Your online reputation is the first thing clients, employers, and partners see when they search your name or business. In 2026 that first impression is formed almost entirely by Google search results.
Step 1 Audit What Exists
- Search your full name and business name in an incognito browser window
- Search your name plus reviews, complaints, and scam
- Check the images tab for unflattering photos
- Check Google Maps, Yelp, Glassdoor, and Trustpilot
Step 2 Remove What Can Be Removed
Report Google reviews for policy violations. Contact news article editors with factual corrections. Report social media posts via platform tools. Use Google image removal for personal images. Contact hosting platforms for pastes and doxxing files.
Step 3 Build Positive Content to Suppress Negatives
Claim your name on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Crunchbase, and About.me. Create a personal website. Publish articles on Medium or Substack. Build up positive reviews on Google, Trustpilot, and Clutch. Get quoted in industry publications or podcasts.
Step 4 Set Up Ongoing Monitoring
Set up Google Alerts for your name and business. Use a reputation monitoring service for real-time alerts. Do monthly self-audits. Promogic handles both removal and suppression simultaneously. Book a free consultation at promogic.com.