Of course, there is such a thing as constructive (positive) criticism, which involves an advice on possible mistakes without negative attitude.
In such a case, when you receive such a criticism, then you should perceive it in a calm manner, and sometimes, listen to it.
Turn off your emotions, turn on your brain and all is going to be good.
If you don't turn off your emotions, then you won't be able to correctly react to the positive criticism in your address.
At times, if you receive a certain feedback and you're not sure how to go with it, then perhaps getting a second opinion on constructive feedback isn't be a bad idea, unless of course it is from someone you already know to be really knowledgeable about working online.
Notice, I said constructive criticism.
But how do you react to destructive (negative) criticism?
Personally, I think you should not react to such a criticism in any way.
Completely ignore it and send the critic to "spam" folder.
I think this is the best solution.
Your nerves will be healthy, self-esteem in place and no time unreasonably wasted.
I will repeat:
COMPLETELY IGNORE destructive criticism!
All these negative critics will steal your time. Do not waste your time on them.
Simply ignore, simply send to "spam", simply delete message or comment... and that's all!
You have a business, you are a busy person, you an Internet entrepreneur who respects his/her time and work.
NEXT: Last Words about Criticism
I really think people need to remember that the way in which we do things can make a hug difference!
"Your website sucks" is really not nice, firstly it is not said in a nice way and most importantly it doesn't say why or give any help/ assistance/ advice/ suggestions on how to improve. This makes it a completely worthless piece of criticism to me.
If someone at least says "Your website sucks because.... " I can use this :)
I have received quite a lot of criticism and some of it has been nothing short of ugly. I will take that as a compliment because the only reason I can think of that people will give such nasty criticism in such a spiteful way must be because they are sick with jealousy.
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Thank you for sharing your experience!
Personally, I think you're doing a good job in distinguishing what you need to pay attention to and what you don't. Good for you!
Thank you for sharing your experience with me and the others who are reading this comment.
Hope to see you around!
Zarina
Honestly, you don’t need to put a lot of emphasis on negative energy. It isn’t going to do you any good in the long run.
I think a lot of the criticism is taken wrong or with an emotional reaction. You can give someone criticism without saying it the childish way. For me I am always going to tell someone what I think in person on the internet, but in a way that isn't hurting their feelings. It's not what you say sometimes; it's how you say it.
For me I have heard a lot stuff over the years. In the beginning I used to rush into design and ask for feedback from others. I would get told something looks like a kid did it or it looks like it was done in 1996. Other times big companies have tried to publicly insult my credentials as a business owner.
I used to get really pissed about it, but at the end of the day you have to sit back and look at it and see what positives you can take away from it.
I got better at web design and improved my credentials as a result. So I guess it isn't all bad :)
Great lessons you took out of your experiences!
And that's how it should be done really - we should see the positive side of every situation; take constructive criticism into consideration, and if not a constructive one, well, then just ignore it.
No need to waste time on haters. As they say, haters gonna hate :D
Thank you for taking time to tell us your experience and simply post a comment here.
I appreciate it!
Best of luck to you in your business, I am sure you will succeed with the attitude you got! :)
Zarina
I think everything in life just takes time, patience and practice. In this case, it's just a practice to actually ignore such people.
We learn as we go!
