SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 27, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - When a plethora of the world's information can be found with just a few key clicks in a search engine, it means that just about anything, and anyone, can be found online. Any individual can be found in moments, whether they are a homemaker or a CEO of a large company, and what people find in their search results will sway their opinions of them, and not always in a good way.
"These days people don't even need to meet you to judge you," says reputation expert and JW Maxx Solutions CEO Walter Halicki. "You need to think about the first impression that you make, not when they shake hands with you but when they type your name into Google."
Many people do not think that reputation management is necessary and that it is someone that only large companies and corporations need, but that is not really true. Here, the brand and reputation management experts share how beneficial a good online reputation can be.
1. Helps a brand get noticed: Small businesses may find that it is hard for them to be found by their potential customers and clients online, especially when they have to deal with competitors that are larger or have more resources. However, practicing better reputation management techniques can bring that business to the forefront, and make it easy for their target audience to find and utilize their services.
2. Helps a brand or individual be trusted: When someone looks for an individual or a brand online, they making sure that that individual or brand can be trusted. The Internet reputation managers say that potential employers, customers, clients, and even dates may look a person up before they meet them. When there is damaging content online, it sends up a red flag, but when they see an individual or brand with a strong reputation, they know that they can be trusted.
3. Helps protect them from attacks: There are those out there waiting to attack people online. These may be people that are known personally, competitors, or just random strangers who want to damage a person's good name for their own gain. When there is no defense in place, it is easy for individuals to fall victim to these attacks. However, when they have a strong online reputation, it defends them against would be attackers and prevents damage to their personal reputation.
Building a strong online reputation is important, but it is not always possible alone. Fortunately, there is help for those who need a leg up when it comes to online reputation. Seeking an online reputation management consultant like JW Maxx Solutions can be the first step to an amazing online standing. Visit http://jwmaxxsolutions.com/ for more information.
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