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Engineering the future of trust. Anti-lock-in, data ownership, and honest review management.

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philosophy•2026-02-08

Why We Built Reviewlee (And What Makes It Different)

Review platforms have become extortion schemes. We built Reviewlee to give you back control of your reputation. Your reviews, your data, forever.

Sarah Jenkins
3 min
Side-by-side comparison of Reviewlee, Trustpilot, Yotpo, and G2 review platforms
guides
2026-02-09 • 8 min

Reviewlee vs Trustpilot vs Yotpo vs G2: The Honest 2026 Comparison

A detailed, balanced comparison of Reviewlee, Trustpilot, Yotpo, and G2 across pricing, features, data ownership, lock-in, and API access. Find the right review platform for your business.

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10 ways to get more reviews concept
guides
2026-02-08 • 3 min

10 Ways to Get More Customer Reviews in 2026

From automation to psychology, learn the proven strategies to skyrocket your review volume without being annoying. Updated for 2026.

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Three different methods of embedding reviews on a website
guides
2026-02-08 • 5 min

How to Embed Reviews on Your Website (3 Methods)

From simple low-code widgets to full-stack API integrations. Choose the embed method that fits your technical stack and SEO goals.

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Code snippet showing JSON-LD structure for review schema
technical-seo
2026-02-08 • 3 min

Review Schema Markup: The Complete Guide for SEO

Learn how to use Review Schema markup to get star ratings in Google search results, boost CTR, and why JSON-LD is the gold standard for 2026.

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Review verification methods illustration
education
2026-02-08 • 3 min

Review Verification: Why It Matters and How It Works

Fake reviews destroy trust. Learn why verification matters and explore the different methods to ensure your reviews are authentic—from email verification to proof of purchase.

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Abstract illustration of SaaS growth metrics influenced by customer reviews
guide
2026-02-08 • 4 min

The SaaS Founder's Guide to Customer Reviews

A comprehensive guide for SaaS founders on collecting, managing, and leveraging customer reviews to drive growth without falling into the platform lock-in trap.

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The hidden costs of legacy review platforms
philosophy
2026-02-08 • 3 min

The True Cost of Trustpilot: Rent-Seeking in the Reviews Economy

Why paying for your own reputation is a broken model. We analyze the economics of review marketplaces vs. review infrastructure.

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Illustration showing data ownership vs platform lock-in
philosophy
2026-02-05 • 3 min

You Don't Own Your Reviews. Here's Why That Matters.

Most review platforms hold your reputation hostage. If you stop paying their monthly rent, your reviews disappear. We're building something different.

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Code editor showing a custom review component built with the Reviewlee API
engineering
2026-02-03 • 4 min

Building a Custom Review UI with the Reviewlee API

Learn how to use our REST API to build a completely custom review experience that matches your brand directly in your Next.js application.

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