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Tag: For Individuals
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Why You Should Monitor Press Mentions of Your Name
Your online reputation is only as good as what people can find about you, and that includes what the press is saying. Whether you’re…
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Why Bad News Ranks Higher Than Good News in Search
Ever Googled your name or business and noticed that negative stories show up first, even if they’re years old? You’re not imagining it. Bad…
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How to Deal with a Smear Campaign in the Media
A smear campaign can feel overwhelming. One day your reputation is strong, the next, false or damaging stories are spreading online, across social media,…
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How to Protect Your Kids from Old Family News
Old news doesn’t just follow you, it can follow your kids, too. If your name or your family was involved in a public story…
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What Is the Right to Be Forgotten in the U.S.?
The phrase “right to be forgotten” gets thrown around a lot in conversations about online privacy, but what does it actually mean in the…
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Why Journalists May Update or Remove a Story
Newsrooms rarely delete published stories, but that doesn’t mean it never happens. Under the right conditions, a journalist or editor may choose to update,…
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Can You Pay to Have a News Article Removed?
If a news article is damaging your reputation, career, or business, your first thought might be, can I just pay to have it taken…
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Top 5 Legal Ways to Get Rid of Old News Articles
Old news can feel like a permanent stain on your name, especially when it still ranks on Google. But here’s the truth: you can…
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How to Ask a Journalist to Unpublish a Story
Sometimes, a single news story can stick to your name like glue, even if it’s outdated, misleading, or causing harm. If that’s your situation,…
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How to Remove a News Article from Google
Negative news can live online forever, and that’s a serious problem if it's hurting your reputation, career, or personal life. The good news? You…