Export Google Reviews and Import into zoom.reviews

Requirements for Exporting Google Reviews

The following requirements must be met for exporting and importing reviews:

• Access to the Google account managing the business profile
• Active user access to zoom.reviews
• Ability to unzip ZIP files on your device

Step 1: Exporting Google Reviews via Google Takeout

The export of reviews is done through Google Takeout, Google's official tool for downloading personal and business data.

Procedure:

1. Go to https://takeout.google.com
2. and log in with the corresponding Google account.
3. Click on "Deselect all" to deactivate all services.
4. Activate only the "Business Profile (Google My Business)" service.
5. Click on "Next step".
6. Select ".zip" as the file format.
7. Start the export by clicking "Create export".

Step 2: Waiting for the Export to Complete

The duration of the export depends on the size of the account and the number of existing reviews. The process can take a few minutes to several hours.

Once the export is complete, Google will automatically send an email with a download link to the registered email address. No further action is required during the export creation.

Step 3: Downloading and Unzipping the Export File

After receiving the notification email:

1. Open the email from Google and click on "Download export".
2. Save the ZIP file to your computer.
3. Unzip the ZIP file into any folder.

Step 4: Locating the "reviews.json" File

In the unzipped folder, there are several subfolders and files.

Specifically search for the file named:

reviews.json

This file contains all Google reviews and is required for importing into zoom.reviews. Only this file should be used, not the entire folder or the ZIP file.

Step 5: Importing Reviews into zoom.reviews

The import is done directly in the user dashboard of zoom.reviews.

Procedure:

1. Log in to zoom.reviews.
2. Open your user dashboard.
3. Navigate to the "Import Reviews" section.
4. Upload the "reviews.json" file.
5. Start the import process.

After the import is complete, the Google reviews will be available in zoom.reviews for further use and analysis.

Notes and Frequently Asked Questions

The export process may take significantly longer for large accounts. This is normal and not an error.

If the "reviews.json" file cannot be found, check whether the business profile was actually selected during the Google Takeout export.

A re-import is generally possible. Already imported reviews are usually recognized and not duplicated.

Summary

1. Access Google Takeout
2. Select business profile
3. Start export
4. Wait for notification email
5. Download and unzip ZIP file
6. Locate "reviews.json" file
7. Import file into zoom.reviews

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Exporting Google Reviews

1. How long does the export of Google reviews take?

The duration of the export depends on the size of the Google business profile and the number of existing reviews. Small accounts are often exported within a few minutes, while larger accounts may take several hours. Google will notify you by email once the export is complete.

2. I did not receive an email from Google. What can I do?

Please first check the spam folder of your email inbox. If no email has arrived there, the export status can also be checked directly at https://takeout.google.com

In rare cases, it may be advisable to restart the export.

3. Which file is needed for the import into zoom.reviews?

Only the file reviews.json is needed for the import. This file is located in the unzipped Google Takeout archive. Other files or folders from the export are not relevant for the import.

4. Can I import my Google reviews multiple times?

Yes, a re-import is generally possible. zoom.reviews usually recognizes already imported reviews and prevents duplicate entries. This keeps the data consistent.

5. Will my Google reviews be deleted by the export or import at Google?

No. The export via Google Takeout is a pure copy of your data. Neither the export nor the import into zoom.reviews affects the reviews in the Google business profile.