Set up a feedback page on UniLink that collects star ratings, open-text responses, NPS scores, video testimonials, and Google Reviews referrals — all with automatic thank-you emails.
Feedback is the most underused growth tool in small business. Most operators know they should collect it, but the actual mechanics — which tool to use, what to ask, how to follow up, where to display the results — fall through the cracks. UniLink solves this with a feedback page recipe that you can set up in under twenty minutes and embed directly in your post-purchase flow so feedback collection happens automatically, not as an afterthought.
What the Feedback Collection Recipe Does
The recipe combines four components: a Form block for structured feedback (rating + open text), a Video Feedback block for testimonial requests, a Links block pointing to your Google Business Profile review page, and an automatic thank-you email that fires on every submission. Together they cover three types of feedback you need as a business: quantitative data (ratings, NPS scores) to track over time, qualitative data (open text) to understand the "why" behind the numbers, and social proof (video testimonials, Google Reviews) that you can use in marketing.
The post-purchase placement is what makes this recipe powerful. When someone receives their order, finishes a coaching session, or attends your event, they are at peak satisfaction — the best possible moment to ask for feedback. Embedding your feedback page URL in the post-purchase confirmation email, the order receipt, or the end-of-session follow-up means feedback requests arrive when customers are most likely to respond and most likely to be positive.
How to Get Started With Your Feedback Page
- Create a dedicated feedback page — In the dashboard, create a new page named something like "Share Your Experience" or "Tell Us What You Think." Using a separate page (rather than adding feedback to your main profile) keeps the experience focused and makes the URL easy to include in emails.
- Add a Form block with a star rating field — Select Form from the block library. Add a Rating field (1–5 stars) as the first question. Label it "How would you rate your experience?" Mark it as required so every submission includes a rating.
- Add an open-text field — Below the rating field, add a Long Text field with the prompt "What did you enjoy most, and what could we improve?" Keep this field optional — required open text dramatically reduces completion rates.
- Add an NPS question variant — For NPS specifically, add a Number scale field (0–10) labeled "How likely are you to recommend us to a friend or colleague?" Add a brief explanation: "0 = not at all likely, 10 = extremely likely." If you want a pure NPS form, this single question plus a brief open-text follow-up is the entire form.
- Configure the thank-you email automation — In the Form block's "On Submit" settings, enable the confirmation email. Write a short, warm thank-you message. Include the Google Reviews link in this email for customers who gave a 4 or 5 star rating: "If you loved your experience, a quick Google review would mean the world to us." This is your highest-quality moment to ask for a public review.
- Add a Video Feedback block — Below the Form block, add a Video Feedback block with a prompt like "Want to share your story in 60 seconds? Record a quick video — we'd love to feature it." This is optional for visitors but a gold mine when someone takes you up on it.
- Add a Links block with a Google Reviews button — Add a clearly labeled button: "Leave a Google Review." Paste your Google Business Profile review URL (found in your Google Business dashboard under "Get more reviews"). This catches customers who prefer typing a public review over filling a private form.
How to Use Feedback Data to Improve Your Business
- Review form responses weekly in the dashboard — Go to the Form block's response view to see all submissions with ratings, open-text answers, and submission timestamps. Sort by rating to quickly spot patterns: what do 5-star customers have in common? What do 1-star customers complain about?
- Calculate your NPS score manually or export for analysis — Export responses to CSV. NPS = % of Promoters (9–10) minus % of Detractors (0–6). Track this monthly to see if changes you make to your product or service actually move the needle.
- Use open-text responses for content ideas — The exact language customers use to describe their problem and your solution is your best marketing copy. Phrases from 5-star reviews make excellent social media captions, homepage taglines, and email subject lines.
- Share the feedback page URL in your post-purchase flow — In your order confirmation email (sent from your e-commerce or booking tool), include a line: "How did we do? Take 2 minutes to share your experience: [your UniLink feedback page URL]." The closer to the purchase, the higher the response rate.
- Feature video testimonials on your main UniLink profile — When a customer records a video testimonial via the Video Feedback block, download it from the dashboard and re-upload it to your main profile page as a Video block in your social proof section. Authentic customer videos outperform produced marketing videos consistently.
- Respond to Google Reviews within 24 hours — Positive reviews get a genuine, specific thank-you. Negative reviews get a calm, professional acknowledgment and an offer to resolve the issue. Both responses show future customers that you are attentive and accountable.
- Set a quarterly reminder to audit and refresh your feedback questions — After three months, check if the open-text responses are answering questions you actually care about. If customers keep writing about something your form does not ask, add a specific question about it.
Key Settings Explained
| Setting | What it controls | Best practice |
|---|---|---|
| Rating field type | Whether the rating appears as stars, a number scale, or emoji faces | Stars work best for product and service feedback; number scale (0–10) is required for standard NPS measurement |
| Open-text field required toggle | Whether the form can be submitted without filling in the text field | Keep open-text optional — requiring it drops completion rates by 30–50% without improving data quality |
| Form "On Submit" email | Automatic email sent to the person who just submitted feedback | Include a Google Reviews link for customers who rated 4–5 stars; this is the single most effective way to grow your Google review count |
| Video Feedback prompt text | The instruction shown to visitors inviting them to record a video | Give a specific prompt: "Tell us your name, what problem you had before, and what changed after working with us" — specific prompts produce usable testimonials; vague ones produce awkward stares at the camera |
| Links block button label | Text on the Google Reviews button | "Leave a Google Review" outperforms "Review Us" — direct language with the platform name has higher click-through rates |
How to Get the Most Out of Your Feedback Page
The single biggest predictor of feedback response rate is timing. Ask for feedback within 24–48 hours of delivery, session completion, or event attendance — not a week later. Embed your feedback URL in the post-purchase confirmation email so it arrives in the same email chain as the receipt. Customers who are already in "this was a good transaction" mode are far more likely to click than someone receiving a cold follow-up days later.
Short forms outperform long ones by a substantial margin. Resist the temptation to ask fifteen questions. If you need fifteen answers, run a dedicated annual survey separately. Your post-purchase feedback form should take under two minutes: a rating, one open-text question, and a Google Reviews link. Anything more reduces completion rates without proportionally improving data quality.
The NPS score is most useful as a trend indicator, not an absolute number. Your score in January means little in isolation. Your score increasing from 32 to 51 over six months after a service improvement tells a clear story. Commit to measuring NPS at consistent intervals — monthly for high-volume businesses, quarterly for smaller ones — and track it alongside the operational changes you make. When the score moves, you will know what caused it.
Video testimonials deserve their own outreach strategy. Do not just add the Video Feedback block and hope people record themselves unprompted. After a particularly successful engagement — a client who hit a major milestone, a customer who left a glowing written review — reach out personally and ask if they would be willing to record a 60-second video. A personalized ask converts far better than a passive form on a page. Most people are flattered to be asked and happy to help if the experience was genuinely good.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Very few people are completing the form | Form is too long, required open-text field, or the ask is poorly timed | Remove required fields from open-text questions; reduce to three fields maximum; share the link within 24 hours of the purchase or service delivery |
| Thank-you email is going to spam | Email content includes too many links or a spam-trigger phrase | Keep the thank-you email to one or two short paragraphs; include only one external link (the Google Reviews URL); avoid phrases like "click here" or excessive exclamation marks |
| Video feedback submissions are not appearing in the dashboard | Video upload failed due to file size or browser permissions | Ask the customer to try a different browser; Chrome and Safari work most reliably; ensure your storage plan supports video uploads |
| Google Reviews link is sending customers to the wrong business listing | Copied the wrong URL from Google Business Profile | In your Google Business Profile dashboard, go to "Get more reviews" and copy the short review link provided there — this is the correct direct URL |
Pros
- Combines structured feedback (Form block), video testimonials (Video Feedback block), and public reviews (Links to Google) on one page
- Automatic thank-you email with Google Reviews link creates a systematic review growth process without manual follow-up
- Responses viewable in the dashboard and exportable as CSV for analysis in any spreadsheet tool
- Single feedback page URL works across all channels — post-purchase emails, QR codes on packaging, end-of-session follow-ups
Cons
- Built-in NPS calculation is not automated — you need to export to CSV and calculate the score manually or in a spreadsheet
- Conditional logic (e.g., show different follow-up questions based on the rating) is not available in the Form block; requires an external survey tool for complex branching
- Video testimonials require the customer to have camera access and be comfortable on video — adoption rate will be lower than text forms
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see all my feedback responses in one place?
Yes. In the dashboard, click on your feedback page, then open the Form block's response view. You will see every submission with all field values, timestamps, and any attached files. Click Export to download the full dataset as a CSV.
How do I ask for a Google Review without coming across as pushy?
The most effective approach is to include the Google Reviews link in your thank-you email only for customers who rated 4 or 5 stars. Frame it as doing you a favor, not as an obligation: "If you enjoyed your experience, a quick Google review would genuinely help us reach more customers like you." One sentence, one link, no pressure.
Can I embed the feedback form directly on my website instead of using the UniLink page URL?
Yes. UniLink provides an embed code for each page or individual block. Paste it into any website's HTML to show the feedback form inline on your post-purchase thank-you page, eliminating the need for customers to click through to a separate page.
What is the difference between the rating field and NPS in the Form block?
The rating field typically uses a 1–5 scale (stars or numbers) and measures satisfaction with a specific interaction. NPS uses a 0–10 scale and measures the likelihood to recommend, which is a proxy for overall loyalty and advocacy. Both are valuable; many businesses include both on the same form — rating first (specific), NPS second (overall).
Can I set up different feedback forms for different products or services?
Yes. Create a separate UniLink page for each product or service type and customize the Form block questions for each. This gives you segmented data — feedback on your coaching program stays separate from feedback on your digital products — and lets you tailor the thank-you email to match the specific experience.
Key Takeaways
- Timing is the biggest driver of feedback response rates — share the link within 24–48 hours of the purchase or service delivery, not days later.
- Keep forms short: a rating field, one optional open-text question, and a Google Reviews link in the thank-you email is a complete, high-converting feedback flow.
- The automatic thank-you email with a Google Reviews link is your most efficient tool for growing your public review count without manual follow-up.
- Video testimonials from the Video Feedback block are more persuasive than written reviews — actively ask your best customers, do not just wait for volunteers.
- Export responses to CSV and calculate NPS monthly to track the impact of operational improvements over time.
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