> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.yukoreviews.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Auto-Publishing Reviews

> Automatically publish reviews based on criteria to balance social proof speed with quality control

## Automate Review Approval for Faster Social Proof

Manually approving every review takes time. Auto-publishing lets you automatically approve reviews that meet your criteria, so positive social proof appears instantly while questionable reviews still get your attention.

**What you'll achieve:**

* Publish new reviews instantly (no manual work)
* Keep spam and offensive content unpublished
* Reduce daily moderation time
* Show fresh social proof to increase conversions
* Maintain review quality while speeding up workflow

<Info>
  **Impact:** Stores using smart auto-publish rules get 40-50% more reviews displayed while maintaining quality standards
</Info>

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## How Auto-Publishing Works

Yuko automatically checks each incoming review and decides whether to publish it instantly or hold it for manual moderation — based on the rules you set.

### When a customer submits a review:

* Review is received with rating, text, media, and reviewer details
* Yuko evaluates it using your auto-publish settings

### Auto-Publish New Reviews:

**If enabled:**

* New reviews are auto-approved
* Review becomes visible on product pages immediately
* Added to all review widgets
* Included in average rating\
  If disabled:
* All reviews go to Pending
* You manually approve each one

### Star Rating Rules:

You choose which ratings auto-publish:

* Example: Only 5-star reviews go live automatically
* Other ratings (1–4 stars) move to Pending
* Gives you tighter control over low-rated reviews

### If review meets your rules → **Published**

* Visible instantly
* No moderation needed
* Adds to social proof
* Helps increase conversion rates

### If review does NOT meet your rules → **Pending**

* Hidden from customers
* Requires manual approval
* You can approve, reject, or reply before publishing
* Recommended to check pending reviews daily

### What typically ends up Pending:

* Ratings outside your auto-publish selection
* Low-star reviews (1–3 stars)
* First-time reviewers
* Reviews with suspicious patterns
* Reviews you want to inspect manually

### What you achieve with auto-publishing:

* Faster display of positive reviews
* Reduced daily moderation workload
* Stronger and more frequent social proof
* Control over negative or uncertain reviews

***

## How to Auto-Publish New Reviews :

**Yuko Dashboard → Reviews → Settings → General → Auto-Publishing Rules**

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  <Accordion title="Auto Publish New Reviews" defaultOpen="false" icon="star">
    **Auto-publish based on review rating**

    * Automatically publish all new incoming reviews.
    * What happens when enabled:
    * Reviews go live instantly
    * No manual approval needed
    * Great for fast social proof
    * What happens when disabled:
    * All reviews remain Unpublished
    * You must approve reviews manually
    * Better control, slower publishing

    ```text theme={null}
    Auto-publish reviews with rating:
    [ ] 5 stars only
    [✓] 4-5 stars (recommended)
    [ ] All ratings
    [ ] None (manual moderation)
    ```

    <Tip>
      **Pro tip:** Auto-publish 4-5 stars. This captures 70-80% of reviews and lets them go live instantly, while you still catch negative feedback early.
    </Tip>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Star Ratings">
    **Star Ratings (Auto-Publish Rules)**\
    Choose which star ratings should be auto-published (e.g., only 5⭐, 4–5⭐, or all). Reviews outside your selected range will be sent to **Pending** for manual moderation.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Common Questions

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  <Accordion title="Will auto-publishing hurt my store's reputation?" icon="question">
    **Not if configured correctly with good filters**

    **Risks of auto-publishing:**

    * Spam reviews go live
    * Negative reviews appear before you can respond
    * Low-quality reviews published
    * Fake reviews slip through

    **Mitigation strategies:**

    **1. Use verified-purchase filter**

    * Auto-publish only verified purchases
    * Reduces fake reviews by 95%
    * Most important protection

    **2. Set minimum quality bar**

    * Auto-publish 4-5 stars only
    * Manual review negative feedback
    * Respond before publishing low ratings

    **3. Enable spam detection**

    * Keyword filters
    * Email blacklist
    * Multiple review detection
    * Auto-flag suspicious patterns

    **4. Monitor daily**

    * Check published reviews daily
    * Quick spam removal
    * Respond to negative reviews within 24 hours
    * Adjust rules based on issues

    **5. Start conservative**

    * Begin with manual moderation
    * Learn your review patterns
    * Add auto-publish gradually
    * Tighten rules if spam increases

    **Reality check:**

    * 99% of verified purchase reviews are legitimate
    * Auto-publishing speeds up social proof by 50%
    * Manual moderation doesn't prevent all spam
    * Can remove bad reviews quickly if they slip through

    <Check>
      **Best practice:** Auto-publish verified 4-5 star reviews only. This is safe for 99% of stores and dramatically speeds up social proof building.
    </Check>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I change auto-publish settings after launch?" icon="sliders">
    **Yes - adjust anytime based on results**

    **Common adjustments:**

    **Tighten rules if:**

    * Spam increasing
    * Low-quality reviews appearing
    * Negative reviews need more attention
    * Growing too fast to monitor

    **Example:** Switch from auto-publish all to auto-publish 4-5 stars only

    **Loosen rules if:**

    * Too much manual work
    * Missing social proof opportunity
    * Spam filters working well
    * Review volume overwhelming moderation

    **Example:** Switch from manual to auto-publish verified purchases

    **How to change:**

    1. Go to Settings → Reviews → Auto-Publishing
    2. Update rules
    3. Save changes
    4. Applies to new reviews immediately
    5. Existing reviews unaffected

    **Testing changes:**

    * Make small adjustments
    * Monitor for 7 days
    * Check spam rate and moderation time
    * Adjust again if needed

    **Seasonal adjustments:**

    * Holiday season: More conservative (higher volume)
    * Slow periods: More aggressive (need reviews)
    * Product launches: Manual review initially
    * After issues resolved: Back to auto-publish

    <Tip>
      **Pro tip:** Review your auto-publish settings quarterly. As your store grows and review patterns change, optimize your rules for current volume and quality.
    </Tip>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Should I auto-publish reviews with photos?" icon="camera">
    **Yes - photo reviews are valuable and usually legitimate**

    **Why auto-publish photo reviews:**

    * **Higher trust:** Customers who upload photos usually genuine
    * **More effort:** Spammers rarely add photos
    * **Valuable content:** Photo reviews convert 3x better
    * **Customer engagement:** Reward customers who go extra mile

    **Recommended rule:**

    * Auto-publish ANY review with photos (even 3-star if has photos)
    * Photos indicate authentic customer
    * Rarely spam

    **Settings:**

    ```text theme={null}
    Auto-publish if:
    [✓] Has photos (any rating)
    OR
    [✓] 4-5 stars without photos
    ```

    **Exception handling:**

    * Inappropriate photos → Auto-detect and hold
    * Competitor product photos → Manual review
    * Offensive images → Spam filter catches

    **Photo review fast-track:**

    * Some platforms auto-approve photo reviews regardless of rating
    * Rewards customer effort
    * Increases photo review rate
    * Generally safe (legitimate customers upload photos)

    **Trade-off:**

    * 3-star review with photos goes live
    * But: Photo provides context
    * Customers see authentic feedback
    * You can still reply

    <Check>
      **Recommended:** Auto-publish all reviews with photos, regardless of rating. Photo reviews are 95% legitimate and highly valuable for conversion.
    </Check>
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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<Note>
  **Pro tip:** Start with conservative auto-publish rules (4-5 stars + verified only). After 30 days, loosen restrictions if spam is low. It's easier to start strict and loosen than to deal with spam from being too permissive.
</Note>