We offer affordable solutions to remove or suppress damaging articles from Google search. Whether it’s a negative story on a news site, online newspaper, or blog, we specialize in helping individuals and businesses take down articles to protect their online reputations.
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Guide to Removing or Suppressing News Articles from Google
Step 1: Reach Out to the Publisher
Contact the website that published the article and request one of the following:
Deletion – If the story is removed, it will disappear from Google within 1–2 weeks.
De-Indexing is a crucial step in the process of removing news articles from search engine results. – This keeps the article live but removes it from Google’s search results.
Modification of online content is essential for maintaining a positive reputation. – Request removal of your name or business from the article’s title and content, reducing its visibility on news websites.
Who to Contact:
Author of the article, we kindly ask you to consider removing the article to help mitigate any reputational damage. – Usually found in the article’s byline from a news organization.
Editor – Search using: site:newswebsite.com “editor”
Webmaster – Use WHOIS lookup at whois.com if contact details aren’t available onsite.
Step 2: Send a Formal Request
Once contact details are found, email or mail a professional request to remove the harmful content from the news outlet. Here’s a customizable example:
Dear [Editor/Writer], we request your assistance in removing news articles that may harm our reputation.
I’m writing to kindly ask for the removal or modification of the article located at [insert link]. This story is from several years ago, and the circumstances have since changed. I’ve made amends and moved forward in my personal and professional life, ensuring my name is no longer associated with a single negative article.
The article affects my ability to secure new opportunities, and I respectfully ask if you could consider deleting, de-indexing, or modifying it to reflect my current standing.
Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely, [Your Name]
Step 3: Contact Our Team
Most requests to publishers go unanswered. That’s where we step in. If legal grounds exist, Google may honor a removal request. But in most cases, we achieve better results in reputation management by applying proven editorial strategies.
If removal isn’t possible, we offer suppression services to push negative articles off the first page of Google.
Suppress Negative Articles on Google
Suppressing unwanted online content involves pushing articles without relevance down in search rankings.
Our Suppression Process:
1. Create New, Positive Content
We publish relevant content about you across websites, blogs, press release outlets, and social media profiles.
2. Optimize Existing Content
We enhance your current web presence—personal websites, LinkedIn, bios—making them stronger in search results.
3. Promote the Positive
We build links between your content and boost clicks to improve rankings—helping Google prioritize the new, accurate information.
Why It’s Important to Remove or Suppress Negative News
Before the internet, news stories came and went, but now a single negative article can significantly impact your online reputation. Today, damaging stories can follow you for years, harming your reputation and income.
A negative article might hinder your online presence and make it essential to remove the harmful content.
Show up higher in search results when clients or employers Google you by ensuring negative content is removed.
Discredit your business
Cost you opportunities and revenue
Business leaders and professionals understand that a strong online reputation helps attract better clients, employees, and partnerships, especially in the face of negative news articles in Google.
In severe cases—like wrongful arrests, expunged records, or fake reviews—professional help becomes critical.
Calculating the Impact of Bad Press
Use this basic method to estimate how much a negative article may be costing you:
- Search Volume can indicate the impact of negative articles and the necessity for online content removal. – Use Google Keyword Planner to find how often your name/business is searched monthly.
- Link Position – Google your name and find the article’s position in search results.
- Click-Through Rate can be affected by negative press. – Use Moz CTR stats to determine what percentage clicks the link.
- Click Estimate – Multiply search volume by CTR to assess the potential reach of negative news articles in Google.
- Revenue Loss – Multiply clicks by average customer value.
Example: A strategy to remove a news article effectively can enhance your personal or business reputation. If 170 people search for your business monthly and the article ranks #2 (14% CTR), about 24 people will read the story monthly, which can lead to a need for online content removal. If your average customer is worth $1,000, the monthly potential loss from negative content that may appear in Google can be significant. $24,000.
What Can Be Removed
Arrests with dropped charges can lead to negative news articles in Google that need to be addressed.
Cases with proven defamation
Content violating legal or editorial guidelines
Stories are more removable when:
The subject was found innocent
The case was dismissed or expunged, allowing for the removal of harmful online content.
Content is outdated or misleading, especially in news articles from the internet.
What Is Hard to Remove
Stories based on fact or recent events
Articles where guilt is established can significantly impact your online reputation and may require steps to remove.
Reputable outlets (e.g. NYTimes.com) unless they violate policy or law
If we can’t remove it, We can still suppress negative content effectively through reputation management strategies.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do online news articles stay up? Indefinitely, unless removed by the publisher.
Do I need a lawyer to help me with the steps to remove harmful content? Not always, especially when negative news articles in Google can affect your online presence. ORM experts can often resolve issues faster and more cost-effectively than legal counsel when it comes to removing negative content.
How long does removal take for negative articles showing up in Google searches for your name from a news publication? Removal can take anywhere from a few days to several months, depending on the news agency involved.
Do you offer a guarantee for the removal of negative press from a news publication? Yes. We use third-party escrow. You only pay if removal is successful.
What’s the difference between deletion and de-indexing when it comes to removing news articles?
Deletion: Permanently removed from the internet
De-Indexing: Still live, but hidden from search results
Why do newspapers rank high on Google? High authority, consistent publishing, and trust from Google.
What if removal fails? If deletion is not possible, suppression services are available. You still pay nothing unless we succeed.
Costs
Removal services typically range between $3,500 to $10,000, depending on the case complexity and legal involvement.
You pay a fee for services that help remove news articles from Google and improve your online reputation. We will succeed only if we can improve our online presence.. All fees are secured via trusted third-party escrow.
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