The functionality to remove public feedback and ratings from a business’s presence on the social media platform Facebook involves preventing users from submitting reviews and star ratings directly on the associated Page. This action effectively eliminates the publicly visible section where customers typically share their experiences and opinions about the business, product, or service.
Eliminating this feature can be important for businesses undergoing significant operational changes, rebranding efforts, or managing a surge of negative commentary deemed unfair or irrelevant. Removing the review section offers control over the public perception projected on the platform and can provide an opportunity to address underlying issues without ongoing, potentially damaging, public scrutiny. Historically, businesses have leveraged this option to recalibrate their online image or to temporarily suspend public feedback during periods of transition or crisis management.