Online reputation management (ORM)

Fundamentals

Online reputation management (ORM) is the system of monitoring what people see and say about your brand online, then responding and improving the sources that shape trust. It typically includes review responses, search result management for brand queries, social listening, and publishing accurate content that reduces confusion. The goal is to protect trust and conversions without making claims you cannot prove.

Why it matters

Most buyers validate you via search results and reviews before they contact you. ORM reduces lost deals caused by outdated, misleading, or negative impressions.

Example

You set alerts for new reviews, reply within 24 hours using a consistent template, and publish an updated policy page that ranks for common brand questions.

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