Verifying Your ID with Instagram
While it has been available on Facebook for quite some time now, a verification badge is something that is quite new to Instagram. It is pretty easy to verify yourself and start the process. You must request verification When you go into your setting, you will see an area that will help you upload your ID. This will be the first step in possibly getting your verification badge. You will need to follow the right steps and go from there. Make sure to use the right ID It is important that you use a government-issued ID when trying to get your...
read moreHow to remove a post from Thedirty.com
UPDATE 3/25/2020: Since this article was writen, Nik Richie is no longer the owner of thedirty. However, the site still does not remove content by request. TheDirty.com which is a website that allows anyone to submit “dirt” on anyone, such as information on cheating exes, has been known not to ever remove posts, even though they offer a removal request page. There are a few exceptions and these have to do with copyright violations. Our company has dealt with several individuals listed on TheDirty who have sent in multiple removal...
read moreRecent Instant Search Changes may help with Reputation Management
Google first launched its Instant Search feature several years ago. At the time, this function would display the results of a search as the user was typing. This kind of real-time search aligned well with Google’s mission to emphasize speed. The company dubbed the feature: “Google Instant”, but it is effectively dead as of this moment. Why did Google pull the plug? Read on to learn more. Google Instant was first launched in 2010, and it was under the leadership of Marissa Mayer. She intended to create a functional that would be...
read moreMyex.com, Revenge Porn Website, Shut Down by the Feds
MyEx.com has been prosecuted by the FTC and Nevada. The revenge porn siteurged users to “Add an Ex” and “Submit Pics and Stories of Your Ex” for ratings from other registered users. The results of this prosecution have ensured the removal of MyEx.com and that its owner, Neil Infante, is never allowed to operate again. This vile web page charged victims amounts that ranged from $500 to $2800 in order to take down images and intimate content from MyEx.com. This media was open for public comment and scrutiny from anyone who joined the...
read moreRipoff Report Removal: Your Options Explained
Ripoff Report is a website setup to field anonymous complaints about a business or service, but some users post things that are untrue or damaging to your reputation. If you’re concerned about your online reputation management, read on for advice on how to remove Ripoff Report posts and salvage your presence in Google. Social Media If you’re worried about your appearance in search, than practicing good social media will help. Owning YouTube, Twitter and Facebook URLs from your brand will take up some of the space on page one of Google,...
read moreProactive Online Reputation Management
Proactive reputation management is an excellent strategy for any scaling brand concerned about its image online. Being proactive means you stay on top of alerts to your brand, that you remain agile and can respond to customer concerns, and that you’re in touch with your brand’s appearance online. Here are some tips to help you create a system for yourself. Domain Real Estate The first thing you can do is to buy up all domain real estate for your brand within reason. You should buy all the common extensions of your brand name, including...
read moreHow Yelp Negative Reviews can Ruin a Business
According to the Harvard Business Review, negative Yelp reviews can severely hurt the bottom line of your business. Restaurant’s seem to be among the most susceptible to the reputation management problems that come with poor reviews. Here are some of the ways that a negative Yelp review can affect your business for the worst. Fewer Patrons Negative Yelp reviews mean that fewer people will want to visit a given business, and many will be turned off immediately. Yelp reviews do carry some influence on social media, and users will be able to...
read moreDefamatory Content Removal: Learn Your Options
If someone has said something about you that is untrue, and damaging to your reputation, it can feel like you have no recourse for making things right. If you try and petition site owners that allow this kind of content, they may not respond to you. Here are some options for online reputation management if you’re ever in this situation. Social Media Practicing good SEO and social media allows you to push unfavorable results out of the top search pages. This helps improve your reputation when someone searches for content about you. Request...
read moreGoogle Releases New Update to Allow Autocomplete Removal Requests
Google released its “autocomplete” feature in 2004, and it was designed to streamline search. One only needed to enter the first few letters of a query, and Google would seem to magically find exactly the term you wanted. Today, the feature can seem somewhat invasive and creepy, but it’s a handy feature many users can’t seem to live without. Google’s feature works based on the popularity of particular terms. It knows that a Google searching for “wea” probably wants weather, and more than likely wants the forecasts for today. It...
read moreCreating Cheap Videos for Reputation Management
Summary: A visual representation of what your business offers can give you that much-needed boost that you’ve been lacking. Contrary to popular belief, reputation management isn’t just about social media monitoring. As a matter of fact, it involves other key aspects such as creating videos/slideshows to promote your business. This guide will discuss how you can go about doing this process without spending thousands of dollars that most mainstream studios demand. Get a Video Made for $5 Yes, you read correctly. You can have your very own...
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