Overview
LinkNow’s suite of tools empowers small business owners with smart, integrated solutions designed to simplify operations, boost professionalism, and increase online visibility.
Highlights
- • Review Generation Tool: Automate Your Reputation Building
- • Virtual Phone Systems: Ensure Professional Communication for Your Callers
- • Stax Payments Integration: Fast, Flexible Payment Solutions for Small Businesses
- • The LinkNow Members Area: Your All-In-One Dashboard
- • How LinkNow’s Tools Work Together
Introduction
In 2025, savvy business owners are taking advantage of digital tools for managing their brand online. With this in mind, LinkNow is proud to offer a powerful lineup of tools that make it easier than ever to run a modern, professional business.
Whether you’re managing customer feedback, answering calls on the go, getting paid faster, or tweaking your website, our tools are built to save you time and help your business thrive online.
In this blog post, we’ll be looking at some of our most popular tools and what makes them so beneficial for today’s small business owner.
Review Generation Tool: Automate Your Reputation Building
We believe that managing your online reputation doesn’t have to feel like pulling teeth. With LinkNow’s review generation tool, small business owners can finally take control of their reviews without spending hours sending awkward follow-up emails or chasing clients for feedback.
What Is a Review Generation Tool?
Our review generation tool is a simple but powerful system designed to help small businesses collect more real, positive reviews on key platforms like Google, Facebook, and more. Why does that matter? Because reviews are the modern-day word-of-mouth that have a direct impact on your reputation, visibility, and revenue.
How Does Our Review Generation Tool Work?
We’ve made the process effortless. No complicated logins, no guesswork—just a clean, guided path from happy customer to glowing five-star review.
It’s as easy as:
- Collect your client contact info (like phone numbers or email addresses).
- Our system automatically sends out friendly reminders after a job is done or service is complete.
- Each message includes easy-to-follow instructions and direct links to your review pages.
Why Do Reviews Matter for Small Businesses?
Build Trust Instantly
People don’t just read reviews—they believe them. According to BrightLocal, 79% of people trust online reviews as much as a personal recommendation.
Boost Local SEO Performance
Search engines, especially Google, factor review quantity and recency into local rankings. The more authentic reviews you have, the higher you climb in the Local Pack results, which is where most clicks happen.
Improve Conversion Rates
Consumers are more likely to contact a business with a strong average rating and recent reviews, especially in competitive industries like home services, health and wellness, or retail. In fact, BrightLocal found that about 71% of consumers “always” or “regularly” read reviews when browsing for local businesses.
Virtual Phone Systems: Ensure Professional Communication for Your Callers
First impressions happen fast, and for many businesses, that first impression starts with a phone call. LinkNow’s virtual phone systems give small business owners a professional edge by turning any phone into a smart, cloud-powered communication tool that works like a full-time receptionist.
What Is a Virtual Phone System?
Our Virtual Phone System is a cloud-based business phone solution tailored to the needs of small businesses. Whether you’re a solo contractor, a mobile consultant, or a growing team of service providers, this tool helps you manage calls like a pro, even when you’re on the go.
What Features Are Included With Our Virtual Business Lines?
- • Pre-recorded greetings & voicemail: Welcome callers with a polished, professional message, even when you’re busy.
- • Call routing & call attendant: Automatically direct customers to the right person or department without missing a beat.
- • Local numbers: Build trust with area-specific numbers that show you’re part of the community.
- • Call recording: Keep track of conversations for training, quality control, or follow-ups.
- • PPC tracking integration: Know exactly which ad campaigns are driving phone leads.
- • Hold music: Create a seamless, branded experience while callers wait.
Why Does Phone Experience Matter for Local Businesses?
Projects Professionalism and Builds Credibility
No more missed calls, generic voicemails, or untracked leads. A structured phone system makes even the smallest business feel like a big operation.
Captures and Manages Leads Efficiently
Every call is an opportunity. With call tracking and routing, you’ll never lose another lead to voicemail purgatory.
Measures Marketing Impact
Thanks to PPC integration, you’ll know exactly which of your paid ads are generating phone calls, so you can spend smarter on future campaigns.
Stax Payments Integration: Fast, Flexible Payment Solutions for Small Businesses
Getting paid for your work shouldn’t be complicated or costly. That’s why LinkNow has partnered with Stax, a leading payment processing platform, to give small business owners a seamless, affordable, and secure way to accept customer payments online.
What Is Stax Payments?
Our Stax Payments integration empowers business owners to send invoices, collect payments, and track revenue with just a few clicks. Whether you’re in the office or out in the field, you can offer customers the fast, modern payment options they expect without any bloated fees or technical headaches.
What Features Does Stax Payments Include?
- • Accept credit cards & digital wallets: Make it easy for customers to pay with Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, and more.
- • Send invoices in seconds: Bill clients with sleek, customizable invoices right from your dashboard.
- • Track payments with real-time reporting: Monitor transactions, see what’s outstanding, and simplify your bookkeeping.
- • Save money on fees: Stax’s flat-rate pricing model helps small businesses avoid the unpredictable markups charged by traditional processors.
Is Stax Payments Right for Your Business?
Stax is trusted by thousands of small and mid-sized businesses across North America. It’s PCI-compliant, backed by bank-level security, and designed specifically for growing companies that need professional-grade payment tools without enterprise-size costs.
The LinkNow Members Area: Your All-In-One Dashboard
Running a business is a full-time job that doesn’t leave much time for managing your website and digital marketing. That’s why LinkNow created our easy-to-use Members Area. It’s a centralized platform that gives you complete visibility and control over your LinkNow services, all in one place.
What Is the LinkNow Members Area?
Our Members Area is a custom-built client portal designed specifically for small business owners who want a simpler, faster way to stay on top of their online presence. Whether you’re making changes to your website or checking your invoices, this dashboard puts everything at your fingertips.
For a detailed look at the Members Area, check out this blog post.
What Can You Do in the Members Area?
- • Sign documents: Complete contracts, service agreements, and authorizations directly from your dashboard—no printing or scanning required.
- • Submit website change requests: Submit changes to your business hours, phone number, or services in just a few clicks.
- • Tell us more about your business: Help us serve you better by completing questionnaires and letting us know what sets you apart.
- • View tutorials and resources: Access how-to guides and videos that explain your services, marketing tools, and platform features in plain English.
- • Request an SEO performance report: Stay informed about your search visibility and keyword rankings with on-demand SEO reporting.
Why LinkNow Clients Love the Members Area
Our clients tell us the Members Area gives them something they rarely find in the digital space: clarity and control. They appreciate how easy it is to request changes, monitor progress, and explore new opportunities without relying on back-and-forth emails or waiting for updates.
It saves them time, reduces frustration, and gives them confidence that their online presence is always moving in the right direction.
How LinkNow’s Tools Work Together
Each tool we’ve introduced is powerful on its own, but the real magic happens when they’re used together. At LinkNow, we’ve designed our services to complement each other and create a smooth, integrated experience that supports your business at every digital touchpoint.
The Synergy of Our Small Business Services
- • Our review generation tool helps you build trust and improve local search visibility.
- • Virtual phone systems ensure every customer call is handled with professionalism and care.
- • Stax Payments integration gives your customers a fast, easy way to pay while you stay organized and cash-flow positive.
- • The Members Area ties everything together, giving you one place to manage it all.
What This Means for Your Business
Less Manual Work
Our automated and professionally-operated systems take care of reviews, calls, invoicing, and updates—freeing up your time for what matters most.
A Better Customer Experience
From the first call to the final invoice, your customers will enjoy a consistent, polished, and professional interaction with your brand.
A Stronger Online Presence
Positive reviews, responsive communication, and professional payment systems all contribute to improved rankings, more referrals, and more revenue.
Empower Your Business With the Right Tools From LinkNow
LinkNow’s all-in-one suite of digital tools is built specifically for small businesses looking to sharpen their edge without complicating their day. Whether you need help getting more reviews or managing your calls, we’re constantly working to provide better support for businesses that want to stay competitive in today’s market.
Have any questions about our tools? Get in touch with one of our experts for everything you need to know.
