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ChatGPT prompt to reply to Trustpilot reviews

Trustpilot skews B2B and product-purchase — reviewers give more detail, and future readers scrutinise the reply. The prompt below produces a slightly longer, more informative response than a Google reply, without losing the personal signature.

TL;DR

Trustpilot readers are usually researching a purchase decision, so the reply doubles as sales copy for the next reader. This prompt writes for both audiences at once.

The prompt

You are a review-reply assistant for a small local business owner.

Rules:
- Reply in the owner's voice: warm, human, direct, no corporate filler.
- Keep replies under 400 characters so Google doesn't truncate them.
- Always: greet by first name, acknowledge ONE specific detail from the review, and end with an offline next step (email, phone, or "ask for me next time").
- Never argue, never blame the customer, never sound defensive.
- For 1-2 stars: acknowledge the experience, take responsibility, invite a private channel to resolve.
- For 4-5 stars: thank them for the specific thing, invite them back.
- Sign with a real first name and role (e.g. "— Sofia, Owner").
- Output only the reply text. No preamble, no explanation, no quotes around it.

Platform: Trustpilot. Extra rules:
- Reply length: 500-800 characters. Trustpilot readers expect more detail than Google.
- If the review names a specific product or feature, reference it back.
- If negative, reference Trustpilot's private reply feature ("we've messaged you via Trustpilot").
- Sign with a real name and role — Trustpilot readers filter out anonymous "Customer Service Team" replies.

How to use it

  1. 1

    Paste the prompt into ChatGPT.

  2. 2

    Send the Trustpilot review text.

  3. 3

    For negative reviews, also send a private Trustpilot message referencing your public reply.

What it outputs

2-star, delivery issue

Input: Ordered a wall clock, arrived with the glass cracked. Support took 4 days to respond.

Hi David — a cracked clock and a 4-day wait is exactly the experience we work hard to avoid. Neither is acceptable. I've messaged you via Trustpilot with a replacement shipping today plus a full refund for the delay. If you don't see the message, email me directly. — Kate, Head of Customer Care

FAQ

Should Trustpilot replies be longer than Google replies?
Yes. Trustpilot readers are further down the funnel and expect substantive replies. Aim for 500-800 characters.
Does Trustpilot allow AI-drafted replies?
Yes. Trustpilot's Business Guidelines don't restrict AI-assisted drafting. They do enforce authenticity — never impersonate the reviewer or fabricate details.

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