{"id":3498,"date":"2023-02-17T17:39:16","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T22:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/?p=3498"},"modified":"2024-02-13T14:36:06","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T19:36:06","slug":"creating-a-reputation-management-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/creating-a-reputation-management-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating a Reputation Management Plan for Your Business"},"content":{"rendered":"

You probably understand the old saying, \u201cFailing to plan means planning to fail.\u201d As a business owner, you may have learned this lesson the easy or the hard way. In any case, for sure, you know how building a business reputation management plan<\/a> is imperative for sustained success.<\/span><\/p>\n

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However, despite the importance of<\/span> online reputation<\/span><\/a> these days, not all brands have a way to combat negative feedback online. Most companies are reactive, and, unfortunately, wait until a situation worsens before deciding to deal with it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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According to a 2018 study on businesses, <\/span>97% of respondents<\/span><\/a> felt<\/span> that building an <\/span>online r<\/span>eputation management <\/span>strategy<\/span> was necessary. A separate study found that <\/span>over 90% of 18- to 34-year-olds<\/span><\/a> trust online reviews more than a private recommendation from a friend or family member.<\/span><\/p>\n

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At Net Reputation, we believe that one of the largest issues these days is that companies aren\u2019t asking for reviews often or effectively enough. From our own experience, we can say the simplest reviews are those you solicit from purchasers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The more reviews your business has, the more trust you\u2019ll create among your potential customers. As an <\/span>online reputation management<\/span><\/a> strategy, positive reviews pay big dividends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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However, since not every review will be a stellar one, entrepreneurs must grasp <\/span>what goes into building a great online presence. Creating a brand <\/span>reputation management plan<\/span> takes you one step closer to ensuring a positive web presence in today\u2019s online space.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s dive into the fun stuff and look at how you can create your own online reputation management plan. In a nutshell, you must:<\/span><\/p>\n