{"id":18540,"date":"2019-03-13T06:00:19","date_gmt":"2019-03-13T13:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.birdeye.com\/?p=18540"},"modified":"2024-02-05T00:38:53","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T08:38:53","slug":"how-to-respond-to-negative-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/how-to-respond-to-negative-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"How to respond to negative reviews &#8211; business owners guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responding to negative reviews is the key to creating a positive<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/online-reputation-management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;online reputation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your business. Many businesses dread negative reviews without understanding that when managed correctly, they can help to create a positive impression among your customers. <\/span><gwmw style=\"display:none;\"><\/gwmw><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, we will help you deal with customers who\u2019ve left a negative review on your <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/google-my-business\/\">Google My Business<\/a> profile. We\u2019ll give you the tools you need to make sure these reviews don\u2019t hurt customers\u2019 perception of your business. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-why-customers-post-negative-reviews\" data-level=\"2\">Why customers post negative reviews<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-negative-reviews-a-necessary-evil\" data-level=\"2\">Negative reviews \u2013 A necessary evil<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-they-prove-your-reviews-are-genuine\" data-level=\"3\">They prove your reviews are genuine<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-they-surface-problems-and-sometimes-solutions\" data-level=\"3\">They surface problems and, sometimes solutions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-why-you-should-respond-to-negative-reviews\" data-level=\"2\">Why You Should Respond to Negative Reviews<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-you-got-a-negative-review-what-s-the-next-step\" data-level=\"2\">You got a negative review \u2013 what&#8217;s the next step?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-should-you-respond-to-a-negative-review\" data-level=\"2\">How should you respond to a negative review?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-apologize\" data-level=\"3\">Apologize<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-offer-a-solution\" data-level=\"2\">Offer a solution<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-offer-to-take-the-conversation-offline\" data-level=\"2\">Offer to take the conversation offline<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-say-thank-you\" data-level=\"3\">Say &#8220;Thank You&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-draft-a-personalized-response\" data-level=\"3\">Draft a personalized response<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-be-patient-and-sympathetic\" data-level=\"3\">Be patient and sympathetic<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-talk-to-the-customer-over-private-messages\" data-level=\"3\">Talk to the customer over private messages<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-think-the-reviews-is-fake-your-last-resort\" data-level=\"3\">Think the reviews is fake? Your last resort<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-can-i-avoid-negative-reviews\" data-level=\"2\">How can I avoid negative reviews?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-focus-on-great-customer-service\" data-level=\"3\">Focus on great customer service<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-create-a-dedicated-platform-for-customer-complaints\" data-level=\"3\">Create a dedicated platform for customer complaints<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-quickly-respond-to-customer-feedback\" data-level=\"3\">Quickly respond to customer feedback<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-display-accurate-information-about-the-product-or-service\" data-level=\"3\">Display accurate information about the product or service<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-keep-your-promises\" data-level=\"3\">Keep your promises<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-stay-on-top-of-your-reviews-with-birdeye\" data-level=\"2\">Stay on top of your reviews with Birdeye<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"157\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how_to_respond_to_negative_reviews.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how_to_respond_to_negative_reviews.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how_to_respond_to_negative_reviews-300x49.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how_to_respond_to_negative_reviews-768x126.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how_to_respond_to_negative_reviews-810x132.jpeg 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-customers-post-negative-reviews\">Why customers post negative reviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you get a negative review for your business, it does not mean that your product or service is terrible. No matter how good your business is, not all customers that you work with are going to leave your business happy. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though you can\u2019t prevent every bad review, you can be prepared for when it happens. Having a plan in place for responding to negative reviews will prepare you for the inevitable.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/negative-yelp-review-1024x438.png\" alt=\"How to respond to negative reviews\" class=\"wp-image-18641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/negative-yelp-review-1024x438.png 1024w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/negative-yelp-review-1024x438-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/negative-yelp-review-1024x438-768x329.png 768w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/negative-yelp-review-1024x438-810x346.png 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-negative-reviews-a-necessary-evil\">Negative reviews \u2013 A necessary evil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s easy to feel frustrated when you get negative reviews, but these feelings are misguided. Here are a couple of reasons why negative reviews are a blessing for your business:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-they-prove-your-reviews-are-genuine\">They prove your reviews are genuine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A mix of negative and positive reviews shows customers that all your reviews are genuine. Review pages with all <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/positive-review-examples\/\">positive reviews<\/a> appear a bit suspicious in the eyes of most customers. Research shows that customers trust reviews more when they see a mix of positive and negative reviews.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-they-surface-problems-and-sometimes-solutions\">They surface problems and, sometimes solutions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often, negative reviews can uncover real problems and improve your business\u2019s overall customer experience. Listening to customer feedback offers a great opportunity to understand and fix issues that your customers are experiencing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All reviews, positive or negative, have an important place in your online reputation. The key is to effectively respond to the feedback and use it to grow your business.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-you-should-respond-to-negative-reviews\">Why You Should Respond to Negative Reviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"515\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Good-example-of-Facebook-used-as-Customer-Service-Fitness-First-Australia-.jpg\" alt=\"How to respond to negative reviews\" class=\"wp-image-23176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Good-example-of-Facebook-used-as-Customer-Service-Fitness-First-Australia-.jpg 515w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Good-example-of-Facebook-used-as-Customer-Service-Fitness-First-Australia--300x250.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potential customers are looking at your business\u2019s review page. 92% of customers check online ratings and reviews before making a purchase. 40% of them form an impression of your business\u2019 reputation based on those reviews.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s crucial that these potential customers walk away with the impression you want them to have. Customer perception is shaped by how well your business responds to negative reviews. The way you handle complaints shows the quality of your service. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b style=\"color: inherit; font-size: 1.25em;\">Change the perception of prospective customers and the reviewer.<\/b> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A recent study shows that 7 out of 10 customers changed their opinion about a business after the business owner responded to their negative reviews.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b style=\"color: inherit; font-size: 1.25em;\">Prove that you are committed to customer service.<\/b> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-responding-to-reviews\/\">Responding to reviews<\/a> shows that you are are genuinely interested in addressing to customer feedback. When a business takes actions to respond to customer feedback, it shows that it is committed to providing a superior experience for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b style=\"color: inherit; font-size: 1.25em;\">Build a strong bond with your customers.<\/b> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you respond to a negative review, you start a conversation with the customer. This can be leveraged to build a stronger relationship and turn the reviewer into a loyal customer. Keep the communication going until their issue is addressed and show that you appreciate them bringing the concern to your notice.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-you-got-a-negative-review-what-s-the-next-step\">You got a negative review \u2013 what&#8217;s the next step?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what you can do to ensure that the negative review does not hurt your reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stay calm, don\u2019t press the panic button<\/strong>.<br>Take a deep breath. Stay calm and respond tactfully to the negative feedback. Don\u2019t act like the business owner below.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep the conversation going<\/strong><br>Make sure that you follow-up with the customer until the customer\u2019s issue has been resolved. Once the problem has been solved, you can politely ask the customer to edit the review or delete it altogether.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get more positive reviews<\/strong><br>While responding to negative reviews is important, it is equally important to minimize the impact of negative publicity. &nbsp;it is important to get&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/positive-customer-service-reviews\/\">more positive feedback<\/a>&nbsp;coming in for your business. Email or text some review requests to your customers. Studies show that 70% of customers will leave a review when asked.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/review-response_BHM-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to respond to negative reviews\" class=\"wp-image-18643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/review-response_BHM-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/review-response_BHM-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/review-response_BHM-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/review-response_BHM-1-65x65.jpg 65w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/review-response_BHM-1-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/review-response_BHM-1-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/review-response_BHM-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-should-you-respond-to-a-negative-review\">How should you respond to a negative review?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respond to negative reviews tactfully to turn the customer\u2019s negative experience into a positive one. <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few helpful tips on <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/how-to-respond-to-bad-reviews\/\">how to respond to a negative review<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-apologize\">Apologize<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By apologizing, you show your customers that you are hearing them and are acknowledging their concerns. You make it clear that you are willing to provide fantastic service for all of your customers. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-offer-a-solution\">Offer a solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offering a concrete solution to the problem is more important than merely apologizing. The solution should show that you\u2019ve put an effort in the response and aren\u2019t just posting a canned response. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-offer-to-take-the-conversation-offline\">Offer to take the conversation offline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the case of a very angry customer, you can offer to speak to them offline. Explain that this will help you ensure that the problem is resolved quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-say-thank-you\">Say &#8220;Thank You&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Show that you appreciate their time and feedback. Be sympathetic to their concerns and thank them for leaving feedback that will help you build a stronger business.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-draft-a-personalized-response\">Draft a personalized response<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When responding to a customer complaint, use the customer\u2019s name and promise to respond to the specific problems they encountered. Before taking action, you need to first show that you sincerely care about the customer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-be-patient-and-sympathetic\">Be patient and sympathetic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While dealing with an upset customer, take a step back and put yourself in their shoes. Whether or not it\u2019s your fault, a polite apology can help retain the customer and help with the way other customers perceive your business. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/resources\/guides\/the-ultimate-guide-to-managing-negative-reviews\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1345\" height=\"115\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Managing-Negative-Reviews-Narrow-EBOOK.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Managing-Negative-Reviews-Narrow-EBOOK.png 1345w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Managing-Negative-Reviews-Narrow-EBOOK-300x26.png 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Managing-Negative-Reviews-Narrow-EBOOK-1024x88.png 1024w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Managing-Negative-Reviews-Narrow-EBOOK-768x66.png 768w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Managing-Negative-Reviews-Narrow-EBOOK-810x69.png 810w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Managing-Negative-Reviews-Narrow-EBOOK-1140x97.png 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1345px) 100vw, 1345px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By being patient and sympathetic towards the customer\u2019s concerns, you stand a much better chance of resolving any issues and having the customer continue to use your business.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-talk-to-the-customer-over-private-messages\">Talk to the customer over private messages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the conversation offline by giving a phone number or email where customers can complain. Whether you are extending them an invitation to visit your office or making up for the bad experience by providing an additional discount, moving the conversation from a public platform to private can add a personal touch. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-think-the-reviews-is-fake-your-last-resort\">Think the reviews is fake? Your last resort<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel that one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/google-reviews\/\">Google reviews<\/a> on your business is fake, flag the review and request Google to take it down. Unfortunately, there is never any guarantee that Google will actually remove the review from your Google My Business profile. To protect your business\u2019s reputation, respond to the review and make sure that customers reading the review understand why you think the review is fraudulent. See the example below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/think-the-review-is-fake.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40722\" width=\"643\" height=\"261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/think-the-review-is-fake.png 643w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/think-the-review-is-fake-300x122.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"392\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/review_response.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/review_response.png 392w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/review_response-229x300.png 229w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 392px) 100vw, 392px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-i-avoid-negative-reviews\">How can I avoid negative reviews?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To some extent, negative reviews are inevitable. However, businesses can limit the number of negative reviews coming in by doing the following.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-focus-on-great-customer-service\">Focus on great customer service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exceptional customer service is key. There is no cure for habitual complainers. Still, a majority of the customers do appreciate great customer service and will review your business accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-create-a-dedicated-platform-for-customer-complaints\">Create a dedicated platform for customer complaints<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a separate space for customer queries and concerns. Let customers know about the different channels they can use to get in touch with you. &nbsp;This can be Twitter, Facebook, a website contact form, or any other method you find convenient.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help customers understand that the best way to get their issue resolved is by contacting the company\u2019s customer service team rather than posting the issues on review platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Honda-of-Thousand-Oaks-1024x523.jpg\" alt=\"An example showing how a business responds to bad feedback. \" class=\"wp-image-23174\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quickly-respond-to-customer-feedback\">Quickly respond to customer feedback<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure that you are responding to customer feedback promptly. You want to make sure that problems are taken care of before the situation escalates and your business\u2019s reputation suffers. If you respond to customers\u2019 complaints two weeks after the fact, it\u2019s probably too late to change their minds. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/resources\/guides\/how-do-customer-reviews-help-seo\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-customer-reviews-are-impacting-your-SEO.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26495\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-display-accurate-information-about-the-product-or-service\">Display accurate information about the product or service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customers are often annoyed if a product or service does not meet their expectations. To avoid potential problems, provide sufficient information on the product or service page such as description, images, questions &amp; answers, and customer reviews<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-keep-your-promises\">Keep your promises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to things like delivery timelines, always stick to your word. When you break promises, you open the door to customer complaints.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stay-on-top-of-your-reviews-with-birdeye\">Stay on top of your reviews with Birdeye<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staying on top of customer feedback is hard. Birdeye\u2019s platform can help. With Birdeye, you can get a steady stream of fresh reviews, manage feedback, respond to reviews immediately and share them on your social media pages.<\/span> There is a reason why Birdeye is the top choice for customer experience and reputation management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/free-demo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch a demo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> now to see how Birdeye\u2019s review generation, review monitoring, <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/review-management\/\">online review management<\/a>, and review marketing solutions can benefit your business.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/resources\/guides\/reviews-to-revenue-masterclass-the-complete-guide-to-reputation-management\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/R2R-masterclass-guide-banner.png\" alt=\"R2R masterclass guide\" class=\"wp-image-40331\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Responding to negative reviews is the key to creating a positive&nbsp;online reputation for your business. 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