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Secrets For Saving Your Reputation In The Age Of Viral Media

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In the age of viral media, it's more important than ever to protect your reputation. With the click of a button, anyone can share information about you with the world. And if that information is negative, it can have a devastating impact on your personal and professional life.

The Fixer: Secrets for Saving Your Reputation in the Age of Viral Media

by Michael S. Sitrick

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That's why it's essential to have a plan in place for how you will respond if your reputation is ever attacked online. Here are some secrets for saving your reputation in the age of viral media:

1. Be proactive

The best way to protect your reputation is to be proactive. This means taking steps to manage your online presence and build a positive reputation before anything negative happens.

Here are some tips for being proactive:

Create a strong online presence. This includes having a website, social media profiles, and other online accounts.
Make sure your online content is positive and professional.
Build relationships with other people in your industry.
Get involved in your community.

2. Respond quickly

If your reputation is ever attacked online, it's important to respond quickly. The longer you wait, the more damage the attack can do.

When responding to an attack, it's important to be:

Calm and collected. Don't let the attack get to you.
Factual. Stick to the facts and avoid making any accusations.
Professional. Even if the attack is personal, respond in a professional manner.
Brief. Keep your response brief and to the point.

3. Use social media to your advantage

Social media can be a powerful tool for managing your reputation. You can use social media to:

Share your side of the story.
Connect with your supporters.
Monitor your online reputation.

4. Get help from a professional

If you're struggling to manage your reputation on your own, you may want to consider getting help from a professional. A reputation management firm can help you develop a strategy for protecting your reputation and responding to attacks.

5. Don't give up

It's important to remember that it takes time to build a positive reputation. And it can take even longer to repair a damaged reputation. But if you're persistent and you follow these tips, you can save your reputation and rebuild your life.

In the age of viral media, it's more important than ever to protect your reputation. By following these secrets, you can save your reputation if it's ever attacked online.

The Fixer: Secrets for Saving Your Reputation in the Age of Viral Media

by Michael S. Sitrick

4.1 out of 5