Reputation Management

It started out as something simple. You were late to a meeting, decided that the speed limit was insufficient by 15 – 20 miles per hour so you created your speed limit in the comfort of your car.
As you get off the interstate you notice a colorful display in your rear view mirror so you [...]

So, it happened several years ago and you thought you were in the clear. Then one day, you plug your name into Google and you see it. The one item you hoped had found its way into an internet black hole, yet there it is, your bad reputation.
Reputation management problems don’t always start with a [...]

Last week, a company claiming to be a reputation management specialist got some free air time on some of the cable news networks. Their service claims to rid the web of a company’s bad reputation for just $30 per month.
The problem with cheap reputation management is that, well, the company doesn’t really do anything. If [...]

Reputation management problems aren’t always caused by dastardly deeds and mishaps. Sometimes, a simple affiliation can get your name on the first page of Google in a negative spotlight.
In a recent case, we observed a gentleman who commented in the newspaper regarding fraudulent record keeping in a non-profit. Even though the individual was neither part [...]

The officer of a successful corporation took a moment to do a Google search for his name to see what came up. We’ll just call him John Jones.
John grew up in Florida where he built his company with a few partners. He traveled occasionally but never lived in any other state. That afternoon as he [...]

A key part of reputation management is staying informed about what others are saying about you and your business. Checking your reputation is as easy as going into Yahoo and Google and searching for your individual name or your business name.
Often times, you’ll find positive entries related to your business or personal name. However, if [...]

The holidays are a great time to kick back, let your guard down, and hit a few parties. Your company may also be hosting a few parties; and regardless the party, do remember all eyes are watching.
It doesn’t take long for a good time to turn into a good laugh, which can then turn into [...]

While the theories of a “big brother” conspiracy consisted of cameras on every corner and “the man” watching your every move, the reality is everybody is big brother. The cameras on every corner have turned into the camera in everybody’s pocket.
The television monitors in hidden basements are now YouTube, Google Video, and Yahoo Video. Behaving [...]

We see it all. Just like political debates, supporters (or in your reputation’s case, offenders) are quick to call your business or law firm names but not so quick to produce any evidence. So what do you? Do you join the blog that has negative information and set the record straight? Call the client an [...]

One of the first (and easiest) things you should do in managing your online reputation is, well, finding out if you have something to manage. If you are advertising yourself, chances are, others are Googling you.

Unfortunately, you may be falling victim to accidental reputation mishaps. Something as minute as a speeding ticket from a [...]