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Reputation Management – One Size Does Not Fit All

Reputation Management – One Size Does Not Fit All

You did a very bad thing. Said something you regret. Drank a little too much. Offended the wrong group. Or maybe you did nothing. Someone was just out to get you. Whatever the situation, if it gets online, it will tarnish your reputation. As soon as a potential employer, investor, client or even your own mother Google you, there is that horrible story. Sitting there amongst the stories of your donations, your humanitarian awards, your Nobel Peace Prizes. Alright, maybe you do not have all those other things, but that negative portrayal of you is still sitting at the number 3 spot. Read more

What is Reputation Management?

What is Reputation Management?

Reputation management focuses on the process of monitoring and protecting a personal, professional, or brand identity by positively influencing the information in search and social channels as well as responding to any negative public feedback that might exist.  In the information age where anyone can easily post a blog, article, or other form of content, unfortunately, there are individuals who advertently or inadvertently post content that can cause harm to the reputation of others.  As an individual, business, or brand, it is critical to ensure that a positive message is visible when end users conduct searches for your name.  If negative mentions or undesirable feedback goes unaddressed, it is possible that the content could go viral and lead to a major public relations nightmare.   Online reputation management involves the optimization of positive branded digital assets that help to push negative content out of prime positions and ultimately out of view. Read more