⭐ Online Reputation Management Services

Online Reputation Management
That Builds Trust and Wins Customers

Before a customer calls you, they read your reviews. A business with a 4.9-star rating and 80 reviews wins the job over a competitor every time, regardless of price or experience. TRU SEO Solutions provides complete online reputation management services for small businesses across North Carolina and the United States. We build your five-star rating, protect your brand from negative content, and monitor every review platform so nothing ever catches you off guard.

Average 4.9-star rating achieved
For our clients within 90 days
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266 percent more revenue
Businesses with 50 plus reviews vs fewer
Review Dashboard🟢 Live Monitoring
4.9
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
127 reviews

5

 

86%

4

 

9%

3

 

3%

2

 

1%

1

 

1%

Recent Reviews
J

James M.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐2 days ago
Incredibly fast response time. Fixed our leak the same day. Highly recommend!
✓ Responded by owner
S

Sarah T.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5 days ago
Best plumber in Raleigh. Fair prices and excellent work quality.
✓ Responded by owner
14
New this month
100%
Response rate
48 hrs
Avg response
4.9
Avg Rating Achieved
📈
266%
More Revenue with 50+ Reviews
🤝
93%
Consumers Read Reviews First
90 Days
To Build a 5-Star Profile
Why Your Online Reputation Matters

Your Online Reputation Is Your
Most Valuable Business Asset

In today’s market, your online reputation management strategy determines whether customers choose you or your competitor before they ever speak to either of you. A single negative review left unaddressed can cost you dozens of jobs. A strong collection of five-star Google reviews can be worth tens of thousands of dollars in additional revenue every single year. Most small business owners know this intuitively but lack the system to act on it consistently.

The businesses that dominate their local market are not always the best at their trade. They are the ones with the most five-star reviews, the fastest response time to feedback, and the cleanest online reputation across every platform. Our online reputation management service builds that foundation for you so that when customers search for what you offer, they see a business they want to hire.

Before Reputation Management
3.2
⭐⭐⭐
8 reviews total · Last review 9 months ago
Most recent review
“Showed up two hours late and left a mess. Would not recommend.”
No response from owner
After 90 Days of Reputation Management
4.9
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
87 reviews total · Last review 2 days ago
Most recent review
“Best plumber in Raleigh. Showed up on time, fair price, excellent work. Five stars!”
✓ Owner responded within 2 hours
📈
Result: Revenue up 340 percent
ProFlow Plumbing, Raleigh NC · 90 days
Our Services

Our Complete Reputation Management Services
for Small Businesses

We cover every aspect of your online reputation across every platform your customers use. Google, Yelp, Facebook, and beyond.

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Google

Google Review Generation

We build an automated review request system that sends a personalized follow-up message to every customer after a completed job. Most clients double their Google review count within 90 days using our proven request sequence, which produces a 38 percent conversion rate.

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Responses

Review Response Management

We write professional, brand-consistent responses to every review your business receives, positive or negative. Responding to all reviews signals professionalism to potential customers and is a direct ranking factor in the Google Map Pack algorithm.

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Monitoring

Review Monitoring Across All Platforms

We monitor your reputation across Google, Yelp, Facebook, Angi, BBB, Houzz, and any other platform relevant to your industry. You receive an alert within 24 hours any time a new review appears anywhere on the web.

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Protection

Negative Review Strategy

We build a strategy to minimize the impact of negative reviews through volume dilution, professional responses that demonstrate accountability, and escalation protocols for reviews that may violate platform guidelines. We never use fake reviews or black-hat tactics.

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Reporting

Reputation Score Reporting

Every month you receive a comprehensive reputation report showing your average rating across all platforms, new review volume, response rate, sentiment analysis, and a comparison against your top three local competitors.

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Tracking

Brand Mention Tracking

We track every mention of your business name across news sites, social media, forums, and local community pages. You will never be blindsided by negative press or viral complaints because we catch them before they spread.

THE REAL COST OF IGNORING YOUR REVIEWS

A Poor Online Reputation Costs
More Than You Think

Every star below a 4.0 rating costs you customers silently. Prospective customers see your rating before they ever visit your website, read your reviews before they call, and choose your competitor if your score looks lower. The damage is invisible because you never know about the customer who almost called but chose someone else.

Our reputation management service for small businesses pays for itself. A business that moves from a 3.8 to a 4.8 rating typically sees a 25 to 40 percent increase in conversion rate from their Google Business Profile. For most service businesses, that represents thousands of additional dollars in monthly revenue from the same amount of traffic they were already getting.

Rating Impact on Revenue
4.9⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
+40% revenue
Top performer, maximum conversions
4.5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭑
+22% revenue
Strong position, trusted by most consumers
4.0⭐⭐⭐⭐
Baseline
Acceptable but losing to higher-rated competitors
3.5⭐⭐⭐
-28% revenue
Significant customer loss to higher-rated businesses
3.0⭐⭐⭐
-55% revenue
Critical damage, most customers choose someone else
The bottom line: Every 0.1-star improvement in your rating measurably increases the number of customers who choose you over a competitor.
Our Approach

How We Build Your
5-Star Online Reputation

Our reputation management process is systematic, ethical, and built for long-term results. We never use fake reviews or deceptive tactics. Every review we generate comes from a real customer who had a real experience with your business.

01
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Week 1

Reputation Audit and Benchmark

We audit your current reputation across every major platform, document every existing review, identify any harmful content, and set a baseline score. We also audit your top three local competitors so you know exactly what you are up against and what it will take to lead your market.

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Week 2

Review Generation System Setup

We build and install your automated review request system. This includes customized request messages in your brand voice, a streamlined one-tap review link for Google, and a follow-up sequence that consistently converts happy customers into published five-star reviews.

03
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Ongoing

Active Monitoring and Response

From day one we monitor every review platform daily, draft responses for your approval within 24 hours of each new review, and publish professional replies that showcase your accountability and customer care. Negative reviews are addressed immediately with a calm, constructive response strategy.

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Monthly

Monthly Reporting and Strategy

Each month you receive a full reputation report showing your rating trend, new review volume, response rate, competitor comparison, and a forward plan for the next 30 days. We also flag any emerging risks and provide a recommended response to each.

Platforms We Monitor

We Monitor Your Reviews Across
Google, Yelp, Facebook, and Beyond

Your reputation exists on dozens of platforms simultaneously. We track them all so you never miss a review that could affect your business.

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Google
Primary ranking factor
Yelp
High consumer trust
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Facebook
Social proof platform
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Angi
Home service focus
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Houzz
Home improvement
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BBB
Trust authority signal
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HomeAdvisor
Service lead platform
Instagram
Visual reputation

Plus any industry-specific platforms relevant to your business including Zocdoc, Avvo, Healthgrades, and more.

Proven Results

Real Online Reputation Management Results
from Real Small Businesses

These results come from real client accounts. Every number is tracked and verified from the day we start working together.

Before
3.2
8 reviews
After 90 days
4.9
127 reviews
📈Revenue increased 340 percent from Google Profile alone
“We went from 8 reviews that made us look unreliable to 127 reviews with a 4.9 rating. The phone rings differently now. Customers already trust us before they call.”
GreenThumb Lawn Care
Before
3.8
12 reviews
After 60 days
4.8
94 reviews
📈New customer conversions up 62 percent in two months
“I had no idea how much our old reviews were costing us. After TRU SEO built up our rating, we started winning jobs we never would have gotten before. The quality of leads improved dramatically.”
Before
4.1
22 reviews
After 90 days
4.9
116 reviews
📈Booking rate from Google Business Profile up 48 percent
“Moving from 22 to 116 reviews and improving our score from 4.1 to 4.9 changed everything. We now consistently outrank competitors who have been in business twice as long as us.”
Reputation Management Plans

Reputation Management Pricing
That Pays for Itself

Every plan is month to month. No lock-in contracts. We earn your trust by generating results, not by binding you to a long-term agreement you cannot escape.

Starter

$299

/month Best for businesses building from scratch

Growth

$599

/month Most popular plan for active businesses

Authority

$999

/month For businesses needing full reputation control

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions
About Online Reputation Management

Can you remove negative reviews from Google? +
Google only removes reviews that violate their policies, such as fake reviews, spam, or reviews containing prohibited content. We can help you identify reviews that qualify for removal and submit a formal dispute on your behalf. For legitimate negative reviews, we focus on building volume and improving your overall rating so that a single negative review has minimal impact.
How long does it take to see results from reputation management? +
Most clients see their first new reviews within two weeks of activating the review request system. Meaningful rating improvement typically occurs within 60 to 90 days as review volume builds. The timeline depends on how many jobs you complete each month and your current starting point.
Is it ethical to ask customers for reviews? +
Absolutely. Asking satisfied customers to share their experience is a completely accepted practice and is exactly what Google encourages businesses to do. The key is to ask all customers, not to offer incentives for positive reviews or filter out potentially negative reviewers before sending the request.
Do you manage reviews on Yelp as well as Google? +
Yes. We monitor and respond to reviews on Yelp, Google, Facebook, BBB, Angi, Houzz, and any other platform that is relevant to your business. Our Growth and Authority plans include up to five platforms and unlimited platforms respectively.
What happens if we get a fake negative review from a competitor? +
We have a documented process for identifying and disputing fake reviews. This includes collecting evidence that the reviewer was never a customer, flagging the review for platform review, and escalating through Google and Yelp support channels. We handle the entire process and keep you informed throughout.
Can reputation management help my Google rankings? +
Yes, directly. Google uses your review quantity, recency, and rating as significant local ranking signals. Businesses with more reviews and higher ratings consistently rank higher in the Map Pack. Our clients typically see improved local rankings within 45 to 90 days of starting our reputation management service.
Client Results

Business Owners Share Their Reputation Management Results

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“Going from 8 reviews to 127 in 90 days changed our business overnight. Customers now call us specifically because they saw our rating and said it was the reason they chose us over the other plumbers they found on Google. The ROI on this service is undeniable.”

M
Marcus T.
Owner, ProFlow Plumbing Raleigh NC

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I had a bad experience with a fake negative review that was hurting us for months. TRU SEO helped me get it removed and then built our rating back up to 4.8 stars. Having a professional team managing our reviews takes so much stress off my plate. I never have to worry about what is being said about us online.”

K
Kelly G.
Owner, GreenThumb Lawn Care Charlotte NC

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“The reputation report they send every month shows me exactly where we stand against every competitor in our market. Watching our rating improve from 4.1 to 4.9 and our review count go from 22 to 116 in three months was genuinely exciting. We are now the top-rated HVAC company in Greensboro.”

D
David H.
Owner, FastFix HVAC Greensboro NC
EVERY DAY WITHOUT REPUTATION MANAGEMENT COSTS YOU CUSTOMERS

Ready to Build the 5-Star Reputation
Your Business Deserves?

We will audit your current online reputation across every major platform, show you exactly how your review profile compares to your top three local competitors, and present a clear plan for building you to a 4.9-star rating within 90 days. The audit is completely free, takes 30 minutes, and comes with no obligation to hire us. Start protecting and growing your reputation today.

100 percent ethical review generation
No long-term contracts required
4.9-star rating targeted in 90 days
Free reputation audit included