Ending Soon! Save 33% on All Access

How to Deal With Negative Social Media Comments Everyone gets negative reviews, but it's important to address them in the right way.

By Neil Patel Edited by Dan Bova

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

If you have any intention of building a brand or product that actually establishes a loyal following, you're going to have to get used to negative reviews, too. Everyone gets them, but learning how to deal with them in a productive way can affect your performance and outlook.

Entrepreneur Network partner Neil Patel uses a three-step method to deal with negative comments. The first step is, perhaps surprisingly, to leave those comments up. Many people or websites choose to delete negative comments, but unless something is vulgar or inappropriate, Patel prefers to keep the content up.

Second, Patel decides whether he thinks that person is persuadable or teachable. If he believes he can help them, he responds with a thoughtful and helpful comment. But, if he thinks someone is just being negative without looking for a solution, he has learned to ignore them.

Click play to learn more.

Related: 3 Great Ways to Use Instagram Stories to Market Your Business

Entrepreneur Network is a premium video network providing entertainment, education and inspiration from successful entrepreneurs and thought leaders. We provide expertise and opportunities to accelerate brand growth and effectively monetize video and audio content distributed across all digital platforms for the business genre.

EN is partnered with hundreds of top YouTube channels in the business vertical. Watch video from our network partners on demand on Amazon Fire, Roku, Apple TV and the Entrepreneur App available on iOS and Android devices.

Click here to become a part of this growing video network.

Neil Patel

Entrepreneur and Online Marketing Expert

Neil Patel is co-founder of Crazy EggHello Bar and KISSmetrics. He helps companies like Amazon, NBC, GM, HP and Viacom grow their revenue. 

Want to be an Entrepreneur Leadership Network contributor? Apply now to join.

Starting a Business

Clinton Sparks Podcast: From Pepsi, Beats to Netflix — This Powerful CMO Shows How to Never Let Your Light Dim

Learn about the challenges high achievers face, the tenacity required to conquer self-doubt and the continuous pursuit of excellence.

Business News

Here Are the Cheapest Online MBAs You Can Do From Your Couch, According to a New Report

No in-person interaction is necessary and most cost less than $10,000.

Business News

Apple iPhone 7 Users May Be Owed a Slice of a $35 Million Settlement — Here's How to Claim Your Share

Previous (and current, no judgment) iPhone 7 users may be entitled to up to $349. The deadline to file a claim is June 3.

Leadership

Clinton Sparks Podcast: Global BMX Star Shares His Entrepreneurial Journey

This podcast is a fun, entertaining and informative show that will teach you how to succeed and achieve your goals with practical advice and actionable steps given through compelling stories and conversations with Clinton and his guests.

Growing a Business

The Power of Networking — 5 Tips on Building Strategic Alliances for Business Growth

Who is on your side? Who has your back? It doesn't have to be lonely at the top. We look at five practical ways you can network to achieve the best for you and your business.