Just as environmentally-conscious people and organizations are concerned about their carbon footprint, your brand’s digital footprint and reputation should be of equal consideration. There are a lot of misconceptions out there about online “reputation management.” Some people discount how much your online image matters, others choose to ignore negative comments and reviews – hoping nobody will see them or they’ll just, somehow, disappear – and still others think SEO and online reputation are unrelated. These can all spell disaster for your organization’s brand. Trying to manage your brand’s reputation online and optimizing your website for search engines might seem intimidating, and it can be difficult if you don’t know the proper steps to take and how to execute them, but managing both are critical to your brand’s success. You need to constantly monitor and manage your online image, and never let