Reviews are the most powerful trust signal on DJfindr. Your aggregate star rating prominently displays on your public DJ profile and directly influences your ranking in search results.

## How Reviews Work

1. After an event's status moves to **Event Complete**, DJfindr automatically sends the client a review request email within 24 hours.
2. The client is prompted to rate you from **1 to 5 stars** and write a text testimonial.
3. Once submitted, the review immediately appears on your public profile and is reflected in your aggregate rating.

## Viewing Your Reviews

Navigate to **Calendar & Bookings → Reviews**.

Here you see:
- A list of all received reviews, newest first
- The star rating and written testimonial for each
- The associated event and client name
- Your current average rating and total review count

## Impact of Reviews on Search Ranking

DJfindr's discovery algorithm weighs multiple factors, with review quality being one of the most significant:

- **Average Star Rating** — Higher ratings push you up in local search results.
- **Review Recency** — Recent reviews carry more weight than old ones.
- **Review Frequency** — Consistent reviews signal an active, in-demand DJ.
- **Response Rate** — How quickly you respond to new event requests.

## Profile Tags Earned Through Reviews

Certain profile tags are automatically awarded based on your review performance:

- **⭐ Top Rated Talent** — Awarded when your average rating exceeds 4.8 with a minimum number of reviews.
- Other tags are awarded based on booking count, response rate, and account longevity.

These tags appear prominently on your profile and in search results.

## Reporting a Review

If you receive a review that violates DJfindr's Terms of Service (e.g., defamatory content, spam, or a review from a non-client), you can flag it:

1. Navigate to **Bookings → Reviews**.
2. Click the **Report** button next to the review.
3. Select the reason for the report.
4. A DJfindr administrator will investigate within 48–72 hours.

Fraudulent or policy-violating reviews may be removed at the discretion of DJfindr's moderation team.

> **Tip:** After every completed event, personally thank your client and gently remind them to leave a review. A brief personal message dramatically increases review submission rates.