Reviews.io served you well — clean widget, decent Google partnership. But if pricing has climbed or you want multi-source coverage, Rated Stores accepts your Reviews.io CSV and reconnects your Google feed in under an hour.
What gets migrated
| Asset | Migrated? | How |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews.io review history | ✅ | CSV import from Reviews.io dashboard |
| Photo / video reviews | ✅ | Media URLs preserved |
| Google Seller Ratings feed | ✅ | Reconnected via Google Merchant Center |
| Review responses | ✅ | Imported alongside reviews |
| Reviews.io widget | ✅ replaced | Drop-in <script> swap |
| Reviews.io invitation flow | ✅ | Re-sent from your domain via Rated Stores |
Step-by-step
1. Export Reviews.io history
- Reviews.io dashboard → Reports → Export reviews
- Choose full date range, include media URLs
- Download CSV
2. Sign up for Rated Stores — free tier.
3. Claim your domain.
4. Import the CSV via migrate-reviews tool.
5. Reconnect Google Seller Ratings
- Google Merchant Center → Settings → Third-party reviews
- Swap the Reviews.io feed URL for Rated Stores' feed URL
- Re-verify
6. Add additional sources if you sell on Etsy, Facebook, Trustpilot etc.
7. Replace widget on your site
- Remove Reviews.io snippets
- Add Rated Stores
<div>+ script tag - Test on staging first
8. Cancel Reviews.io when new reviews flow and historical reviews show correctly.
Why migrate
- Multi-source coverage — Reviews.io is mostly single-source. Rated Stores aggregates 19.
- AI features — summary, reply assistant, fake-review detection.
- Public profile page at
ratedstores.com/reviews/yourstoreranks independently for branded searches. - Pricing typically 40–60% less for equivalent feature tier.
What you might miss
- Reviews.io's UK reviewer pool consumer recognition — newer brand for end customers
- Some Reviews.io enterprise features (custom moderation queue tiers)
FAQ
Q: Does Google Seller Ratings break during the switch? A: Brief gap (24–48h) while the feed swap propagates through Google Merchant Center. Schedule the cutover during low-traffic period.
Q: Will my Trustbox-style widget look the same?
A: Rated Stores has matching widget styles. Pick type: "trust-box" for visual parity.
Q: What about Google Customer Reviews (the in-Google post-purchase survey)? A: Separate Google product, not affected by switching review platforms.
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