Import offline reviews via CSV or add them one at a time to consolidate all star ratings and customer feedback in HoopAI.
The Reviews section displays all feedback from integrated social accounts automatically, but you may also have reviews from other platforms or offline sources. This article shows you how to manually add those reviews so all your customer sentiment is managed in one location.Start by navigating to Reputation > Reviews and clicking the Add Reviews button.
Add Reviews button in the Reviews tab
You will see two options: Upload CSV and Add Manually.
Use this method to import a batch of reviews at once.
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Review file specifications
Before uploading, review the file specifications and download the sample file for a visual guide on how your file should be formatted.
CSV upload with file format guide
2
Select a platform
Choose the review platform from the dropdown. Options include Amazon, Goodreads, Yelp, Zillow, and more. You can also add a custom platform if the desired one is not listed.
Platform selection dropdown
3
Upload your file
Drag and drop your prepared CSV file into the upload area, then click Upload Reviews to load the reviews into your review widgets.
Once imported, manually added reviews appear alongside organic reviews from connected platforms in both the Reviews section and your review widgets.
Use manually added reviews to populate your review widgets quickly while you build up organic reviews from connected platforms such as Google and Facebook.
Which platforms can I assign to a manually added review?
You can assign reviews to any supported platform shown in the platform dropdown — including Amazon, Goodreads, Yelp, Zillow, and more. If your desired platform is not listed, select Add Custom Platform to enter it manually.
What is the correct CSV format for bulk uploads?
Download the sample CSV file in the upload dialog to see the required column structure. At minimum your file should include the reviewer name, star rating, review text, review date, and platform. Ensure dates are formatted consistently.
Will manually added reviews appear in my review widget on my website?
Yes. Once imported, manually added reviews appear in your review widgets alongside organic reviews from Google and Facebook. This lets you showcase feedback from all platforms in one place.
Can I edit or delete a manually added review after submitting it?
Manually added reviews can be managed from the Reviews tab. Hover over the three-dot icon on the review card to access delete and other management options.
Is there a limit to how many reviews I can import at once?
There is no published hard limit on CSV uploads. For very large imports, consider splitting your file into batches of a few hundred rows to ensure smooth processing.
Can I upload a customer photo with a manually added review?
Yes. When adding a review manually, you can upload the customer’s profile photo. Requirements: the image must be between 200×200px and up to 5MB.