a one-time payment for 12 months and does not auto-renew.

Do I need a Google Business Profile?

Yes. You need a Google Business Profile (it's free) with a review link. We'll help you find your link during set-up.

What do I need to get started?

Your Google Business Profile review link (the "Get more reviews" / "Ask for reviews" link in your profile) and your customers' email addresses. No software to install and nothing to connect.

When is the email sent?

As soon as you add the customer. Today we send one polite Ask email asking for an honest Google review, by email only. Then we stop. Thank and Remind are coming soon. No SMS.

How many emails does a customer get?

Today: one. A single polite Ask email. Thank and Remind are coming soon; they are not live yet. Email only, no SMS.

Which address do the emails come from, and will they land in spam?

Emails are sent on your behalf from our sending service, with your business name as the sender name (for example "Smith & Sons Plumbing via AskForStars"). Plain, personal-style emails with a single link tend to land well, but no one can guarantee inbox placement, so we don't either.

What does "unlimited" mean?

There's no per-email charge or monthly cap for a single small business asking its own genuine customers after real jobs. It's fair use: one business, your own customers, not bought or bulk mailing lists.

Can my customers opt out?

Yes. Every email includes a clear unsubscribe link. Once someone opts out, they're added to your business's suppression list and AskForStars won't email them again on your behalf.

What about UK GDPR and PECR?

The basics, in plain English:

  • Review requests can count as marketing emails under PECR. Only add customers who have agreed to hear from you, or where the "soft opt-in" applies (they bought from you, you gave them a chance to opt out, and you're emailing about your own similar services).
  • You are in charge of your customers' data. AskForStars only processes it to send your review requests.
  • We store the minimum: customer name, email address and send/click/unsubscribe status. We never sell it or use it for anything else.
  • Every email says who it's from and includes an unsubscribe link.

This isn't legal advice. The ICO's guidance is the best place to check. See our privacy notice for details.

Why email only? What about text messages?

Email keeps the price low and the rules simple. We don't send SMS. That may change later, but email is all you get today, and it's all the £19/month covers.

Will I need to get on a call?

No. We set you up by email, then you run it yourself in a minute after each job. If you have a question, email hello@askforstars.co.uk and you'll get a written reply.

Stop forgetting to ask for reviews

Subscribe for £19/month (no VAT added, founding price locked for life, cancel anytime) and today you get one polite Ask email after each job. Thank → Remind coming soon. We'll email you and get you set up within 3 working days (usually sooner). Got a question first? Email hello@askforstars.co.uk.

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