In the digital age, searching your name on Google, Bing, and other internet search engines is an essential defensive practice. The purpose goes well beyond propping up an individual’s ego. Why? Because the public places a lot of importance on the search results for what they look up.

Plus, vanity searching (another term for egosurfing) may be humbling rather than encouraging. When an unwanted blast from the past pops up online, the repercussions can be harmful to your digital presence.

In this article, we’ll explain the role of vanity searching when working on your digital reputation.

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Name Associations Matter

Search engine algorithms are great for locating names in their massive databases. But when it comes to distinguishing between similar personas online, they can often lead to confusion. That’s potentially damaging to your personal online reputation.

Ensure that the results that pop up for your own name or pseudonym are actually associated with you. This requires you to search beyond surface-level mentions of your name, especially if you have a common name.

You may need to add modifiers, like your location, middle name, or profession. Also, check search results under the news and image categories in addition to the main search results page.

This type of advanced egosurfing can uncover misassociations with others online who have the same name, which need immediate correction.

You can’t rely on the due diligence of others to distinguish errors in the initial Google search. It’s true that interested parties — such as employers and lending institutions — will usually perform a more intensive background check later. But a negative search result can screen you out of that process long before that happens.

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No Web Presence Is Worst of All

There’s also the possible scenario that vanity searching produces no results at all for your own name. While most people have some type of web presence, there are those who cherish their online privacy and have intentionally avoided establishing an online presence.

However, having no online personal reputation at all can be just as damaging as having a negative reputation. Maintaining a positive online presence is now paramount in our hyper-communicating world.

Take the world of online dating as an example. Half of all online daters use search engines to learn more about the people they meet online. However, 30% of them opt not to meet up with a person if they find negative information or no information at all about them.

As bad as negative search results are, no online footprint at all might be even worse in the professional world, too. For example, online communication skills are frequently an indicator that a job candidate is knowledgeable and able to thrive in the digital age.

If your name produces no results at all in the initial search, searchers will raise doubts about your ability to use today’s most basic business tool: the internet. Or, the screener may suspect that you’re hiding your digital dirt by using an alias.

Egosurfing is Defensive Googling

In order to address a problem, you’ll first need to be aware that a problem exists. Egosurfing is your ORM radar.

Searching for your own name is the best first step toward personal reputation management. The practice lets you monitor those critical top listings on the first search engine result page (SERP), which are all about you — or at least about someone with the same name, as we discussed earlier.

When someone mentions your name online, tags you in a photo, or retaliates because you’ve unknowingly stepped on their toes in some way, you need to know about it.

The practice of egosurfing is even more essential when we find ourselves at those turning points in life. Buying a new house, leasing an apartment, or making a career move all elicit an online search. All of these turning points bring an increased level of online scrutiny, and burying your head in the sand while hoping for the best is not an option.

Anyone seeking employment, building a professional career, or even beginning new social relationships will benefit from egosurfing. Defensive googling is a must before entering any scenario in which your digital reputation will be the subject of scrutiny. That includes making a career move, buying a house, applying for loans, or launching a startup.

People Are Already Searching For You Online

For many, ORM is even more important than your resume. Recruiters, employers, prospective clients, college admissions administrators, and even that potential match with your significant other all hop online to learn about you first. Add to that list realtors, landlords, investors, and loan officers, and it becomes obvious that maintaining an accurate digital reputation is important for anyone who isn’t living off the grid.

Your Online Footprint Matters

Your online footprint can be the first step toward a rewarding new job. Or, it can be the muddy impression that rules you out as a good fit.

An offhand comment or bawdy image of you on social networking sites might have been funny to your Facebook friends, but it may be totally inappropriate for your future boss to view when it pops up in their initial Google search.

Social networking sites are common sources for negative search results. The wisest candidates are those who ego surf and use defensive Googling to clean up those old muddy footprints before they make a career move. They know any major life change is sure to place them under intensive scrutiny.

Old arrest records, mugshots, and court cases can all appear in search engine databases and affect your personal brand, too. When the source of negativity associated with your name is a third-party person or organization beyond your control, Reputation Sciences has the proprietary digital tools you need to be prepared for that scrutiny by placing the reins of search engine rankings in your hands.

Contact us today at (844) 458-6735 to speak with an ORM expert.

Claim Your Name Online

If you haven’t established a positive web presence yet, there are tried-and-true ways to establish and enhance your personal online reputation.

There are many sites that let you set up detailed profiles and begin to create the narrative. For professionals, LinkedIn is an excellent tool for telling the story of you to the public.

Many sites, like LinkedIn and other popular social platforms, frequently rank highly in Google SERPs. To differentiate yourself from others with the same name, add modifiers like your middle name or initial, your location, or your profession.

On other sites beyond social platforms, consider publishing knowledgeable articles. This will highlight your communication skills, show your authority in your niche, and control the online conversation about you.

Don’t Ignore Your Online Reputation

Reliance on search engine results is a double-edged sword.

An established presence enables you to show up first online. It opens the doors to a new career, as well as financial and social opportunities. However, ignoring the effects of a negative online reputation can be disastrous.

Today, most people need to be proactive in the management of their personal reputations online. As reliance on the almighty search engines increases, this is one problem that certainly won’t go away by ignoring it.

If you’ve been repeatedly passed over for jobs, struggled to get past the application process with leasing agreements, or were continuously rejected by lending institutions, it’s time to do some serious egosurfing.

This is your chance to survey the landscape of your online footprint. If your name has been associated with a mugshot of someone who shares your name, for example, you need to know about it immediately.

Egosurfing Is Time Well-Spent

For most people, once they’re aware of a digital reputation problem, they can take action to fix it.

You can clean up your social media posts and delete blog posts and images that are no longer appropriate or helpful. You can increase your web presence if it’s been lacking and use egosurfing to monitor your progress.

These are great first steps to take in your personal reputation management. Just bear in mind that you don’t always have access to the delete button when government databases or other third parties allow access to your personal information.

If a particular comment or inappropriate image associated with your name has gone viral, it will be quite a chore to contact each website administrator to have it removed. And even then, their compliance with your wishes may not happen.

The good news? You can go beyond the basic fundamentals of personal reputation management and call in the experts.

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At Reputation Sciences, we have the proven proprietary digital tools that let you take control of the online conversation about you, your business, or your corporation.

When you’re ready to take charge of your online reputation, don’t hesitate to call (844) 458-6735 to speak with an expert.

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There really isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to social responsibility, particularly in the context of a large corporate environment. That’s why it’s important to understand what CSR actually is and why it matters for your brand, your company and your bottom line.

Below, we explain what CSR means in today’s fast-paced business climate, provide notable examples of CSR initiatives, and offer ways to design and implement a socially responsible strategy that will pay off for your organization for years to come.

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What Is CSR?

According to Investopedia, CSR is defined as “a self-regulating business model that helps a company be socially accountable to itself, its stakeholders, and the public.”

In essence, CSR refers to the behaviors that companies engage in to create positive change in the community. CSR initiatives are a set of actions that brands adopt to make a difference in society and people’s lives.

You may now have a better sense of what CSR is. But as a business leader, you may wonder, “What is CSR’s real purpose, and why does it matter for my brand?” 

Effective CSR initiatives are integral to success and sustainability in today’s competitive business climate. A well-designed CSR approach will do the following:

• Demonstrate a community-first focus that encourages employee buy-in, boosts workplace morale, and reduces turnover rates.
• Foster a positive brand image that cultivates trust, engagement, and sentiment among consumers and stakeholders.
• Provide a conduit through which companies can connect and strengthen relationships within the local communities in which they operate. 
• Utilize the power of corporate resources and know-how to give back and help others on a scale not possible otherwise.

It’s hard to overlook or dismiss the importance of CSR efforts within the modern-day business model. Investing in CSR and taking action to involve your company in sustainable practices is a great brand-building exercise. It’s also essential to sustaining a happier workforce and a long-term competitive advantage. 

What Are the 4 Types of CSR?

CSR efforts are generally divided into four categories: philanthropic giving, volunteering support, labor and diversity practices, and environmental conservation. Let’s go over each one to better understand its social and environmental impact.

1. Philanthropic Giving

Corporate philanthropic initiatives typically involve giving money and/or resources to charities and causes at local, national, and international levels. Often, a company will engage in philanthropy that’s closely aligned or related to its business. Examples of corporate philanthropy may include a grocer donating items to local food banks or a tech firm giving money to organizations that promote equal internet access across impoverished communities. 

2. Volunteering Support

Businesses commonly create opportunities for employees to volunteer their time to charitable causes and organizations. Connecting workers with the chance to help on local issues and engage in boots-on-the-ground volunteering provides a productive resource of support for charities in need. It also helps strengthen the bond and promote synergy between organizations, their employees, and the local communities in which they operate. 

3. Labor and Diversity Practices

Instituting proactive ethical labor practices that address and adhere to fair labor and diversity policies is integral to strong workplace morale. They also establish a positive, inclusive corporate culture that both employees and leadership are proud to be a part of.

Enacting and sticking to fair labor initiatives while actively condemning unfair labor and trade practices demonstrates leadership’s willingness to do what’s best for employees. When implemented effectively, socially responsible labor policies strengthen brand credibility among job candidates, your staff, and your target audience. 

4. Environmental Conservation

Environmental issues like pollution and climate change are hot-button topics that receive daily local, national, and international news coverage. CSR strategies that demonstrate your awareness of such issues and an organizational commitment to eco-friendly policies and behavior are not only recommended but essential to showing consumers and staff that you take environmental responsibility seriously.

Environmentally sound business operations measures may include:

• Reducing your firm’s carbon footprint through alternative energy sources
• Only using “green” cleaning products in office and manufacturing settings
• Implementing a site-wide recycling program and actively reducing company waste
• Partnering with other firms and suppliers who share a commitment to pro-environment practices

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What Are Some Specific Examples of Corporate Social Responsibility?

There are countless examples of high-profile brands that have not only engaged in corporate social responsibility but have also leveraged their considerable influence and resources to make a positive impact on communities worldwide.

Google

The search giant has long been a leader in socially responsible business practices, particularly those designed to address poverty, social justice, and alternative energy. Not only has Google invested $50 million in low-income house construction across the Bay Area, but the tech giant has also awarded thousands of dollars in ad grants to nonprofits worldwide.

LEGO

LEGO is known worldwide as the most popular toy building-block company. But what many may not realize is the toy brand’s position as one of the top examples of ethical behavior worldwide, particularly when it comes to environmental sustainability.

Between 2013 and 2014, LEGO shrunk its packaging by 14%, saving about 7,000 tons of cardboard. By committing more than $160 million in investment to its Sustainable Materials Centre (to find and test new eco-friendlier plastics), joining the WWF’s Bioplastics Feedstock Alliance, and making a commitment to work toward 100% renewable energy by 2030, LEGO has solidified its position as one of the leading corporate citizens on Earth.

Starbucks

Love them or hate them, it’s hard to deny Starbucks’ resolve and commitment to sustainable CSR practices — policies that have been a cornerstone of the Seattle company’s success for more than four decades.

The global coffeemaker’s environmental responsibility initiative C.A.F.E. (Coffee and Farmer Equity) ensures the company purchases its coffee beans from sustainable sources and that the farmers who grow Starbucks coffee are provided safe, humane working environments and adequate living conditions. Starbucks’ dedication to sustainable coffee farming and safe work conditions sets it apart as an exemplary CSR business model. 

Xerox

Xerox has been named one of Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens, largely because of the printing giant’s wide-ranging human rights, environmental sustainability, and volunteerism commitments. 

Examples of the firm’s many CSR programs include a widespread cartridge recycling initiative, ongoing involvement in the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EEIC), and support of numerous volunteer and philanthropic opportunities. 

New Belgium Brewing

The craft beer favorite may best be known for putting a tasty spin on happy hour brews, but the employee-owned New Belgium Brewing Company’s devotion to CSR practices has become somewhat legendary in the beer-making trade.

New Belgium has myriad policies and action plans to reduce energy use, carbon emissions, and waste throughout the brewing process, as well as for sourcing the materials and ingredients that ensure their success. The Fort Collins, Colorado, company has also donated millions to the local community. 

Do CSR Business Operations Pay Off?

In short, yes. Socially responsible corporate citizenship can be a boon for companies seeking to reinforce a positive image, build industry authority, and strengthen brand reputation. By establishing an undeniable link between your business and corporate social responsibility, you’re cultivating the trust needed to attract and retain quality employees, compel consumers to action, and develop a stronger connection with the community.

And with a CSR policy baked into your business model, you’re better equipped to manage the inevitable attacks and crises your company will face on and off the web — and to pursue avenues for outreach, growth, and increasing revenue more effectively. 

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How Does CSR Increase Profits?

Research has shown that responsible corporate citizenship may positively impact sales and profitability. While establishing a direct link between CSR and increased profits can be challenging, nearly 75% of senior executives believe the consumer sentiment cultivated by corporate social responsibility can lead to lower costs and higher sales for their organization. 

Whether it’s philanthropy, human rights, or environmental sustainability, more consumers than ever before expect companies to use their resources to do the responsible thing. Moreover, consumers are much more likely to seek out businesses that share their values.

These days, it’s hard to overstate the importance of CSR not just to your reputation but as an influential factor in the buyer journey.       

CSR and Online Reputation Management

A good CSR strategy can do wonders for your brand, providing a powerful competitive advantage while positioning your firm as an ethical, responsible, and proactive contributor to the local community. 

However, even the best CSR approach is subject to attack, particularly in an online environment where disgruntled competitors and customers can question your efforts and smear your reputation anytime. 

With vigilant, 24/7 monitoring of your online footprint, you can take steps to quickly head off potential threats and ensure the integrity and effectiveness of your CSR program remain intact no matter what happens.

With comprehensive online reputation management (ORM), your business has the online repair tools and technology not just to fend off digital negativity but also to build an image that reinforces your social responsibility strategy and protects brand value for years to come.

Learn how ORM can help your CSR strategy. To schedule a consultation, call Reputation Sciences at (844) 458-6735 today.

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Everything Posted Online Is Here To Stay

In today’s digital age, it’s easy to forget that every comment, like, emoji, blog, and forum post we attach our names to is written on an unerasable whiteboard with indelible ink. Everything online is permanent. Despite assurances from the popular social sites that we can delete our content at any time, the internet never forgets.

That frat party picture that everyone found so hilarious 15 years ago can disappear from specific sites. But the digital trail it blazed lingers on the internet permanently. Though you may not be able to see it, it’s out there and ready to be dug up, and what was funny for the carefree frat boy of yesteryear could be disastrous to the high-profile executive he is today.

From 24-hour monitoring to upscale content creation and promotion, our team of ORM experts can help you create the online presence you deserve. Contact us at (844) 458-6735 for more information.

Your Online Activity Never Goes Away

There is no handy undo button to call back digital bits of free-floating speech should we find ourselves in the regrettable state of posting remorse.

In the book Delete: The Virtue of Forgetting in the Digital Age by Viktor Mayer-Schönberger, which looks at the unprecedented phenomenon of “perfect remembering,” the author analyzes the unforeseen consequences in the digital age. One of the observations made is, “Potentially humiliating content on Facebook is enshrined in cyberspace for future employers to see.”

Add to the indelible whiteboard a dearth of outdated information, statements that have been taken out of context, compromising photos and videos, and the ultimate free-speech nature of the internet, which allows anyone in the world to chime in at any time with any comment, screenshot, or file they choose.

Now consider that the indelibly inked whiteboard (with your name inscribed in bold title font at the top) is supported by technology that makes all of this data available with the click of a mouse. Today’s internet is more user-friendly than ever. And it doesn’t take an IT expert to take advantage of inexpensive cloud storage, increasingly powerful software as a service (SaaS), and easy global access. As the internet goes mobile, the worldwide whiteboard is wide open for posts from anyone with a smartphone.

In Delete, Viktor Mayer-Schönberger proposes that all information should have an expiration date. A brilliant solution, but not one which is likely to function retroactively, if it ever does happen. The book has been out for 15 years, and the internet is still the Wild West of unregulated, undeletable information with no expiration date.

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What Happens When Professional Athletes Post Before They Think?

Below, we’ll take a look at the consequences of some prominent blunders committed by well-known athletes when they chose to venture out into the unpredictable social media world beyond the white lines. Then, we’ll look at some of the solutions you can use to take charge of your web presence and control the conversation concerning your online reputation in the digital age that never forgets.

It’s a case of fighting science with science. And at Reputation Sciences, we have the proprietary digital solutions to offer control of the un-deletable whiteboard of the internet. 

But for now, consider these cases of prominent individuals who should have thought twice before hitting the “send” button.

NFL Draft Dollars Up in Smoke

In 2016, Ole Miss football player Laremy Tunsil had high hopes for himself in the NFL draft. The top-ranked tackle was expected to begin an illustrious NFL career from the number 1, 2, or 3 spots.

Unfortunately, a picture of the talented prospect taking a bong hit with a gas mask surfaced on his Instagram account on draft day. Even though the bong picture had been shot two years prior at a fraternity house, it surfaced at just the wrong time for Tunsil.

The notorious bong picture led to text messages being pirated from the young hopeful’s iCloud account. The messages discussed questionable money requests between Tunsil and the athletic director at the University of Mississippi.

The disastrous timing of the two hacks is now an infamous case of malicious social media sabotage. It likely came from an embittered former “business advisor.” But that didn’t stop Tunsil from plummeting from the top 3 draft prospects at the time.

The Miami Dolphins eventually picked up the left tackle at the #13 spot. That’s an estimated loss of $10 to $12 million for Tunsil.

Your Past Can Always Come Back to Haunt You

Laremy Tunsil’s online catastrophe demonstrates not only the potential for severe financial loss, but it’s also an excellent example of the lingering effect of social media in the digital age.

ESPN picked up screenshots of the incriminating text messages, and they went viral. To this day, in 2018, Tunsil’s tarnished reputation remains because of that single bong picture. The incident is locked in for posterity and mentioned in his bio on Wikipedia, with the “draft day” fiasco appearing prominently in internet searches.

How was Laremy Tunsil hacked? The media circus continues to this day, involving NCAA investigators and the FBI. However, those involved are remaining tight-lipped about the incident.

Apparently, the shadowy “business advisor” provided Tunsil with a new Apple device. And the naive youngster accepted an offer to have his account information transferred by that unscrupulous individual during the setup process. That’s when he broke the cardinal rule of the internet: He gave away his iCloud account password.

That opened the gate to the barrage of online attacks and the media circus that still haunts him today.

Olympic Swimmer’s Tweet Sinks Jaguar Endorsement

For Stephanie Rice, three Olympic gold medals for swimming and the Medal of the Order of Australia were no insurance against online activity going awry.

A blunt 17-character tweet cost her an endorsement and the late-model $100,000-plus Jaguar that was one of the luxurious perks of her sponsorship by Jaguar Australia.

In a burst of patriotic enthusiasm, then 22-year-old Rice posted a short but homophobic comment supporting her nation’s rugby victory when Australia’s Wallabies defeated South Africa’s Springboks. Later, Rice admitted that her tweet was sent without discretion in “the excitement of the moment,” according to this report at Reuters.

The 3-time gold medal winner had over 100,000 followers on Twitter alone, so the retweets went viral and caught the attention of the ever-vigilant sports media. As they say, the rest is history.

The chagrined swimmer quickly apologized and removed the comment, but as we’ve already learned, that couldn’t prevent an exponential storm of retweets heard around the world. This is one of the hazards for athletes and other prominent personalities with huge numbers of followers.

The damage was beyond repair, despite the apologetic blog post from Rice. Jaguar Australia general manager Kevin Goult made a public statement in a press release, saying:

“Jaguar Australia today terminated its relationship with Stephanie Rice, who has been an ambassador for the Jaguar brand in Australia since the start of 2010.”

Stephanie Rice’s case underlines the fact that there is no such thing as yesterday’s news. 

Online Reputation Management: What Stephanie Rice Got Right

As an Olympic competitor, Stephanie Rice spent her career overcoming obstacles. She didn’t allow the fallout from the indiscreet tweet to rule the online conversation for long.

While the internet never forgets, there are effective countermeasures you can take to prioritize what appears online. You can work to place the positive boldly at the top and suppress the negative to the bottom fine print.

When assessing Stephanie Rice’s web presence today, it’s obvious that the former Olympian invested in her online reputation management strategy. A search for “Stephanie Rice swimmer” (to distinguish her from the country singer of the same name) brings up an impressive list highlighting the positive aspects of her web presence. 

The top search results include her Instagram photos and videos and positive YouTube video links. The infamous 8-year-old tweet has a new home at the back of the Google search engine results page (SERP). However, it is still there for anyone who wants to dredge it to the surface again.

How to End Your NCAA Career in 280 Characters or Less

Social platforms can be a double-edged sword. And unfortunately, too many young athletes underestimate the lasting impact of their social media posts.

On the one hand, college admissions officers often Google applicants as part of the acceptance process. Having a positive digital footprint on social platforms and beyond can provide a competitive advantage.

On the other hand, indiscriminate posts by carefree, innocently short-sighted high school student-athletes can nip NCAA careers in the bud and the scholarships that come with them.

With social media fails becoming so prevalent among athletes at all levels, colleges are reacting with increased vigilance to reduce their chances of press liability. Administrators are now so sensitive to the issue that the high-school prospect who merely posts to TikTok 16 times a day may be seen as a loose cannon to be avoided because the frequency of posts is considered excessive without even considering the content of them.

That’s similar to what happened to a young quarterback up for a Division 1 scholarship in North Carolina, according to the article Don’t Let One Bad Tweet Ruin an Athlete’s Future.

Be Diligent About What’s Posted Online

High school athletes with a muddy social media trail of cyberbullying and commenting on hot-button topics can post themselves out of consideration. 

For young athletes and students, and their concerned parents, the message is clear: You’re never too young to take personal online reputation management seriously.

Concentrate your efforts on building a positive personal brand. Then, you can gain an advantage in the college admissions process and the competitive world of sports scholarships.

Make ORM the Norm

At Reputation Sciences, we provide the essential online reputation management (ORM) tools you need to control the conversation that’s visible to the ever-expanding online world.

The internet and social media are here to stay. They compile everything you’ve ever done online into the ultimately transparent permanent public record. Smartphones abound, with high-resolution audio- and video-recording capabilities that put George Orwell’s Big Brother to shame. In the web-based world, we’re always on stage, but we don’t always control the spotlight. ORM is the solution to take back that control.

All of us in the digital age are vulnerable to attacks on our online reputations. Whether attacks originate from a self-inflicted lack of experience or those reacting to a perceived injustice, they’re present. As we move up in society, we’re likely to step on a few toes. And we may not be aware of it until the offended party takes their revenge online.

Ex-spouses, disgruntled customers, professional rivals, rogue employees, and truly any individual can scribble all over our public profiles and digital reputation. That tarnishes our indelible worldwide whiteboard, which records every aspect of our online reputations for public consumption. Whether we work in the spotlight or on the local stage, we’re all on the worldwide stage of the digital age.

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While everything online is permanent, hiding from the digital spotlight is not a viable solution in today’s world. If you don’t control the conversation surrounding your online reputation, someone else will.

Set social media aside for a minute. Even old public records have made the digital transformation from the basement file cabinet to the public internet. Mugshots, court cases, FCC violations, and arrest records are all there waiting for fresh eyes. Anyone can evaluate your public profile for career opportunities or exploitation.

At Reputation Sciences, we have the proprietary technology to protect your personal, professional, and corporate brands with a digital strategy you can count on. Are you ready to take the reins of your online reputation and build a brand that shows you in the best possible light to the world? Don’t hesitate to contact us at (844) 458-6735 for a free consultation.

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Google reviews are a large part of success for modern businesses. 

Potential customers judge you according to your online reviews before doing business with you. And, unfortunately, customers sometimes leave negative and harmful reviews, often for arbitrary reasons. 

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Why Should I Know About Review Removal for Negative and Fake Reviews?

The significant impact of reviews on your brand’s success is largely due to the fact that Google is the most frequented website worldwide, as well as a consumer go-to for quick online reviews. 

Negative Google reviews are visible on your Google Business Profile (GBP) listing and the Maps app. They negatively impact your reputation and can drive potential customers away for fear they’ll be wasting their money. 

As the top website for reviews, Google has a significant influence on your customers. 

But if you manage your Google reviews carefully, you can better control that impact and boost your business in a number of ways:

• Increasing trust in your brand
• Optimizing local SEO 
• Improving online visibility
• Converting new customers 
• Raising click-through rates 
• Providing valuable positive feedback

As we noted, today’s consumer typically checks reviews on Google before visiting a business. And many people report that Google reviews are the most crucial factor when searching for a new business. 

How Do I Remove or Appeal Negative Reviews? 

If you’ve received negative reviews on your GBP, you’re right to want to remove them. Understanding how to remove negative reviews from Google can help you maintain your reputation, attract new customers and improve your bottom line. 

But it’s not as easy as a single click of a button (unless you wrote the review yourself, that is). And unfortunately, there’s no fail-safe method for removing 100% of negative reviews. 

The good news? You have options.

Also, remember that it’s usually worth the effort to remove harmful and fake Google reviews that are damaging your brand’s reputation. 

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Removing a Google Review That You Wrote

If you wrote a review and no longer want it public — or if you want to update it to reflect a new outcome — it’s easy to remove or change it.

Just as anyone with an account can write a Google review, anyone who has left a review can edit or delete it. This makes it easy for those who’ve changed their mind about a review they posted to update their feedback. 

Step 1: Sign in to your Google account

First, you need to be signed into your Google account to access your reviews. Sign in to your Google account here.

Step 2: Go to Maps 

Next, you’ll need to go to Google Maps. This is where your reviews are stored. 

Step 3: Navigate to your reviews

Click the Menu on the top left of the page. It’s the icon that looks like three horizontal stripes on top of each other. 

Then, in the sidebar that opens, click Your Contributions.

Click the Reviews link.

Step 4: Delete or edit the review

Find the review you want to remove or edit. Click the Actions button to the right of the review. The icon looks like three dots on top of each other.

Select either Edit Review or Delete Review from the menu that pops up. Then, proceed to make the changes you want to make.

How To Handle Bad Reviews and Fake Reviews That Others Left

Now that you know how to update a review that you left, which can go toward improving your digital reputation, let’s get into how to handle poor reviews that others left about your business.

The bad news is that you won’t find a delete button beside the feedback you’ve received. But that doesn’t mean that you don’t have options. 

The first thing you should do when you receive a negative review is respond to the customer. (It’s also the first action you should take with legitimate reviews and positive Google reviews because customers value active businesses.) 

From 24-hour monitoring to upscale content creation and promotion, our team of ORM experts can help you create the online presence you deserve. Contact us at (844) 458-6735 for more information.

Why Should I Respond to a Bad Review?

According to the Google Business Profile Help Page, you should interact with customers by replying to their reviews. Responding communicates to customers that you value them and consider their feedback important. 

By taking their feedback seriously, even the angriest of customers might decide to remove their negative review on their own. Or, in some cases, they might change it to a positive review for the effort you put into reaching out to them. 

If nothing else, responding to the customer can mitigate the damage their review is causing. And you’ll improve your communication skills in the process.

Consider the following tips to help you respond to reviews the right way: 

• Reply using your brand’s voice in a kind and polite manner. Anything you type online can be screenshotted and used to define your brand, whether you like it or not. You don’t want to be associated with mean or aggressive speech, no matter how justified you are.
• Keep your emotions out of it. Take time to cool down so that you don’t get emotional while responding to the customer. Don’t take things personally. If you can’t keep a level head for your reply, outsource it to a trusted party. 
• Be brief and helpful. Make it clear that you want to make the situation right, but keep it concise. Ask the customer to contact your company so that you can resolve the issue one-on-one. If they do reach out to you, do everything in your power to win a positive review.

If you can master the art of responding to reviews, your Google profile will lend your business more credibility. Any time spent communicating with your customers to change a negative into a positive is time well spent. One complimentary review on Google can drive multiple sales. 

How To Respond to Google Reviews

For those who need help responding to reviews on the Google platform, you’re in luck! Google keeps the process smooth.  

Step 1: Claim your Google Business Profile listing

Make sure you’ve claimed your Google business listing. This requires you to register yourself as the owner of the business with Google. Once you’ve completed this step, you’ll be able to edit business information and respond to reviews. 

Step 2: Sign in to your GBP listing

Sign in to the Google Business Profile manager for the GBP that you set up or claimed. If you have multiple locations, pick the location that includes the review you’re dealing with. 

Step 3: Navigate to the review 

Select Read Reviews, and then find the review you need to respond to. 

Step 4: Reply to the review

Next to the review, click the Reply link. Enter your response in the dedicated space. When you’re done, click Reply.

Important: Use caution when sharing customer information in your review response. In many fields (for example, healthcare), it’s illegal to post identifying or personal details online. Failing to protect your customers’ privacy could result in further negative feedback or even legal issues.

How to Flag Fake Google Reviews

Learning how to remove fake Google business reviews is equally as important as responding to real reviews. If you suspect or know that you have received a phony Google review, you can flag it for removal by Google. You can also flag reviews for inappropriate or offensive content.

Google will only remove reviews that violate Google policies. Read the policy thoroughly to determine if you have a case.

Step 1: Log in to your Google business account

If you haven’t created one yet, you will be required to register yourself as the owner of the business with Google. 

Step 2: Select the correct business location

Select the location where the review was received. This step only applies to businesses with more than one location. 

Step 3: Find the review

Select Read Reviews from the menu. 

Step 4: Flag the review

Click the Menu icon (the three dots), then select the Flag option. Follow the prompts to tell Google while you’re flagging the review.

You might have to wait for several days for Google to review your request and update you with their decision. To improve your chances of having the review removed, ask others to flag it as well. 

Reporting a Review to Google 

Actions like flagging reviews and responding to comments only go so far in some cases. If you’ve tried and failed with these tactics, your next option is to report the review to Google. 

This method gets a response within 24 hours in most cases. You may also get to talk to a live person about the review in question to make your case. 

Step 1: Go to the support page

Visit the Google Business Profile Help page on your device.

Step 2: Request to contact Google

At the bottom of the support page, click the Contact Us link.

Step 3: Fill out the contact form

Fill in the contact form as thoroughly as possible. Explain how the review may violate Google policies.

When speaking with a member of Google’s support team, you will need to do the following:

• Explain why they should remove the review according to their policy.
• Make a convincing case for why you think the review is fake or in violation of the policy.
• Defend your request to get the review removed when questioned. 
• Be patient while you wait for email or phone call responses. 

If a support team member cannot help you, ask them if they can escalate the case to have it looked at again.

How To Remove Google Reviews When You Run Out of Options

Trying to remove Google reviews, but keep hitting a wall?

Reporting reviews that don’t ever get taken down can feel like a waste of time. Besides, you need to devote your energy to pleasing your customers, not chasing after Google to get rid of harmful reviews.

When nothing you’ve done regarding review removal seems to work, content suppression may be your best option. This tactic promotes fresh positive and neutral content to move those negative results further down the search engine results page (SERP). Once negative results are removed from the top spots, it’s much less likely that users will see them.

This can work for review removal, and it can also help with other types of content. For example, maybe you need a negative forum thread removed. Suppression can help in those cases, too.

If you’re out of options (or patience) but need a solution now, consider a professional reputation management service. ORM professionals can help with everything from review monitoring and management to content suppression when harmful or fake reviews threaten your business success.

Outsourcing business issues like these only improves the quality of your customer service. Our team of trusted reputation specialists can handle complicated problems fast, including those dealing with fake Google reviews. You’ll be freed up to focus on what matters most.

Learn more about our negative review removal services by contacting us at (844) 458-6735 today.

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On the service, reputation management services from companies like ReputationDefender sound like the ultimate solution to your reputation-related needs.

However, how can you know what’s actually hiding underneath?

Online reputation management — and related fields, like search engine optimization (SEO) and influencing search results — can be a minefield.

Since the industry isn’t regulated, online reputation management firms can make unsupported claims, charge unreasonably high fees, and fail to follow through on their promises. This can result in unsuspecting customers losing thousands of dollars, with nothing to show for it in the end.

Your reputation is far too important to take that risk. In this article, we’ll review ReputationDefender by Norton, a prominent player in the online reputation management field.

Are you questioning who you can trust with your online reputation? Give us a call today at (844) 458-6735 for a free consultation.

Our transparent methods and personalized services are only a call away, and we’re ready to give you what you deserve most: peace of mind.

What Is ReputationDefender?

ReputationDefender is an online reputation management firm based in Redwood City, California. It was founded by Michael Fertik in 2006. The company is a subsidiary of Reputation.com, with both operating separately from each other.

ReputationDefender is known to promote its services widely. You may have seen their commercials on TV or heard them on the radio.

With a large enough budget, this is, of course, achievable. To the average consumer in need of online reputation services, the company may seem like the only option after seeing its numerous advertisements. 

Let’s discuss a few of the reputation management industry’s hard truths — the secrets that corporate ORM firms like ReputationDefender and Reputation.com won’t tell you.

Important Truths To Know About Online Reputation Management

While ORM is a vital service for many individuals and companies, the industry isn’t without its share of ethical issues and other dilemmas.

Improving an online reputation is far from easy. Every reputation management campaign is different, and each client requires a personalized approach.

Additionally, ORM companies have to be well-versed in Google’s policies in order to influence search results. This is the only way for an ORM strategy to adapt to Google and remain effective.

Here’s what every consumer should be aware of when considering hiring an ORM company.

Many ORM Companies Are Unethical

ORM experts and companies that engage in questionable tactics are unethical. Some of these practices include:

• Creating fake reviews to make it seem like a brand has more positive reviews than it really does
• Writing fake negative reviews for competitors to give their ORM clients a competitive advantage
• Posting fake content about the client to influence Google search results

Strategies like these can seriously backfire on the client, leaving you with a worse reputation than you started out with.

There’s No Such Thing as Instant Results

While many ORM experts are able to act fast when it comes to implementing your reputation-building campaign, most of the time, results aren’t going to be instantaneous. It takes time to build or rebuild a digital reputation.

ORM strategies include creating positive content to suppress negative search results, addressing poor reviews, and building trust with your audience. All of these efforts take a while to implement and work.

While you’ll likely see positive results over time, be wary of any ORM company that promises instant results.

For a free consultation about your personalized ORM strategy, call us at (844) 458-6735 today.

Negative Content Doesn’t Always Disappear Permanently

It’s important that you work with an ORM company that gives you realistic expectations instead of promising results it can’t reasonably deliver. This is particularly important when it comes to removing negative content.

There are various strategies that ORM companies use to remove or suppress negative content. But the truth is that some content cannot be removed at all. Or, if it is taken down, it may not disappear permanently from online sources.

For example, information that is supposed to be made available to the public, like certain types of criminal history, often stays available online.

ORM Services Can’t Manage Every Aspect of Your Digital Reputation

If an ORM company says they’ll handle every single element of your online reputation without you having to do a thing, you should be suspicious. Yes, ORM services can take over quite a bit of your reputation-building to-do list. They can’t do everything, though.

For example, let’s say your company’s reputation is being damaged by an onslaught of negative reviews. An ORM company may be able to respond to those reviews in a professional manner before they get out of hand. But if customers are having issues due to an internal company problem, you’ll need to fix that in order to protect your online reputation.

Does Reputation Defender Have Desire to Succeed? 

Consider this: If large ORM companies like Reputation Defender get you the results you desire in 3 months, what does that mean? It means you’ll stop paying them. 

If they could stretch that time into 12 months or even 24 months, knowing that they can achieve results in less time and with less cost, wouldn’t they do so?

While an online reputation campaign can take time to succeed, clients should see some type of forward movement relatively early on. To this point, be cautious of ORM companies that promise fast results, as well as those that seem to take months to deliver any kind of results.

You would expect that a reputation management company would have an excellent reputation online. However, this isn’t the case for Reputation Defender.

Reputation Defender has several negative reviews that should make you think twice before trusting them with your digital reputation.

Pro Tip: With any ORM company that you plan to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on, research them online first.

Trustpilot Reviews

In this review on Trustpilot (screenshot below), the user calls Reputation Defender a “scam” and says he was lied to and didn’t get his refund in a timely manner. The reviewer also says that he reported Reputation Defender to the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

Another Trustpilot review from February 2024 says that after entering his information on the Reputation Defender website for a free reputation scan, the reviewer was bombarded with phone calls. Additionally, the free scan feature didn’t work.

BBB Reviews

The BBB relies on people to leave complaints or reviews for any business with substandard practices or behaviors. Businesses can then respond to any complaints or questions to have them resolved.

On the BBB, the top review for Reputation Defender, which is from September 2023, is negative. The review says that the free reputation report provided by Reputation Defender had inaccurate information. According to the review, “They posted my email address in [sic] the dark web to retaliate.”

Another review, which you can see below, says that Reputation Defender charged for services that had been canceled.

Many other BBB reviews of the company are also negative, with customers saying that it’s nearly impossible to stop services; negative content is not suppressed, even if that service was promised; and the company isn’t cooperative about refunding clients if they don’t receive the services they expected.

PissedConsumer Reviews

The PissedConsumer website has a number of reviews for Reputation Defender, and a majority of them are negative.

According to one review, the company didn’t suppress negative information, even though the client had legal proof it was a case of libel.

Other negative reviews for Reputation Defender on PissedConsumer discuss the service being a ripoff, people losing money without seeing results, a lack of results, and poor customer service.

Sitejabber Reviews

Sitejabber has thousands of reviews for Reputation Defender, and while many of them are positive, the negative reviews are similar to the poor feedback we’ve seen elsewhere.

For example, this reviewer said that their reputation report did not actually have their information on it:

In another review, the customer says the ORM service is overpriced and also suggests that Reputation Defender posted fake content:

Pro Tip: Pay attention to repetitive feedback. If multiple customers had the same positive or negative experience, you can expect to have the same experience, too.

How To Choose an Online Reputation Management Company

We understand that many people choose Reputation Defender to help build a positive digital presence. However, after reading the online reviews above, you may be changing your mind about using their services.

Whether you opt for a different ORM company or not, it’s important to be careful when selecting a team that’s in charge of something as important as your online reputation.

Here are our top tips for selecting the right ORM company for your needs.

Research the Company’s Track Record

You want to work with an ORM company with proven success in managing online reputations similar to yours. Check out case studies, reviews, testimonials and other search results to get an idea of what other clients have experienced when working with the company. You may even want to reach out to past clients to verify their experiences and learn more.

Learn About the Company’s Strategies

First, the ORM company should have a broad assortment of basic strategies they use in most campaigns. Second, they should tailor their campaigns and services to your specific needs. Ask for an overview of the different strategies the company uses, and discuss your personalized campaign as well.

Ensure Clear Communication

Reputable ORM companies provide excellent customer service and are available to answer their clients’ questions. It’s important that the ORM company you hire is communicative from the start because you’ll be relying on them to provide status updates throughout your campaign.

Get a Clear Idea of Deliverables

A quality ORM company will be able to provide you with deliverables and timelines so you know exactly what to expect. For example, if the company will create positive content to influence search results, you should know approximately when those search results will begin going in your favor.

While ORM takes time, there should be a plan in place with specific goals and when those results are expected to be achieved.

Review Pricing Information

The ORM company you hire should provide you with detailed pricing information, and you shouldn’t be surprised by any hidden costs. It’s also wise to work with a company that has flexible, results-oriented pricing so that you don’t agree to long-term services without knowing that they’ll actually work.

Online Reputation Management You Can Trust

The NetReputation brand has perfected the art of ORM after countless hours of creating successful reputation campaigns. 

We set out to be the front-runner in the industry. Clarity, affordability, and, most importantly, honesty set us apart from other firms.

We offer a variety of reputation management services, including creating positive content to influence search results, review management, and PR crisis control.

Our technical team takes pride in succeeding in ORM campaigns, and our business model is based on results.

Don’t let your online reputation management be a leap of faith. With our proven track record, we invite you to see the difference for yourself.

Contact us today for a free reputation analysis and take the first step toward a flawless online presence.

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But with a few simple tips, you can start cleaning up your online presence and improve your business’s reputation.

Read on to discover seven easy ways to remove negative news articles.

7 Quick Tips to Get Negative News Off Google

1. Contact the website or publication where the article is published.

There’s a good chance that the website or publication will remove the article if you ask nicely. Remember to be polite and professional in your correspondence.

2. Write a rebuttal article.

If you feel like the negative news article is inaccurate or unfair, write a rebuttal to straighten the record. This can help clear up any misconceptions and improve your reputation.

3. Use Google reverse image search.

If you see a negative news article with a picture of your business, use Google reverse image search to find the photo’s original source. Once you have the source, you can contact them and ask them to remove the photo from their website.

4. Contact the author of the article.

If you have an issue with something the author said, contact them and explain your side of the story. Chances are, they’ll be more likely to revise or remove the article if you provide them with new information.

5. Use Google Alerts to track mentions of your business.

Google Alerts is a free tool that notifies you when your business is mentioned online. This can help you track negative news articles and take action as soon as possible.

6. Use an Online Reputation Management firm.

If all else fails, you may need to bring in the big guns and hire a PR firm to help remove the negative news articles for you.

7. Keep a positive attitude.

Ultimately, the best way to remove negative news articles is to have a positive attitude and stay focused on your goals. Remember that bad publicity is still publicity and try not to let it get you down.

How to Handle Authors and Publications Specifically

In some cases, you may need to contact the article’s author or the publication where the negative news content was published. When contacting an author, be sure to:

– Remain polite and professional

– Be clear about what you’d like them to do (revise, remove, etc.)

– Provide any relevant information or documents that support your case

When contacting a publication, be sure to:

– Remain polite and professional

– Explain the issue in detail

– Provide any relevant information or documents that support your case

When you email the author, you can follow this email script. It may or may not work, but it’s best to keep this level of professionalism and politeness.

Email script:

“Hi (author name),

How are you? Hope all is well. I’m (your name), (your title if you have one), and (company name).

I’m a regular reader of your content at (blog name) and I’ve always loved the value in your posts. Thanks for giving your audience, including me, insightful content.

However, in a recent post you mentioned (state the inaccuracy about your business here). This is incorrect and gives our company a bad reputation and name.

(Place the URL of the blog post here)

I’m kindly asking and hoping you will edit your blog post and remove the false information that I just highlighted above. Or you could remove the blog post completely. If you rather, you could add a special tag to it that will ensure Google will skip the blog post, but still allow your readers to see it. The tag I’m referring to is called NoIndex tag; your webmaster can add it in seconds.

I’m more than happy to discuss this with you in further detail if you have any questions.

I’d really appreciate if you can make this change quickly as it’s really hurting our company.

Thanks,

(your name)

(company name)”

Try not to ever be overly aggressive in your first contact with the author. You can change the script based on your needs. Keep in mind that some publications won’t allow their contributors to edit or remove posts once they have been published so you may need to contact the editor or even publisher.

If you have to contact the editor to remove the content:

If the author refuses, doesn’t respond, or simply doesn’t have the authority to make these changes then you will have to contact the editor. You can almost always find the editor’s contact information on the contact page of the website. You can also find them via their social media pages. Be sure to remain polite with the editor.

If you have to contact the publication

If you try to contact the author and editor, and either they don’t respond or aren’t able to make the change, you can take legal action against the publication that published incorrect and negative news stories about your company.

If you decide to go ahead with this approach, you’re going to need documented evidence to prove your case, which can be complex to achieve. You may also need legal assistance when it comes to this type of case.

There is usually a sensible approach you can take; you can work with an online reputation management company that can take on the hurdle so you can focus on the business side of things.

In most cases, threatening the publication with some sort of legal action usually works. However, it can also make the situation worse.

If you follow these tips, you’ll have a better chance of getting negative newspaper articles online removed from the web. Remember to stay positive and focused on your goals, and you’ll be on your way to a better reputation.

Why You Should Try to Remove Negative News Articles About You

Most business owners know that having a negative article about you is bad for business. Not only can it hurt your reputation, but it can also lead to decreased sales and fewer customers. But why should you go to all the trouble of removing them? Here are four reasons:

1. It’s the right thing to do.

If you’re running a legitimate business, you should want to do everything in your power to clear your name and protect your reputation. Negative news articles can damage both of these things, so it’s in your best interest to remove them.

2. It can help improve your search engine rankings.

If you have a lot of negative news articles about you, it’s going to be difficult for people to find your website on Google. But by removing them, you can improve your rankings on search engines and make it easier for potential customers to find you.

3. It can help improve your customer perception.

When potential customers see negative news articles about you, it can create a negative perception of your business. You can show your potential customers that you’re a credible and trustworthy business by removing them.

4. It can help boost your sales.

Negative news articles about your business can have a severe impact on your bottom line. By removing them, you can potentially see an increase in sales as people start to trust you again

4 Options to Monitor all News Articles About Your Business

It’s nearly impossible to keep track of all the news articles published about your business online. That’s why it’s important to use a tool and some tips that can help you monitor them.

Option 1. Create Google alerts

A google alert is a handy tool that will send its users an alert when a certain keyword appears in a Google search. This tool is free and simple to set up. You will be able to decide which keyword(s) to monitor. Some ideas could be your real name and your business name. You can also change the settings for how often you want to receive alerts.

All you have to do is enter a topic you want to follow in the bar, click the gear symbol, and it will customize your alert preferences.

Option 2. Check yourself out on Google in Incognito Mode

If you Google your business or yourself, it can be an easy way to see if there are any negative reviews, embarrassing mugshots, or even news articles about you.

You can search for this by using the incognito mode on your favorite browser. Incognito mode means that the search ends up being private, and it will not save your history, cookies, or cache.

Option 3. Use SocialMention

SocialMention is a free online tool that allows you to monitor user-generated content across the web. This includes blogs, microblogs, comments, bookmarks, etc. You can use this tool to track your business or your name.

You can also use it to track other keywords related to your business. This is a great way to see what people are saying about your business online.

Option 4. Keep up on your social media presence

One of the best ways to keep track of any negative news articles about your business is to keep up with your social media presence. This includes Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

If you’re using social media for your business, you should be following your company name as well as any other keywords that are related to your industry. This will help you stay up to date on any negative news articles that might be published about you.

How to Contact Google if You Need Negative Articles Removed

If you have attempted to remove negative articles from the internet yourself and have not had any success, you can contact Google.

There are two ways to do this:

1. You can fill out a form on their website.

2. You can email them at google-support-team@google.com.

In order to increase your chances of having the article removed, you will need to provide as much information as possible. This includes the URL of the article, the title of the article, and why you believe it should be removed.

It’s important to keep in mind that Google is not responsible for content on the web, and they will only remove articles if they violate their terms of service.

Will Google Even Remove a Negative News Article from Search?

Google is not responsible for content on the web. This means that they will not remove an article from their search results just because you ask them to.

In order to have a negative news article removed from Google, it must violate their terms of service. This includes being untrue, malicious, or spammy in nature.

If you feel like an article about your business violates Google’s terms of service, you can contact them and provide as much information as possible. They will review the article and decide if it should be removed from their search engine results pages (SERPs).

When It’s Time to Work with a Lawyer to Remove the Negative News Article from Google search results

If you have tried to remove a negative news article from Google yourself and have not had any success, it might be time to work with a lawyer.

There are two main reasons why you would need to work with a lawyer:

1. The article is damaging your business and you need it removed immediately.

2. The article is causing you emotional distress and you would like it removed.

In both of these cases, a lawyer can help you remove the article from Google’s search results. They will be able to send a cease-and-desist letter to the website owner or to Google themselves.

It’s important to keep in mind that this is not an easy process, and it can be expensive. You will need to provide the lawyer with as much information as possible, including the URL of the article and the title of the article.

If you are considering hiring a lawyer to help you remove a negative news article from Google, it’s important to do your research first. There are many lawyers who claim to be able to do this, but not all of them are experienced in this area. You should ask the lawyer for references and contact those references to see if they were happy with the results.

What Type of Lawyer Can Help to Remove Negative News Articles on Google?

There are many different types of lawyers who can help you remove a negative news article from Google. This includes libel lawyers, defamation lawyers, and intellectual property lawyers.

It’s important to work with a lawyer who has experience in this area and knows the best way to proceed. If you’re not sure which type of lawyer you need, you can contact a law firm and ask for advice. They will be able to recommend a lawyer who is experienced in removing negative news articles from Google.

Wrapping It Up

Removing a negative news article from Google can be a difficult process. If you have tried to do it yourself and have not had any success, you might want to consider working with a lawyer.

Keep in mind that this is not an easy process, and it can be expensive. You will need to provide the lawyer with as much information as possible, including the URL of the article and the title of the article.

If you are considering hiring a lawyer, it’s important to do your research first. There are many lawyers who claim to be able to do this, but not all of them are experienced in this area.

Don’t give up on the process to get the negative news articles removed from Google. If you have the time and resources, it’s best to try and do it yourself first. But if that doesn’t work, don’t hesitate to reach out for help.

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