How To Handle A Rejected Review of Your WSO?

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I'd like to know how you guys handle the possibility of someone turning down to review your product or WSO.

Not due to the quality of the content but just did not meet their expectations.

Is this common when asking for reviews?
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  • If someones agreed to review a product then good or bad you would hope they do just that and provide you with feedback. When I used to request reviews there was always a couple that never got back to me. I really wouldn't worry about it.
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    • I would look at it as an opportunity. An opportunity to give you insight into what you need to change to make it improved.

      Do not be freaked out by it.

      It will only make you better and only make your product better



      - Robert Andrew
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    • Is giving them time to read it enough to expect a review or should you give them ample time to apply the methods as well and wait for them to see results before expecting one?
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  • Sometimes it's important to heed feedback, unless it's entirely destructive you may be able to pivot and improve your offering.
  • Here's what you want to consider.

    Is this person going to be honest, or tell me what I want to hear.

    I just did a review of a product for someone I know. I haven't posted it yet because he is not live, when he is I will, but regardless I told him upfront if it sucks I will have to say that. You want people to be honest, if they aren't, it does you no good, it in fact can hurt your business if people post reviews it is good and in fact it lacks.

    Please don't ask me to review because I said this, honestly I am not interested in being a reviewer. Just giving some advice I know for certain.

    give them 3 days to a week and follow up
    Best,
    -WD
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    • A genuine review I absolutely agree.

      Honestly I wasn't expecting to wait a week but if that's what it takes for a genuine review then I can definitely be more patient.
  • Well, it depends on who you are asking, if they are busy with their own businesses etc, they need time to go through the product, whatever it may be. you can follow up. Just cause I said it doesn't mean you need to do it

    I wish you well with it
    -WD
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  • In my experience, only about 30% of people actually return a review of any kind.

    Asking for reviews in the WLTHY forum is basically just offering free copies to trolls.
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    • Thanks for opening my eyes on the negative side of getting reviews.
  • It's quite common that the majority of the reviewers will not
    return any review up or down. Just think about the incentive
    they have to giving you that review--nothing. They get the
    benefit of reading your product but after that there is nothing
    they get for offering the review.

    The only time I offered review copies for an ebook I got 3
    responses from the 10 Warriors who I sent copies to.

    -Ray Edwards
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    • Did you get more reviews after that? Outside of WF or were those the only ones you were able to get? Were they good enough reviews to use for your sales page? And if they were, what criteria did you have in place for those reviewers?
    • Based on my experience, you are spot on....

      The way to help out your response rate is to offer an incentive.... Offer your OTO or another product after they submit a thoughtful review....
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  • I like to address all bad reviews head on. Say you are "sorry they had a bad experience and what can I do to improve this?"
  • No man, I would not be disappointed, maybe a little, because I carried about the quality of my work hitting the target... to meet a need in the right way, to the right people... for the right price...

    there is a lot to hone in on. I would value all opinions the same as to contributing to the overall picture to focus on helping to give me the competitive edge... those kind a let downs only last for a bit, cos you get back on the horse, take all that you can learn and try to apply what the best of reviews to both sides you can find and try to make yourself better.. Kind a like falling a test, or a class.. only more personal..ha.. its all good
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    • It did feel a bit like getting punched in the gut...

      I just hope it was not out of bad intentions. It's definitely making me feel more and more worried about giving out review copies now.

      Every time I get someone interested I start to think whether or not they're just trying to take advantage.

      But I guess I just have to get used to it.....it comes with the territory right?
  • Do you think it's possible for WF to add some type of system that could help prevent people from just taking advantage of review copies?

    Maybe a way to penalize those who do not follow through with a review after accepting the terms of accepting the copy?
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    • Are you serious? Sorry - but that is ridiculous.

      You have become caught up in details and are missing the photograph altogether. You don't HAVE to give away review copies if you don't want to - you can't force anyone to give you a review.

      Things happen - people get busy - sometimes they look at a product and don't want to read the rest or have nothing good to say so say nothing.

      Here's the problem I have: Of the 80+ posts you have here...over 50 are in threads YOU started to talk about your WSO. I'm not sure at what point moderators will think "promotional" but can't be too far away.

      kay
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  • Hi Alex!

    Feedback that doesn't vibe with you could mean you just haven't found your ideal customer

    I've had folks pan my books and a NY Times Best Selling Author endorse them, telling me I'm a hero and to keep on going......and I didn't even bribe him lol!

    I agree with the brilliant, rich and pretty dang famous multi-millionaire and let the critic go.

    The clearer you feel on your offering the easier it becomes to let go bad criticism, to focus on your supporters, and to listen to any helpful feedback when it pops up on your door step.

    Keep your head up Alex, you're doing great!

    Ryan
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    • There's nothing that helps staying positive than by doing just that....focusing on the ones who support you. You are so right! Thank you so much for the kind words Ryan...I really do appreciate it!
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  • Banned
    People have pm'd me numerous times asking me to review their product. I took the time to read them twice. They were both so bad, that I didn't do a review, but did tell them why I wouldn't review it. After those two experiences, I just started refusing to do reviews at all, with the exception of one guy who is a friend and I already knew that I liked his product.

    Sometimes when people take a review copy and don't give you a review, it's because they really don't want to hurt your feelings. It's not always that they are trying to take advantage of a freebie.
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    • That is true....

      I would frame it upfront as I am looking for a thoughtful and honest review... It can be good or bad.

      When you write that, it gives people a chance to share a bad review... which is good for you. You have a chance to fix the problem before it goes on sale.
    • Now I'm starting to really understand why established members would not want to....it has never been a personal issue it all comes down to having bad experiences. And the more seasoned you are the more you value your time and it just boils down to that. Your time and not wanting to hurt this other person's feelings.

      It's a shame that most people do take it personal, but from their perspective it's pretty much all they have...something very personal that they most likely put a lot of blood sweat and tears on and it will either make or break them. So, they seek anything and everything that can keep them from breaking and falling apart which could ultimately lead to their failure.

      And we all know that life is full of failure, but everyone could only take so much.
  • Banned
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    • First, it's against the rules.

      Second, the biased crap that you'll be receiving (and paying for) will most likely do more harm than good to your business. Especially if/when buyers find out the reviews were paid for.
  • I say..

    Just move on..ask someone else
  • I would start networking within facebook jv groups. The more you get your name out there, the easier it will be to make friends who will give you a good review. There is no need to have to give a another product away for a review.
  • I agree, you should for sure try to get as pure reviews as possible

    maybe even before you launch to tweak anything coming back from the feedback
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