That Result on Page 1
Should Not Define You.

One damaging article, forum post or old news story can follow you everywhere — seen by every prospective client, employer or partner who searches your name. We push it off page 1 permanently, using authoritative content that outranks it.

60–90
Days to first movement
38+
Countries served
94%
Of results suppressed
google.com/search?q=[your+name]
Before ORM Geek
1
[Damaging Article] — Major News Publication
newssite.com › [your-name] › article-2021
2
[Your Name] complaints — Forum Discussion
reddit.com › r › [topic] › comments
3
[Your Name] — 2.1★ — Review Platform
reviewsite.com › [your-name]
4
[Your Name] — LinkedIn Profile
linkedin.com › in › [your-name]
5
[Your Name] — Official Website
yourname.com

Google's First Page Is
a Permanent First Impression.

Most people assume negative search results will fade over time. They don't. A damaging article from 2018, a forum discussion from 2015, or a news story from a difficult period in your past can maintain its first-page ranking indefinitely — because the publication that wrote it has authority that your own content cannot easily overcome.

The consequences are silent and cumulative. Every prospective client who finds that result and decides not to reach out. Every employer who searches before an interview. Every investor who runs a background check. Every partner who does their due diligence. Most of them will never tell you that's why they didn't proceed.

Traditional reputation advice — "just create more positive content" — ignores the reality of how Google ranks pages. Without a systematic, authority-building approach, new content rarely displaces established negative results. You need more than content. You need a strategy built around the specific competitive dynamics of your name or brand as a search query.

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Old news articles that covered a difficult period — a lawsuit, a controversy, an arrest — that is long resolved but still ranks at position 1.
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Forum posts and Reddit threads discussing complaints or negative experiences, amplified by upvotes and internal links.
Review platform listings with a damaging star rating that appears in Knowledge Panel and page 1 results simultaneously.
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Court records and legal filings that are publicly accessible and indexed by high-authority legal databases.
The Search Visibility Reality
91%
of users never scroll past page 1 of Google results
75%
of consumers admit to Googling a person or business before engaging
#1
The top organic result receives 27% of all clicks — more than positions 2–5 combined
0%
Chance of negative page 2+ results affecting your first impression — if we can get them there

A Systematic Programme,
Not a Content Dump.

Search result suppression is competitive SEO applied to your reputation. We build and amplify authority that wins the ranking competition for your name or brand.

01
Competitive Audit
We analyse every result currently ranking for your name — authority scores, backlink profiles, content age, ranking signals. We identify exactly what it would take to outrank each negative result.
02
Content Architecture
We design a content programme specifically engineered for your competitive landscape — the right mix of press coverage, thought leadership, profile optimisation and citation building to win your specific ranking battle.
03
Authority Building
We publish, place and amplify content across authoritative platforms that Google trusts: major publications, industry outlets, verified profiles, podcast appearances, Wikipedia, and more.
04
Monitor & Optimise
Rankings shift monthly. We track every position, adjust the programme based on what's gaining ground, and accelerate what's working — until the target result is on page 2 or beyond.

What We Create
To Outrank Negative Results

Every asset we build is accurate, high-quality and adds genuine value — we never use manipulative or black-hat techniques.

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Press Placements
Genuine editorial coverage in industry publications, regional news outlets, and trade media. Earned coverage from authoritative domains carries the strongest ranking signal.
Highest authority signal
✍️
Thought Leadership
Bylined articles, expert commentary and contributed pieces published on high-authority platforms — Forbes, Entrepreneur, industry publications — under your name.
Builds expertise signals
👤
Profile Optimisation
LinkedIn, Crunchbase, Companies House, professional association directories — fully optimised and expanded to rank competitively on their own domain authority.
Fast initial movement
📖
Wikipedia & Knowledge Panel
Where notability criteria are met, Wikipedia entries and Google Knowledge Panel information provide extremely high-authority results that dominate page 1.
Maximum visibility
🎙️
Podcast & Interview Placements
Podcast appearances and interview features generate indexed content across multiple high-authority domains, each contributing to your ranking profile.
Diverse authority sources
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Owned Web Presence
Personal or brand websites, microsites and landing pages — optimised for your name query, built with proper technical SEO, and developed as long-term ranking assets.
Permanent owned assets

For Anyone Whose
Search Results Don't Reflect Reality

Search result suppression is relevant whenever the first page of results for your name or brand contains material that is misleading, outdated, or damaging — regardless of whether it is technically false.

Executives and professionals — old news stories, forum complaints or legal records that predate their current role or have since been resolved
Founders and entrepreneurs — coverage of a failed venture, investor dispute or controversial pivot that overshadows current success
Medical and legal professionals — review site listings, complaint forum posts or regulatory filing references affecting referrals and new patient/client enquiries
Businesses and brands — sustained negative coverage, Glassdoor issues, competitor-driven review attacks or historical controversies affecting lead generation
High-profile individuals — public figures, family office clients and UHNW individuals seeking to control what surfaces in due diligence searches
Case Type · Executive
A CFO had a 2016 corporate governance story ranking #1 for his name — written during an activist shareholder campaign that was ultimately unsuccessful. Seven years later, it was still the first thing board candidates and investors saw. Within 5 months, it had moved to page 3.
Case Type · Professional Services Firm
A 12-partner law firm had a Glassdoor rating of 2.3 stars visible in their Knowledge Panel, driven by reviews from a single difficult period under previous management. After a 7-month programme, the Knowledge Panel displayed a 4.1 star rating from a broader platform mix.
Case Type · Founder
A founder whose first startup had failed publicly — with press coverage framing it as a fraudulent collapse despite a legitimate winding-up — needed a clean search profile before raising a Series A. Three months of targeted press work moved the damaging articles from positions 1–3 to beyond page 2.

What Clients
Actually Achieve

Results vary by the authority of the content being suppressed and the competitiveness of the name query. These are representative of typical engagements.

Starting Position
A 2019 investigative article from a regional newspaper ranked #1 for a healthcare executive's name, referencing a since-dismissed regulatory complaint. Every patient referral and board appointment conversation began with an explanation.
Outcome
Article moved from #1 to position 14 (page 2). Replaced by Wikipedia entry, Forbes contributor profile, and three thought leadership pieces across healthcare publications.
Timeline: 4 months · Programme: Standard
Starting Position
A VC-backed SaaS company had a Trustpilot page ranking #3 for the brand name with a 2.2-star average, driven by reviews during a product migration period. Sales conversion was measurably affected.
Outcome
Trustpilot listing displaced to page 2. Positions 1–5 now occupied by the company's own website, LinkedIn, Crunchbase, G2 profile (4.6★), and a TechCrunch feature.
Timeline: 6 months · Programme: Business
Starting Position
A private equity partner had a court filing from a 2013 civil dispute ranking #2 for his name — the case was settled with no liability, but the document remained indexed and visible to LPs, portfolio companies and co-investors.
Outcome
Court document displaced from #2 to page 3. Replaced by a Wikipedia biographical entry, Chambers and Partners profile, and coverage in three financial publications.
Timeline: 5 months · Programme: Premium

Clear Investment,
Measurable Results

All programmes include a detailed competitive audit, monthly ranking reports and a dedicated senior specialist. Minimum 3-month engagement.

Standard
Essentials
$1,500/month
For individuals and small businesses with 1–2 negative results to suppress on moderately competitive name queries.
  • Competitive ranking audit
  • Up to 2 target suppression results
  • Profile optimisation (6 platforms)
  • 2 thought leadership placements/month
  • Monthly ranking report
  • Dedicated specialist
Enterprise
Premium
$4,500/month
For complex cases involving major publications, multiple entities, or highly competitive search landscapes.
  • Full competitive landscape analysis
  • Unlimited suppression targets
  • Full press programme (major publications)
  • 6+ content placements/month
  • Wikipedia creation + ongoing management
  • AI reputation management included
  • Weekly reporting + strategy calls
  • NDA before first call

All pricing is in USD. Engagements run month-to-month after an initial 3-month commitment. We provide a realistic timeline assessment in the first call — we will not take an engagement we cannot deliver meaningful results on. If your case requires a bespoke approach, contact us directly.

Common Questions

If you have a question not answered here, book a free strategy call — we're happy to give you a candid assessment of your specific situation before any commitment.

Ask Us Directly →

For most individuals and businesses, meaningful movement on Google page 1 is visible within 60 to 90 days. Complete displacement of a target result typically takes 4 to 6 months. Timelines vary based on the authority of the negative content, the competitiveness of the search term, and whether the negative result is from a high-authority publication. We provide a realistic assessment at the outset.

In most cases, no — and any firm claiming otherwise is being dishonest. True removal is only possible in limited circumstances: when content violates platform policies, contains provably false statements, or qualifies for a legal right-to-erasure request. What we do instead is systematically build and amplify authoritative content that outranks the negative material, pushing it from page 1 to pages 2, 3 and beyond where it is effectively invisible.

We work with news articles, forum posts, review site listings, blog posts, social media profiles, court records, mugshot sites, and negative Wikipedia content. The approach varies by content type and source authority. Some content suppresses readily; highly authoritative sources (major newspapers, Wikipedia) require a more substantial content programme and longer timelines.

Yes. The mechanics are the same — building authoritative, relevant content that outranks the negative material for the target search query. Personal name searches and brand/company searches require different content strategies, but both are well within our capability. Many engagements cover both simultaneously.

Yes. Our approach uses entirely legitimate SEO and content practices: earning genuine press coverage, publishing authoritative thought leadership, optimising existing profiles, and building citation authority. We do not use link schemes, private blog networks, keyword stuffing or any technique that violates Google's guidelines. Every piece of content we produce is accurate and adds genuine value.

The content and authority we build does not disappear when an engagement ends. Press coverage, profiles and published articles continue to rank. However, maintaining rankings requires ongoing content signals over time. We offer a maintenance tier for clients who have achieved their suppression goals and want to protect those results long-term.

Find Out What's
Ranking for Your Name

We start every engagement with a free audit — a full competitive analysis of what's ranking for your name or brand and a clear view of what suppression would require. No obligation, no hard sell.

✓ Free · No obligation
✓ NDA available before first call
✓ Senior specialist only
✓ 38+ countries served