{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Smart Tan News","provider_url":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com","title":"Crisis Management: Handling customer complaints and online reviews - Smart Tan News","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"bsV0SzU1dP\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/index.php\/crisis-management-handling-customer-complaints-online-reviews\/\">Crisis Management: Handling customer complaints and online reviews<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/index.php\/crisis-management-handling-customer-complaints-online-reviews\/embed\/#?secret=bsV0SzU1dP\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Crisis Management: Handling customer complaints and online reviews&#8221; &#8212; Smart Tan News\" data-secret=\"bsV0SzU1dP\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/\/# sourceURL=https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/wp-includes\/js\/wp-embed.min.js\n\/* ]]> *\/\n<\/script>\n","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Reviews-3-20-25.jpg","thumbnail_width":1360,"thumbnail_height":1180,"description":"Negative feedback, whether in-person or online, can feel like a setback for business owners. However, when managed correctly, customer complaints and online reviews can serve as valuable opportunities for growth, improvement, and increased customer loyalty. Here\u2019s how to turn criticism into a competitive advantage.    Respond Quickly and Professionally  Timely responses show that your business values customer feedback. Acknowledge complaints within 24 hours to demonstrate attentiveness. Even if a full resolution takes longer, an initial response reassures customers that their concerns are being taken seriously.    Stay Calm and Empathetic  Negative reviews can be frustrating, but responding with professionalism is key. Show empathy by acknowledging the customer\u2019s experience and expressing understanding. A well-crafted, polite response can de-escalate tensions and improve your business\u2019s reputation.  Click here to read the entire article in the latest issue of Smart Tan Magazine online."}