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Migrate from Judge.me to Yuko Seamlessly

Switching from Judge.me to Yuko? Import all your existing reviews, photos, videos, and customer data in minutes. Our Judge.me import preserves your hard-earned social proof while giving you access to Yuko’s advanced features and better pricing. What you’ll achieve:
  • Import all Judge.me reviews automatically
  • Preserve review photos and videos
  • Maintain verified purchase badges
  • Keep all star ratings and review dates
  • Transfer customer testimonials intact
Impact: Judge.me import typically takes 10-60 minutes depending on review count and media files. All reviews, photos, and videos transfer automatically.

Why Migrate from Judge.me to Yuko

Better Features

More capabilities, better UX
  • Advanced review workflows
  • Better widgets and customization
  • Q&A functionality
  • Review moderation tools
  • Improved analytics
Result: More control and flexibility than Judge.me

Better Pricing

Save money, get more
  • More affordable plans
  • Better value for features
  • No hidden fees
  • Scales with your business
Result: Lower costs while getting better features

Complete Data Migration

Everything transfers
  • All reviews (text, ratings)
  • Photos and videos
  • Verified purchase badges
  • Review dates preserved
  • Customer information
Result: No loss of social proof during switch

Easy Setup

Quick migration process
  • CSV export from Judge.me
  • Upload to Yuko
  • Automatic product matching
  • Reviews live in under an hour
Result: Minimal downtime during migration

Step-by-Step Import Instructions

Yuko Dashboard → ReviewsManage Reviews → Import from Judge.me

Step 1: Export Reviews from Judge.me

Download all your review data from Judge.meNavigation in Judge.me:
  1. Log in to your Judge.me account
  2. Click Settings in left sidebar
  3. Scroll to Export Reviews section
  4. Click Export to CSV
Export options:What to include:
  • ✅ All reviews (approved + pending)
  • ✅ Review photos and videos
  • ✅ Verified purchase status
  • ✅ Review dates
  • ✅ Reviewer information
  • ✅ Product mappings (SKU or ID)
Date range:
  • All time (recommended)
  • Or specific date range if you only want recent reviews
Export file:
  • Judge.me generates CSV file
  • Download to your computer
  • File typically named: judgeme-reviews-export.csv
  • Size depends on review count (1KB - 50MB)
What’s included in CSV:
product_sku, review_title, review_body, rating, reviewer_name,
reviewer_email, verified_buyer, review_date, photo_urls, video_urls
Pro tip: Export all reviews, even pending ones. You can filter in Yuko after import. Better to have everything than discover you’re missing reviews later.
Format Judge.me export for Yuko compatibilityOpen CSV file:
  • Use Excel, Google Sheets, or text editor
  • Review column headers
  • Check data formatting
Required columns for Yuko:
  • product_id or product_sku - Product identifier
  • rating - Star rating (1-5)
  • review_text - Review content
  • reviewer_name - Customer name
  • date - Review submission date (YYYY-MM-DD)
Optional but recommended:
  • email - For verified purchase matching
  • title - Review headline
  • verified - true/false
  • photo_urls - Comma-separated photo URLs
  • video_url - Video URL
Common formatting issues to fix:Issue 1: Date format
  • Judge.me exports: 12/15/2023 or 2023-12-15T10:30:00
  • Yuko needs: 2023-12-15
  • Fix: Use Excel date formatting or find/replace
Issue 2: Product SKU mismatch
  • Judge.me SKU might not match your current store
  • Verify SKUs match Yuko product database
  • Update CSV if needed before import
Issue 3: Photo URLs
  • Ensure photo URLs start with http:// or https://
  • Multiple photos: Separate with pipe | character
  • Example: https://cdn.judgeme.com/photo1.jpg|https://cdn.judgeme.com/photo2.jpg
Issue 4: Special characters
  • Ensure CSV is UTF-8 encoded
  • Handles international characters, emojis
  • Save as “CSV UTF-8” in Excel
Download Yuko CSV template:
  • Yuko provides Judge.me import template
  • Shows exact column names needed
  • Includes sample data
  • Available in import wizard
Best practice: Don’t edit review content. Only fix formatting (dates, URLs). Keep reviews exactly as customers wrote them for authenticity.
Import your prepared CSV fileIn Yuko Dashboard:
  1. Go to ReviewsManage Reviews → Import Reviews →  Import from Judge.me j.png
  2. Select “Import from Judge.me
  3. Click “Upload CSV File revie.png
  4. Choose your prepared CSV file next.png
  5.  Click Continue to Import and confirm import Ccc
  6. Wait for upload to complete
  7.  Import will be successful

What Gets Imported from Judge.me


After Import: Next Steps

Set Up Review Display Widgets

Install Yuko widgets to show reviews on your store.Required steps:
  1. Yuko Dashboard → Widgets
  2. Install Product Review Widget
  3. Install Star Rating Widget
  4. Configure widget settings
  5. Verify reviews displaying on product pages
→ Widget installation guideTime: 30-45 minutes

Disable Judge.me (After Verification)

Remove Judge.me once Yuko is working.Before disabling:
  • ✅ All reviews verified in Yuko
  • ✅ Photos displaying correctly
  • ✅ Widgets installed and working
  • ✅ Test for 1-2 weeks minimum
How to disable Judge.me:
  1. Uninstall Judge.me app from store
  2. Remove Judge.me widgets from theme
  3. Cancel Judge.me subscription
  4. Keep export file as backup
Time: 15 minutes
Don’t rush: Keep Judge.me active for 1-2 weeks after import to ensure Yuko working perfectly. Monitor conversion rates before fully removing Judge.me.

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Talk to our team for personalized setup helpTime: 30 minutes

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Email us at support@yuko.soResponse time: Within 24 hours

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Pro tip: Keep your Judge.me CSV export file permanently as a backup. Even after successful import to Yuko, this file is your insurance policy and historical record of all customer reviews.