When your review platform integrations are not working correctly, the problem usually involves authorization, sync timing, or platform-specific API restrictions. This guide covers the most common review integration issues in the HoopAI platform and how to resolve them.
Authorization failures
Google reviews not connecting
Verify Google Business Profile access
You must be an Owner or Manager of the Google Business Profile to connect it to Hoop. Check your access level at business.google.com. Connect through the correct Google account
When prompted to sign in, use the Google account that has direct access to the business profile. If you use multiple Google accounts, make sure you select the right one.
Accept all permissions
Declining any permission during the OAuth flow will prevent Hoop from reading your reviews. If you accidentally declined, disconnect and reconnect the integration.
Facebook reviews not connecting
Check Facebook Page role
You need Admin access to the Facebook Page. Go to your Page, click Settings > Page Roles, and confirm your role.
Ensure the page has reviews enabled
Facebook Pages can disable reviews. Navigate to Settings > Templates and Tabs on your Page and confirm that the Reviews tab is active.
Reconnect if permissions changed
If your Facebook Page role changed or you updated your Facebook password, the integration token may be invalid. Disconnect and reconnect in Settings > Integrations > Facebook.
Yelp does not offer a public API for pulling reviews into third-party platforms. Hoop can monitor your Yelp listing for new reviews, but response management must be done directly on Yelp.
Reviews not syncing
Google may delay surfacing new reviews by several hours after they are posted. If a review does not appear in Hoop within 12 hours, check if it is visible on your Google Business Profile first.
Duplicate reviews
Check for multiple connections to the same listing
Go to Settings > Integrations and verify you have not connected the same Google Business Profile or Facebook Page more than once. Remove duplicate connections.
Review location mappings
If you have multiple business locations, ensure each location is mapped to the correct Hoop account. A single location connected to multiple accounts will produce duplicates.
Contact support if duplicates persist
If duplicates continue after removing extra connections, contact Hoop support. There may be a sync issue that requires a manual reset.
Each review platform enforces its own API rate limits. If you have a high volume of locations or reviews, you may experience slower sync times during peak periods.
- Google — Allows frequent polling but may throttle requests if you have more than 50 locations connected
- Facebook — Rate limits apply per app and per user token; reconnecting frequently can trigger temporary blocks
- Yelp — Limited API access; review data is read-only and may not include all reviews due to Yelp’s filtering algorithm
Best practices
Enable review notifications in Hoop so you are alerted when new reviews come in. Fast responses to negative reviews can improve your overall rating and customer trust.
- Connect review platforms as early as possible to maximize the review history available in Hoop
- Assign a team member to monitor and respond to reviews weekly
- Use Hoop’s review request campaigns to generate new reviews on Google and Facebook
- Keep your integration tokens fresh by checking connection status monthly
FAQs
Can I respond to reviews directly from Hoop?
You can respond to Google reviews directly from Hoop. Facebook review responses must be managed on Facebook. Yelp reviews cannot be responded to through Hoop.
Why are some Yelp reviews missing from my dashboard?
Yelp uses a recommendation algorithm that hides reviews it considers unreliable. These hidden reviews are not available through Yelp’s API and will not appear in Hoop.
How do I add a new review platform location?
Go to Settings > Integrations > Reviews, click Add Location, and follow the authorization flow for the platform. Each location must be connected individually.