Episode 33
How to Handle Negative Reviews for Your Podcast
While it's always great to get a new review for your podcast, sometimes the notification turns to dread when you realize it's a bad one, with one single star sitting next to it. After all, you put a lot of hard work into your podcast, so it hurts when you see a negative response.
But you don't need to let it get you down - here's how to handle negative reviews for your podcast.
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Speaker:And now, this week's episode.
Speaker:While it's always great to get a new review
Speaker:for your podcast,
Speaker:sometimes the notification turns to dread
Speaker:when you realize it's a bad one,
Speaker:with one single star sitting next to it.
Speaker:After all, you put a lot of hard work into your podcast,
Speaker:so it hurts when you see a negative response.
Speaker:But you don't need to let it get you down.
Speaker:Instead, ask yourself the following questions.
Speaker:Does the review make valid points,
Speaker:maybe about sound, delivery, et cetera?
Speaker:Or does the review come across as just some anonymous troll
Speaker:and it's your day to be picked on?
Speaker:If it's the former,
Speaker:see where you can make adjustments to the points raised.
Speaker:And even give a shout out on your podcast
Speaker:to thank the reviewer for helping improve the show.
Speaker:If it's the latter and just a troll, smile, ignore, and move on,
Speaker:creating more of the stuff that you love.
Speaker:Until the next time, happy podcasting.
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Speaker:Until the next time, happy podcasting.
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