Removing Negative Reviews from Complaint Websites and Consumer Forums in the UK Not all damaging reviews sit neatly on Google or Trustpilot. Some appear on complaint websites and consumer forums. And those platforms behave differently. They often rank strongly.They encourage long-form accusations.They allow anonymous posting.They index quickly in Google. When your business name appears on … Read more
Removing Negative Reviews That Trigger “Scam” or “Fraud” Autocomplete in Google There is a moment every business owner dreads. You type your company name into Google…And before you even finish typing, Google suggests: Even if the suggestion is based on one or two reviews, the psychological impact is immediate. Autocomplete suggestions carry authority. They imply … Read more
Removing Negative Reviews That Mention Your Directors or Business Owners by Name When a review criticises a service, it affects the business. When a review names a director, founder or business owner personally, it affects far more than that. It becomes personal. In many cases, the review is no longer about the transaction. It targets … Read more
Removing One-Star Reviews That Contain No Detail but Still Damage Your Rating Not every negative review comes with a long explanation. Some are just a single star. No comment.No context.No explanation. Yet that lone rating can still pull your overall score down and influence buying decisions instantly. For many UK businesses, especially those with a … Read more
Removing Negative Reviews That Accuse Your Business of Poor Safety, Compliance or Professional Misconduct Some negative reviews complain about service. Others question your integrity. But the most damaging category is this: Reviews that imply your business is unsafe, non-compliant, negligent or professionally reckless. In sectors such as healthcare, construction, finance, childcare, legal services, food, education … Read more
Removing Negative Reviews from Former Employees or Contractors in the UK Not all damaging reviews come from customers. Some come from inside. Former employees.Ex-contractors.Dismissed staff.People who left during disputes. When employment grievances spill into public review platforms, the impact can be serious. Because employment disputes are rarely simple. And public allegations often present only one … Read more
Removing Reviews That Contain Personal Attacks, Harassment or Abusive Language Not every negative review focuses on service quality. Some cross a different line. Instead of criticising a transaction, they attack individuals. They name staff. They question character. They use insulting language. They attempt to embarrass rather than inform. When a review shifts from feedback to … Read more
Removing Negative Reviews from Industry-Specific Platforms in the UK Google and Trustpilot are not the only platforms that matter. For many UK businesses, the most commercially damaging reviews appear on niche, industry-specific platforms. These include: In some sectors, these platforms carry more weight than Google. And when a negative review appears there, it can quietly … Read more
Removing Negative Reviews That Appear in Google “People Also Ask” Results Most business owners focus on the review itself. Fewer realise the real damage sometimes sits above it. When Google begins showing your business name inside “People Also Ask” results — especially alongside negative or suspicious queries — perception shifts instantly. You may see searches … Read more
Removing Old Negative Reviews That Still Damage Your Business Years Later Time does not always heal online reputation damage. Many UK business owners assume that an old negative review will eventually lose relevance. In reality, some reviews remain visible for years. And when they sit on page one of Google or near the top of … Read more