Short Answer: There’s no such thing as too many.
When it comes to online reviews, the goal isn’t to hit a magic number—it’s to never stop collecting them. Building and maintaining your reputation is an ongoing process, and the more recent, relevant, and consistent your reviews are, the stronger your online presence becomes.
Here’s why more reviews (and better management of them) matter—and how AI can make the process easier. More than 90% of people read reviews before deciding on a business. In high-trust industries like healthcare and law, your online reputation can be the deciding factor between gaining or losing a potential client or patient.
Having lots of high-quality reviews helps:
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- Build trust and credibility with new leads
- Boost your visibility in local search results
- Increase click-through rates from Google to your website
But here’s what many practices forget: it’s not just about collecting reviews—it’s also about how you respond.
Do I Really Need to Respond to Reviews?
Yes. Every. Single. One.
Whether a review is glowing or not-so-great, your response shows that your practice is:
- Professional
- Attentive
- Focused on patient or client satisfaction
In fact, Google has said that responding to reviews helps with local SEO, which means it can directly impact how well your practice ranks in local search results. So yes, replies matter—and they’re not just for the reviewer, they’re for everyone else reading too.
The Problem? Most Practices Can’t Keep Up.
Responding to every review manually takes time—and when your priority is running a busy practice, thoughtful replies often fall to the bottom of the to-do list.
The Solution: AI-Assisted Review Responses
That’s why we built MyAdvice’s AI-assisted review response tool. It helps you:
- Quickly generate thoughtful, professional replies to all reviews (positive or negative)
- Maintain a consistent tone and brand voice across platforms
- Save hours of admin work each month
You can review, edit, and post responses in just a few clicks. It’s a smart, efficient way to stay engaged and protect your reputation.
3 Quick Tips for Managing Your Reputation with AI
- Monitor weekly – Use tools (like the MyAdvice Success Center) that bring all your reviews into one place for easy tracking.
- Respond to everything – AI can help you stay on top of responses without the time crunch. Show appreciation for positive reviews and empathy for negative ones.
- Use SEO-friendly language – Strategically adding keywords into responses can help boost your local SEO. Our AI tool helps you do this automatically.
Final Thoughts: Keep Them Coming
There’s no finish line when it comes to collecting reviews. The more active and responsive your practice is, the better your chances of standing out—both to Google and to the people who are searching for your services.
So how many reviews do you need? The answer is always: More. And with MyAdvice’s AI-assisted tools, managing them has never been easier.
