New Google Algo May be Penalizing some Complaint Sites like Ripoff Report

Is Google using a new Algorithm? Perhaps. Google watchers and online reputation management teams are reporting that Ripoff Report and a few complaint sites seems to have lost some visibility in Google’s search results at the start of November.

Our CEO Pierre Zarokian first noticed the change around November 6th, after he checked different keywords related to his clients. He found only one that was still ranking high on Google search.

On Twitter, as well as on several private forum’s, there was barely any mention of the event at the time. In recent days, others have acknowledged that they have also noticed that something is amiss.

The RipoffReport website is a site where consumers can go to complain about business owners, products, and services. Because the website is listed so high in Google rankings, being listed there can destroy or seriously damage people’s online reputations and businesses. The site has a strict no removal policy, and has even defied court orders which demand the removal of information.

Other complaint sites which have also lost ratings include ScamBook, PissedConsumer, ComplaintsBoard, DirtyScam, and Consumer Affairs.

This has led some industry analysts to conclude that Google has indeed made changes to its algorithm in order to downgrade the ranking of these types of sites.

Free Yelp & Reputation Management Webinar

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Our CEO Pierre Zarokian and attorney Aaron Minc from Dinn, Hochman & Potter, LLC will be doing a free online webinar on July 19, 2016 at 2:30pm EST.

Pierre Zarokian will discuss Yelp and general reputation management, including:

– Why Yelp is so important!
– Yelp Filter : How it works and how to beat it
– Methods to get negative reviews removed on Yelp
– Ways to increase positive reviews on Yelp
– Discussion of other review sites and how they work, including: Google+, Ripoff Report, BBB and others.
– How to do proactive reputation management
– What to do if you get negative reviews on complaint sites such as Ripoff Report, including SEO push down, Copyright removals and other methods

Aaron Minc will discuss legal issues surrounding reputation management, including:

– Why Your Online Reputation Matters
– The New Age of the Internet & The Online Defamation Problem
The Communications Decency Act
– How to Remove Online Content
– Court Ordered Search Engine Removals
– Online Reputation Management Myths
– What Can I Do To Proactively Protect Your Online Brand
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Our CEO to speak about Yelp and Reputation Management at Pubcon 2015

From October 5-8, Las Vegas will be taken over by Pubcon. The gathering is one of the largest annual meetings of search marketing professionals, and discussions will delve deep into all manner of organic search topics. Joining these brilliant minds in search is the veteran SEO and social media marketer: Pierre Zarokian.

Zarokian, who is CEO of Reputation Stars and Submit Express, is an expert on the art of reputation management. Through Reputation Stars, Pierre is successfully growing the reputation management arm of his successful search marketing business. He has developed a proprietary approach that can remove negative reviews and press from Google search results.

“One of the key aspects we look at is Yelp,” says Zarokian, “if a business has a bad Yelp profile, they may lose a lot of business.” Zarokian will discuss the effects that a bad Yelp reputation can have on a growing business, and he will focus on some key takeaways businesses can use to increase positive Yelp reviews.

“Yelp is all over the Web, so there is a good chance it’s the first thing someone sees when they search for local businesses,” says Pierre Zarokian. “Often, the user will bypass Google entirely and go to Yelp to search for businesses in their area.”

Starting at 3:55 on Tuesday, October 6th, Pierre will be joined by other colleagues in the search marketing industry in a roundtable discussion on reputation management. If you attend Pubcon, and you want to grow your business, this session promises insight into one of the next frontiers in search marketing.

If you are interested in attending Pubcon, here is a coupon code that will give you 15% discount: rc-1943915

 

Our CEO to be speaking about Reputation Management

Pierre Zarokian, CEO of Reputation Stars

Pierre Zarokian, CEO of Reputation Stars

Our CEO “Pierre Zarokian” will be speaking about Reputation Management on Feb 19, 2014 in Orange County, CA at an event organized by TechBiz Connection.

Jack Bicer the president of TechBiz Connection stated: “If you are a professional intrigued by today’s evolving world of social media, personal online identities, and online business branding, you need to learn what it means to have an online presence and what this says about you (or your business, brand).  After all, your online reputation IS your reputation.”

The presentation will be in a panel format moderated by Michael Bonfils of SEM International. Other panelists  include:
– Crystal Rockwood, president, Rockwood Communications
Al Ramirez, Twitter Political Personality
Zarokian stated: “Reputation management is definitely a hot topic now. In my presentation, I will discuss various ways individuals and businesses can protect their reputation. I will also be talking about what to do if you are listed on RipOff Report and/or if you have negative reviews on Yelp.”

For more info, see the official press release here.

 

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