In 2023, a mid-sized software company found itself in the midst of an online crisis. A fake news article falsely claimed their software had a critical security flaw, leading to mass customer distrust and lost sales. Before the company could respond, the misinformation had spread across forums and social media. The damage? A 15% drop…
“Your brand isn’t what you say it is—it’s what Google says it is.” – Chris Anderson Picture this scenario: A thriving local coffee shop in Austin, Texas, was averaging a modest 3.8-star rating on Google. The owner realized reviews were directly affecting foot traffic, so they decided to focus on generating positive feedback. Within six…
