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		<title>By: 30nema31</title>
		<link>http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/03/basics-of-online-reputation-management/#comment-536703</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:11:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>By: 30nema31</title>
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		<dc:creator>30nema31</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>By: Angelina Jones</title>
		<link>http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/03/basics-of-online-reputation-management/#comment-536442</link>
		<dc:creator>Angelina Jones</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:54:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Companies that cannot afford the expenses required to push themselves up in search engines rankings are increasingly resorting to more underhanded methods to knock down the image and reputation of their more well-funded competitors. These methods include smear campaigns, the spreading of false rumors, misleading information, and anything else that may damage a company’s reputation to the point where it puts doubt in the minds of consumers considering the purchase of that company’s products and services. A well run campaign will continue to add negative commentary over time to make it appear that there is some sort of growing movement against the targeted company. The commentary can be posted on blogs, forums, in articles, or any place else where it can be seen by consumers on the internet. Search engine optimization of the negative content can draw more viewers to it and increase its “believability” regardless of it being poorly written or its inaccuracies. The damage done, those consumers are then steered toward the sponsors of the negative content.
http://reputationmanagementllc.com/ </description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Companies that cannot afford the expenses required to push themselves up in search engines rankings are increasingly resorting to more underhanded methods to knock down the image and reputation of their more well-funded competitors. These methods include smear campaigns, the spreading of false rumors, misleading information, and anything else that may damage a company’s reputation to the point where it puts doubt in the minds of consumers considering the purchase of that company’s products and services. A well run campaign will continue to add negative commentary over time to make it appear that there is some sort of growing movement against the targeted company. The commentary can be posted on blogs, forums, in articles, or any place else where it can be seen by consumers on the internet. Search engine optimization of the negative content can draw more viewers to it and increase its “believability” regardless of it being poorly written or its inaccuracies. The damage done, those consumers are then steered toward the sponsors of the negative content.<br />
<a href="http://reputationmanagementllc.com/" rel="nofollow">http://reputationmanagementllc.com/</a></p>
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		<title>By: Online Reputation Management &#124; Jesse Liebman</title>
		<link>http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/03/basics-of-online-reputation-management/#comment-528343</link>
		<dc:creator>Online Reputation Management &#124; Jesse Liebman</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 07:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] Odden provides a pretty good post on the basics of online reputation management. Monitoring the search engine ranking position (SERPs) for your name is the first step. You can use [...]</description>
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		<title>By: Reputation Monitoring and Reputation Management &#124; Online Marketing Blog</title>
		<link>http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/03/basics-of-online-reputation-management/#comment-499302</link>
		<dc:creator>Reputation Monitoring and Reputation Management &#124; Online Marketing Blog</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] blogs, tweets and mainstream media outlets are like different acts vying for user attention. Online reputation management amid all the chaos can be difficult. It seems only appropriate that a circus insider, Jessica [...]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[...] blogs, tweets and mainstream media outlets are like different acts vying for user attention. Online reputation management amid all the chaos can be difficult. It seems only appropriate that a circus insider, Jessica [...]</p>
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		<title>By: Managing Online Reputation with SEO, Social Media &#38; PR &#124; Online Marketing Blog</title>
		<link>http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/03/basics-of-online-reputation-management/#comment-495961</link>
		<dc:creator>Managing Online Reputation with SEO, Social Media &#38; PR &#124; Online Marketing Blog</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] what to do.</description>
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		<title>By: Just a holding page for the moment &#171; rorybrown&#8217;s weblog</title>
		<link>http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/03/basics-of-online-reputation-management/#comment-470108</link>
		<dc:creator>Just a holding page for the moment &#171; rorybrown&#8217;s weblog</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:59:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] 25, 2008 &#183; 1 Comment  Hi - in the interests of online reputation management I have registered this page on WordPress. For the time being it will remain a holding page with [...]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[...] 25, 2008 &middot; 1 Comment  Hi &#8211; in the interests of online reputation management I have registered this page on WordPress. For the time being it will remain a holding page with [...]</p>
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		<title>By: Brand Building Tips (On A Budget) :: Antilogic Media</title>
		<link>http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/03/basics-of-online-reputation-management/#comment-464802</link>
		<dc:creator>Brand Building Tips (On A Budget) :: Antilogic Media</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:07:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] Basics Of Brand Reputation Management Online [...]</description>
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		<title>By: Aaron Francesconi</title>
		<link>http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/03/basics-of-online-reputation-management/#comment-458247</link>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Francesconi</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:14:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The problem with current ORM is that it is done retroactivly in response to a problem.  Companies are failing to recognize the benefits of a proactive approach to managing how they appear on the internet.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The problem with current ORM is that it is done retroactivly in response to a problem.  Companies are failing to recognize the benefits of a proactive approach to managing how they appear on the internet.</p>
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		<title>By: Raj Yadav</title>
		<link>http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/03/basics-of-online-reputation-management/#comment-457850</link>
		<dc:creator>Raj Yadav</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:55:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>that is an interesting situation you mention. I am not sure if surfing the web via proxy would work either.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>that is an interesting situation you mention. I am not sure if surfing the web via proxy would work either.</p>
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		<title>By: Digital Biographer™ &#187; Online Reputation Management: I spy a bandwagon.</title>
		<link>http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/03/basics-of-online-reputation-management/#comment-438360</link>
		<dc:creator>Digital Biographer™ &#187; Online Reputation Management: I spy a bandwagon.</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:45:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] Marketing (SEM) experts and there are a few respected and familiar names I recognise there like Lee Odden and Andy Beal, who has also written &#8216;Radically Transparent&#8216;. However, there are also a [...]</description>
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		<title>By: Don’t Ignore the Sheer Power of Social Communities &#124; Gino Cosme</title>
		<link>http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/03/basics-of-online-reputation-management/#comment-414594</link>
		<dc:creator>Don’t Ignore the Sheer Power of Social Communities &#124; Gino Cosme</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 20:08:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] identify one risk. We’ve witnessed how people and the digital age can make or break a brand. Online reputation management is one phrase that is receiving a lot of corporate attention lately. This is because while [...]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[...] identify one risk. We’ve witnessed how people and the digital age can make or break a brand. Online reputation management is one phrase that is receiving a lot of corporate attention lately. This is because while [...]</p>
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		<title>By: Online Reputation Management for Direct Marketers &#124; Online Marketing Blog</title>
		<link>http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/03/basics-of-online-reputation-management/#comment-408850</link>
		<dc:creator>Online Reputation Management for Direct Marketers &#124; Online Marketing Blog</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 17:49:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>By: Reputation Management &#171; FP Trader</title>
		<link>http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/03/basics-of-online-reputation-management/#comment-391959</link>
		<dc:creator>Reputation Management &#171; FP Trader</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:44:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>By: Paul Bruemmer</title>
		<link>http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/03/basics-of-online-reputation-management/#comment-385439</link>
		<dc:creator>Paul Bruemmer</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:26:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Steve, Lee and others may have additional input however, I&#039;d say that often the best defense is to listen without emotion and follow the claim back to the source. 

Make a personal attempt to contact the source and listen to their claim. Once you&#039;ve diffused their emotions and reassured them you are sincere, it may be possible to resolve the issue with the source and acquire a retraction.

The first steps are to remove your emotion, do the research, compose yourself, make the call, be compassionate and consider their point-of-view, reach-out and be who you really are (the sincere legitimate authentic business person you are). Avoid going on the defense or over-reacting. Take methodical pre-planned baby-steps.

Of course this advice is subject to re-evaluation depending on the circumstances; fraud is a serious claim with serious consequences and may require legal advice as well.

My gut feeling is that no matter what the circumstances are, I remain in control, cool, calm and precise in my approach with anyone who may be mis-guided or mis-informed. Generally, this approach often diffuses the immediate circumstances at hand and allows for a conversation, which in-turn propagates mutual respect and understanding.

You&#039;ve got to remove yourself emotionally and listen to your accuser to satisfy their need first. (just my opinion)</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Steve, Lee and others may have additional input however, I&#8217;d say that often the best defense is to listen without emotion and follow the claim back to the source. </p>
<p>Make a personal attempt to contact the source and listen to their claim. Once you&#8217;ve diffused their emotions and reassured them you are sincere, it may be possible to resolve the issue with the source and acquire a retraction.</p>
<p>The first steps are to remove your emotion, do the research, compose yourself, make the call, be compassionate and consider their point-of-view, reach-out and be who you really are (the sincere legitimate authentic business person you are). Avoid going on the defense or over-reacting. Take methodical pre-planned baby-steps.</p>
<p>Of course this advice is subject to re-evaluation depending on the circumstances; fraud is a serious claim with serious consequences and may require legal advice as well.</p>
<p>My gut feeling is that no matter what the circumstances are, I remain in control, cool, calm and precise in my approach with anyone who may be mis-guided or mis-informed. Generally, this approach often diffuses the immediate circumstances at hand and allows for a conversation, which in-turn propagates mutual respect and understanding.</p>
<p>You&#8217;ve got to remove yourself emotionally and listen to your accuser to satisfy their need first. (just my opinion)</p>
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		<title>By: Steve Villano</title>
		<link>http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/03/basics-of-online-reputation-management/#comment-385425</link>
		<dc:creator>Steve Villano</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:52:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The worst thing a company can do is hide from an attack, as once it shows up online, everyone assumes it is true.  So, if you are accused of being a scam, a fraud, a liar...it is best to attack and show how you are not a fraud.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The worst thing a company can do is hide from an attack, as once it shows up online, everyone assumes it is true.  So, if you are accused of being a scam, a fraud, a liar&#8230;it is best to attack and show how you are not a fraud.</p>
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		<title>By: Lee Odden</title>
		<link>http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/03/basics-of-online-reputation-management/#comment-375184</link>
		<dc:creator>Lee Odden</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:48:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Stephanie, what&#039;s happened in your situation is that someone else&#039;s search results reputation problem has become yours because of the similar brand names. 

You would do well to implement online reputation management tactics that would displace any negative search results whether they are relevant to you specifically or the other site.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stephanie, what&#8217;s happened in your situation is that someone else&#8217;s search results reputation problem has become yours because of the similar brand names. </p>
<p>You would do well to implement online reputation management tactics that would displace any negative search results whether they are relevant to you specifically or the other site.</p>
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		<title>By: Stephanie</title>
		<link>http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/03/basics-of-online-reputation-management/#comment-375078</link>
		<dc:creator>Stephanie</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:02:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Question, I am found in the #1 position when my company&#039;s name is searched in Google.  However, the next few listings are for Complaints Board blogs mentioning a company of the same name but it is definitely not me.  I am a manufacturer, they are a distributor of Homeopathic supplements.  My company gets about 100 contacts a year from their disgruntled customers so I am not surprised to see the Complaints board comments. HOWEVER, how is &quot;joe public&quot; supposed to know me from them when just viewing the search results?  I was recently contacted from a Reputation Management company that mentioned these negative comments regarding my company, which they weren&#039;t, but if HE didn&#039;t notice the differences how will anyone else?  Thoughts?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Question, I am found in the #1 position when my company&#8217;s name is searched in Google.  However, the next few listings are for Complaints Board blogs mentioning a company of the same name but it is definitely not me.  I am a manufacturer, they are a distributor of Homeopathic supplements.  My company gets about 100 contacts a year from their disgruntled customers so I am not surprised to see the Complaints board comments. HOWEVER, how is &#8220;joe public&#8221; supposed to know me from them when just viewing the search results?  I was recently contacted from a Reputation Management company that mentioned these negative comments regarding my company, which they weren&#8217;t, but if HE didn&#8217;t notice the differences how will anyone else?  Thoughts?</p>
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		<title>By: SEO Updates</title>
		<link>http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/03/basics-of-online-reputation-management/#comment-367839</link>
		<dc:creator>SEO Updates</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:03:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Wonderful Post and look forward to reading more similar articles.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wonderful Post and look forward to reading more similar articles.</p>
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		<title>By: Tigertwotiger &#187; Blog Archive &#187; The Top Online Reputation Management Resources</title>
		<link>http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/03/basics-of-online-reputation-management/#comment-360620</link>
		<dc:creator>Tigertwotiger &#187; Blog Archive &#187; The Top Online Reputation Management Resources</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:03:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] Odden&#8217;s post on the Basics of Online Reputation Management at the TopRank Online Marketing [...]</description>
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