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Be mindful of what reviews to report for removal. It\u2019s not advisable to always try to remove a negative review if it\u2019s unbiased and depicts a real problem your customer faced while interacting with your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if someone leaves a biased review with no solid grounds, you should be quick enough to take the actions mentioned above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out some types of reviews that you should be reporting for removal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prohibited and restricted content<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You should remove any review that uses prohibited\/restricted content and goes against global standards on what to post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spam and fake content<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many scammers and rival companies exploit unsuspecting prospects of another firm in a bid to hurt their competitor\u2019s reputation. They create fake accounts and pose as their rival company, then deliberately provide poor experiences to clients in order to hurt their public perception. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why it\u2019s essential to timely purge fake content to successfully protect your business\u2019 reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Off-topic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many people have a habit of making random bad remarks on the internet. Such individuals may choose to target your business\u2019 profile which can hurt your business\u2019 reputation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restricted content<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Restricted content such as abusive or sexually explicit language and other unacceptable forms of content must be immediately reported for removal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sexually explicit content<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many customers may not be impressed by unnecessary sexual or obscene content. Therefore, keep your site attractive with unsullied information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offensive content<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Content that is considered offensive to anyone on the grounds of language, race, social status and any other form of sentimental damage to must be immediately reported for removal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dangerous & derogatory content<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is wrong to slander your competitors. Instead, compete with ideas and product quality, not malice. Report any derogatory review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Impersonation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The review should be authentic and genuine. Report any impersonated reviews the moment you see them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Impact of Negative Reviews<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

According to a study by ReviewTrackers, 94%<\/strong><\/em> of consumers admit that a negative review repelled them from a business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can imagine how bad it would be for your small business if a negative review led your prospects to stop buying your products and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, here are some recommended practices for you to respond to a bad Google review. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Respond to a Bad Google Review<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. React positively rather than negatively<\/li>
  2. Analyze the review<\/li>
  3. Respond honestly <\/li>
  4. Be straightforward.<\/li>
  5. Fix the problem<\/li>
  6. Get in touch with Google Small Business Support.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Flag Reviews Using Your Computer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Flag and fix inappropriate content<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Your response to positive and negative reviews is critical for online reputation management or reputation building. Your remarks should be honest, well-researched, and unbiased. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The ideal response is to flag inappropriate google reviews and discard them to protect your online image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    According to Google, the following are a few examples of reviews that you should consider reporting for removal straightaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Flag inappropriate reviews<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Flag dishonest and irrelevant reviews that may taint your brand\u2019s reputation. Here\u2019s a best practice to follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n