How to best deal with negative reviews from customers.

CALVINDOL

VIP Contributor
It is absolutely very necessary for business owners and business managers to give a key sense of attention and concentration towards reviews and comments made by others concerning their business. Most of the times when negative reviews are being made by members of the public concerning your business, it could literally be the cause your business sells and renders fake and low quality goods and services and so because of this you might end up losing a whole lot of potential customers and clients. On the other hand when members of the public make positive reviews and comments about your business practices towards them it simply shows that what your business sells or renders is of higher quality and effectiveness and also your business may also have good and effective customer service I totally make the business environment conducive and comfortable for members of the public to patronize. But even with that, does it mean that all negative reviews and comments made by members of the public are as true as they claim to be? As business owners and business managers we should always understand that reviews and different from rumours aired by gossip made by competitive and rival companies and businesses, who in one way or the other at trying to drag your business progress to the mud.

For example you may get to hear people saying that your business sells expired products of goods, but deep down you do know that your business never sells or renders such, so in such a situation such reviews are rumors.
 

Augusta

VIP Contributor
I believe that comment or reviews written by customers are the genuine concerns or ones not written out of envy or jealousy as such the business owner should try and look hot reviews and see where it can be adjusted or modified so that everybody will be on the same page.
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I also think that looking at customer reviews will help a business to grow because the customers are external people looking in from outside into the business they are in better position to see things in a better light and be able to advise the business accordingly.

So even when they are bad reviews the site owner shouldn't take it personal but should even be happy that they are reviews left on the product's website which will help the owner to put things in place that will help to attract more customers

so bad reviews by customers can be adopted in a more objective manner.
 

Jasz

VIP Contributor
Customer reviews are a great source of feedback for your business. They let you see what your customers think, and they can help you improve your product or service. However, if you have received negative feedback from a customer, it's important to remember that there are ways to respond to it that will not only help you better understand the situation, but also ensure that you're able to respond in a way that will make the situation right.

First, be sure to take a few minutes before responding to any negative feedback. Doing so will allow you time to think about how best to respond. It will also give you time to think through what kind of response would be most effective in this situation. If possible, take some time before responding so that you can really consider what kind of response would be most appropriate for this situation.

Once you're ready to respond, here are some tips on how to do so:

- Be respectful: Customers want their opinions heard and respected—they don't want rude comments or insults from anyone working at your business!

- Be honest: This is important because consumers want honesty from businesses.
 

Axis

Banned
First of all as a business owner or a business manager you should totally understand that not all reviews from customers and clients from members of the public are true and should be taken serious because majority of them end up being rumours. That is why it is advised for a business manager or a business owner to be hundred percent confidence in the product or in the services in which his or her business provides or renders, when you are confident you definitely give no room for doubt that your product or service is in which your business provides or sells is absolutely the best or among the best there is.

In a case where reviews keeps coming in that your business product is totally ineffective, you may consider upgrading your business product if you are the producer of it, but in a case where you are into the producer of the product you can speak to the manufacturer thereby giving him more enlightenment on what individuals and members of the public thinks about the product he or she manufactures, in this way you are not only helping him or her but also helping yourself to meet the needs and wants of customers and clients as expected or planned.
 

Etini

Valued Contributor
The thing about negative reviews is that it is an opinions. No matter how bad it is expressed, you must not let it affect you in any way. The key to dealing with this is to have a positive mental outlook on your business. Understand that every customer is entitled to a review be it positive or negative based on his/ her experience with your product.

What you need to do is to try and find out if these negative reviews are true and if the faults are from you. The problem could be you or the customers themselves. If there is anything they can do to enhance the utility of the product, communicate to them. If there is something you need to do on your own part, find a way and fix it. At the end, it is a win for your business and a win for the customer.
 

TOZZIBLINKZ

VIP Contributor
Dealing with negative reviews from members of the public concerning your business products or services can totally be a very daunting situation because you could be unable to identify whether these reviews are true about the product or are false. First of all there is no need of panicking because majority of reviews made by customers and clients about business products end up becoming rumours. To be able to know whether your product or services that your business sells or renders is of high quality and effectiveness you must carry out a feasibility study by asking every individual that patronize is your business how he or she has feel probably throughout the last two to three months or even one year about using your products.

Their response can totally help you understand ways to improve or if possibly you have to upgrade the product entirely. You should not only establish business for profit making another you must establish your business to be able to meet the needs and wants of customers and clients and that totally starts from making your products and services high quality and effective.
 

Kennysplash

Verified member
No matter how hard you try you cannot satisfy every customer. Some people will just have something negative to say about you and it might be because of your room services that time as well. So when this happens you can reach out to the person that gave to the negative review and apologize and ask for ways in which you can make things better. Try to find ways in which you can get back in good terms with the person. So perhaps the next reviews they will give about you will be a positive one .
 

Asad Ali

Active member
Negative reviews can be difficult to deal with, but it's important to handle them in a professional and constructive manner. Here are some steps to help you deal with negative reviews from customers:

Respond promptly: Responding to negative reviews in a timely manner shows that you take customer feedback seriously and that you're committed to resolving any issues.

Listen and empathize: Start by acknowledging the customer's experience and show that you understand their concerns. This can help to diffuse any negative feelings and make the customer feel heard.

Apologize and take responsibility: If your company made a mistake or provided poor service, take responsibility for it and apologize to the customer. This shows that you take accountability and are committed to making things right.

Offer a solution: Provide a solution or compensation that addresses the customer's concerns. This can include a refund, discount, or free service.

Follow up: Once you've provided a solution, follow up with the customer to ensure that they're satisfied with the outcome. This can help to rebuild trust and demonstrate your commitment to customer service.

Remember, negative reviews can also provide valuable feedback to help you improve your business. Take the opportunity to learn from the feedback and make changes to prevent similar issues from happening in the future.
 
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