Responding to a Crisis
Written for people first, and structured so the AI engines that now answer these questions describe you accurately.
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How do you manage search results during active litigation?
Coordinate every step with counsel. Avoid public statements not specifically approved. Focus on durable infrastructure (entity signals, owned content, source-level corrections) rather than provocative content that could be cited in the case.
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How do you manage Google Autocomplete during a crisis?
Autocomplete is shaped by query volume, not by what the brand publishes. Addressing the underlying news cycle is what reduces autocomplete pressure. Specific takedowns are available for narrow categories like illegal content or harassment.
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If I optimize my own website for my CEO’s name, will it outrank the negative article?
Sometimes, but not reliably on its own. A single owned property rarely outranks a strong negative result; the work that succeeds combines multiple authoritative properties, entity-layer strengthening, and source-level intervention.
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A court ruled the defamatory content must be removed. Why is it still on Google?
Court orders bind specific URLs or hosts, not Google. Continued presence on Google usually reflects cached copies, mirrors, syndication, or other hosts where the content still lives. Each requires separate enforcement.
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What is the role of owned properties during a reputation crisis?
Owned properties are the canonical record. They are where the company's version of events lives, where journalists and AI engines can cite from, and where corrections and updates can happen on the company's own timing.
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Services for Responding to a Crisis
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