One bad review can cost you 10 customers. One good response to a bad review can win them back. AI helps you respond quickly and professionally — even when you're busy.
"A customer left me a 5-star review saying: '[paste review]'. Write a short, genuine thank you response. Mention something specific from their review. Keep it warm and personal, not robotic. Under 50 words."
"A customer left a [2/3]-star review saying: '[paste review]'. Write a professional response that: acknowledges their concern, apologises for their experience (without admitting legal fault), explains what we're doing about it, and invites them to contact me directly to make it right. Keep it calm — don't get defensive. Under 100 words."
Always respond. To every review, good or bad. Potential customers read your responses to see how you handle feedback. A thoughtful response to a bad review is more impressive than 10 unresponded 5-star reviews.
AI helps because responding to reviews feels awkward and time-consuming. With AI, it takes 1 minute per review. Do it weekly.
Create templates for the questions you get asked every day:
"Write a friendly response to a customer asking about our opening hours. We're a [business type] in [city], open [days/hours]. Under 30 words, warm and inviting."
"Write a response to a customer asking if we stock [product]. We're a [business type] in [city]. [Yes, we have it / No, but we can order it / No, and here's an alternative]. Under 40 words, helpful."
"Write a response confirming a booking for [customer name] for [number] people on [date] at [time]. We're a [business type] in [city]. Mention any relevant info (deposit required, arrival time, etc). Under 60 words, warm and professional."
When someone comments on your Facebook or Instagram post:
"A customer commented on my [business type] post: '[paste comment]'. Write a short, friendly reply. [Thank them / answer their question / engage with what they said]. Under 30 words, casual but professional."
Don't automate this fully. People can tell when responses are robotic. Use AI to draft, then add your personality. The goal is to be present and responsive, not to sound like a chatbot.
When a customer emails with a complaint:
"A customer named [name] sent this complaint email: [paste email]. Write a calm, professional response that: acknowledges their frustration, apologises for the specific issue, explains what we'll do to fix it, offers something concrete (a refund, a replacement, a freebie), and thanks them for raising it. Keep it genuine — not corporate-speak. Under 150 words."
Important: For serious complaints (food safety, health issues, legal threats), don't use AI. Call the customer directly or speak to your lawyer/insurer.
Don't forget to respond to good feedback too:
"A customer sent this lovely email: [paste email]. Write a warm thank you response that shows I genuinely appreciate their feedback. Mention I'd love to see them again soon. Under 60 words, genuine and not over-the-top."
Save your best responses in a document. Over time you'll have:
Each week, spend 15 minutes responding to all reviews and messages using your templates. Done.
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