Every Successful Business Has Bad Reviews — Even Mine. Here's How I Tackle Negative Feedback.
Nellie Akalp
created: July 16, 2025, 2 p.m. | updated: July 16, 2025, 9:01 p.m.
Here's a blueprint for bouncing back, strategically and emotionally, from the sting of bad feedback online.
The entrepreneur should offer measured, thoughtful responses to negative reviews but not every complaint is created equal.
For me, the typical format for replying to bad reviews should consist of an apology.
I don't think you need to explicitly admit to wrongdoing, but you can express regret for the customer's negative experience.
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