User FAQs

We want to make sure you are getting the most you can out of G2. Get answers to some common questions below!

Most Common Questions

  • Where's my gift card?

    Once your review is approved, you will receive an email containing your gift card. You can also view all of your earned and pending rewards under the "My Rewards" tab in your profile.

  • I’m having issues logging in.

    There are multiple methods for logging in to G2 in order to complete a review, so, make sure you use the same method you’ve used previously. If you signed up using email and have forgotten your password, you will be prompted to reset your password after you attempt to log in. If you signed up using LinkedIn and have forgotten your password, you’ll have to reset your login information on LinkedIn. Still having issues logging in? Send a screenshot and description of the issue to outreach@g2.com.

  • When will I receive my reward?

    We ask that you allow up to two full business days for a gift card to appear as we read every review that is gathered for quality assurance. Once your review has been moderated and approved, the reward will be sent to the email address associated with your G2 account. You can also view all of your earned and pending rewards under the "My Rewards" tab in your G2 profile.

  • How do I upload a screenshot and what should it look like?

    When reviewing a software, the screenshot upload option will appear when you select that you're a current user on the first page of questions. Our moderation team uses screenshots to verify reviews, but rest assured these images are never shown on the public site or shared with anyone else. Screenshots should include a username, company name, or other proof of business so that our moderators can see the product in use. If necessary, sensitive information can be covered or blurred as long as the screenshot is still useful for verification.

  • Is there a gift card limit?

    Yes! We have a limit of five gift cards per user.

  • How do I change my email preferences?

    You can change any of your email and notification preferences under the "Email Addresses” and “Privacy” tabs in your profile.

  • Why is a LinkedIn or business email required?

    Great question! We ask that you provide a LinkedIn or business email so we can verify that you are a professional and you are not an employee or competitor of the software you’re reviewing.

  • How do I update my review?

    You can update or edit your review here. Simply click “Edit my review” to the right of the review that you want to change.

  • Can I leave my review anonymously?

    If you don’t feel comfortable leaving a review with your name attached, you can absolutely make it anonymous. Near the bottom of the review form is a checkbox that says "I would like this review to appear as Unattributed." If you select this option, your name and image will not be public on the review.

  • The solution I want to review is not on your site. What’s that about?

    We strive to be an all-encompassing resource for reviews on B2B software and services. If a product or service is not on our site, we want you to add it. You can do so here. Once you have submitted a product, service, or hardware, our team will review it ASAP and if they find it belongs on the site will upload it immediately.

  • Why did I receive a virtual Visa credit card?

    Some gift cards are only eligible for users in specific countries. We send out virtual Visa cards that can be converted to your local currency.

Account Questions

Writing or Updating a Review

  • How do I leave a review?

    You can leave a review right here! Search for the product you’d like to review and get started by clicking the “Write a Review” prompt on that page.

  • How do I see my review?

    You can view all reviews you’ve started and submitted in your profile.

  • Is there a limit on the number of reviews I can write?

    Nope! If you use dozens (hundreds?) of software or services for work, you can review all of them! Remember that we can only accept reviews based on a person’s recent professional experience with the tool.

  • What happens after I submit a review and how long will it take to show up on the site?

    When you submit your review, it goes into our moderation queue. Each review is individually checked by our team of moderators to verify that it comes from a real user with experience. We make sure no reviews are submitted by employees of the company being reviewed or its competitors. The moderators check over the answers, the screenshot if one was submitted, and the reviewer’s LinkedIn profile or business email to ensure the review's validity.

    Once we approve the review, it will show on the product’s profile. Our review moderation process can take up to two business days. Once your review has been approved, it will become public.

  • What needs to be included in a review?

    When you submit your review, it goes into our moderation queue. Each review is individually read by our team of moderators to verify that it comes from a real user. The moderators check over the answers, the screenshot (if one was submitted), and the reviewer’s LinkedIn profile or business email to ensure the review's validity.

    Once the review is approved, it will show on the product’s profile. Our review moderation process can take up to two business days.

  • Why should I leave a review on G2?

    The reviews on our site are used by thousands of professionals every day to help them choose new business solutions. Reviews from real users like yourself give crowdsourced insight to your peers who would otherwise be left to rely on a biased sales team. The reviews on G2 are also used by the software and service providers themselves as an avenue of direct feedback.

  • I already wrote a review of this product elsewhere. Can I just copy and paste here?

    Unfortunately, no. To ensure a unique experience on the site, we can only accept fully original reviews based on a user’s experience with the software in a place of work.

Other Questions

  • How do I contact another user about their review?

    If you click on the user's name and go to their profile, there is a green button that says "Contact User" under their image on the top left.

  • How do I reach out to a company about their software or service?

    On the left side of each product page, there is a green button on the top right that will let you ask the vendor a question. You can also click the orange button beneath the logo on the left side of the page. Both of these options will let the product owner know you're interested in reaching out.

  • Why are some products blurred out?

    We have over 50,000 different software and services on our site. Some products have more than 500 reviews while others have none at all. In order to spread your wealth of knowledge, we try to encourage users to review products with fewer reviews to receive a gift card.