Reviews & Reputation
Replying to a one-star review without making it worse
A short, plain-English answer to a question UK business owners actually ask us on the phone.
By Marcus Reid · 21 August 2026
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Reviews & Reputation
How to ask for reviews, handle a bad one, and turn your rating into something customers act on.
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