What should I do about bad reviews - respond publicly or message them privately
You see a bad review. First instinct: message them privately to fix it. Wrong move. Everyone else sees no response and assumes it's true. Always respond publicly first.
The public response rule
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What to say publicly
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When to go private
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The resolution process
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The update opportunity
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