What Is the Google Reviews Widget?
A Google Reviews widget pulls live reviews from your Google Business Profile and displays them on your contractor website. Visitors see your real-world reputation without leaving the page, which directly impacts estimate-request conversion.
Key Benefits
- Live sync with Google Business Profile — reviews update automatically
- Layouts: grid, carousel, list, compact badge, and floating sidebar
- Filter by star rating (e.g., show only 4+ stars) or recency
- Schema.org Review markup emitted for rich-result eligibility
- Cache layer means Google API costs stay near zero even on high-traffic sites
How Contractors Use It
- Service-page social proof above the estimate-request form
- Sticky badge in the page footer with average rating + review count
- Dedicated reviews page with full carousel + Schema.org markup
The Google Reviews Widget is part of the TradeCalcs widget suite — drop-in JavaScript widgets and calculators built specifically for contractor and home-service websites. Pair it with our Kitchen Remodel Calculator or Whole Home Remodel Calculator to give visitors both an instant estimate and an interactive on-page experience.