How do I respond to a bad review?

By Ask a Shop OwnerUpdated Sales

Short answer

Once, in public, calmly, and short. Take the rest offline.

The template

'Thanks for the feedback. We don't have a record of [specific], and we want to make it right. Please call me directly at [number]. Owner, [name].' Done.

What not to do

Don't re-litigate the job. Don't call them a liar. Don't write three paragraphs. The audience for your reply is future customers, not the angry one.

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