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Turn happy diners into
repeat business

Collect real testimonials from your guests and display them where it matters — your website, reservation page, and social media. No tech skills needed.

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Why restaurants use SocialProof

🍽️ Own your reviews — don't rent them

Yelp and Google own their reviews. A single algorithm change can bury your 4.8-star rating. SocialProof testimonials live on your site, under your control, forever.

📅 Fill tables on slow nights

A genuine quote from a happy diner — "Best pasta in Austin, we come every Friday" — on your reservation page converts better than any coupon. Real words from real guests.

🔁 Drive repeat visits

Email your guests after a great experience. A short "Thank you — would you share a few words?" lands in their inbox and brings them back. Automated, one-time setup.

🏆 Stand out on Google

Rich testimonial content on your website helps Google understand what your restaurant is known for — "romantic anniversary dinner," "best brunch," "gluten-free options" — and rank you for it.

💬 Beat the big chains

Corporate chains spend millions on ads. Independent restaurants win on authenticity. Real voices from real guests in your neighborhood are your competitive edge.

⚡ Ready in 5 minutes

Paste one line of code to embed testimonials on your site. Or share a link. No developer, no monthly contract, no complicated setup.

Yelp and Google Reviews are not yours

Every review you earn on Yelp gets filtered, hidden, or buried by an algorithm you can't control. Google can suppress reviews with no warning. You've spent years earning that reputation — why leave it on someone else's platform?

SocialProof gives you a direct line to your happiest guests. Send them a request, collect their words, display them on your site. Your reviews, your data, your brand.

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How it works

1

Share your collection link with guests

After a great meal, text or email your guest a link. They click, type a few sentences, done. No login, no friction. Takes them under 2 minutes.

2

Approve and display

Testimonials land in your dashboard. Approve the ones you love, reject the rest. Then embed a beautiful testimonial wall on your website with one line of code.

3

Use them everywhere

Your testimonial widget works on any website — Squarespace, Wix, WordPress, or a custom site. Copy the embed code once and your newest reviews appear automatically.

"We started asking guests for testimonials after every private event. Within a month we had 12 quotes on our site. Bookings for private dining went up noticeably — people want to read real experiences before committing to a reservation."
— Restaurant owner, Austin TX

Questions from restaurant owners

Is this different from Yelp or Google Reviews?

Yes. Yelp and Google reviews are public platforms you have no control over. SocialProof testimonials are collected directly from your guests and displayed on your own website. You approve every testimonial before it goes live.

How do I ask guests for testimonials without being pushy?

The best time is right after a great experience — a follow-up text or email 24 hours later. Something like: "It was great having you in. If you have 2 minutes, we'd love a few words: [link]." Our collection page is clean and takes under 2 minutes.

Will this work with my existing website?

Yes. SocialProof works with any website — Squarespace, Wix, WordPress, or a custom-built site. Paste one embed code and your testimonials appear automatically.

What does it cost?

Free for up to 25 testimonials and one widget — enough to get started and see results. Pro is $9/month for unlimited testimonials, unlimited widgets, and no SocialProof branding.

Can I collect testimonials from past guests I already have emails for?

Yes. SocialProof has a bulk request feature — paste up to 100 guest emails and send them all a testimonial request at once. Perfect if you have a reservation history or email list.

Do my guests need to create an account?

No. Guests click a link, type their testimonial, and hit submit. No sign-up, no password, no friction. That's why the completion rate is high.

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