Customer Testimonials Collection & Management
🎯 Objective:
To request, collect, store, and organize video or written testimonials from satisfied customers, highlighting their identity (with consent), and categorizing them for effective marketing use.
🛠️ Tools Required:
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Google Forms / WhatsApp (for consent collection)
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Google Drive (for testimonial storage)
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Google Docs / Sheets (tracker & written testimonials)
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Smartphone / Webcam / Email (for recording or submitting)
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Canva / Video Editor (for editing and subtitling)
👥 Roles & Responsibilities:
| Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Vendor or Marketing Team | Identifies and reaches out to potential customers |
| Customer | Records video or shares written feedback |
| Marketing Team | Collects consent, edits, stores, and promotes content |
📅 Step-by-Step Process:
✅ Step 1: Identify Happy Customers for Testimonials
Trigger points:
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Positive review on Google/App
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Verbal feedback during CX/vendor calls
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Repeat customer or high-value seller
✅ Step 2: Send Testimonial Request
Choose either format:
A. WhatsApp Request Template (Video)
vbnetHi [Name]! 👋
We’re so glad you had a smooth experience with Cashkr.
Would you be open to recording a short video (30–60 sec) sharing your feedback?
It can include:
- Your experience with our service
- What device you sold
- Why you’d recommend Cashkr
We’ll feature you (with credit!) on our platforms. Let us know 🙌
B. Written Testimonial Request Template
vbnetHi [Name]! 😊
Would you mind sharing a short written testimonial about your experience with Cashkr?
Also, please share your name, photo, and city so we can credit you properly.
Example:
“Selling my iPhone 11 on Cashkr was super quick and easy. Got paid instantly. Highly recommend!”
– Anjali R., Mumbai
✅ Step 3: Share Consent Form
Use a simple Google Form or message template like:
pgsqlI, [Full Name], give Cashkr permission to use my name, photo, testimonial (video/text), and city for marketing purposes on website, social media, and ads.
✅ [Checkbox]
Consent is mandatory before publishing.
✅ Step 4: Collect & Review the Testimonial
🎥 For Video:
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Ask for landscape format (preferred) or portrait (if for Reels/Shorts)
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Ensure clear audio, face visibility, and natural background
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Keep raw footage under 1 minute
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Request resend if unclear or poor quality
📝 For Written:
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Ensure it contains: Experience + Device Sold + Name + City
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Ask for a headshot or permission to use their display photo
✅ Step 5: Store with Proper Structure
Save in Google Drive → Testimonials → [Video] / [Written]
Folder Structure Example:
mathematicaTestimonials/
├── Video/
│ ├── Mobile/
│ ├── Laptop/
│ ├── Corporate/
├── Written/
│ ├── Mobile/
│ ├── Laptop/
│ ├── General/
Use consistent file naming:2025-07-18_Name_Device_City_Testimonial.mp42025-07-18_Name_WrittenTestimonial.docx
✅ Step 6: Tag & Track in Google Sheet
| Name | Type (Video/Written) | Device | City | Consent | Folder Link | Marketing Use (Y/N) | Notes |
Maintain a centralized testimonial tracker for visibility and campaign planning.
📝 Notes:
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Don’t script customer responses — ask for natural stories
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Follow up if the customer delays recording
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Never use without consent
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Add subtitles to videos for better reach
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Repurpose testimonials in reels, case studies, website, or ads