{"id":15655,"date":"2023-12-28T18:54:34","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T23:54:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/?p=15655"},"modified":"2024-02-13T13:54:16","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T18:54:16","slug":"how-to-remove-articles-from-internet-search-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/how-to-remove-articles-from-internet-search-results\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Remove Articles From Internet Search Results"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this article, we\u2019ll discuss how to remove articles from internet search results in an effort to manage your online reputation.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

While the saying goes that there\u2019s no such thing as bad publicity, we don\u2019t actually agree with that. Negative news articles carry a lot of power and can cause quite a bit of damage to a business\u2019 or individual\u2019s reputation. Sometimes, bad publicity is worse than no publicity at all.<\/p>\n

Whether the negative content comes from a reputable, well-known news source or an angry customer leaving a review, your brand or personal image can suffer. And when those negative results rank highly, potential connections may discover the bad press before they get to anything positive about you or your company \u2014 which leaves a lasting first impression that\u2019s hard to change.<\/p>\n

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This can result in the loss of new business and current customers. Or, in the case of your personal reputation, it can make it difficult to get a new job (or even make it to the interview stage), connect with a dating prospect online or secure funding for a project you\u2019ve been dreaming of.<\/p>\n

It’s Time for Some Good News, Isn’t It?<\/h3>\n

Your online reputation can be repaired, managed and protected, so long as you know the best tactics to do so and have an ORM company on your side.<\/p>\n

Online reputation management (ORM) companies like NetReputation help brands and individuals get rid of negative search results and present themselves in a better light. Plus, when the task at hand feels too impossible or overwhelming for you to take on alone, ORM professionals provide the expertise, tools and techniques you need at a critical time.<\/p>\n

Let’s go over why negative news articles are so detrimental, the reasons why you need to pay attention to them, and different techniques for improving your online reputation, both by yourself and with the help of experts.<\/p>\n

Is It Easy to Remove Negative News Articles From the Internet?<\/h2>\n

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Technically, yes, it\u2019s \u201ceasy\u201d to remove an article of any kind from an online source.<\/p>\n

The owner of the content and\/or website simply has to take the article down \u2014 that\u2019s it! Or, they could remove identifiable information from the article so it no longer negatively affects your image.<\/p>\n

Either way, it\u2019s simple for them to remove negative content. That doesn’t mean it’s easy for you to accomplish, though.<\/p>\n

Many Publishers Won\u2019t Be Cooperative<\/h3>\n

Actually getting in touch with the content manager and then getting them to agree to take the content down is another story.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re lucky, a simple email and a polite request to remove the content will be enough and the content manager will oblige. However, more often than not, publishers won\u2019t be so willing to work with you \u2014 if you can even get a response from them in the first place.<\/p>\n

When a negative news article gets a lot of attention, the website owner isn\u2019t going to want to take it down because it\u2019s working well for the website. Even removing your personal information but keeping the article live on the website may be too big of an ask. If it\u2019s your brand name or personal information that\u2019s resulting in a lot of traffic and engagement, the content manager won\u2019t want to do something that could lower the page\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n

Beyond that, some online publications have specific content removal policies. If the negative news story you\u2019re worried about doesn\u2019t fall into the category of content the site normally removes, you could be out of luck. For example, the publisher may say that the article can stay up because it’s newsworthy or because it presents the opinion of someone.<\/p>\n

Viral Content Is Harder To Remove<\/h3>\n

Here\u2019s another consideration: Sometimes, a negative news article spreads beyond a single publication\u2019s control. When a piece of content goes viral and is shared over and over, removing it from one site won\u2019t do much to improve your reputation. It could still be viewable on social media or on other sites that republished it, and it could also be referenced in detail in other negative news articles. Even if you could convince the original publisher to take it down, it\u2019ll still be available in several other places online.<\/p>\n

Why Don\u2019t Some Websites Remove Negative Articles?<\/h3>\n

There are a lot of reasons why a publication or website may not want to remove a negative news article:<\/p>\n