101: Handling Social Media Backlash and Negative Comments on Your Content

101: Handling Social Media Backlash and Negative Comments on Your Content

Author: The Two Lauras March 26, 2024 Duration: 33:09

What’s our least favourite thing as social media managers? Definitely when negative comments get posted on our content or our clients’ content. We all know people don’t mind saying things behind a screen they’d never say in real life, but we still have to handle it!

In today’s episode, we’re going to talk all about different types of comments we’ve received from different types of people, from trolls to angry customers. It can be really hard to know how to respond in various situations - or whether you should even respond at all! But never fear, you’re sure to finish this episode with an action plan of how you can move forward in dealing with negative comments with confidence.

In this episode, we’re chatting about:

  • The effect on your mindset when negative comments appear
  • How to avoid seeing negative comments when you don’t want to
  • Which comments you should respond to and which you should ignore
  • When to filter, block or delete the people in question 


Check out the full show notes at thetwolauras.com/ep101


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Navigating the freelance world as a social media manager comes with unique challenges and opportunities, and JFDI with The Two Lauras is built specifically for that journey. Hosted by The Two Lauras, this podcast dives into the real, unfiltered experience of building a sustainable business in the social media sector. Each episode feels like a candid conversation with colleagues who have been there, offering practical advice drawn from their own successes and stumbles. You’ll hear them break down current marketing trends not as distant concepts, but as actionable strategies you can adapt for your own clients. They openly share how they structure their operations, manage client relationships, and tackle the constant push to grow, all with a focus on cutting through the noise to what actually works. This isn't about theory; it's about the tangible steps you can take to strengthen your freelance foundation. Tuning into this podcast provides both a roadmap and a sense of community, reminding you that the questions on your mind are likely the same ones being discussed in real time. For those looking to move beyond inspiration and into implementation, The Two Lauras offer a grounded, honest perspective that makes the complex feel achievable.
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